Here are the 5 essentials you will need on your PS5 right after buying it or receiving it as a gift.
At Christmas, you may have finally received a PS5 console as a gift, after more than two years of absence from store shelves. If so, then you must be wondering which game to start with, as the catalog is starting to get quite massive now. Do not panic, here is the list of our 5 essentials to start on the console. It remains to be seen which of them you will be seduced by. Find our file for the Nintendo Switch right here.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure
On every console, you need a multiplayer game for wild parties. The last sackboy is the title for you. Playable both solo and in co-op A Big Adventure is an extremely well-made platform game, with lively music, splendid settings and a crazy atmosphere. Obviously, the whole thing is not lacking in challenge, so experienced players should easily find their account there too.
Buy Sackboy: A Big Adventure on PS5
The Last of Us Part I & II
Released almost 10 years ago now, The Last of Us remains one of the best narratives in the history of video games as a whole. That’s why its completely reworked version for the latest generation is exactly what you need if you’re a fan of poignant stories. We also advise you to get your hands on The Last of Us Part IIin the same vein as the first opus, but with even more mature stakes and a literally overwhelming story.
Buy The Last of Us Part I on PS5
God of War Ragnarok
In a completely different style, god of war remains one of the flagship franchises in the PlayStation ecosystem, and its latest installment is actually breaking all records. After the success of god of war 4 (which you absolutely must also obtain), God of War Ragnarok once again transports you to the Norse realm as Kratos and Atreus attempt to protect each other from Ragnarök. Dynamic gameplay, incredible visuals and strong characters, it’s one of the most complete titles on the console, you won’t be disappointed.
Buy God of War Ragnarök on PS5
Elden Ring
If you have just acquired the PS5 but are new to the world of games, Elden Ring may well fit. The RPG has a very demanding gameplay that will be perfect for fans of challenges and fans of epic fights. Its narrative that borrows from fantasy as well as its magical settings end up convincing us that it is an essential, especially since its open world system is a real innovation that deserves to be welcomed.
stray
We end with a rather simple little game, and yet so touching. In stray, you play as an alley cat lost in a post-apocalyptic world in which humans have disappeared. As you try to survive, you’ll learn about the history of the robots that populate the world and the impact of technology in the future. It’s very accessible, extremely pretty and will only last you a few short hours, perfect for those who never have time to play.
A few other suggestions
Since its release in 2019, the PS5 has seen many games released, so there are plenty of them you can download from across several different genres. If our selection didn’t really inspire you, here are some other titles that might interest you. Otherwise, here is our selection of 10 perfect games for beginners or our ranking of the 5 best games on the console.
Multiplayer
It Takes Two
Overcooked: All You Can Eat
FIFA 23
Adventure
Horizon Forbidden West
Cyberpunk 2077
Kena Bridge of Spirits
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Other
Gran Turismo 7
Demon’s Souls Remake