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The highest-rated games available to play through PS Plus Extra are headlined byGod of War.God of Warearned rave reviewswhen it first launched in 2018, with many hailing it as perhaps the best game in its series.God of Warwas acclaimed for its engrossing storytelling, hard-hitting action, and jaw-dropping visuals, which still hold up even against the newest games on the latest hardware.God of Warwas also one of the free PS Plus games recently, so even those with the basic PS Plus Essential subscription have had the opportunity to check out the game.
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God of Waris a big budget, blockbuster release, but the second-highest rated game available through PS Plus Extra is indie darlingCeleste.Celesteis a tough-as-nails platformer with retro graphics and heartwarming story. Those that simply want to play to the end credits will have a decent challenge, but those that decide to 100% the game will truly have their skills put to the test.Celestewon numerous awards at the time of its release and is a big reason why there’s so much hype in the indie space for creatorMaddy Thorson’s next game,Earthblade.
Two PlayStation console exclusives available through PS Plus Extra managed to earn a 92 rating from critics. This includesUncharted 4: A Thief’s End, which is the latest game in Naughty Dog’s cinematicUnchartedseries and the game that wraps up Nathan Drake’s story. It should be noted that the version ofUncharted 4available through a PS Plus Extra subscription is the native PS4 release, as opposed to the PS5 version that released as part ofUncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection.Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collectionis currently unavailable to play through PS Plus Extra, but those willing to shell out the extra cash for a PS Plus Premium subscription can check out a free trial to see if it’s worth the upgrade.
The other PlayStation exclusive with a 92 rating isDemon’s Souls, though the original PlayStation 3 version isn’t playable through PS Plus Extra. Those with PS Plus Premium in Japan can play the original PS3 release, but everyone else with PS Plus Extra can try the PlayStation 5 remake instead. TheDemon’s SoulsPS5 remakewas developed by Bluepoint Games, a studio known for putting out high-quality remakes. Its work onDemon’s Soulsis no different, earning widespread critical acclaim and generally considered one of the best PS5 games to date.
FromSoftware is well-represented when it comes to the best PS Plus Extra games. BesidesDemon’s Souls, fans can also tryBloodborne, the more action-oriented Soulslike that released as a PS4 exclusive back in 2015. There have been rumblings of aBloodborneremake or remaster, though nothing official has been announced to date. It’s unclear if aBloodborneremake will ever materialize, so those interested should check out the PS4 version through PS Plus Extra.
Bloodbornehas a 91 overall rating, as doHollow Knight: Voidheart EditionandShadow of the Colossus.Hollow Knight, for the uninitiated, has a lot in common withFromSoftware’s Soulslike games, and essentially plays like a Metroidvania-style twist on the formula.Shadow of the Colossus, meanwhile, is a PS4 remake of the classic PS2 game, and likeDemon’s Soulson PS5, it too was developed by Bluepoint Games.
And finally, two PS Plus Extra games have a 90 rating. One of them isHorizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, the fully-featured version of Guerrilla Games' open world action-RPG that includes the well-receivedFrozen Wildsexpansion. The other isTetris Effect, a modern twist on the classic puzzle game with impressive graphical upgrades.
Most of these games should stay available through PS Plus Extra indefinitely as they were published by PlayStation, but others may be removed.New games will be added to PS Plus Extraas well, so it’s possible more games with a 90 or above rating could make it to the service in the near future.
