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Kratos is back and not in that vaguely disturbing way where he just furiously yanks nails and heads off Greek gods. Dropped into Norse mythology instead, Sony Santa Monica’s bearded demi god still brims with violence but now has a son, Atreus, to look after.

This glorious adventure doesn’t just have utterly crunchy combat but a genuinely touching story, as Kratos attempts to bond with his son. Oh, and they have the Head of Helios for company.

It’s hard to say goodbye to our PlayStation idols but A Thief’s End is a fitting farewell for treasure kleptomaniac Nathan Drake. Once again he bumbles from one explosive set piece to the next without even a scratch.

Our Nolan North voiced hero is joined by now wife Elena, the trusty Sully, and older brother Sam. It might have enough things going boom to turn Hollywood’s head but it’s Uncharted 4’s heart that truly makes this a blockbuster worth your time.

Just because you’ve played this particular apocalypse on PS3 doesn’t mean it’s going to hit any less hard on PS4. Naughty Dog’s gorgeous post-apocalypse still hurts just as much the second time around as Joel and Ellie journey across a Cordyceps infected America.

This is no mere road trip. Prepare for Resident Evil levels of survival horror amidst the heartfelt relationship of the two leads, as they tackle the truly terrifying infected. There’s not enough ammo in the world for this lot.

Rockstar’s triumphant return to the old west, this sequel is a true modern masterpiece. A sweeping narrative for new hero Arthur Morgan awaits but, while you could follow his campaign, wouldn’t it be more fun to head out into the wilderness? Go hunting? Have adventures? Train and bond with a wild horse before getting too attached and shaking your fist to the sky when it’s your fault it’s dead at your feet? Whatever you want Red Dead Redemption 2 to be, it’s here in this beautiful, if dangerous, open world.

Just when you thought the post-apocalypse was looking a little done, along comes a game brimming with fresh, new ideas and an inspiring hero to shoot an arrow at your gaming cynicism.

That it comes from the development studio behind the Killzone series is an even nicer surprise. Guerrilla Games's robot-dinosaur-packed sandbox is a true work of art. oung Aloy quests for the truth of her existence, casually taking down tech-packed colossal monsters as she goes.

Just casually throwing out one of the best action RPGs ever made back in 2015, CD Projekt Red has a lot to answer for. The Witcher 3 is now the rugged, white-haired yardstick to which every new open world is measured against.

Geralt’s sprawling story is one you’ll actually care about. Even side quests feel worth every moment, and thankfully, once it’s over, there’s chunky DLC to get through before you have to even think of letting go of your sword. Phew.

You don’t need to brush up on your MCU know-how to experience the true joys of Insomniac Games’s sprawling open world Manhattan as the Web-slinger. A fresh new Spidey story awaits here, complete with a veritable rogues gallery of Marvel villains to put away, and a heartfelt Peter Parker story to boot. The exhilarating giddiness of this webbed adventure though lies in the pure adrenaline of swinging through New York’s twinkling skyscrapers. Complete with a swelling heroic score, it’s never been this much fun to be a friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man.

An unforgiving, brutal sequel to The Last of Us, Part II is a game that is brilliant in both game play and narrative structure. This time it is all about Ellie and her journey through a world awash with the undead. There's surprises galore, tender moments and a constant feeling that you are playing on of the greatest games of all time

Launched in early April, Final Fantasy VII Remake is, as you might already know, the remake of the classic 1997 PlayStation game Final Fantasy. Developed by Square Enix, the game is fantastical, weird and has a huge following – in fact, it's the love that fans have for the game that revamped it. You control mercenary Cloud Strife as he works with eco-terrorist group AVALANCHE to take on the Shinra Electric Power Company.

Feeling brave? Like, you remember the original so nothing could possibly go wrong, right?

Well, Capcom has some news for you, 90s kid. Resident Evil 2 may have the same name and plot as the 1998 original. Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield take on the mutated horror of Raccoon City once more, but the scares have been remixed. There’s no predicting the horrors here as you desperately juggle inventory space in a beautiful but truly horrific world. Good luck.

No-one could have predicted eleven years after its first outing, Assassin’s Creed would deliver one of the most impressive open world RPGs of the modern generation.

Odyssey drops the series's infamous hidden blade, and adds decision trees, romance options, and even a magical spear for this trip to Ancient Greece. The adventures of Kassandra - or indeed Alexios - are a true wonder. Creed fans needn’t fret though, there’s still plenty of diving into hay from ludicrous heights as well as the ability to Spartan kick enemies into next week.

A great-looking game that's well made and one that continues the work of the first reboot. This one is a lot more fun, though, with an emphasis more on the tomb raiding. If you can forgive the slow start, then there is a lot to love here.

The latest Souls-borne game to challenge thumbs everywhere, Sekiro is a veritable samurai test of your reflexes. Unlike Dark Souls, there are no Phantoms to aid you in your quest here, only the ability to dodge and parry against truly disturbing and terrifying monstrosities.

And yet, despite its obsession with wiping the floor with its victims (that’s you), there’s something truly compelling about the reward at work here. It might take hours to beat that one boss but, boy, do you feel incredible about it afterwards.

Doom Eternal is the follow-up to Doom. It's a first-person shooter in which you play the part of Slayer, who must jump through dimensions and fight all kinds of demons that have been unleashed from Hell.

The original Crash Team Racing was a lovely turbo-charged joy and this remake does well to keep the original CTR experience, while massively updating the graphics. Yes, the controls are occasionally a little frustrating but this is a brilliant, energy rush of a game that will keep you playing for hours.

Everyone should go in as cold as possible to Annapurna Interactive’s masterpiece. To save spoilers, it’s just important to say What Remains of Edith Finch will give you the feels.

It is the story of a girl returning to her family home. The tale of every previous Finch family member is waiting to be discovered. From playing as an owl hunting rabbits, to a horror experience within the pages of a comic, this indie adventure demands to be played.

Prepare to get ludicrously excited about finding new kneepads. Ubisoft’s loot-heavy sequel moves the action to a significantly greener Washington DC. The White House is your new Base of Operations.

While there’s plenty of incentive to get to the end game to earn new weapon types, the campaign itself here is a reason enough to get excited. The endless loop of crafting, mods, and new gear is dangerously compelling whether you are a lone wolf or heading in with friends.

Devil May Cry 5 lets you rev up your sword like a motorbike. It's a game in which a character has a magical panther, and a game where you can upgrade your arm with Megaman’s.

Capcom’s return to the perfect-haired action of Dante and Nero is joyously ridiculous but utterly exhilarating. If you’ve missed having your fights against hordes of demons rated as you play, it’s time to aim for that SSS. Y’know ‘Smokin’ sexy style….’

It’s not been smooth sailing for Bungie since the launch of Destiny 2. Much like its predecessor, the game has had some serious ups and downs. But after the release of its Forsaken DLC, Destiny 2 once again regained the crown of the looter shooter to beat on PS4.

Sure, the story was a heavy hitter - RIP Cayde - but it was the long term additions and changes that came with it meant that finally Guardians had reasons to return to the grind.

No one could have predicted Tetris would be one of PlayStation’s killer games but this offering from the team behind Rez Infinite is just that.

Sure, Tetris Effect is still a game in whic you drop blocks to create lines, but how about playing it while flying through the sky surrounded by birds? Or in the desert where camels wander through your spinning Tetrominoes? Try the VR version for true blocky immersion.