The North American PlayStation Store has added a new section called Discover the Creators, which is a place where “the industry’s most creative minds pick their favorite games.”
Some of the minds listed so far include PlayStation Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida, Guerrilla Games Co-Founder Hermen Hulst, Media Molecule Co-Founder Siobhan Reddy, Axiom Verge creator Tom Happ, Street Fighter Executive Producer Yoshinori Ono, and Resident Evil 7 Director Koshi Nakanishi. Several studios also offer up their recommendations.
“I grew up as an action game fan and always look for games that feel second nature in controlling the game character with my hands. Here are titles that I recommend to play on PS4,” Shuhei says on his page. Hulst adds, “There are just a few of the many PlayStation 4 games that have managed to excite, impress or disturb me. They’re responsible for some of the most memorable gaming moments I’ve experienced in recent years.”
Here’s what Shuhei, Hulst, and Ono chose:
Shuhei Yoshida
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Dark Souls 3
- Let It Die
- The Last Guardian
- Final Fantasy XV
- Nioh
- Journey Collector’s Edition
- Inside
- Rocket League GOTY Edition
- Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
- Sound Shapes
- Resogun
- Downwell
Hermen Hulst
- Horizon Zero Dawn
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- The Last Guardian
- Metal Gear Solid V: The Definitive Experience
- Inside
- Until Dawn
- Street Fighter V
Yoshinori Ono
- Street Fighter V
- Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3
- Resident Evil 7
- Destiny: The Collection
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Battlefield 1
- Diablo III: Reaper of Souls Ultimate Evil Edition
- Titanfall 2
- Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration
- inFamous Second Son
Expect the section to go live on the French and German PlayStation Stores today.
What PS4 games do you recommend?
[Source: PlayStation Store, Games Industry]
10 2016 PS4 Games You Overlooked
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2016 PS4 Games You Overlooked
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Action Henk
Action Henk takes the time trial fun of Trials, but replaces motorcycles with an out-of-shape action hero. Perfect for speedrunners, this platformer's addictive nature will have players repeatedly playing stages in order to shave precious seconds off of their time. It's a blast, and really opens up once the grappling hook is introduced.
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Assault Android Cactus
This year's best twin-stick shooter wasn't a hyped release like Alienation, as indie standout Assault Android Cactus stole the show. This highly challenging title features co-op fun, and is best played with friends, but can also be completed solo. A colorful cast of characters, each with their own abilities, helps the game stay fresh from beginning to end.
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Carnival Games VR
It's easy to dismiss Carnival Games VR. After all, the series didn't have a great reputation on the Wii, but it delivers good fun on PlayStation VR. It doesn't provide a ton of depth as it instead opts to provide plenty of light-hearted fun, but sometimes that is exactly what is needed.
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Grand Kingdom
Role-playing games are looking to shine in 2017, but 2016 had quite a few good ones as well. One of which was Monochrome Corporation's Grand Kingdom, a turn-based title where positioning is key.It also has a unique focus on multiplayer, which is rarely explored in the genre. It's also available on Vita, if you prefer to play on the go.
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Oxenfree
Night School Studio's Oxenfree was one of the year's best surprises. Composed of former Telltale staff, the studio managed to implement some of the most impressive interactive dialogue that has been seen in gaming. Oxenfree isn't just a technical feat, though, as it also tells a spooky story that will leave you thinking after the credits roll.
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Salt and Sanctuary
If Dark Souls III didn't leave you fully satisfied, then you should give Ska Studios' Salt and Sanctuary a try. This 2D take on FromSoftware's Souls series provides a highly rewarding experience. It even features local multiplayer, in case you want to go on a journey with a friend.
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Soft Body
Zeke Virant's Soft Body is one of the coolest games released in 2016. The inventive action game has the player controlling two characters at once (a ghost and soft body). The game starts off simple, but after a few levels the game's iterative design starts to shine. Mechanics build upon each other, and it becomes a highly difficult & beautiful game. It's a must-play for people looking for something new or are fans of bullet hell titles.
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Tharsis
Tharsis is basically Yahtzee set in space, except a bad dice roll might result in the deaths of your entire spaceship crew. This game is all about management and making difficult decisions, as players have to manage stress levels after a ship gets critically damaged. Only talented players will be able to survive, and the game deals with some brilliant themes.
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Valley
Canadian developer Blue Isle Studios has improved a lot since they released Slender: The Arrival. Their second major release, Valley, is a first-person adventure game that has players using a "L.E.A.F. suit" to jump through the air. It looks gorgeous, and has an interesting story to discover.
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Videoball
Videoball is a game filled with much more depth than immediately meets the eye. Underneath its minimalistic aesthetic hides a highly complex, yet easy to pick-up, competitive multiplayer title. A mixture between air hockey and soccer, the game is some of the best fun players can have with friends, both online or locally.
