The PlayStation Plus subscription service has an incredible array of games, so choosing just one can be daunting. Fortunately, Sony is bringing one of Sega’s longest-running (and best) franchises to the service.
Yakuza: Like A Dragon, a spin-off of the Yakuza series, is now available to all PS Plus subscribers. You should definitely play it.
Ichiban Kasuga is a low-level member of a yakuza family who is sent to prison. When he finally gets out, he goes on an adventure to get back on his feet and learn why he was betrayed by his yakuza family. It’s a turn-based RPG full of cunning characters. It was one of the best games of 2020.
For those who have no idea about the Yakuza series, thankfully the entire series will also be making its way to PS Plus although it depends on what subscription level you are. Yakuza 0, Yakuza Kiwami, Yakuza Kiwami 2, and Yakuza 6: Song of Life are available on Extra ($15 per month) and Premium ($18 per month). Older games in the series — Yakuza 3 Remastered, Yakuza 4 Remastered and Yakuza 5 Remastered — are only available at the Premium level.
Along with the Yakuza franchise, here are some of the most notable PlayStation Plus entries to date:
There are some notable games on that list, but it also lacks the over-the-top Day 1 vibe of Xbox Game Pass, which has big debuts like Halo Infinite. Additional charges $15 per month, $40 for three months or $100 for a year. (In the UK it’s £11, £32 or £84, respectively, and in Australia it’s AU$19, AU$55 or AU$135.)
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The more expensive Premium tier ($18 or £13.49 a month) also includes download and streaming access to around 500 older games, mostly from pre-PS4 consoles, most of which will run at 60 frames per second. It also includes access to game demos. You can try games like Horizon: Forbidden West, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands and Hot Wheels Unleashed. (Note: In Australia the Premium level is called Deluxe and costs AU$22 per month.)
One of the best aspects of the new PS Plus is that there are many cult and indie favorites in the Extra/Premium tier.
Here are my older or lesser known picks so far:
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One strange but interesting thing I noticed is that there are a lot of Warhammer games included. I know next to nothing about Warhammer lore, but appreciate that it is so deep and vast. And I enjoyed games like Inquisitor (like a sci-fi Devil) and the recent Chaos Gate (like XCOM with space marines). If you’re interested, the PS Plus list includes:
