Summary
The PlayStation brand has become stronger witheach successive console generation, to the point where Sony has started resting on its laurels because of its console dominance. It’s easy to understand why fans can’t get enough of this studio, given the excellent quality of their first-party offerings.
Some of the best PlayStation games feature incredible combat loops that keep fans coming back for more. Sony was one of the first companies to realize that real-time combat would become the go-to for most modern gamers, and strove to populate their titles with some of the best action-packed combat fans can enjoy.
While the first threeUnchartedgames were great for their time, their combat has become too bare-bones for players to appreciate it from a modern lens. However,A Thief’s Enddoesn’t suffer from this problemand boasts the best combat seen in anUnchartedgame.
The tense firefights, simple yet fun stealth, and acrobatic takedowns ensure that running and running will feel great inUncharted 4. Nathan Drake is a whirlwind of death who takes out his foes in style as he embarks on one final adventure to escape the mundanity of modern life.
It’s a shame thatGod Hand’s massive barrier to entry prevented it from enjoying the critical and commercial praise it deserves. Fans who gave this game a shot and made a conscious effort to learn the combos realized why this amazing combat made it one of the PS2’s standout games.
Gene can become a competent fighter when players learn the combos, but the game doesn’t make things easier for players. Rather, the difficulty ramps up to the max when players are too skilled at this game. The title becomes so hard that players will be tempted to get on their knees and beg for their lives to make things more manageable in combat.
Returnalis a AAA roguelike that showed just how popular this genre had become after blowing up on the indie scene. Players control Selene, a space explorer who crash-lands on a mysterious planet and must escape the loop that she’s trapped in.
The combat inReturnalis fast-paced yet engaging, forcing players to time their dodges and pick their attack windows wisely to take out the strongest bosses in the game. It can be overbearing early on, but players who power through the early-game difficulty ofReturnalwill find themselves enjoying one of the best ranged combat systems in a PlayStation game.
WithDark Soulselevating FromSoftware to new heights, many fans were puzzled to see that the game preceding this trilogy was stuck on the PS3. Thankfully, Sony heard everyone’s demands and decided to remaster the game for the PS5 without losing out on its tense combat.
This makes the PS5’sDemon’s Soulsremake one of the best titles for players who want to check out a tough-as-nails combat system. Players are rewarded for timely dodges and parries, with the game’s cinematic bosses punishing players for losing their focus in these grueling battles for a split second.
Insomniac Studios did a great job of letting players enjoy what is comfortably the bestSpider-Mangame, with a sequel to their hit title featuring the beloved web crawler.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2lets players control two Spider-Menin a grand adventure where combat is one of the major pillars and feels more satisfying than ever before.
Players have access to abilities and items that can be unleashed on enemies with a simple button combo, making battles more dynamic than ever. Players will love smashing enemies to bits as they master the acrobatic combat ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2and show their enemies who’s boss.
God of Waris one of the most beloved PlayStation franchisesof all time, with the original trilogy endearing Kratos to the masses with his brash personality and brutal fighting skills. However, with the reboot, Sony realized that this character needed to be more multi-faceted to appeal to modern gamers.
As a result, Kratos evolved into a milder version of his past self who wanted to be a worthy father to Atreus without losing out on his combat edge.Ragnarokenhances his options in battles and introduces more balanced combat mechanics, ensuring that players will love mastering the gameplay and taking on some of the game’s hardest challenges.
Whilethe story ofThe Last of Us 2split fans down the middle, the gameplay was less divisive. Fans loved how tense encounters could get, giving them more options in stealth while giving players enough options to defend themselves when they were spotted.
Both human and infected enemies are a blast to fight against, with players either taking them out from the shadows or using everything they’ve crafted to shoot down and blow up their enemies in style. The brutal combat ofThe Last of Us Part 2is one of its strongest aspects and will keep fans entertained till the very end.
Bloodborneis widely considered one of the greatest FromSoftware games ever made, which is a loaded statement given that titles likeDark SoulsandElden Ringexist. However, the game’s focus on gothic horror, coupled with a fast-paced combat system, ensures that players will love mastering the game’s mechanics.
Nailing countershots to land Visceral Attacks and mastering a weapon’s moveset turns players into an unstoppable force in combat. However, even the most skilled fighters will still struggle against the toughest bosses inBloodborne.Bosses like Orphan of Kos and both of Ludwig’s forms waste no time in humbling cocky Hunters.
