Top 10 RPGs for PlayStation 4

The PlayStation 4 offers a wide range of very high quality RPG games of the most varied types. Below, we have selected the top 10 games of the genre as rated by expert critics.

10.Horizon Zero Dawn (89/100 on Metacritic)

“Horizon Zero Dawn” takes place in a post-apocalyptic world of wild machines, where Aloy, a young hunter, unearths secrets from the past to reveal the truth about the fall of civilization.

Its gameplay features character progression, allowing you to unlock skills and attributes to customize the playstyle of the protagonist. Strategic combat requires analysis of enemies and the correct use of weapons and traps. Additionally, equipment can be crafted and modified to enhance and adapt Aloy’s arsenal.

9. Dark Souls III (89/100 on Metacritic)

“Dark Souls III” features character progression, exploration of an interconnected world, and challenging combat. Players embark on an uphill journey, traversing a world full of dangers and honing their fighting skills to survive challenging encounters with powerful enemies.

In the storyline, an Ashen One is summoned to a realm where the flame of fire is fading and the gods seem absent. The protagonist sets out to find the mighty Ashes of the Lords and decide the fate of the world.

8. Monster Hunter: World (90/100 on Metacritic)

“Monster Hunter: World” puts players in the role of hunters in an open world filled with colossal monsters. With a wide variety of weapons and armor to choose from, players embark on challenging quests, gathering resources and materials from defeated monsters to craft better gear.

Character progression, customization, strategic hunting, and cooperative multiplayer are key elements that make this game a must-have experience for the genre.

7. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (91/100 on Metacritic)

“Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age” features a traditional RPG system with turn-based battles, character progression, open world exploration, and crafting elements.

In the storyline, players embark on a journey as a young hero destined to unravel the mystery of his lineage and save the world from a dark menace.

6. NieR: Automata (91/100 on Metacritic)

NieR: Automata, players take on the role of battle androids in a desperate fight for humanity’s survival against alien invaders.

The game combines RPG elements and action in an open world with a third-person view. Players explore different environments, from post-apocalyptic landscapes to futuristic urban ruins.

5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (92/100 on Metacritic)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers an immersive experience in a vast open world. The plot focuses on monster hunter Geralt of Rivia’s desperate search for his adopted daughter as he faces the sinister threat of the Wild Hunt.

Decisions made throughout the story can have far-reaching consequences, shaping the course of events and the fate of characters. With multiple endings available, the outcome of the campaign will depend on the choices the player makes throughout their journey.

4. Undertale (92/100 on Metacritic)

In this indie game, a human protagonist falls into an underworld inhabited by monsters.

Undertale lets you choose between peaceful or violent approaches to interacting with characters. During encounters, confrontations can be resolved through dialogue and non-violent tactics, while combat requires dodging attacks in challenging mini-games. The player’s choices directly affect the narrative, resulting in multiple endings.

3. Bloodborne (92/100 on Metacritic)

Bloodborne is an action RPG with character customization, a huge arsenal of weapons and a weapon transformation system, as well as passive abilities bestowed by runes.

Players take on the role of a hunter in a disease-stricken city, engaging in challenging combat and exploring the game world. There is also interaction with non-player characters and discoveries of secret areas.

2. Divinity: Original Sin II (92/100 on Metacritic)

Divinity: Original Sin II is a classic style RPG, the game features an open world and isometric, with a complex narrative, strategic turn-based battles and a wide variety of choices.

In the storyline, in a fight against the Void and divine treachery, an escaped prison Sourcerer seeks to become the next Divine to save Rivellon.

1. Persona 5 (93/100 on Metacritic)

Persona 5 is a Turn-based RPG, Life Simulation and Dungeon Exploration video game. Its graphics are anime style.

In the story, a transfer student and his classmates awaken the power of the Personas and band together as the Phantom Thieves, a group of vigilantes. Together they explore the Metaverse, a twisted world formed by people’s unconscious desires. There, they face Shadows and face the corruption in the hearts of adults.

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