The PlayStation 4 has to be one of the greatest Sony consoles in history. How can it not with the plethora of exclusive games that have been available on the platform ever since its launch in late 2013? These titles are must plays for any and all PS4 owners, ranging from Action-RPGs, Adventure titles, Puzzlers, Platformers, Hack & Slash, to Open-worlds.
Sony has already cashed in on some of their exclusives by releasing them on PC, but even there's still a massive list of great exclusive games available. But what are some of the best exclusive open-world games on PS4? Let's find out.
10 Yakuza 6
Yakuza is incredibly popular and these games are very well crafted. Now, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life isn't a traditional open-world where a player can ride a car around a vast landscape stealing money or destroying pedestrians, but it has a detailed open world that players can explore nonetheless. The story is the real hero of Yakuza 6, making it stand apart from most of the other open-world games in the market right now.
9 InFamous: Second Son
inFamous: Second Son was the third main game in the series and was released in early 2014. Being one of the first exclusive games, it was highly appreciated for the beautiful visuals and a story that is more emotional than previous entries. But one thing most people loved it for was the exquisitely created open world. The game takes place in the city of Seattle, parts of which are fictional. The skyscrapers in the game give it a free roam verticality unlike any other game on this list.
8 Shadow Of The Colossus
Not many games have lived to transcend one generation, let alone three. Shadow of the Colossus is a Ps2 game that was remastered in HD for PS3 and finally remade on the PlayStation 4. This is genuinely one of Sony's most revered exclusives as the amount of attention and love this got from fans & the publisher is incomparable. The PS4 version of this game has a lot more detail and life to it, as the remake enhances everything from animation to graphics and lighting. In a way, this is probably how this game was meant to be experienced.
7 Ghost Of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima was released on 17 July 2020, toasting The Last Of Us: Part II in sales and user reception. Ghost Of Tsushima is a PS4 exclusive from a known developer and the fact that not many first-party open-world games have released on the platform in over a year gives it an edge.
Gamers are known to appreciate open-world games and enjoy them mostly because of variety & overall length, both of which are available in Ghost of Tsushima.
6 Judgment
Yakuza 0 is one of the most popular games in the series, and some might even consider it the best Yakuza game ever. But Judgment takes the cake when it comes to a unique Yakuza game ever. Judgment is a spinoff to the Yakuza series and bridges a few story gaps & adds details to the characters while giving players a sneak peek into a lot of new things. The game was released in 2018 for Japan and 2019 worldwide. This game is probably the most appropriate open-world title on the list.
5 Marvel's Spider-Man
Spider-Man caught the attention of many gamers for being an exclusive title for PS4 along with being developed by one of the most talented developers, Insomniac Games. The Batman Arkham series inspires this new game in some ways, but it manages to offer enough novelty that anyone who plays it will feel like a Spider-Man. The game is easily one of the best open-world available on the list.
4 Horizon Zero Dawn
As of now, Horizon Zero Dawn is a PlayStation 4 exclusive offering a very different sci-fi open-world to every game on the list. This is one of the grandest titles on PS4, and its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, will be released on PS5. Horizon Zero Dawn also has some of the most fluid gameplay on PS4. The game's PC port will expand the fanbase of the franchise even further.
3 Days Gone
Days Gone's first reveal was marked with awe from fans as the game showcased new technology in the form of a zombie horde system. This new feature would ensure that the zombie hordes felt deadly, vast, and scary, adding to the eerie setting of the game.
Post-release, the game received a mixed response, with the majority of critics let down by their expectations. Most of the users, however, have loved the game as the current score on Metacritic is 8.2, which is pretty good for an open-world title.
2 Yakuza: Like A Dragon
Yakuza: Like A Dragon is the latest entry in the series. In January 2020, the game was released in Japan Exclusively on PS4. The game is a spinoff to the Yakuza series, adding more to the story and giving players a fresh Yakuza experience. The new game doesn't follow the same old combat system but instead relies on turn-based fighting where the leading player has to team up with other characters. The game heavily focuses on providing a traditional Japanese RPG flavor, something that fans of the series will appreciate.
1 Gravity Rush 2
Gravity Rush has to be one of the most underrated series on PS4. The first game was a PS Vita exclusive and later released as a remastered version on PS4. Gravity Rush 2 takes everything good about the first one and makes it even better. Since the second game is a PS4 exclusive, it takes advantage of the hardware to provide a bigger world to fall into. The game offers a unique action-adventure experience that gamers should not miss out on.
