I want to buy a PS4: help me choose games

[Punch]

So I want to buy a PS4 but I don't have many games in mind. Help me choose games! For some particular reasons I'm excluding ALL download-only games for the moment, don't recommend me disc-less games.

I'm looking for different games, not the same homogeneous western game but with different titles, so don't be afraid of posting weird, "niche" titles (no fanservice amine or flashy idol singing game pls). Some games I found through the PS4 list on wikipedia, by order of interest (no I won't buy all of them... well maybe who knows):

Nobunaga's Ambition
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dynasty Warriors 8 / Empires
Samurai Warriors 4
Digimonstory
Tropico 5
Bladestorm
Disgaea 5
Dark Souls II
The Witcher 3
Alien: Isolation
Natural Doctrine
Wolfenstein The Old Blood
Mad Max
PES 2016 (Shut up)
Beyond Two Souls (SHUT UP)
Battlefield 4 (SHUTUPPPPPP)


I did a very shallow research on those titles but what I've seen so far got me interested in them. I'll definitely research more but it's hard since wikipedia's list is incomplete (yes I did went from a to z looking for games there).

tl;dr post good ps4 games here

[Punch]

By the way if you have any quirky overlooked PS3 game recommendation please post, I won't be dumping my "old" console anytime soon.

[ParanoiaDragon]

I don't have a PS4 yet, but some games I'm interested in are:


Transformers Devastation.  Neat game, just beat it on PS3.  I don't know if I would pay full price for it, but if you loved G1, this is right up your alley.

Gravity Rush Remastered.  I beat the Vita version, great game, & there's a PS4 sequel coming too.

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, complete remaster of the PS2 game, which I have, but never did beat...

Borderlands:The Handsome Collection, I enjoyed the first game in the series even though it does get mundane from time to time.  I like the setting, reminds me of Trigun.

Lego Avengers.  Really, all the Lego games are cheap fun, however, I would only get them when they're cheap in $

Tales of Zestiria, if you like RPG's by Wolf Team

Tomb Raider(& assumedly it's upcoming sequel), played the PS3 version, great game, & deffinitly worth the $20 it sells for.

Uncharted Collection, love love love these games.  Very fun IMO.  It's a shame they didn't include Golden Abyss(the Vita Uncharted game) in this collection

Uncharted 4, going off on a limb & assuming I'm going to love this game as well.

Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, I'd get the GOTY version.

Ratchet & Clank, not out yet, but, I love the series, so this game should rock.  It's a re-envisioning of the original game, & tied into the upcoming movie(also based on the original game)

Fallout 4, the last 2 games were fun, though, take a lot of time, so be prepared.  However, I'd wait till there's some sort of GOTY edition with all the dlc included.

Batman Arkham Knight.  Another one where I'd wait for a GTOY edition.  That's what I did for the first 2, but then the 3rd one never had an edition with any dlc on it...

Final Fantasy Type 0, some say it's a good game, looks like it doesn't sell for much these days.

infamous: Second Son.  If it's as good as the last 2 games, then this game is a mush IMO

Rayman Legends, 2D platforming goodness

The Order 1866, I heard it ended up not being as good as everyone expected, but, I LOVE the Steampunk setting, so it might be worth it at $20.

[TR0N]

Bloodborne if you enjoy from software souls series  Not to mention it's dlc the old hunters is out all ready.

[reson8er]

I don't have a PS4 yet, but some games I'm interested in are:

Odin Sphere Leifthrasir, complete remaster of the PS2 game, which I have, but never did beat...

Just wanted to point out that Odin Sphere Leifthrasir is not a Remaster but a ReMAKE. Its essentially a new game. As a bonus they also include the original PS2 game Odin Sphere running with the new graphics engine.

Bloodborne if you enjoy from software souls series  Not to mention it's dlc the old hunters is out all ready.

Gota Platinum Trophy in this game. My highest recommendation.

[SignOfZeta]

Man, I'm in the opposite boat. Gundam Breaker 3 is coming to PS4 so I'm sorta obligated to buy the machine, but I have none of the "want". I hate new game machines. I'd be very happy to never buy another new console again, at least until they no longer included hours of setup time. 

[Gredler]

Has no one mentioned Destiny? I hear that game is good

[jtucci31]

Has no one mentioned Destiny? I hear that game is good

Biased bastard!

[glazball]

Grats Punch on your PS4.  A wonderful system!  Here are some of my favs (so far):

Alien: Isolation - if you're even remotely a fan of Alien, you've gotta play it.  Incredible.

The Order: 1886 - got shat on by reviewers, but I was highly impressed.  Some of the best graphics and voice acting I've ever seen in a game.  Pretty quick playthrough and it's cheap now.

Shovel Knight - for your retro platforming fix.  LittleBigPlanet 3 is also great and PS exclusive.

Beyond: Two Souls - did it get remastered for PS4?  If so, BUY IT.  I played it on PS3 and it's wonderful.

Rayman Legends - played Origins on PS3 and Legends on Wii U.  It's simply a must play if you haven't yet. 

The Evil Within - another by Shinji Mikami if you like horror games

On my to-play list: Bloodborne, Until Dawn and Transformers Devastation

[Gredler]

Alien: Isolation - if you're even remotely a fan of Alien, you've gotta play it.  Incredible.

The Order: 1886 - got shat on by reviewers, but I was highly impressed.  Some of the best graphics and voice acting I've ever seen in a game.  Pretty quick playthrough and it's cheap now.

Shovel Knight - for your retro platforming fix.  LittleBigPlanet 3 is also great and PS exclusive.

On my to-play list: Bloodborne, Until Dawn and Transformers Devastation

Alien Isolation sucks if you do not like stealth game. A lot of "oh you were noticed, try again" gameplay, and a slog at the beginning. I had high hopes for a tense and interesting game, but instead was bored with the bland environments for a exploration based game, and frustrated by the try and get caught and retry gameplay. I hate stealth games, but love Alien, so I was really disappointed when people said "if you love alien you will love this" without revealing the caveat that if you hate stealth games you will also hate this game.

The order is very rad, and next to blood born is one of the few experiences that can't be had elsewhere, which is a cool thing to play an exclusive.

Little big planet is more of the same, but shovel night albeit a multiplatform game is excellent.

[Groover]

I just got my REsident Evil Origins Disc for PS4.

[BigusSchmuck]

No Macross game so fail. But it does have Fallout 4....

[glazball]

Alien Isolation sucks if you do not like stealth game. A lot of "oh you were noticed, try again" gameplay, and a slog at the beginning. I had high hopes for a tense and interesting game, but instead was bored with the bland environments for a exploration based game, and frustrated by the try and get caught and retry gameplay. I hate stealth games, but love Alien, so I was really disappointed when people said "if you love alien you will love this" without revealing the caveat that if you hate stealth games you will also hate this game.

True, if you don't like stealth games, Alien: Isolation is not for you.  However, OP asked for recommendations and it was already on his list.  I found the game to be a gripping experience, because you don't play a hero.  There are enough games like that where your dudebro character takes down hordes of enemies with his arsenal of weapons.  In A:I, you are simply trying to survive and having to sometimes wait in hiding was part of the thrill for me.  Hearing Alien's footsteps in the distance or hearing her crawl through the ducts above you can give you chills.

In addition, there's a mode (which I turned off) where you can allow the PS4 camera's mic and motion detection to pick up any ambient noise and motion - meaning, if that mode is turned on, you have to be silent in real life to avoid being detected!  If I didn't have 3 dogs that like to randomly bark at shit, I can't imagine a more immersive vg experience (outside of VR I mean).

Again, I highly recommend the game.  Gredler, I agree that The Order 1886 is rad too   It's a highly underrated game, and I don't know why it got mediocre reviews.  I have a friend that was on the fence about it so I'm bringing it to him this weekend to make him play it.  The voice acting and fleshing out of characters is simply top notch, and so is the attention to detail.  Beautiful touches like the reflection of light on the flasks and beakers in Tesla's lab are breathtaking.

[Gredler]

if you're even remotely a fan of Alien, and dont hate stealth games, you've gotta play it.

Ok then, fixed

[Punch]

I am a fan of these games:





so I think I'll be fine with Alien: Isolation