There are a lot of great FPS games available on PS Plus Premium and Extra. Here’s a look at some of the best you can play!
Sony’s new PlayStation Plus tier service gives subscribers to the Extra and Premium levels access to hundreds of games, although the latter has a considerably bigger collection than the former. This library covers nearly every genre someone could want, be it RPGs, platformers, horror, or hack and slash. Unsurprisingly, PS Plus Premium and Extra also have their share of first-person shooters from across PlayStation’s history.
What are the best PS Plus FPS games? Which shooters can Premium subscribers play? Let’s take a look at this genre’s standout titles on Sony’s service.
Arkane has grown into one of the FPS genre’s leading studios, and the company’s projects seem to build upon each other’s ideas regardless of whether they are set within the same universe or not. Deathloop has a stellar concept: players are stuck in a time loop where they have to execute a certain amount of targets within a day. As deciphering the characters‘ patterns and figuring out the ideal order to eliminate them are crucial, the campaign plays like a puzzle that needs to be pieced together.
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Blending guns with unique powers, Deathloop’s gunplay is quick, versatile, and rewarding. The game grants players access to various tools and mechanics, permitting them to decide how they would prefer to approach most situations. Added to Sony’s subscription service on September 20, 2022, Deathloop is among the best shooter games on PS Plus.
If nothing else, Rage 2 definitely feels like a game co-developed by Avalanche and id Software. The latter’s presence is evident in the first-person shooter’s punchy gunplay, which is clearly inspired by 2016’s Doom. There are a few tweaks to the formula courtesy of Nanotrites, which are basically special powers that can be extremely satisfying to pull off in battle. These abilities need to be actively unlocked by players, and everyone should prioritize completing these missions as soon as possible.
Avalanche’s influence shines through Rage 2’s open-world, which is reminiscent of the studio’s Mad Max. Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape that is, unsurprisingly, quite barren, players take control of a ranger who is tasked with taking down a power-hungry group that has risen from the ashes of the fallen society. While the open-world tends to be divisive since it is not particularly fun to explore, the game regularly throws enemies at the player to ensure that a bloodbath is never too far away.
PS Plus Extra has a good selection of Far Cry projects, including 2012’s seminal third entry and its Blood Dragon standalone expansion. All these games will likely scratch someone’s open-world first-person shooter itch, and they do not need to be played in any specific order (although, it is best to not start with Far Cry New Dawn). Despite not receiving as glowing reviews as Far Cry 3 and 4, their mainline successor features superior gunplay, which is to be expected of a sequel. Far Cry 5 also has some of the franchise’s best villains in the Seed family, a cult that has taken over a county in Montana.
Otherwise, the 2018 entry sticks fairly close to the standard Far Cry formula. Players will travel across an expansive map while clearing outposts, completing character-driven side missions, and taking part in challenges. While this structure can start to wear thin after a few games, that should not be an issue for people who are diving into one of their first Far Cry projects. The central campaign is also not that long, and it can easily be completed in roughly a week.
Back 4 Blood has found it difficult to escape the shadow of its obvious inspiration, Valve’s Left 4 Dead. The first-person shooter pits teams of four against the Ridden, which are basically zombies in every way besides their name. Solo players can team up with the AI to play through the campaign, but Back 4 Blood shines brighter when all the characters are controlled by humans. Teamwork is a big part of the experience, and the game should be regarded as a multiplayer title with a single-player option.
Gunplay-wise, Back 4 Blood is perfectly enjoyable, and the stages are typically fun and packed to the brim with action. Turtle Rock Studios shake things up by introducing some customization options; for one, the playable characters are not just reskins, as each one comes with unique abilities. The game also has a card system that permits players to customize their character’s performance, bringing a touch of nuance to loadouts. The AI can even pick cards that alter a mission’s difficulty, adding some variety to repeat runs.
Following the April 2023 addition, PlayStation Plus now has Doom well covered. Id Software’s 2016 reboot revamped the legendary FPS franchise in a big way, and that game is available on Sony’s service for anyone who feels like tearing their way through hordes of demons. A convincing argument could be made for that entry representing the license at its peak, but Doom Eternal also deserves a mention. Taking a few more risks than its predecessor, the sequel maintains Doom’s pitch-perfect gunplay while expanding the slayer’s movement options and adding new abilities like the grappling hook.
Although not that significant on paper, Doom Eternal’s changes give it a different rhythm to the 2016 game, which could be off-putting to die-hard fans of the latter. Regardless of which modern entry someone prefers, they are both polished, aggressive, and satisfying shooters that rank among the genre’s best projects of the last decade.
Along with Doom Eternal, PS Plus‘ April 2023 lineup also included a bunch of the franchise’s classic entries. These projects are all worth playing, even the divisive Doom 3; however, newcomers to the series should start with the original. Three decades later and Doom is still a glorious experience, provided someone goes in with reasonable expectations. While simplistic compared to modern shooters, id Software’s gameplay is timeless despite screaming „early-90s“ with every blast.
After completing the 1993 masterpiece, players should try out the rest of the games, especially since Doom 2 is arguably slightly better than its predecessor. Basically, any Doom game on PS Plus should be given a spin, and the older titles are fairly short too.
The PS4 version of this 2007 shooter gives the game a makeover, and while not everything looks amazing, Crysis is still visually impressive even after all these years.
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Gameplay-wise, Crysis is fine, if unspectacular.
