As there is a new console generation, the skills of developers in presenting stories became even better and various genres but especially RPGs are even more refined.
Since the beginning of RPGs, stories have always been their main draw, and with the latest console PlayStation 5, fans can be sure their gaming will be intense.
Sony’s latest console offers PC gaming enthusiasts plenty of games that places the RPG genre in entirely new territory in terms of narrative and gameplay.
When players of RPG games look through the list of PS5 games they can find a number of outstanding titles and many more are to come.
Here are some of the best PS5 RPGs available right now:
List of Best PS5 RPGs
1. Persona 5 Royal
Still,one of the best RPGs of the last few years, Persona 5 Royal is actually an extended and remastered edition of Persona 5 from 2016.
Performance, storyline, characters and this iteration all have been improved and new ones introduced to make it better and easier to use. The game spans six platforms through which more persons can get to imbibe the magic of the game.
Persona 5 Royal brings about 100 hours of playtime on top of which is based mainly on Social Link proxies in the form of the game’s Confidants and the high school context that provides playtime organization. It’s a game that should be on any JRPG fan’s agenda for those who love games with a lot of depth.
2. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an extension of what was started in Final Fantasy 7 Remake, it adds new chapters to the story and levels of gameplay. Thus, those fans who are worried about changes in the narrative must admit that the game is still intriguing.
The title highlights the features of PS5, allowing players to sink into the rich universe; at the same time, reconciling old features with newcomers effectively.
Subordinate missions might be considered unpretentious, and the speed is insufficient at times, however, the qualitative performance of the invariants makes it for PS5 one of the best RPGs.
3. The Final Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade
Final Fantasy VII Remake being a project that has been long expected by fans, was released at last as the first part to PS4 and the ultimate and superior version developed specifically for PS5 named Intergrade.
Even though some gross artistic choices might pinch the series’ traditionalists, Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a great RPG with strong combat simulation and an engaging plot.
Aesthetically, it sparkles on the PS5, this side of the game does a great job of conveying the idea behind the original but at the same time modernizing it.
4. Fallout 4
Even though it took longer to have its next-gen upgrade, Fallout 4 is still one of the finest RPG games you will find on the PS5. However, all these years deep down the game’s simple features – the open world, choice and consequence, dynamic combat have still remained unique.
While it can be a little gritty at the edges, as often synonymous with Bethesda games, Fallout 4 is best defined as a vast and fully realized RPG for PS5.
5. Horizon Forbidden West
While Horizon Forbidden West was released earlier, it came in the shadow of Elden Ring, however, it is one of the best PS5 RPGs.
Complementing the game world and game mechanics of the previous installment, Horizon Forbidden West introduces new locations, characters and trials.
In addition to greatly benefitting from a strong narrative, it also triumphs in both straight up combat, movement across maps, and solving puzzles. These elements working unison result into a broad-spectrum fun and at the same time the player’s attention is sustained throughout.
6. Final Fantasy 16
Ultimately, Final Fantasy 16 deviates from previous games of this franchise with its concentrate on action and action scenes, and its tight narrative.
It is for this reason that some people may find RPG elements a tad too rudimentary while offering the players a closer to personal experience from the revamped combat system and single character focus.
While it is true that the game’s story is somewhat slow at times and while side quests can feel like filler, Final Fantasy 16 is still a good time with interesting side quests to boot.
7. Demon’s Souls
A game that was released at the start of the PS5, Demon’s Souls is a remaster of an all-time great and a must-buy game to get the PS5. Souls was the first of a series that eventually spawned a whole new subgenre, titled ‘Soulslikes’.
The presented remake is able to retell the tale of the original game meaningfully, and optimize it for today’s players visually and audibly.
Demon’s Souls is filled with all the elements that the company has introduced to players and for which it has been famous, including hits such as Dark Souls III, Bloodborne and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.
8. Sea of Stars
Sea of Stars is special not just because it’s in the RPG genre – it opts for stunning sprites akin to early SNES games like Chrono Trigger on its artwork.
It has an awesome epic story, great looking visuals, and a perfect conversion of the music from the original game. It has turn-based a combat and a co-op mode which will also help to keep players satisfied that they got their money’s worth.
9. Dragon’s Dogma 2
Many years later, in the snowy 2024 persons got a possibility to see the sequel to the beloved cult game – Dragon’s Dogma 2. For all of the controversy over its business model, and disappointing first few days, the game did deliver an innovative take on action RPGs.
Itsuno’s direction is still taking risks and changing what players want out of RPGs that makes Dragon’s Dogma 2 stand out.
10. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
The Like a Dragon series was originally called Yakuza and each game in the series is slightly different from the last, and Infinite Wealth does not stay away from this trend.
This gem of gaming doesn’t fail to amuse where it gets silly all over again by offering turn based combat taking the players to Hawaii featuring quirky mini-games and side activities.
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