As the weather begins to slowly thaw out, it seems Sony would rather you spend more time indoors, as though it were still freezing outside. They even have the cleverly-named The Great Indoors Sale to entice you to spend a few bucks, stay inside, and game the day away while the rest of the world gradually warms up. Sounds like a good plan to us! Read on for some highlighted deals.
Rockstar Games’ biggest launch of the generation, Red Dead Redemption 2, is surprisingly included in this sale. The discounted price is $46.19, or $40.19 for PlayStation Plus members. Other Rockstar games such as Grand Theft Auto V (PS3/4), Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (PS4), Bully (PS4), and L.A. Noire (PS4) are discounted as low as $8.99 in some cases. In the mood for a Souls-inspired action RPG, but with less of a soul-crushing difficulty level? Perhaps Lords of the Fallen can entice you at $7.49 ($4.49 for PS+). The Destiny 2: Forsaken expansion is available in various forms ranging in price from $19.99 to $59.99, which represent a 50% discount for PS+ subscribers. 2018’s GOTY winner God of War can be had for $29.99, while 2017 GOTY contender Horizon Zero Dawn is available as low as $15.99. This is the complete edition, which includes the excellent The Frozen Wilds expansion.
Beyond the PS4 and PS3 games/expansions, there are also various deals on VR titles. The intense (and intensely fun) Firewall Zero Hour is nearly half off at $23.99, and the WipEout Omega Collection is a no-brainer purchase at $9.99. Catlateral Damage, which was updated to include VR support, is an acquired taste, but is also affordably cheap at $2.99.
Don’t have a VR headset, nor a wallet busting at the seams from fat wads of cash? No worries, a budget section highlights a bunch of indie/budget games. While there appears to be a ton of lesser-known games, some standout titles including BioShock, Borderlands, their sequels, and other delightful oddities such as Bridge Constructor Portal for just a few dollars apiece.
What are you planning on picking up in this latest sale? Find any hidden gems in the pages of deals? Let us know in the comments below.
PS4 Remote Play List
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Dragon Quest 11
Yes, the obvious answer is Japanese RPGs. But frankly, there aren't a ton of RPGs that would really shine in this specific context. Persona 5 is a little too active and wild to not play on more dedicated hardware, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is already on Vita. Then, you're largely left with more divisive titles.
Dragon Quest XI, however, is a masterpiece, and one you can relax and take your time with, soaking in all the finer points. It's perfect for something like checking in on remotely with your phone, and if you have a controller rig, you could easily lose hours to this format.
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Assassin's Creed Odyssey
There's a reason Google used Assasin's Creed Odyssey as the poster child for its Project Stream test and continued to use the game to introduce the final product in Stadia. It's the perfect combination of substance and atmosphere, and it has a more methodical pace that isn't reliant on timing and accuracy, making latency less of a big deal. You can vibe out with this game way more than most AAA experiences.
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Donut County
Smaller experiences that aren't demanding, but still have things that can pop on a modern iOS screen are perfect for the new Remote Play app. Donut County fits that bill to a T. It helps that Donut County is also as hilarious as it is breezy to play.
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Final Fantasies!
Not every Final Fantasy game is ideal for the mobile Remote Play app. I wouldn't recommend Final Fantasy XV, for example, unless you have totally boss internet. However, with games like Chocobo's Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy and World of Final Fantasy: Maxima, alongside the ports of older turn-based entries, there's plenty of latency-friendly fun to be had with this classic series.
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Gone Home
Naturally, narrative-oriented experiences that don't really deal with combat are a good fit here. While it would be hard to recommend playing The Last of Us or God of War via Remote Play, something like Gone Home will be perfect. While Gone Home already has a mobile port itself, does that version have trophies? Nah, fam.
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Grim Fandango and Other Point 'n' Clicks
There are tons of games on the PlayStation Store from all walks of genre and history. When it comes down to playing stuff remotely on your phone, there's no excuse not to go back and play those classic point and clicks. From Grim Fandango to Day of the Tentacle, there are plenty of absolute classics to be had.
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Journey
I mean, it's Journey. Come on.
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Labyrinth of Refrain
PlayStation is home to plenty of first-person dungeon crawlers in addition to the more showy Japanese RPGs. One of the better examples of the genre is Labyrinth of Refrain from Nippon Ichi Software. This one has the polish of a Disgaea game, with slick and distinct visuals, a weird soundtrack, and bizarre characters.
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The GO Series
Similarly to Gone Home, you can already play these games on your phone natively. But if you want that PlayStation infrastructure, you have that option now. Plus, these games are great in any format, so play them! Geez!
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
The Ace Attorney series finally coming to PlayStation is a huge deal. If you aren't aware of why they're a huge deal, then here's the perfect opportunity to find out. One of the best localization jobs in gaming history, combined with some of the best mystery storytelling in gaming makes for a trilogy that has managed to stay relevant in peoples' minds since the Game Boy Advance era.
