Sony has been in turmoil recently, starting with the Jedi Submarine 2 forcing PC players to bind their Sony PlayStation Network accounts, resulting in a large number of players being unable to play properly and getting refunds. The upcoming PC port of Ghost of Tsushima also took the initiative to remove it from Steam stores in more than 170 countries due to Sony's requirement that the multiplayer mode be tied to PSN.
Although Sony seems to be on the next big move, can they really get any good results at the expense of the company's stock price on the premise of losing ported sales and player reputation? Maybe no one can say for sure, but Sony's first-party PC portes still have a lot of good ones worth checking out. This article will introduce players to the current stage of Sony's porting of PC works in the form of a recommended level, and see how many good works appeared on PC before the "heinous" Sony went crazy.
>>> highly recommended
Jedi Diver
HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition
Release date: December 2015
Steam Rating: Very Positive (22,563, 90%)
"Jedi Diver" is a very recommended work in terms of the significance of the times and the quality of the content. As Sony's first first-party PC port, Jedi Diver is undoubtedly the beginning of the infinite imagination of PC players (such as Bloodborne's Curse), and the exceptional quality of Jedi Diver has also attracted a large number of players.
The dual-joystick controls the setting of character movement and shooting, which further enhances the sense of immersion in the game on the premise of ensuring the smooth operation of the player, and the rich weapon and equipment configuration system will also greatly enrich the player's game experience. The core gameplay of the game, "friendly damage", not only "stabilizes" the feelings of teammates, but also provides a large number of game fancy "deaths" for players outside the circle, so that more people know about this work, which is simply killing two birds with one stone.
The sequel to the game, Jedi Diver 2, transforms the original top-down shooting into a third-person shooting, not only the line of sight and graphics have been fully upgraded, but the game content has also been greatly expanded. However, Sony's operation of requiring players to bind PSN has undoubtedly ruined the reputation of the series, resulting in the sequel now having "mixed reviews", which is really a bit incomprehensible.
Fortunately, the official quickly slipped to his knees after realizing the problem, and changed his previous face to say that "everyone will not be forced to log in to PSN", and even if the yin and yang community manager was fired, the evaluation of "Jedi Diver 2" rose to "mostly positive", which is really why bother in the first place.
Horizon Dawn of Zero
Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition
Release date: August 2020
Steam Rating: Very Positive (86,866, 87%)
If "Jedi Diver" is just Sony's first-party dessert level work, then "Horizon Zero Dawn", which landed on PC after a lapse of 5 years, allows players to see Sony's mature industrial production technology. In a world ruled by machines, players take on the role of Aloy, a young hunter who fights to find out his origins and fight against a catastrophic threat that could endanger the future.
The worldview structure of this game is very complete, and during the game, players will feel the hard struggle of human beings as a weak civilization to survive, but due to the high degree of industrialization, some of the experiences are too canned. However, the game's elaborate automatron design and the combination of primitive and technological technology will bring players a good gaming experience.
The sequel "Horizon Forbidden ™ West" has also landed on the PC platform in March this year, but due to Western political correctness, the heroine's already slightly ordinary face has become more neutral, but aside from this, "Desperate ™ West" has made good improvements in terms of graphics, details, optimization, and content. If you're comfortable with canned play, it's a good idea to try it out.
God of War
God of War
Release date: January 2022
Steam 评价：好评如潮（91,420，96%）
The God of War series is definitely the pinnacle of Sony's game industry. After the reboot, the series abandoned the third-person perspective of "Old God of War" and instead used a cross-shoulder perspective to convey the emotional changes in the game to players. At the same time, the game genre has also changed from the traditional American ACT to ARPG, and players will follow Kratos's perspective to witness the growth of this stern father and son.
Combat, growth, and exploration are blended so that players won't get bored with a lack of boss fights and skin-changers, and the special effects of runes and equipment, as well as a new stat growth system, will enrich the experience. The mysterious Norse mythology, the delicate and full characters, and the emotional portrayal of "father and son" make players who have played "God of War 4" feel that this is indeed the best look of the year in the 2018 TGA, and it is also one of the most worthwhile works of Sony's first-party port.
Marvel's Spider-Man - Remastered
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Release date: August 2022
Steam 评价：好评如潮（67,018，96%）
As a very popular superhero written by Marvel, Spider-Man, who can use spider silk to shuttle between high-rise buildings and use spider sensing to fight rampant crime in New York, is undoubtedly the most suitable for adaptation into a game. First of all, thanks to the witty and relaxed atmosphere of the original book, "Spider-Man" is recognized by fans of all ages, and secondly, the original plot after being adapted into a game will not bring too much separation to fans of the original book, after all, our good citizens of New York don't mind doing one or two more good people and good deeds.
While open-world RPGs will inevitably have a bit of a canned flavor, the abundance of collectibles, spider suits with different stats, and random crime events will enhance the player's immersion while also dissolving the inevitable discomfort of the late game. Of course, for those who like to wander between cities, how can punishing evil and promoting good compare to wandering between buildings?
The sequel, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, has also landed on PC, and the gameplay and combat experience have also been improved compared to the first one, but the short story flow of the game has made many players feel a sense of loss when they reach the end. If you are a fan of the "Spider-Man" IP in front of the screen, these two comic games must be tried, but if you are just a passer-by player, you can actually play it or not.
>>> "Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut"
Ghost of Tsushima
Release date: May 16
"Ghost of Tsushima" can be called one of the most anticipated games on Steam in May, as the work that won the TGA2020 Player's Voice Award, its excellent content is needless to say, and Nixxes Studio, which has provided PC porting work for many Sony first-party games, has also a very good level of porting and reputation, and the recent porting of "Horizon Forbidden West" has won 91% of players on Steam.
In the game, players will take on the role of Sakai Hitoshi, a warrior from Tsushima who resists the Mongol army, and in order to be able to protect his compatriots and reclaim his homeland, he will give up his lifelong samurai path and open up the way of war ghosts, and fight for the freedom of Tsushima Island at all costs.
In addition to the excellent lens language, exquisite equipment, this work also contains a lot of blood-spattered violent elements, the duel of real swords and guns is difficult not to make people's blood boil, especially when encountering the duel of generals, the character position and camera action automatically switch to the "duel special perspective" of the sword and halberd film, and the texture of the movie version is really unsatisfying.
However, the game's multiplayer mode still requires a PSN connection, so it may be a bit of a shame for those who want to experience the full content. However, now you can enjoy a 9% discount when you buy a coupon at Shanguo, and you will definitely not lose 358.2 yuan for the first time.
>>> is of high quality but has minor issues
"The Old Days Are No More"
Days Gone
Release date: May 2021
Steam Rating: Very Positive (56,545, 92%)
Compared to the optimization nightmare of the initial launch of the PS platform, the PC port is decent for performance. Players will drive their bikes through elaborate North American mountain landscapes, searching for resources to exploit, help the survivors camp and gain their trust, and search for their love in a zombie-infested open world.
The operation of "The Past is No More" is quite decent, but the large-scale character creation and the story with a beginning and an end have raised the quality of the game to a higher level, and the excellent graphics performance, real but fun motorcycle driving experience also deepen the player's sense of immersion. However, dozens of quest lines are carried out in parallel, and the frequent occurrence of toilet tasks in the later stage also makes players a little love and hate. Not to mention the two price increases after the game was launched, Sony's "heinous crime" is not in vain! Players who like the open world and survival in the apocalypse can wait for the game to get a good discount before starting to experience it.
The Last of Us
The Last of Us™ Part I
Release date: March 2023
Steam 评价：多半好评（29,879，71%）
Considering The Last of Us PC "brute" port's ridiculous 20 hours of shader rendering time and problematic optimizations at the start of its release, it's understandable that it's not recommended. However, due to the delicate emotional expression of this work, the very restrained character portrayal, the natural plot development, and the optimization level that can be played normally at this stage, it is still very recommended when you consider it comprehensively.
On the one hand, the male protagonist Joel, who lost his daughter at the beginning of the world into chaos, and on the other hand, the female protagonist Ellie, who grew up in quarantine and was burdened with saving the human world. The interweaving of fates has gradually sprung up sincere feelings between the two parties, and the renewed deep fatherly love will be shown to the player little by little in the dangerous journey. From Boston's quarantine to a desolate dwelling, players will traverse desolate houses and cities, using limited resources to fight against the infected and ill-intentioned human survivors. For players who like to savor the core of the game and the emotional progression of the characters, this game is very suitable.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Release date: October 2022
Steam Rating: Very Positive (13,299, 89%)
As a leader in cinematic narrative games, Uncharted cleverly blends the game's plot with a cinematic cast to present players with a highly realistic adventure in a secret land. Players will follow in the footsteps of protagonist Fraser in his quest for ancient treasures from jungle islands, distant cities, and snow-capped peaks.
Despite the quality of the game, Uncharted may not be the first choice for those who hate watching too many streams during gameplay, and the haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects that are unique to the DualSense™ controller are not available with other controllers, so the experience will inevitably be missing. However, the game's high-level animation performance, moderately difficult decryption content, and humorous game atmosphere make this game a very suitable leisure weapon to empty the player's brain away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Ratchet & Clank: Time Jump
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
Release date: July 2023
Steam Rating: Very Positive (5,922, 89%)
As a game studio owned by Sony, Insomniac Games has always been praised by players for its stable development quality and efficient work attitude, and this classic IP sequel "Ratchet and Clank: Time and Space Jump" carefully produced by the Insomniac team has also won the hearts of many players with its rich selection of weapons, exciting combat experience and cute Fury protagonist.
In order to encourage players to try different guns for battle, the Insomnia team carefully planned the bullet limits of different guns, and combined with the haptic feedback and dynamic triggers of the DualSense controller, to provide players with a refreshing experience that is unique to Sony's next-generation games, but if players use other controllers, the game experience will be greatly reduced. Considering the price, it's a bit of a luxury if you need to add a specific controller to experience 100% fun.
>>> fun but not cost-effective
"Death Returns"
Returnal
Release date: February 2023
Steam Rating: Very Positive (3,829, 81%)
Third-person shooting + meat pigeon elements, and it is still produced by Sony, so the game quality of "Return of Death" must not be too bad. Players will find a way back home in the barren lands inhabited by ancient civilizations, dodge deadly bullet hell attacks, challenge their limits after being knocked down and respawned again and again, and choose the right strategy to survive in this procedurally generated world.
Although the game's operating feel and special effects are very online, there is still a lack of meat pigeon types to choose from, and the optimization and interface design for the console are not reflected in the PC.
Sackboy Adventure
Sackboy™: A Big Adventure
Release date: October 2022
Steam Rating: Very Positive (1,531, 85%)
If you're looking for a Mario-like platforming experience on PC, Sackboy Adventures is a great choice. Rich platforming challenges, stunning graphics, and performance-focused gameplay will create dangerous platforming for players. Players can choose to take on the dastardly Wicks alone, or call on friends for a crazy adventure as chaotic as a yarn ball.
The game is of great quality, but it's not for everyone. The lack of online play, as well as the deep immersive haptic feedback and dynamic trigger effects designed specifically for Sackboy Adventure, are nothing but talk when you get out of the DualSense controller, so think twice before you play, the 414 doesn't come cheap.
Predator: Hunting Grounds
Predator: Hunting Grounds
Release date: April 2021
Steam 评价：多半好评（3,041，78%）
The asymmetrical confrontation game from Sony, and the only PC port to have less than 80% positive reviews, shows that Predator: The Hunting Ground has outstanding strengths and weaknesses. Players will play as an elite stormtrooper or a brutal Predator in this 5-player battle game and embark on a brutal survival journey through the remote jungles of South America.
With intricate terrain, a rich selection of weapons, highly customized weapon loadouts, recreating the classic voice acting of the Predator, and high-tech cloaking and infrared detection equipment, it is logical that it will be a hard-fought battle of wits, but the game is still a bit of a problem when it comes to the real experience. First of all, the game does not have Chinese, resulting in Chinese players who are new to the game often cannot understand the key skills in the game at the first time, and secondly, the gameplay is slightly single, and the shooting feel is also unsatisfactory, resulting in a decreasing number of online players, a long time for newcomers to match, and the experience is not too good. If you don't have a fleet, it's not recommended.
>>> conclusion
Although the pricing of Sony's PC port has always been in a state of "no B-figures", most gamers have reluctantly accepted the quality of the game online. It is said that the next transplanted work will be "God of War: Ragnarok", and aside from the problem of optimizing the explosion after the release, it will probably sell out under normal circumstances.
I wonder which Sony first-party title you would like to play on PC? The author blindly guesses that there should be a "The Last of Us 2" on the list.