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PlayStation has earned a reputation for offering amazing game experiences that are usually not found anywhere else, at least for a while until some get ported to PC. With its gaming catalog, most of the titles that Sony’s console offers get the point across in a suitable amount of time without overstaying their welcome.
These days, RPGs take up hours upon hours of the players’ time, which might be appreciated by some since they’re getting value for their money, but for those gamers who don’t have too much time to spare, here are the greatest PlayStation titles that are relatively short but sweet.
The Five PlayStation Titles That Don’t Overstay Their Welcome
Bloodborne
Elden Ringmay be FromSoftware’s magnum opus, butBloodborneis the developer’s relatively hidden gem that still holds up today. Everything about the Miyazaki game was outstanding, ranging from the gothic city of Yharnam to the weapons that felt like they had their own individual personalities. Becoming one half of the Soulsborne genre,Bloodborneis one of the greatest PlayStation exclusives ever made.
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The best part aboutBloodborneis that it can be beaten in around 33 hours if one just focuses on the main objectives, but the 100% completion run requires 76 hours.
God of War
WhileRagnarokmay not have been able to do justiceto everything set up in the 2018 soft reboot, Santa Monica’s first take on theGod of Warseries was extraordinary. Completely revamping the franchise while staying faithful to the previous entries, the game looks gorgeous thanks to stunning Nordic landscapes, and accompanied by brutal combat, seamless one-shot production, and a grand soundtrack, it’s a definitive PlayStation experience.
God of Waralso humanizes Kratos and introduces fans to his son, Atreus, making the gaming icon more relatable.
The main story inGod of Wartakes 20.5 hours to beat, whereas a completionist run demands 51 hours.
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Insomniac Games’ 2018Spider-Manadaptation felt like the long-overdue Marvel answer to DC’s excellentArkhamseries, and with the help of modern technology, the developer showed exactly what the PlayStation 4 was capable of. The studio totally understood the character of Peter Parker, ensuring that he was just as quippy as his comics counterpart, while also throwing in an intense original story with plenty of Easter eggs and references for Spidey fans.
Swinging around the bustling city of New York, helping out civilians, and stopping crime had never felt this satisfying before.
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With just 17 hours required for the main story and 35 needed to 100% complete it,Marvel’s Spider-Manis a PlayStation essential.
Final Fantasy XVI
One of the most epic video game releases of last year wasFinal Fantasy XVI, which got overshadowed due to its June launch date and by the other massive AAA titles of 2023. Despite being an action role-playing game and not really focusing much on the RPG elements, it becomes more of a linearly grand experience, with stellar graphics, colossal Eikon set pieces and battles, and a fun cast of characters.
Square Enix’s presentation of the narrative is also quite impressive, as it keeps the player hooked with strong visual appeal and breathtaking music.
The main story inFinal Fantasy XVItakes about 37 hours to get through, whereas it can be 100% completed in 79.
The Last of Us Part II
Look, one might have gripes with how Naughty Dog handled some of the plot points for beloved characters and disagree with the narrative choices that the game makes, butThe Last of Us Part IIis a gaming experience unlike any other. It is a technical marvel that really pushed the boundaries of the PlayStation 4’s power capabilities, utilizing hyperrealistic graphics to tell one of the most controversial video game stories in recent times.
The production design is mind-blowing, the combat encounters feel genuinely real and gut-wrenchingly brutal, and its emotional beats definitely hit, whether one agrees with them or not.
It just takes 24 hours forThe Last of Us Part II‘s story to end and 42.5 hours to fully complete it.
Do you have a favorite PlayStation game that’s to-the-point and amazing? Let us know in the comments!
Osama Farooq
Senior Gaming Content Editor / Critic
Articles Published :356
Ever since Osama was gifted the glorious PS2 more than two decades back, video games have formed a major part of his life, ranging from spending hours playing through every single Dragon Ball game he could find to witnessing the gaming industry evolve into something extraordinary in modern times. Building his collection of PlayStation consoles throughout the years all the way up until PS5, he prefers single-player experiences like The Last of Us and Persona, while also letting off steam on a daily basis with casual EA Sports FC matches. But the current rise in online multiplayer shooters will never really appeal to his old-school self.
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