Sony has announced on its PlayStation Blog the games that will be free for PS Plus subscribers in February. TECHBOOK has checked what the new titles are good for.
PlayStation Plus launches in February 2022 with four games, one exclusive to PS5, two to PS4 and one to both consoles. Owners of a PS Plus subscription can download the titles for free from March 1st.
The free PlayStation Plus games for March 2022
PS Plus subscribers can look forward to four titles in March. But what good are the games? TECHBOOK has summarized the reviews and player ratings from Metacritic.
Ark: Survival Evolved (PS4)
This online multiplayer game is all about fighting for your own survival on a mysterious island. Because the island is populated by primeval – and deadly – dinosaurs, which must either be killed or tamed. Gathering resources and building shelters is also part of the survival aspect of the game. To survive against the dinosaurs, players can also build and upgrade weapons. You also have a choice: do you ally with the other stranded players or attack them to get their equipment?
Critics praise the game for its dense atmosphere, beautiful graphics and unique setting. However, there are penalties for the immature mechanics, too many game elements, all of which are only half finished, and a lot of bugs. That’s why there is only a mediocre Metacritic score of 69. The players are also annoyed by the optimization problems and many bugs, which is why the user score is even worse at 5.9 points.
Team Sonic Racing (PS4)
A classic arcade style kart racing game featuring the “Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing‘ series revived. In multiplayer you can compete against friends on different slopes. You can also team up to share power-ups or boots, for example. Well-known characters from the Sonic franchise are available in three different classes to choose from. Players can unlock vehicle upgrades to customize their driving style.
With a Metacritic score of 72, “Team Sonic Racing“ Received average to good reviews. The game gets praise for its cooperative mechanics and fun races. However, some reviewers criticize the relatively limited game content, which offers too little variety in the long run. The player ratings are even slightly better, with a score of 7.4 points. Here, too, many write that the game would benefit from more variety, but that the team mechanics themselves lead to exciting races.
Ghost Runner (PS5)
Not for the faint-hearted: quick reflexes and timing are everything in this mixture of slasher and parkour platformer. In the cyberpunk megacity of Dharma Tower, climb from platform to platform armed with katana to defeat the tyrannical Keymaster. From the ego perspective, maximum concentration is required, because in “Ghostrunner‘ every hit is deadly.
The game has received good reviews from critics, which can be seen from the Metacritic score of 78. The tenor: as soon as you have overcome the entry hurdle of the brutal game mechanics, rewards “Ghostrunner‘ with adrenaline rushes. The reviewers also point out the improved graphics of the PS5 version. The user score is slightly lower at 7.3. This could also be explained by the fact that the level of difficulty causes frustration for many players.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends (PS4 + PS5)
“Ghost of Tsushima: Legends‘ is a cooperative multiplayer game released as an independent spin-off of the main game ‘Ghost of Tsushima“ acts. The game is inspired by Japanese folklore and mythology. This is already evident in the four character classes Samurai, Ronin, Hunter and Assassin. Players can fight together in four different game modes. For example in story mode, survival or matches with two against two players.
The game has not received enough reviews for a Metacritic score for either PS4 or PS5. The two available reviews state “Ghost of Tsushima: Legends“ but very good ratings with 90 and 95 points. They highlight the excellent mechanics and unique aesthetics that give the game great replay value.
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These games were free with PlayStation Plus in February
PlayStation Plus was well positioned again in February, with at least two very strong titles. You can download it until February 28th.
EA Sports UFC 4 (PS4 + PS5)
The latest installment of mixed martial arts simulation of 2020 is for all fighting fans. The action takes place in the largest and most popular MMA league, the UFC. Gamers can choose from the stars of the UFC or create their own fighter in career mode.
All in all, the developers have fine-tuned the combat system in what is now the fourth part and put together a game that shouldn’t just delight UFC fans. Clear download recommendation.
Tiny Tina’s Storming of Dragon Fortress: A Once Upon a Time Wonderlands Adventure (PS4)
The name of the game may sound like a cute adventure game. But that has nothing to do with “Tiny Tina’s Storming of the Dragon Fortress: A Unique Wonderlands Adventure” or as it is called in the English original “Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands”.
Rather, it is an offshoot of the extremely popular first-person shooter series “Borderlands”, which shone with role-playing aspects. If you like shooters, you should give Tina a chance.
Planet Coaster: Console Edition (PS5)
“Planet Coaster: Console Edition” is a genuine amusement park simulation, which at its core is very reminiscent of classics like “Theme Park” or “Rollercoaster Tycoon”. So if you loved those games and want to play something similar on console, you’ve come to the right place. The great strength of Planet Coaster: Console Edition lies in the attention to detail. Rides, booths and everything else can be designed down to the smallest detail.
Weaknesses show up in park management. So if you are primarily concerned with finance and management, you need a little patience. It’s easy to lose track and a lot of things don’t really make sense. Conclusion: great for builders, a flop for managers.
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PlayStation Plus Collection free for PS5 customers
Since the PlayStation 5 has been available since the end of 2020, the PS Plus games currently on offer also apply to the new console. But Sony goes one step further and gives all PS5 buyers the Plus Collection with a total of 20 games, including some hits.
The collection is intended to provide a basis for owners of the new console, for which there are not many new titles yet. The games are available for free download and can be played as long as PS Plus is subscribed.
Here is the full list of all 20 games in the collection
- Bloodborne
- Days Gone
- Detroit: Become Human
- God of War
- Infamous Second Son
- Ratchet and Clank
- The Last Guardian
- The Last of Us Remastered
- Until Dawn
- Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
- Batman: Arkham Knight
- battle field 1
- Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
- Crash Bandicoot N Sane Trilogy
- Fallout 4
- Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
- Monster Hunter: World
- Mortal Kombat X
- persona 5
- Resident evil 7 biohazard