PS4 vs. Xbox One: Which Had Better Exclusives in 2015?

2015 saw a lot of great exclusives hit the shelves. Which console had the best?

[Herbalistic]

Its always going to be about which type of software a person prefers.I favor the variety of PS4 exclusives this year but there are others who feel different and enjoyed what Xbox offered.

[Genuine-User]

That's true. If you're the type of person that only counts western AAA titles than the Xbox One might have been the machine for you. But for those that can see past the facade and truly enjoy games of most genres, regions and budgets will almost always prefer the PS4.

PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay.

[freshslicepizza]

"But for those that can see past the facade and truly enjoy games of most genres"

wow, you really are biased aren't you? facade? tell me, what genre is the xbox so desperately missing? let me guess, japanese niche games.

you know what it really all boils down to? accessibility. people love playing games if they are good. only those who limit their access fight over which system is better. why wouldn't anyone who likes fighting games for example want to play both street fighter AND killer instinct? of those who enjoy racing games who wouldn't want to play driveclub AND forza Horizon plus forza motorsport? of those who like indie games who wouldn't like ori and the blind forest AND rocket league?

sadly the trend you are talking about is based on accessibility not who has the better games.

[Genuine-User]

If you want to call my candid attitude a form of bias than so be it. There are quite a few genres that are either entirely missing or simply better on the competition.

A list of genres that are better/only on PS4:

Horror
JRPG
Platformers
WRPG
Hack and Slash
Action role-playing
Point and Click
Action Adventure
Adventure Puzzle
Poetic Adventure
Art game

I'm sure I'm forgetting a few genres but you get the gist.

I'll call it console exclusivity; you can call it whatever pleases your mind.

The trend I'm talking about is better/larger in quality and quantity.

I'm not limited to a single system. I play where the games are; it just so happens that PS4 is the better machine for those that prefer a lot of genres.

[freshslicepizza]

Horror - alien isolation, outlast
JRPG - final fantasy type 0, scalebound
Platformers - ori and the blind forest
WRPG - the witcher 3
Hack and Slash - ryse, fruit ninja 2
Action role-playing - dragon age inquisition
Point and Click - d4, telltale games
Action Adventure - sunset overdrive
Adventure Puzzle - valiant hearts
Poetic Adventure - (really scraping the barrel aren't you?) life is strange
Art game - project spark?

how about fitness games? kinect fitness
building games? minecraft
strategy? zoo tycoon

the xbox one isn't missing out on any major genre. it's just people like you who think all the xbox has is shooters and racers and then you go on a rant in the forums how there isn't anything to play without actually looking. then when people show you the games what is the response?

"oh, i don't like those games"

or

"they are also also on the ps4"

nobody needs to hear your opinion because it offers nothing. the xbox one does not have as many exclusives as the ps4, there is no argument there.
however what you are trying to do is suggest the system is limited in genres and that is not the case at all.

your error was saying the ps4 had the best console exclusives when you should have actually said it had SOME of the best exclusives. ori and the blind forest was probably the best platformer or whatever genre you want to call it. forza 6 was the best racing console exclusive between the two systems and halo 5 was the best shooting console exclusive in 2015 too.

you see, in the real world people enjoy games and can look at them for what they are instead of these silly list wars that offer no substance to anyone unless you are trying to sell them that particular system. if that's the case how much are you getting paid?

for someone who has the username genuine user you are not being very genuine suggesting the ps4 was the only system of the two to have good exclusives.

[agame914]

@Moldy bread yes japanese rpg's

[t-hall785]

genuine..smh

[TFJWM]

@moldybread This article is about exclusives for each system which he is talking about, yet every category GU lists you put multiplats(or games that haven't even been released yet) in...You pretty much just made his point for him xbox doesn't have exclusives that match up

[NeckBone]

@moldybread I'll try to stay OT here but here is your list.

Horror- Alien Isolation (not exclusive) Outlast (not exclusive, but free for PlayStation Plus) did P.T. come out on X1? Nope

JRPG- final fantasy type0 (not exclusive) scalebound (hasn't come out yet and no one knows what the he'll it is)

Platformers- Or I and the blind forest ( X1 crown achievement this year! Lets applause)

WRPG- Witcher ( still not exclusive)

Hack n slash - Ruse (mediocre tech demo kinda like the order, still a trash game) Fruit ninja? I have that on my Vita... Game is trash

Point and click- d4 (you got me there) tell tale games? Really? Ps+ got TWD season 2 free and broken age and NOW GRIM FANDANGO?!? YIKES

Action role playing- DA: Inquisition ( lol still not exclusive)

Valiant hearts not exclusive

Poetic adventure- life is strange (multiplat) lolol PlayStation has Flower , Hohokum, and no one has shit on Journey.

Art game- project spark? You even mention that dogshit train wreck excuse for a game?? Lol I'll play little big planet, its a lot better.

And who the fuck actually plays "fitness games" people who are still fat I bet.

Xbox just has shitty exclusives.is less powerful. And is gimmicky as he'll. Acting like XBOX is on par with PS 4 is a joke look at the sales

[muzikjunkie80]

NeckBone

"did P.T. come out on X1? Nope"

did P.T. come out for ps4? nope it was a tech demo that has been removed from the store and wasnt really much of a game.

to say the xbox one has shitty exclusives is pure opinion, i own both ps4 and xone, both offer great exclusives and even if the xbox gpu is "slightly" weaker does not mean its exclusives are "shitty" or that the console is any less than the ps4.

xbox one is gimmicky? how so? its exactly the same as a ps4, you must be referring to the wii u because thats the gimmicky system out of the 3.

sales dont mean anything to me as i enjoy each system for its games not how much either one has sold.

[Genuine-User]

@moldybread

I think you might lack reading comprehension skills?

I unequivocally stated "There are quite a few genres that are either entirely missing or simply better on the competition"

What do you go and do in return? List me a few multi-plats.

I can make a huge list of PS console exclusives for the genres I have mentioned earlier. But I won't bother for now, here's a small taster:

Horror - The Last of Us, Until Dawn and Soma

The Xbox One is most definetly behind in quite a few genres, there's nothing you can say/show that will change that unfortunately.

There's clearly more on offer than just Shooters and Racers on the Xbox One, What I'm saying is, there are fewer titles from all the genres I have mentioned in comparison to its direct competition.

I'm not ranting about anything. I have done my research and unfortunately for you, it's not in favour of the Xbox One.

I'm not forcing you to read and reply to my opinion, but you did; not my fault. You have failed to endorse the concept of remaining absolutely neutral by stating a derogatory opinion of my views. So, are you offering much to the conversation? I believe not.

My error was stating the truth? PS4 has the best/highest rated current-gen exclusive.

-It has more games in almost every genre, bar FPS and Racing.

Maybe I should have been a bit more eloquent and precise.

You see, in the real world people enjoy games regardless of the platform but that does not mean they should refrain from differentiating, holding a view on the pro's and con's or even favour one over the other.

You have called me bias, devalued my opinion and indirectly labeled me as a shill. So damn pathetic of you.

Your final statement is down right hilarious. I DID NOT SAY THE PS4 WAS THE ONLY SYSTEM TO RECIEVE GOOD EXCLUSIVES IN 2015.

[Gazondaily]

". But for those that can see past the facade and truly enjoy games of most genres, regions and budgets will almost always prefer the PS4.
"

Facade. Right. The only facade here is the prevalent superiority complex in people.

"PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay."

Isn't this really the REAL facade? Passing off opinions as fact whilst subsequently deriding others taste as a facade?

"Thank you for adding nothing of value to the topic at hand."

You kind of killed any value by your one track mind approach.

[Genuine-User]

@Septic

Your opening sentence entails that anyone who holds the view in favor of one system over the other is showcasing a deceptive outward appearance whilst concealing one's feeling of inferiority.

Do you actually believe that I feel a sense of inferiority? Mate, I play where the games are. I don't limit myself to a single system or service.

Let me correct my earlier statement. PS4 has the best console exclusive. And no, it isn't a facade at all.

I have not ridiculed the taste of others, in fact I share similar opinions in relation to the best FPS and Racer.

I don't have a one track mind approach, quite evident by my comments history.

I was specifically speaking on the topic at hand.

[Gazondaily]

"Do you actually believe that I feel a sense of inferiority?"

No quite the opposite. Your superiority complex entitles you to think that your tastes are better than others. You pretty much insult those that favour western AAA titles over others as following a facade. Your comment comes off extremely obnoxious.

"I have not ridiculed the taste of others, in fact I share similar opinions in relation to the best FPS and Racer. "

I disagree. You have insulted them for the reasons stated above.

"I don't have a one track mind approach,quite evident by my comments history. "

I am referring to your comment here and your closing statement.

"PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay."

You draw your statement as a statement of fact and don't even bother clarifying the nature of it. Then you appear to declare yourself to be a Clairvoyant by stating that the trend is here to stay.

For someone who supposedly is quite objective, that's a rather strong and odd stance to take. It may be based on your observations but its hardly factual.

The tone and attitude in your post is precisely what I dislike in a certain contingent of gamers. You should not be surprised by the reaction you have elicited.

[mark_parch]

for me the only ps4 exclusive i have enjoyed since launch is bloodborne. on xbox one i have enjoyed killer instinct, titanfall, horizon 2, sunset overdrive, ori and the blind forest, halo 5 and rise of the tomb raider. thats why i prefer my xbox one and thats just my opinion

[Genuine-User]

@Septic

I would suggest you try and understand the definition of Superiority Complex.

A superiority complex is a psychological defense mechanism in which a person's feelings of superiority counter or conceal his or her feelings of inferiority.

I did not say my tastes were better than those of others. I just so happen to enjoy more genre's than your average gamer.

How on earth am I insulting those who favour western AAA titles? I enjoy them a lot.

My facade comment was in relation to the ridiculous hype and the ad campaign that was created around the greatest line up in Xbox's history.

My comment does not come off as extremely unpleasant. Maybe a bit vague I would say.

I do hold my view as a statement of fact because it simply is. Bloodborne is the highest rated AAA exclusive in 2015. PS4 was rated a notch higher in overall meta-critic for 2015 as well.

Looking at the list of games scheduled for next year, starting with The Witness, I'm confident in stating that the trend is here to stay

How is my stance not based on facts? How do you observe, analyse, distinguish and award?

I don't like your tone either? Categorizing a specific group of gamers is neither healthy or insightful.

[Gazondaily]

@Genuine

You may want to do more than simply Google the definition of Superiority Complex and copy and paste Adler's definition. I'll let you search some more to realise what else the definition encompasses.

"I did not say my tastes were better than those of others."

The context of your own post seems to be lost upon you. Now you elaborate the point about the facade being ridiculously hyped but seem completely blind to your hyperbolic statements? Like this:

"PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay."

Now your sentiments reek of sheer hypocrisy as well as being completely unbiased and without merit.

"My comment does not come off as extremely unpleasant"

Yes it does. I'm telling you this. You're obviously not listening or agreeing. Your perspective is not the only one you know? It might help if you read, listen and observe what one is saying. Remember, and this is a problem with your entire approach ; you are not the sole arbiter in deciding the value of your statements.

Now that you've taken the time to clarify your point about Bloodborne, at least admit the vague nature of your comment was wrong. But nonetheless, "that trend is here to stay" right? How does that work? You're changing goalposts.

"How is my stance not based on facts? How do you observe, analyse, distinguish and award?"

What facts are you relying upon to determine objectively that the trend of Playstation games having the best exclusives is here to stay? You do realise you're just reaffirming the point that your mind is already made right?

Like I said previously, you're not clairvoyant. You need to learn to clearly state the nature of your posts instead of making vague comments that appear like factual statements and then having a fit when someone calls you out for the shortcomings in your posts.

I'm not the only one who has stated that your comments come off as obnoxious. However, you appear to know better than all of us?

Again, superiority complex. Revisit the definition in its entirety. You're no where near as open minded as you claim to be, at least in this lowly person's opinion.

[Genuine-User]

You may want to do more than vaguely suggest that I suffer from a Superiority Complex. The onus lies upon on you to prove with substantial evidence that I feel superior and inferior, that I use it as a method of escape from my difficulties.

If we use the interpretations of SC in modern psychology, Superiority and inferiority complex cannot both be found in the same individual.

Those with superiority complexes may garner a negative image in those around them; which I have not done.

The context of my original post is still intact. If you're the type of person that only counts western AAA titles as worthy contenders than the Xbox One might have been the console of your choice. But for those that value variety and are able to see past the facade and enjoy games of most genres, regions and budgets will almost always prefer the PS4, in my opinion.

Calling Bloodborne the best current-gen exclusive is not a hyperbolic statement. It's backed by empirical data.

My sentiments reek of hypocrisy and lack merit? One should not state such a thing without evidence. I have been pretty straightforward in why I believe the PS4 to be better option.

I even praised the Xbox One where I though it was due.

I'm listening, but I don't agree with your observations. They're riddled with fallacies.

The nature of my comment was perfectly aligned with how I felt. It's as important and credible as anyone else's. Being vague isn't wrong.

What goalpost am I changing? :s

What facts am I relying upon to determine the trend? I'm relying on the plethora of developer credentials. Do you want me to go through the list of talented studios hard at work trying to deliver their best work as of yet?

I'll give you one example:

Naughty Dog - The Last of Us is the most awarded game in the history of gaming.

(2008) Winner-Seven World Records in the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2008

(2009) Winner-D.I.C.E Award for Overall Game of the Year

(2009) Winner-Spike Video Game Awards for Game of the Year

(2010) Winner-Game Developers Choice Awards for Game of the Year

(2013) Winner-Spike Video Game Awards for Studio of the Year

(2013) Winner-BAFTA Video Games Awards for Best Game

(2013) Winner-D.I.C.E Award for Overall Game of the Year

(2013) Winner-D.I.C.E Award for Innovation in Gaming

(2014) Winner-Game Developers Choice Awards for Game of the Year

In fact I don't need to state the nature of every single post that I make. I'll continue to write in the way that pleases me. And you're wrong, I'm not throwing a fit.

I haven't called you obnoxious, a shill or even bias. Neither do I see myself as some who knows better than all.

You're making too much of very little.

[Gazondaily]

Let me break it down before this gets long winded. You said:

"PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay."

You said this. Then you admitted you made a mistake and said this:

"Let me correct my earlier statement. PS4 has the best console exclusive. And no, it isn't a facade at all. "

Now you changed the goalposts and say you are talking about a SINGULAR title, Bloodborne. But if that is true, what trend would stay in 2016?

You are changing goalposts and frankly, it looks like youre lying. Because the trend in 2016 is what, that Bloodborne will be the highest exclusive? Is that your point? Say it clearly this time.

You then even brought other 2016 games in to the mix as 'evidence' for your comment about trends.

Let me be frank with you. You're acting like a genre snob. Completely oblivious to the opinions of others. You are falling into Jim Sterling's definition of Sony fanboys right through. Your comment in my latest submission is evidence of that.

You think you know better? Fine? But don't throw words like facade around, acting superior and then try and claim modesty. It only serves to make you look disingenuous.

I'm not a genre snob. I don't patronise other people for their taste in games and genres. I may occasionally rib into someone for liking the likes of Killzone over Halo for instance but I don't get sit atop a virtual throne and pass off subjective opinions as fact.

Ask yourself, what did you bring to the discussion? You're the second post here and you acted high and mighty. Are you beginning to understand why I have a distaste for how members of the Sony community act on here?

[IamTylerDurden1]

@ moldy

I would hardly call Scalebound a jrpg...it's a hack n slash with likely very little in traditional jrpg elements. I'm sure it'll have some sort of skill tree and some poorly voiced dialogue but c'mon. Is Metal Gear Rising a "jrpg"? Bc that's basically the gist of Scalebound, it's Platinum, u kill things with a sword and that's pretty much it.

Is Witcher a wrpg? I mean it's not a jrpg but it's developed by a Polish team with heavy Polish influence. Anything West of Japan is a wrpg? I guess it's more wrpg in style but perhaps we need a new category called Erpg (Euro rpg). Many ppl think of North America when u refer to West/wrpg, Bethesda n such.

[NewMonday]

@moldybread

"Hack and Slash - ryse, fruit ninja 2"

thanks for proving Genuine-User's point

[u4one]

i 100% disagree with you and i say that owning both consoles. i think there are some really exciting titles (for me personally) coming soon to the ps4 and i am eager to get playing them, but my xbox one has been getting far more use this year hands down.

some of the best received ps4 titles might be amazing for their genres but they've also been pretty niche titles that cater to smaller groups of gamers out of the whole. i can see them preferring the ps4 for that reason but likewise, the xb1 has just had more appealing titles for my tastes - even if those tastes might be slightly more "mainstream"
.

[Bdub2000]

Anyone else notice an increase in click bait articles the past week or two?

I enjoy my console a ridiculous amount. Doesn't matter which one it is.

Game on.

[Stogz]

@septic are you seriously going to go off on someone for sharing their opinion as fact when you have an article on here with the title of "Xbox wins the holidays 3 years in a row". You go off about hypocrisy on that thread, but look at you here...hypocrisy at its finest.

[LastcenuryRob]

"PS4 had the best console exclusives in 2015. And that trend is here to stay."...What, all two of them?...Oh wait you will start talking about all the indies no one played.....neat.

[freshslicepizza]

@NewMonday
"thanks for proving Genuine-User's point"

you're welcome. anytime i can correct people let me know since many are under the assumption the xbox one does not cover most genres. they don't have to be exclusive games to appeal to those looking for something to play. after all most of the top selling games on the ps4 are not exclusive.

@Septic

well said and it's obvious even though what you say is logical and reasonable all those disagrees you get show just how lopsided the views are and how much people just don't care about what ms offers.

@Genuine-User
"Looking at the list of games scheduled for next year, starting with The Witness, I'm confident in stating that the trend is here to stay"

you just keep sinking yourself further and further. who is to say the witness will be the best exclusive of 2016? it looks like you just put two lines together to solve puzzles. uncharted 4 could be better. quantum break could be better, zelda wii u could be better.

and let's get back to your original statement because now you are backtracking. you said the ps4 had the best exclusives, plural. now you are only talking about bloodborne. you also can't use metacritic as some guideline as what is the best since it too is based on various opinions. nothing is factual.in fact a lot of goty awards is going to the witcher 3.

your comments come off as petty and you then have the audacity to suggest you play where the games are and are not limited to one system. then why are you only ever talking about the ps4? it's perfectly natural and ok to say you prefer the ps4, heck millions do, but all you are centered on is how the ps4 had the best exclusives in 2015 and will again in 2016 without even trying one game yet on any console for 2016.

it's become laughable at how serious you are towards one system.

[Xb1ps4]

xb1 won..

[Genuine-User]

@Septic

You have called me a liar, fanboy, genre snob and suggested that I suffer from a Superiority Complex.

I will not continue this discusion unless you apologise.

Have a good day.

[freshslicepizza]

@IamTylerDurden1
"I would hardly call Scalebound a jrpg...it's a hack n slash with likely very little in traditional jrpg elements. I'm sure it'll have some sort of skill tree and some poorly voiced dialogue but c'mon. Is Metal Gear Rising a "jrpg"? Bc that's basically the gist of Scalebound, it's Platinum, u kill things with a sword and that's pretty much it."

i honestly don't know if it fits into one genre or not. i'd have to see more of it first.

"Is Witcher a wrpg? I mean it's not a jrpg but it's developed by a Polish team with heavy Polish influence. Anything West of Japan is a wrpg? I guess it's more wrpg in style but perhaps we need a new category called Erpg (Euro rpg). Many ppl think of North America when u refer to West/wrpg, Bethesda n such."

let's call it a crpg then. c for central.

if you were to add up games that are out and coming out on the xbox one that are not available on the ps4 you'd cover pretty much all genres. if exclusives are what we should only be talking about. they may not be all as good or as deep as what the ps4 will have but if one were to suggest they don't miss out on games and are not limited to one platform you would think they would talk about those games too.

d4
ori and the blind forest
cuphead
scalebound
forza games
halo games
kinect sports
state of decay
sunset overdrive
quantum break
fable legends
dance central spotlight
dead rising 3
ryse
killer instinct
xbox fitness
recore
phantom dust (if its still coming)
rare replay
below
halo wars 2
sea of thieves
cities skyline
elite dangerous
ashen (beautiful looking rpg)
project knoxville

not a bad range of genres at all. what's missing? jrpg's probably because the xbox brand stinks over there and they will likely never do well there. only major jrpgs will come maybe like final fantasy and kingdon hearts. that is where ninetndo and sony will always be at an advantage if you like thpse games.

[DLConspiracy]

Genuine I was with you (to a degree) up until the part where you said "facade". When you say something like that. No matter what you say after it comes across as biased. I don't think anyone in the comments thinks for a second you don't prefer PS over Xbox and that's perfectly fine to have a preference. However, there is always that little extra jab always thrown in your comments to make people who enjoy things feel less entitled to their own preference. You make it seem like people who enjoy xbox are not able to enjoy other genres.

Keep in mind PS is obviously going to have more types of games because they established themselves long before MS/xbox even launched a console or started developing exclusives. That means they have been in the game longer. Which is perfectly fine. When you say stuff like you did it comes off very in flaming and drenched in an agenda.

I know you own both consoles but a lot of times when you speak it's like you are just using that to say your opinion/preference is better than others. Backing it up with sales and popularity. You instigate a reaction when you make bold claims. You are also generalizing gamers into groups no different than calling all xbox fans dude bro shooter people or PS fans anime jrpg geeks.

I think it's ok if people like different things but please don't assume and generalize people based on owning a console. If a game is good. It's good. End of story. Nobody has to limit their experiences based on the popularity of something. Both consoles have lots of genres and lots of people enjoy many genres regardless of which plastic they enjoy more.

[Ratty]

Yeah it all comes down to personal preferences. For me it was the PS4. Tomb Raider does seem good but we're going to get that eventually.

[Rookie_Monster]

Depends on what type of gamers and what your gaming tastes are.

For people that like quantities and love indies and Niche titles mixed in to their gaming taste, then PS4 definitely had you covered in 2015.

But for gamers like me that love exclusives that are of bigger budget and quality and value, then IMO XB1 won in 2015 for me.

My purchased 2015 exclusives breakdown by platforms.

XB1:
1. ORI
2. RARE Replay
3. Gears Ultimate
4. Forza 6
5 Halo 5
6. Rise of the Tomb Raider

PS4:
1. Bloodborne
2. Helldivers
3. Until Dawn

Wii U:
1. Xenoblade X
2. Mario Maker

With SFV, Quantum Break, and Uncahatred 4 all scheduled to be released in early 2016, signs are definitely looking good that the type of game I preferred playing will be an abundance on all platforms. Great news indeed. http://i1376.photobucket.co...

[darthv72]

good to see you added in the wii-u. It's a shame more people dont give it the respect it deserves. It is a great companion system.

[ShadowKnight]

It's my first time hearing members talk about the Wii U in a Xbox vs PS4 article. I'm really surprise. But yes it's also a great system!

[gangsta_red]

I would have loved to get a WiiU but the dry third party support and knowing that NX is somewhat around the corner really stopped me from doing so.

I am really hoping that Nintendo continues their tradition of supporting BC. Because there are a number of WiiU titles I would love to play.

[darthv72]

@gangsta, you shouldnt let the lack of support deter you from enjoying what is available. To many people hold off or flat out deny themselves the opportunity of playing what could be really fun games due to the 'fear' of something they have no control over.

Life is short, games are fun... play on.

If cost is a factor then you dont have to buy them as they come out. Just because the months pass by doesnt mean the games will be any less fun playing a year or two after the fact.

Personally, I hardly buy day one anymore. I like to take my time and there are even a few older games i am just now getting around to playing. I'm not in this hobby for bragging rights of having something before the next guy. I game at my own pace even if it means waiting a couple years to jump into current gen.

[DigitalRaptor]

I had that opinion of the Wii U for a while, except that was before the rumours of the NX came about. Wii U already has some great third party exclusives, but if I would have used any of this stuff as a measure of why not to get one, then I wouldn't already have played some of this generation's finest games. If the Wii U's third party support is dry, I'm not sure why it would be a factor, when you have other platforms that get the third party support and should be able to buy the games on that platform.... unless you were planning to buy inferior versions of multiplatform games on a Wii U?

[IRetrouk]

My daughter asked santa for one for christmas, i was surprised by it tbh, mario kart i will always love but splatoon is straight up fun, i think i have played it more than her to be honest lol, very underated system that i kinda wish i had of got in the house sooner, sooo many games to catch up on....my daughter i mean....

[OB1Biker]

'For people that like quantities and love indies and Niche titles' *and ' exclusives that are of bigger budget and quality and value' PS4 definitely had you covered in 2015.
haha fixed
Stop putting the consoles into adverts like categories that sounds silly, if you just say for you its fine..
IMO there s no 'better' games, its all about personal tastes.

[Spenok]

If you're going to add a Third Party "Exclusive" to the Xbone list, you should do the same for PS4 and WiiU, it would be only fair. Also, your Quantities VS. Qualities comment(s) were unnecessary.

So being fair, and only sticking with games of any note worthy attention, you should add;

For Xbone:

Elite: Dangerous
Smite
NeverWinter

For WiiU

Devil's Third
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Festival
Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
Yoshi's Woolly World
Splatoon
Mario Party 10
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse

and for PS4:

Trine 3
Fat Princess Adventures
Final Fantasy VII (Re-release)
Beyond Two Souls
Sword Art Online: Lost Song
DriveClub Bikes (It's a standalone, so counts)
Tales of Zestiria
Dragon Quest Heroes
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection
Disgaea 5
Saint Seiya: Soldiers' Soul
SOMA
Tearaway Unfolded
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
Risen 3: Titan Lords Enhanced Edition
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture
Gauntlet: Slayer Edition
Sword Art Online Re: Hollow Fragment Director's Cut
Journey
God of War III Remastered
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter
Rocket League
Magicka 2
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
MLB 15: The Show
Helldivers
The Order: 1886

Again, these are titles with any note worthy attention. I don't care if you personally liked any of them, or if they were successful, or how popular they individually were. This leaves out plenty of exclusive games for both platforms, however the majority of them were indies, or so unknown, it's not even worth mentioning them. Every one of these titles released in 2015 as well.

Honestly, this makes the WiiU list bigger than the Xbone list. AGAIN, quality and personal tastes do NOT apply here.

It's up to you to decide what games you like best, and which system has those games. For me, it's a multi-console approach. If you like one over the other, good for you. But please don't spin an opinion as fact and try to feed it to people who don't know the proper information.

[freshslicepizza]

why spend all your time correcting someone while you yourself make the same mistake? you didn't even mention cuphead but you list magicka 2.

such a travesty seeing people get so involved int he system wars without even enjoying the actual games. you list 3 xbox one games and about 50 ps4 titles. why bother?

[darthv72]

you guys are missing the point. Those games Rookie listed are ones he purchased. Not just games in general.

Your list can differ from his and that's okay. No need to knock someones personal list because it doesnt sit well. That is why it is a personal list.

[Rookie_Monster]

Thanks moldy and Darth for making the point I was referring to.

It is just a my personnal list of games I had purchased for all my systems so I really dont get why people need to countered-argue with their list to try to prove otherwise.

Heck, on my preorder link, I have 2 PS4 games in SFV and Uncharted 4 to one XB1 game in Quantum Break for the first 3 games I am getting for 2016 if that also means anything. LOL

[Spenok]

I wish you could respond past 3 comments. Either way.

Moldybread, Magicka 2 has released already, Cuphead hasn't. My comment says these games are all 2015 games. Also, if you look at my comment there is nothing even remotely considered argumentative in it. It was purely informational, and that was my intent. Hell, I even say as much as you do at the end of my comment.

Darthv72 you are absolutely correct. I missed that point. Although it could have been more plainly stated, it was still my bad. I didn't knock his personal list, my comment even said as much. It was intended to include everything... based on the wrong assumption he was saying certain games were better than others.

Rookie_Monster refer to above. My comment was intended to be one of all encompassing for all 3 platforms. Informational if you will. I just misunderstood your original list as what was available and worth it for each list. Not the games you personally purchased. So my bad on that one. It wasn't an attack, and certainly wasn't intended to seem like one.

[freshslicepizza]

@Spenok
"Moldybread, Magicka 2 has released already, Cuphead hasn't. My comment says these games are all 2015 games. Also, if you look at my comment there is nothing even remotely considered argumentative in it. It was purely informational, and that was my intent. Hell, I even say as much as you do at the end of my comment."

then where is state of decay? if you are going to take the time countering then do it fairly.

the funny thing with this article is it asks which is better. that's such a loaded question. one could enjoy one game over 10 that others list. reality is the ps4 had more. whether they are better is purely subjective. personally i think the wii u had the best year for exclusives and hardly anyone talks about that system. so what does that mean as far as the importance of exclusives nowadays?

[Spenok]

@Moldybread

Woops, must have missed it. My bad, feel free to add it to the list of Xbone games then, as that's definitely a notable game.

As far as your second point. You are absolutely right that opinion is the biggest factor over which is "Better." However, exclusives do matter, as they get more people interested in buying the console because there's more for them to play. Hell, I have every console for the simple fact there's stuff I want, but can't play on one or the other. My personal favorite was also WiiU, they had a pretty stellar year. PS4 came in a close second, although mainly due to their third party support. Xbone did well, especially in the first party department, I just feel their "Best Year Ever" was an overstatement, and one their already using for 2016 yet again. Although 2016 looks better for them to be honest lol.

All in all it boils down to what draws you in. Play what you like, enjoy the games. And as the great Kevin Butlet once said; Deep down we all serve one master, and his name, is GAMING! lol

[mark_parch]

What good is just listing every game why don't you list the games you like/played thats all that matters. the ps4 could have 300 games but if i only like 2 of them and like 6 on the xbox one then the xbox one is obviously the better choice for me

[Spenok]

Not sure if you'll see my other comment, so this is a notification to tell you I responded.

[agame914]

U again rookie monster?

[lastking95]

Me and you have very similar taste Rookie and your response to rpgfan is exactly how I felt about those games.

[IamTylerDurden1]

I love how u snuck "quality" in there. So big budget games are automatically better games, better quality games? Weird bc Journey and Transistor are some of the best quality/finest games i've played. On the other hand Ryse and Too Human were not. Had high hopes for Too Human while Ryse was doomed from its Kinect driven roots.

[Bangyourhead35]

On PS4, I was able to tackle Bloodborne by myself and platinum the game which has given me bragging rights against my friends on Playstation.
On Xbox One, I was able to tackle Halo 5 on Legendary by myself and complete it all the way through which has also given my bragging rights against my friends on Xbox.
On Wii U, my girlfriend and I can enjoy Yoshi's Woolly World together and admire the cuteness within the game. The game doesn't give me bragging rights necessarily but it allows my girlfriend and I to have fun together and that's what I like.

It all boils down to preference honestly. Personally, each system has offered me something unique and different and that's what matters to me.

[ShadowKnight]

Well said and a bubble for you even though you probably don't need one lol

[MaxCompiler]

There is no dimension in which you can compare the Platinum Trophy of Bloodborne to the Legendary Campaign in Halo 5 (even with all the skulls on).

Now Yoshi Wolly World is only for Hardcore Gamers XD.

[YinYangGaming]

All subjective and down to your own tastes but personally I thought the X1 had the better exclusives this year but wish they were more paced out throughout the year

[Eiyuuou]

Depends on ones taste. I prefer JRPG's, so it need not be said who won for me.

[Kiwi66]

For some people its ps4 and for others its xbox one

[Wallstreet37]

PS4 for me. Love Mlb the Show, Drive Club, Until Dawn (beat it 3 times), Bloodborne (play it every single day since launch and got plat) and few others.

[lastking95]

In the end ps4 owners are gonna say ps4 and XO owners will say XO. I will just say I never bought this many Xbox exclusives in 1 year that should speak for itself.

[skratchy]

Not counting Tomb Raider, I hope :P

[lastking95]

Even without TR lol I just finished it a few minutes ago.....ps4 owners are in for a treat. Dat cliff hanger doe? (The good kind)

[Tobsesan]

Xbox One:

Forza Motorsport 6

PlayStation 4:

MLB 15: The Show

Verdict: Draw

ye sure its a "draw"

[Kreisen]

#PCMASTERRACE

[JasonKCK]

PS4 had the best game with Bloodbourne, but X1 had the best "games" (plural) PS4 had a slow year in games, even Sony admitted it.

Now I know indies are games too. However the 360 had more indies last gen but no one used them to fluff out list. PC always has more indies but you don't see people listing them.

Exclusives for console
AAA: Xbox One
Low budget: both
Indies: PS4

[butchertroll]

Bloodborne, MLB, The Order are not AAA games?

Oh wait....

[JasonKCK]

I already mentioned Bloodbourne. Did you just skip that part?

[butchertroll]

Why you didn't mention MLB and The Order anyway, hm...? Oh yes, Until Dawn also

So much about AAA : Xbox One.

[JasonKCK]

Did you magically see a list of games in my comment? Bloodbourne is literally the only game I mentioned.

Maybe next time you should actually read the comments before jumping in.

[nosferatuzodd]

Lol you guys really make me laught until dawn is a indie oh ok lol
Guess you people see what you want to see

[JasonKCK]

Who said anything about Until Dawn being an indie game?

Do you guys ever read anything before commenting?

What was that about seeing only what you want to see?

[butchertroll]

I asked you a simple question : Why you didn't mention Until Dawn, MLB and The Order as AAA games on PS4?

Let me fix one thing for you :

AAA: PS4

Do you know why you have disagree votes? No? Now you know.

[JasonKCK]

"Do you know why you have disagree votes?"

Because this is a pro PlayStation site.

[butchertroll]

Quote :

Because this is a pro PlayStation site.

...

No, because you wrote wrong facts.

[JasonKCK]

Too you

[nosferatuzodd]

Cry me a river you move the goal post and now you're crying you said only indie game and blood born is on ps4 that's the reason Everyone is checking you're statements so in your eyes only blood born is aaa game

[butchertroll]

Yeah, and i'm the only one who gave you a disagree vote.

AAA exclusives for consoles :

Xbone : Forza 6 and Halo 5 ( ROTR is multiplatform since PC/PS4 version announcement )

PS4 : Bloodborne, Until Dawn, MLB 15, The Order : 1886.

Oh look, more AAA games on PS4.

Btw. :

In 2015, the Xbox One released 36 exclusive titles compared to 82 that released on PlayStation 4.

http://twinfinite.net/2015/...

[JasonKCK]

WOW! you got on me about excluding games only to turn around and do exactly that. All because I didn't put PS4 first. Insecure much? Do you not see the hypocrisy in it?

[Realms]

I think It's more amusing and entertaining reading the comment section than reading these types of articles, they always turn into my console is better than yours, here's my list of games that prove it when best, better, greatest will always be subjective to the users preference and tastes.

[MaxCompiler]

Nice analysis (hate that much clicks on a site), seems like the PS4 rules 2015. Ori is really a great game thats also available on PC and Halo 5 was a big dissapointment for me this year so Im glad that i finally got a PS4. Lets hope 2016 turn out to be a better year for games.

[Father Murder X]

Please brothers don't fall for another one of these clickbait articles. Its a new one every day. Does it really matter?

[nyctophilia13]

Which platform was Bloodborne released on?

PS4.

Therefore, PS4 has the best exclusives this year.

[JasonKCK]

How does one equal s?

[skratchy]

These articles are pathetic. Xbox owners will never admit their console sucks, and vice versa. Western gamers love shooters (probably has NOTHING to do with their love of guns, lol), that's why Microsoft mostly makes those. That has only BEGUN to change because so many are bitching that Xbox only REALLY has Halo and Forza. Yes, Xbox is finally coming out with variety, but not until next year and beyond. They have to compete with PS4, after all.

[meche334]

Because our console doesn't suck.

[76erz24]

The PS4 imo had the best game of the year in Bloodborne, but little outside of that with Until Dawn and Rocket League being exceptions. I thought Xbox had a stronger overall showing with Halo 5, ROTR, and Ori also being among the top games of the year, and Forza 6 being a top notch racing game too. Next year should be awesome for both consoles.

[OB1Biker]

I dont understand how people qualify games like Until Dawn and Rocket league as 'exceptions' (others could as well quote The Order or DriveClub Bikes or PlanetSide 2 or Tearaway or HellDivers or FFIV or whatever they liked since its all matter of opinion). Funny because I saw a biased article saying the same thing while it could arguably be turned the other way round just for the sake of supporting an opinion.
Now sure every one is biased and I am too but wouldnt call other platforms games 'exceptions' to support my opinion. Not really a critic but I just find it weird.

[76erz24]

Because those were good but not system selling experiences. Until Dawn was good. I'd give it a solid 8.5/10. Rocket League was really fun and surprisingly deep but not exactly a sensational experience. But would I tell someone go out and buy a PS4 for Until Dawn and Rocket League? No probably not. Bloodborne is the only exclusive game on PS4 worthy of such praise and only to a certain group of gamers too do to it's gameplay and design. Xbox had 2 of those games this year in ROTR and Halo 5, 3 if you like racers as Forza 6 is phenomenal for fans of that genre.

[killer_goat]

Well if you take in to consideration variety, most releases, sales and highest rated, it's obviously ps4.

[WilliamSheridan]

I own both systems, so thankfully I don't have to worry about these childish arguments. As a working adult, I simply buy what looks good...

::walks away from the pissing match::

[NeoGamer232]

"Better" is very subjective.

First, you have to decide what you include on "Better". Does this include third parties and indies? Do you include re-mastered games? Ports from other platforms like Vita, PS3, X360, PC, etc?

Then, what do you use as facts to measure better? Online players? Sales? Metacritic ratings? N4G articles, etc.

Then, did you thoroughly play thru all the exclusives so you can have an objective opinion vs. a fanboy opinion?

After that there are probably only a few games on each platform that would qualify and of those games there are probably only a few players that can truly played them all.

[FN4GM]

xbone guys will say xbone
PS4 guys will say PS4
there is no fact to either its completely subjective,
can we stop with these stupid articles already?

[IamTylerDurden1]

For my taste PS4 had the better games, better exclusives, and much more of them.

I like how some ppl discredit games that they're too uninformed to know about. Bloodborne, Until Dawn, Rocket League, MLB The Show, Helldivers, The Order, Axiom Verge, & SOMA were very enjoyable games imo. You know what though? Galak-Z, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, Volume, Dragon Quest Heroes, Tales of Zesteria, N++, Magika 2, and Gauntlet were really good as well.

Driveclub Bikes was also terrific this year. When it comes to exclusives/console exclusives Sony has so much QUALITY and variety imo.

Bloodborne, Rocket League, and Soma were literally some of the best games of the year.

[FallenAngel1984]

Why isn't Wii U included in these discussions about exclusives

[DrumBeat]

Simply put, the Playstation 4.

[nosferatuzodd]

I agree ps4is the better console this year

[Nilla_Nate]

XB1 did: Halo 5, Tomb Raider, Forza 6 and Gears. Gotta give PS4 credit for Bloodbourne. It seems PS4 will take the crown next year.

[LastcenuryRob]

With Gears 4, Crackdown and Quantum due out next year for the X1 the PS4 better deliver more than a new uncharted.

[Nilla_Nate]

PS4 will have Persona 5, SFV, Horizon, Star Ocean and Last Guardian.

[SynestheticRoar]

Who won. The one with the most sales won.