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Ranking The Top 20 PS4 Exclusive Games of 2017

COGconnected writes: It's going to be a great year for PlayStation fans as Sony has an amazing line-up of games. We count down the top 20 PS4 exclusive games out this year.

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ninsigma3059d ago

Some damn fine games coming this year and this list doesn't cover them all! Hopefully we're lucky enough to see spiderman and days gone release this year!

joab7773059d ago

I do and don't hope they come out! I wanna play them but also need time, as there are obviously some great 3rd party games coming also. And unlike other yrs, this year is jammed packed from January on!

BlakHavoc3059d ago

If those got release dates for Q4 I'd have a heart attack lol. Sony's lineup is already so impressive and we're only in Q1, with more to be announced. I can see Days Gone and maybe Detroit getting holiday release dates at e3. Sony supposedly doesn't want to give release dates until they're sure they can hit it. Smart move.

Relientk773059d ago

I do not see Spider-Man coming out this year

There are so many great games coming out this year, Horizon is next month, and I really need a release date for Ni no Kuni 2

NukaCola3059d ago

I really am curious what the Fall game is going to be. I was hoping for DETROIT or Days GONE. Then Next year is GOW in the spring, Spiderman in the summer, and whatever one is not this years Fall hit next fall. We also have 2019 for TLOU2, Death Stranding and a bunch more. Hopefully. SuckerPunch hasn't revealed their game yet.

BlakHavoc3059d ago

I like your predictions cause they're spot on with how I think these games will be released. I hate seeing ppl give TLOU2 a 2018 release date or sometimes even a 2017 date, it's not happening. I think we get Detroit, Ni No Kuni II, and GT sport this year. I want Days Gone but I think it gets pushed to early 2018 along with GoW. Spidey in Oct, along with SP new game that fall. TLOU2 early 2019, Death Stranding mid 2019, and Horizon II early 2020. I know some of these games haven't even been announced but I think it makes sense. SP has been developing their new IP for 3 years now, fall 2018 would put it at a little over 4 years, plenty of time. And Horizon releases this year, giving it a 3 year dev cycle if it releases early 2020, just before PS5 comes out in the fall.

hashemiteking3059d ago

I agree with you on everything except GOW. I still think GOW will be Sony's flagship title this fall. They have been working on that game for a very long time now so I wouldn't be surprised if it releases this year. I see Days Gone or Detroit releasing next year instead.

BlakHavoc3059d ago (Edited 3059d ago )

Ya me neither, no spidey till 2018 along with GoW if i had to guess. I think Ni No Kuni, GT Sport, Days Gone, and Detroit all get release dates aiming for the second half of 2017. Ni No Kuni in September, GT in Oct, DG in Nov, and Detroit in December.

@Nuka
Ya I forgot about it getting pulled but that might just mean Sony didn't want to reveal the release date that way. I highly doubt PSE made just a random mistake, they probably knew the release date but didn't realize they weren't allowed to put it in the sizzle reel yet. I still think Detroit comes sometime this year with GTS. I would absolutely love to have Days Gone as well though.

NukaCola3059d ago

Damn it! I keep forgetting Ni no Kuni 2! I do hope that is a release this year, but may be a Feb 2018 game. Feels like one.

Yeah Detroit was pulled from the 2017 PS4 Trailer so hopefully, E3 is like "Boom.. here is another character trailer and it releases this October!" because that is very exciting and feels like a return to Heavy Rain's greatness. Sony has a lot of IPs that they can put out 3-4 big ones a year for the next 3 years and drop PS5 in 2021 as 2+0+2+1 = 5. Science you know.

joab7773059d ago

It's insane but 4 of the best are coming very soon! Nioh, Horizon, Nier and Persona 5. Nioh demo was killer! Can't wait! It is a solid and polished game which offers brutal but fair difficulty. The combat is deep and rewarding. Tons of loot and customization that allows for different builds etc. Hopefully they support it as we break it!

BlakHavoc3059d ago (Edited 3059d ago )

Loved the demo, I'm on board. Was challenging but never felt impossible except for when I fought the sub mission boss, dude was making short work of me lol. Probably cause I was fighting him at level 9 though. Still can't wait for this game, it's likely going to be something I'll be playing for majority of the year, I don't anticipate that I'll beat it in two weeks before it gets replaced by the likes of Horizon, NieR, ME:A, and P5.

Gyarados3059d ago

2017 is the year of PS4 and switch. Best wishes Ninty and Sony.

GamerGT3059d ago

Man all of these games are awesome. And we'll definitely be getting most of them when I have the money but Days Gone really woke me up. Never seen that gameplay trailer until today. I would probably get pretty addicted to finding traps to squish, burn, crush or puncture a crap load of zombies. While hopefully finding a nice bike to ride off into the sunset with.

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The Days Gone Remaster Is an Unsurprising Cash-Grab and Nothing More

Honestly, who is the Days Gone remaster for? Fans of the original won't find anything new here.

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Christopher25d ago

I don't know why you're being downvoted. It is a new thing in the remaster. Perhaps it's not worth the $10 upgrade if you've played. But, I mean, if you never played the game, then just wait for it to go on sale, forget about it, and continue not playing it like you did for the last 6 years?

TheEroica24d ago

The downvotes are likely from the excuses... Horde mode doesn't obsolve Sony from cash grabbing its easily duped fanbase.

S2Killinit24d ago

I love how people call this a money grab while the real money grabbing is in other genres. But, I think people who are that dumb deserve to be fed with skins and micro-transactions, and don’t get to complain that single player games of this caliber are few and far in between.

IAMRealHooman24d ago

@TheEroica
they changed the header. it was originally the " Remaster has nothing new" or something similar.

Christopher24d ago

It's still in the description: "Fans of the original won't find anything new here."

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princejb13425d ago

Days gone is amazing regardless and for those that didn’t play the original I highly recommend.

SimpleSlave25d ago (Edited 25d ago )

Yes. All of Sony's Remasters - all the ones stemming from the PS4 library - are cash-grabs. When all they needed to do was patch them to run at 60fps, up the resolution, and be done with it. But then they had to actually care about Bloodborne, and that's a cardinal sin over at Sony.

On a side note. I just got The Sinking City Remastered for free, because I owned the game. Weird...

anast25d ago

The Bloodborne thing is a real issue.

SimpleSlave25d ago

I'm sure they banish people to the Nightmare Frontier if they as much as whisper the name in the office.

Bebedora25d ago

Cash-grab or not. As long the Bend Studio gets their share, I am for it. I don't know, but I still hope for making of a second title. However, in a way It's a cash-grab. They still put something extra to it (horde mode), that is.

anast25d ago

lol Yeah they seem to hate the idea of a new Bloodborne anything.

I've still got to play the shrinking city. I enjoy Lovecraftian stuff.

RaidenBlack25d ago

Hope the recent remasters like Sinking City and Oblivion, ups the ante and alters the industry's approach.
But what fans really want is just a straight up sequel ... oh and add sequel to 1886 as well.

GhostScholar25d ago

I would love a days gone sequel. Days gone to me is such a better game than the last of us. The world in days gone was so great.

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mkis00725d ago (Edited 25d ago )

To me they appeal to different players outside of just being zombie games. I like them both, but days gone is more fun to me. The last of us 2 is my murder game though along with red dead 2 and gta 5. Love the realistic violence.

jznrpg24d ago

I’m a big fan of Days Gone but TLOU is a better made game. How much you enjoyed each game is of course up to you.

neutralgamer199225d ago

With the recent cancellation of Bend Studio’s live-service project, there’s now a real and exciting opportunity for the studio to revisit Days Gone 2. This might be the perfect time for Sony to greenlight the sequel—especially with the PS6 likely on the horizon—because Days Gone already has a strong foundation, a passionate fanbase, and significant untapped potential.

It’s worth remembering that Days Gone was Bend Studio’s first major AAA title developed for a home console. Before that, the studio had primarily worked on portable systems like the PSP and PS Vita, or acted as a support studio. That leap to a full-scale open-world console game was ambitious, and although the game launched in a somewhat rough state, that context is crucial to understanding its initial reception.

Gaming critics were often harsh in their reviews, frequently comparing Days Gone to other PlayStation exclusives that came from more seasoned console studios like Naughty Dog or Santa Monica Studio. Despite these comparisons and the early technical issues, Days Gone still went on to sell over 7.6 million copies—a remarkable achievement for a new IP. Even more importantly, Bend Studio listened to fan feedback and steadily improved the game through patches, updates, and optimizations. Today, Days Gone stands as a much more polished and enjoyable experience than it was at launch.

That kind of growth shows Bend Studio’s resilience and potential. A sequel would not only benefit from their hard-earned experience, but also avoid many of the pitfalls that affected the original’s development. Much of the foundational tech, gameplay systems, and world-building has already been done, meaning the studio can focus more on innovation and storytelling rather than reinventing the wheel.

Compared to the high-risk, long-development timeline of a new IP—which could take 5+ years just to get through pre-production—returning to Days Gone is both a smarter and more efficient route. If Sony and Bend Studio commit to Days Gone 2 now, there’s a strong possibility it could be a key PS6 launch title—offering a fan-driven, proven IP with greater polish, depth, and scope.

Let’s not forget Bend Studio’s deep legacy either. This is the same team that brought us Syphon Filter, a series that helped define early PlayStation experiences. With the right support and direction, they can absolutely deliver a worthy sequel that lives up to the franchise’s potential and the studio’s legacy

Harkins172125d ago

Loved it on PS5. Cant wait to play again at somepoint on PC when on sale

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PlayStation - The Concert "Changes Everything" for Music Lovers

PlayStation - The Concert is a magical musical experience for fans of the brand.

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Days Gone PS5 Is a 'Really Good Piece of Work', Say Tech Experts

Sammy writes: "Back when Days Gone Remastered was announced, many fans were squinting to see the differences between the excellent original PS4 version and its PS5 re-release.

But now with the game readily available – and our 8/10 review declaring it the “definitive version of a fan favourite” – we’re beginning to get some meaningful tech analysis.

And according to Digital Foundry, this is not just the bare-bones resolution upscale some had anticipated – “a lot of effort has gone into it”, according to the tech experts. "

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IAMRealHooman39d ago

First game sell well enough to warrant a sequel? Our received well enough?

Alos8839d ago

It sold well but reviewed only okay, which apparently wasn't enough for Sony.

Cacabunga39d ago

Sold well and received even better.. had a bad first month due to technical issues but ended up being one of the best games from last gen

Knightofelemia39d ago (Edited 39d ago )

That's the nature of the beast. If a game like a movie does not meet certain numbers then they write off the franchise. EA scrapped DS2 because the DS1 remake did not meet certain numbers. I was hoping the remaster of DG and the fact it also came to PC would convince Sony to green light a DG sequel.

PanicMechanic39d ago

Critic reviews were appalling. The worst reviewed game I’ve ever seen. By that I mean, poor quality journalism, dishonest writing and review scores which are out of touch with fan reception.

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anast39d ago

Fans are having fun with this one.