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Many gamers lack the cash to purchase multiple consoles, forcing them to choose between the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U based on the games available for each. Even if you do have them all, it's always handy to know which games you can only play on any particular system. To make sure you're getting the most out of what your PS4 has to offer, we've compiled an exhaustive list of all the exclusive titles for Sony's console. Note: some games are also playable on PC, but their only console release is on the PlayStation 4. We will update this list periodically.
[Editor's Note: This list was co-written by Alissa McAloon, Christian Belland, and Hershall Cook. We've also got similar Xbox One and Wii U lists in the works]
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Abzu
Publisher: 505 Games
Developer: Giant Squid
Release: 2016
"Players can press a button to assemble and swim with schools of fish...or
even ride larger, more solitary animals like this sea turtle – if they trust
you. The game contains tens of thousands of fish of all kinds and through
different eras, with possibly thousands onscreen at the same time. They have
their own routines and exist in the game's food chain – which the player can
have a hand in. As you explore deeper into the game you'll uncover different
environments with their own puzzles." – Matthew Kato
Alienation
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Housemarque
Release: 2015
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Apotheon
Publisher: AlienTrap Games
Developer: AlienTrap Games
Release: February 3, 2015
Rating: 9
"I'm glad someone had the idea way before me and had the
skills to execute it so well; the characters and environments of Apotheon's
Metroid-inspired creation are beautiful and you can even see the subtle texture
of a handmade pot on every screen. For me, the rich single-player experience
was more than enough. Not only is Apotheon a tireless devotion to ancient Greek
art and culture, it's also a damn fun game and one of my surprise early
favorites of 2015." – Bryan Vore
Axiom Verge
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Thomas Happ Games
Release: March 31, 2015
Rating: 9.25
"Metroid fans have been waiting in agony for a new 2D
entry in the series since 2004's Zero Mission on Game Boy Advance. In the
meantime, several fans have gone into development and created their own
Metroid-style games. There have been great attempts and bad ones, but no one
has tried to capture the aesthetic of Metroid as closely as Axiom Verge. Handling
programming, art, animation, and music, developer Tom Happ has created a
stunning love letter to Nintendo's classic without being a slave to its
conventions." – Bryan Vore
Basement Crawl
Publisher: Bloober Team
Developer: Bloober Team
Release: February 25, 2014
"It's a game that
draws on old-school gameplay, with a nice 2.5D visual update." – Jeff Cork
Blacklight:
Retribution
Publisher: Perfect World Entertainment
Developer: Hardsuit Labs (formerly Zombie Studios)
Release: November 15, 2013
"Blacklight: Retribution launched on PC a year ago to generally positive
reviews, and Zombie Studios has been updating the game ever since with new
missions, maps, and gameplay modes, including the popular co-op survival mode,
Onslaught. In addition to the extensive weapon customization options (which can
be purchased via microtransactions or earned by playing the game), Blacklight:
Retribution shakes up the typical sci-fi shooter formula with a visor ability
that allows players to temporarily see through walls, and mech-like Hardsuits
that can be earned during matches and feature randomly generated weakpoints." – Jeff Marchiafava
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Bloodborne
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: From Software
Release: March 24, 2015
Rating: 9.75
"Bloodborne is a blood-drenched horror gem that has only the faintest of cracks
in its façade. Bloodborne succeeds through sparse storytelling, lush
atmospheres (conjuring up notions of the best of Lovecraft's work), and tight
combat that forces you to be aggressive. While this new IP doesn't stray far
from the established Souls franchise, it is a magical, wondrous work that
admirably instills both terror and triumph in those brave enough to delve into
it." – Daniel Tack
Brawl
Publisher: Bloober Team
Developer: Bloober Team
Release: April 24, 2015
Broforce
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Developer: Free Lives Games
Release: 2015
"As we began each new level, we raced from left to right, shooting and
generally making things explode into chunks of stone and flesh. It's a
cooperative game, but the funniest moments came when one of us accidentally
dropped a ceiling on another player. The three of us were giggling the entire
time as we killed terrorists, forced our way through the explosions, and
murdered Satan at the end of each stage. After the Devil gets his due, a helicopter
swoops in, and more often than not only one player makes it out. This creates a
competitive environment in the last few moments of each level that drastically
changes the dynamic for comical situations. By the time I finished playing
Broforce, there were tears in my eyes and my face hurt just a bit from
laughing." – Mike Futter
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