PlayStation Store “Critics’ Choice Sale” Now Live; Discounts a Lot of AAA Games
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Sony has pushed out a new PlayStation Store sale called the “Critics’ Choice” promotion, and this houses a ton of AAA titles. Same as in every PSN sales post here on MP1st, we have the full list and our recommendations down below.
Sony Launches Critics’ Choice Sale and It Houses Over 1,400 Items
Games in the Sale You Might Want to Check Out
- AEW Fight Forever (-50%, $19,99) – First wrestling game based on the AEW brand by Yuke’s
- Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition (-50%, $39.99) – My personal GOTY of last year. Horror game made with an artistic vibe and feels like a film. Definitely worth checking out even if you haven’t played the first one.
- Aliens Dark Descent (-50%, $19.99) – Alien license applied to a strategy game where your characters can die. This is mind numbingly hard, so bear that in mind before picking it up.
- Alien Isolation The Collection (-75%, $9.99) – Contains DLCs. Horror but set in the Alien universe. Don’t expect to be a space marine here, as you’ll be hiding more often than not.
- Atlas Fallen (50%. $24.99) – Got a major overhaul this year that changed a ton of things. Not a bad game just not AAA
- Astro Bot (-17%, $49.79) – GOTY winner, cute platformer and fun for everyone in the family. No mention whether we’ll see more content drop in 2025, but I really doubt Team Asobi is done with the game.
- Atomic Heart (-60%, $27.99) – It’s like BioShock but with less polish and less interesting story. Final DLC was just released.
- Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora (-67%, $23.09) – Ubisoft open-world but with Avatar’s license. Better than expected and still getting DLC and support.
- Back 4 Blood (-90%, $5.99) – Co-op zombie game. Support has ended but servers are still up. Sequel said to be in development. It’s fun and at that price, get your friends to pick it up for co-op
- Battlefield 1 (-95%, $.099) – ONE dollar. It’s definitely worth it for that price just to see if you’ll like it or not. Probably the last great Battlefield game before the franchise’s decline. Insane levolution elements. Nice gunplay and that headshot ping sound!
- Battlefield V (-95%, $2.49) – Not one of the better BF games, but after patches, serviceable. Not sure on the playerbase.
- Battlefield 2042 (-85%, $8.99) – People love to crap on BF2042, but it is in a better place now. No more seasonal content but still lots of events, patches etc. At that price and with all the updates implemented? Worth a shot for sure. Go ham on Redacted and enjoy it.
- Balatro – (-20%, $11.99) – Not AAA but feels like it. Solid voice acting, has a crazy good story. Lots of side quests and content. Only issue is the combat might be a bit too simplistic for some. I really liked this even if we most likely aren’t getting a sequel, I’d still say this is a must-play.
- Banishers Ghosts of New Eden (-50%, $29.99) – Not AAA but feels like it. Solid voice acting, has a crazy good story. Lots of side quests and content. Only issue is the combat might be a bit too simplistic for some. I really liked this even if we most likely aren’t getting a sequel, I’d still say this is a must-play.
- Beyond Good & Evil: 20th Anniversary Edition (-30%, $13.99) – Have not played this, but it has upgraded visuals. You can play this and wonder why everyone is looking forward to the vaporware sequel.
- BioShock The Collection (-80%, $9.99) – Another value-for-money bundle. BioShock 1 has one of the most memorable stories I’ve ever played.
- Bloodborne (-50%, $9.99) – Rarely goes on sale, and might be FromSoftware’s finest work. We’re never getting a remaster or even a patch for improvements, so get this.
- Borderlands 3 (-90%, $5.99) – Just got a few updates when the movie came out. Solid looter shooter that you can play with friends that do not need to rely on seasonal content.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (-30%, $48.99) – The latest COD. Omnimoovement not as big as Treyarch claims it to be. Loads of bugs, but gunplay is solid when it works as intended. Heavy with SBMM, so bear that in mind.
- Crime Boss Rockay City (-50%, $9.99) – Still getting updates, not sure how this plays. Maybe Temu GTA?
- Cyberpunk 2077 -(-50%,$ 24.99) – CDPR’s ambitious RPG that now has managed to be in a state where expectations are met after numerous updates. DLC is also on sale. Well worth buying now on PS5.
- Dark Souls Remastered (-50%, $19.99) – FromSoftware’s first Dark Souls game now remastered. Rarely goes on sale
- Dark Souls 3 (-50%, $29.99) – Rarely goes on sale, and the last part of FromSofttware’s Souls trilogy
- Dead Island 2 (-50%, $24.99) – Still getting consistent support, and one of the only few games Embracer released that seems actually to have made money.
- Dead Rising Remaster (-20%, $39.99) – Zombie game where you can use literally everything. Not sure how the remaster plays, but the original was definitely a solid zombie
- Dead Space (-75%, $17.49) – One of the best remakes ever. It’s a travesty that we still haven’t gotten confirmation of a remake of Dead Space 2. This improves the original in every way, and I can’t stress enough how awesome this game is. The vibe and atmosphere Motive has made when you walk corridors and see shadows? Yeah, awesome creepy stuff.
- Demon Souls (-58%, $29.30) – FromSoftware’s critically acclaimed Souls game before Bloobdorne, and remade with better visuals and various improvements.
- DOOM Eternal Deluxe Edition (-75%, $17.49) – The sequel to the 2016 DOOM reboot. Reviewed well.
- Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 (-50%, $9.99) – Lots of people dig this, and I think it’s still getting supported even after all this time.
- Dragon Ball Z Kakarot Legendary Edition (-70%, $35.99) – Dragon Ball but as an RPG! Still getting occasional support and expansions. If you’re tired of the fighting games based on the franchise, this might be a good title to consider.
- Diablo 4 (-45%, $27.49) – Blizzard’s dungeon-crawler that is getting heavy support. Expect that to be the case until we get Diablo V in the next few years.
- Dying Light 2 (-67%, $19.79) – Zombie game from Techland and getting a ton of support. You can be sure this won’t get abandoned anytime soon, as Techland is known for supporting their games for years
- EA Sports FC 25 (-60%, $27.99) – FIFA but without the FIFA license. If you dig EA’s annual footie sim, then this should be a no-brainer.
- EA Sports MVP Bundle: Madden 25 + College Football 25 (-60%, $59.99) – Two football games at a discounted price. If you can’t get enough pigskin action, this is a good deal I gather.
- EA Sports College Football (-60%, $27.99) – First NCAA football game in a long, long time. Reviewed very well, and gets a lot more support than Madden.
- Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes – (-50%, $24.99) – Old school RPG and a surprise hit. Still getting support. Reviewed quite well. If you need another JRPG fix, this might be it.
- Evil West (-70%, $17.99) – Vampire-themed third-person action game. It’s not bad, but just expect jank and a lot less polish
- Fallout 76 (-75%, $9.99) – Still getting a ton of support from Bethesda, and about to get a huge content drop soon.
- Far Cry 6 (-75%, $14.99) – The one which stars Giancarlo Esposito as the villain. They say his portrayal in the game is quite good.
- F1 24 (-85%, $10.49) – Made by the racing geniuses at Codemasters. Still getting seasonal support, and even got a PS5 Pro patch.
- Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster (-60%, $9.99) – Have not played the remaster, but did finish and like the original when it was released. More lighthearted protagonist and the combat system wasn’t bad either.
- Final Fantasy 16 (-25%, $37.49) – I find that people either like this or hate it. Personally, I dig it since the combat is fluid and combo-heavy, boss fights are a spectacle, and it will remind you of past Final Fantasy games. Worth the price of admission.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s Help Wanted (-67%, $9.89) – Houses loads of Five Night at Freddy’s mini games. If you’re a fan of the series, check this out.
- Forspoken Digital Deluxe (-70%, $28.49) – Includes the DLC Doesn’t really go down hard in price.
- Granblue Fantasy ReLink (-55%, $26.99) – Surprise hit and got a slew of DLCs. My friend who doesn’t typically likes JRPGs told me how good this is.
- Grounded (-40%, $23.99) – Obisidian’s smaller projects, Grounded is a survival-action where you’ve been shrunk in size and must battle various bugs and insects. This game surprisingly still gets regular updates from the devs.
- God of War Digital Deluxe (-50%, $14.99) – Start of Kratos’ Norse adventure. Prepare for “BOY.” Includes some in-game items.
- God of War Ragnarok Digital Deluxe (-50%, $39.99) – The Adventures of Boy Part 2. Awesome title, though you will want to play the first one to get the full effect. Fantastic combat and even got a solid post-release content drop.
- Gotham Knights (-80%, $13.99) – Arkahm meets Bat Family. No support for this, but might be worth a play for Batman fans just to see the various combos and moves for each character.
- GTA 5 (-50%, $19.99) – This is the lowest it will ever be on PSN. It’s been on sale before, and this is the lowest it’s ever been. If you’re one of the two people that still do not own this, then this is your chance.
- GTA The Trilogy The Definitive Edition (-60%, $23.99) – Just got a patch recently. Not sure how performance is now, but three GTA games for that price? You’ll be playing this one well into 2025.
- Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice (-70%, $8.99) – First game of the series by Ninja Theory before being acquired by MS. Sequel reportedly headed to PS5 as well.
- Helldivers 2 (-20%. $31.99) – Still getting massive support, and there’s a lot of people playing online, so regardless if you have a squad or not, worth a pick up. Just be prepared to be overwhelmed and die a lot. Very satisfying to call in stratagems on huge enemies and see them get decimated. Just got free Killzone crossover content items too
- Hogwarts Legacy (-70%, $20.99) – This is a fun open world game based on the Harry Potter universe. I’ve said this before, but saying it again: your body count here would make Lucious Malfoy blush.
- Insurgency Sandstorm (-60%, $15.99) – Not COD and a different kind of military FPS
- It Takes Two (-75%, $9.99) – Hazelight’s award-winning co-op game. This can’t be played without a partner, and might be a good title to play with your significant other.
- LA Noire (-50%, $19.99) – Rockstar’s detective game. Slower paced than your usual action game, so don’te expect moment-to-moment gunfights. More deliberate but offers something new. Not getting a remaster or remake soon, so worth a shot for now.
- LEGO Star Wars the Skywalker Saga (-80%, $11.99) – Perfect game to play with kids. Star Wars meets LEGO = fun
- Lies of P (-40%, $35.99) – Possibly one of the most beloved Souls-like games not made by FromSoftware. Have not played this but friends have nothing but good stuff to say about it.
- Little Nightmares 1 + 2 (-70%, $14.99) – Hugely uinderrated platformer with horror elements. Good story, pertfect game to play with your partner or kids. Cannot recommend this enough.
- Madden NFL 25 (-70%, $20.99) – The only NFL sim available, so if you want some virtual pigskin action on, this is the game. Gets seasonal content.
- Mafia Trilogy (-75%, $14.99) – With the new one coming up, worth a shot and you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.
- Marvel’s Midnight Suns Legendary Edition (-80%, $19.99) – Base version also on sale but this includes DLCs. Strategy meets Marvel. Harder than it looks, but if you want something different that has solid length.
- Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales (-60%, $19.99) – Spinoff featuring Miles. Bridges the first game and then second one (sorta).
- Mass Effect Legendary Edition (-90% $5.99) – This is the lowest I’ve seen on PSN. The best value for money in the entire sale, hands down. Three epic RPGs that will take you anywhere from 30-40 hours to finish each! Commander Shepard’s adventure needs to be played by everyone.
- Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vo. 1 (-30% $41.99) – Houses MGS, MGS2, MGS3. Classic graphics but the gameplay should still hold uip
- Metal Gear Solid V The Definitive Experience (-40% $11.99) – Houses Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, Metal Gear Online and bunch of DLC itens. Still looks gorgeous up to this day.
- Monster Hunter World Iceborne (-60% $15.99) – WIlds is about to be released, but if you don’t need to play the latest, this should do the trick. Dozens if not hundreds of hours of content. Insanely fun co-op game.
- Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns Kollection (-60% $35.99) – Includes base game + Khaos Reigns DLC
- Nier Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition (-60% $15.99) – Don’t see this on sale often. RPG developed by PlatinumGames and said to be quite good.
- NHL 25 (-60% $27.99) – For hockey fans, this is your only choice
- Nobody Wants to Die (-40% $14.99) – a detective game not an action title. Reminds me of Minority Report minus Tom Cruise (is that good or bad?).
- No Man’s Sky (-60% $23.99) – Doesn’t go on sale often. Just got a big content drop today.
- Ravenswatch (-30% $20.99) – Roguelike action game that reviewed quite well.
- Red Dead Redemption 2 (-67% $19.79) -Arguably Rockstar’s best open-world game to date. Loads of Easter eggs, fantastic story, and just packed with stuff. Highly recommend this even if you don’t like westerns. This is the lowest it’ll ever get on PSN, so if you’re on the fence about that, here’s your answer.
- Resident Evil 2 (-75% $9.99) – My favorite RE remake. You have Leon and Claire’s stories, all with re-imagined graphics, enemies and more. Awesome game that deserves more credit.
- Resident Evil 3 (-75% $9.99) – The weakest of the RE remakes. Main issue here is how short it is, given you can literally finish this one on sitting. Around 4-7 hours, I think.
- Resident Evil 7 biohazard (-60% $7.99) – The scariest Resident Evil game I have ever played. Well worth it just to experience the hillbilly terror.
- Resident Evil Village (-60% $15.99) – Closes the chapter on Ethan Winters’ story. Very fun even if it’s in first-person. Doesn’t overstay its welcome and has that classic Resident Evil gameplay.
- Returnal Deluxe (-50% $39.99) -Housemarque’s first AAA game. Loads of people love this but I recommend checking gameplay first since the loop might not be to your liking.
- RoboCop Rogue City (-67% $19.79) – Better than expected. Brings familiar RoboCop visuals and violence. I’m actually surprised this turned out as well as it did.
- Silent Hill 2 (-20% $55.99) -It’s right up there with the Resident Evil remakes as some of the best remakes we’ve seen. Packed with new Easter eggs, new combat sections and just an amazing experience. Should have been a contender for GOTY or at least won a few awards.
- Sea of Thieves Deluxe Edition (-50% $24.99) – Rare’s former Xbox exclusive. Pirate game that has a healthy player base, and gets live service support.
- Sniper Elite 5 (-70% $17.99) – Latest Sniper game from Rebellion. We are getting a new spinoff next year. Solid shooter if you a decent campaign.
- Sonic Frontiers (-65% $24.49) – Integrates traditional Sonic elements into an open-world. Did it work? Depends on whom you ask.
- South Park: Snow Day (-30% $20.99) – Honestly not sure if worth the price but if you’re a South Park fan, this is the latest game from the license.
- Star Wars Battlefront 2 (-70% $5.99) – Someone here said the player base is still healthy. If so, then this is a good multiplayer game to buy. Underrated visuals and sound work from DICE. It got a lot of flack for the MTX stuff, but it is a solid Star Wars experience.
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (-85% $5.99) -Jedi meets Souls. Loads of backtracking, but at the price of a meal? This is an auto pick up. Deep combat, and proves Respawn can make single-player games with high quality..
- Star Wars Jedl Survivor (-75% $17.49) – This is the lowest the game has been on PSN. The sequel to Fallen Order, and better in almost every way. Cal’s second adventure and this time, the Force taught him how to run properly without looking like he has crap down his pants.
- Star Wars Outlaws (-40% $41.99) -Ubisoft’s Star Wars open world game. That has received countless updates that should have made this way better than its state at launch. Just don’t expect epic boss fights and the like, since it’s not that type of game.
- Star Wars Squadrons (-90% $3.99) – Star Wars dogfighting made by Motive. Solid game, though unsure about the playerbase now.
- Street Fighter 6 (-50% $29.99) – Latest Street Fighter game. Has a dedicated player base, though a bit harder to get into than Tekken given said player base will kick your ass over and over until you learn the important mechanics.
- Streets of Rage 4 (-60% $9.99) – Fun beat-’em-up and a worthy successor to the 2D brawler. Got a few content updates and it’s fun to play with friends and family.
- System Shock (-50% $19.99) – SHODAN! The remake is alive and at a discounted price. Reviewed quite well.
- Tactics Ogre Reborn (-50% $24.99) – Remake of the 1995 original. Tactics-like RPG, which is more fun than it looks
- Tales of Kenzera ZAU (-55% $8.99) – Metroidvania published by EA and won a few awwards too.
- The Arkane Collection (-75% $37.49) – First time I’ve seen this bundle. Houses: DEATHLOOP Deluxe Edition, Prey, + DLCs, Dishonred, Dishonred 2, Dishonored Death of an Outsider
- Tekken 8 (-50% $34.99) – This might underwhelm fight fans compared to Tekken 7, but it’s still a solid fighter. Loads of support and recently got Clive Rosfield from FF16 as a new fighter!
- Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crow Silver Streets Edition (-40% $47.99) -Live service racing game. Still getting support. No idea how it plays though.
- The Callisto Protocol (-80% $13.99) – This got PS5 Pro patch. Dead Space but not as good. Lowest it’s been on PSN, and worth a shot to try now after the updates.
- The Crew Motorfest (-70% $17.99) – Ubisoft’s online-only racing game and the latest entry in the franchise. Not sure how big the player base is today, but this does get seasonal updates from Ivory Tower.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (-67% $16.49) – Bethesda’s acclaimed RPG. If you haven’t tried this yet, give this a go, but was on sale for a tad lower price before.
- The Evil Within Digital Bundle (-75% $7.49) – Includes the DLCs. This is Mikami’s first horror game after leaving Capcom. Way harder than Resident Evil.
- The Witcher 3 Complete Edition (-80% $9.99) – If The Witcher 4 trailer got you hyped, go jump in. Even if you’re not familiar with the first two games, it’s fine. One of the best games of all-time. Has fantastic side quests, loads of weapons and armor to scavenge for. Includes the two massive expansions too. If you haven’t played this yet, I cannot recommend this enough. With The Witcher 4 announced, this is the perfect time to dive into Geralt’s world.
- TopSpin 2K25 (-67% $19.79) – 2K’s tennis game, and still getting support
- UFC 5 (-50% $34.99) – The only new MMA game on consoles, and thankfully, this one gets loads of support with free fighter updates.
- Uncharted 4 + Uncharted The Lost Legacy Bundle (-70% $11.99) – Final chapter of Nathan Drake’s Uncharted journey, and the DLC starring Chloe.
- Unknown 9 (-50% $24.99) – Bandai Namco’s action game that failed to turn heads when it was released earlier this year. Not sure how it plays, but worth noting it’s on sale.
- V Rising (-25% $29.99) – YouTube V Rising before picking it up since it’s not your typical Diablo game even if it looks it.
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 (-25% $52.49) – Probably Saber’s most ambitious work to date. Campaign, multi are loads of fun, and you can co-op this all the way through. How can smashing bugs with a pal NOT be fun, right?
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The Balatro review is amazing.