35 PS4 Exclusive Titles Confirmed For 2017
24. Nier Automata
This is a sequel to the cult classic, action-rpg released in 2010. Taking place after the events of the first game, you play a powerful android soldier going up against mechanical based enemies.
Developer: Platinum Games | Release Date: March 7
23. Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX
The PS4 is really banking on the “Kingdom Hearts” franchise and preparing you with yet another collection. As a remastered version of the original PS3 titles, this collection along with “Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue” should have you contextually prepared for the upcoming “Kingdom Hearts 3.”
Developer: Square Enix 1st Production Department | Release Date: March 28
22. MLB The Show 17
“The Show” franchise has been regarded as the epitome of baseball games. With new mechanics and new graphics, this game should appease many sports fans looking to be interactively involved with the 2017 MLB season.
Developer: SIE San Diego Studio | Release Date: March 28
21. Danganronpa 1•2 Reload
This is another PS4 exclusive collection for a select group of gamers. From the sounds of it, it doesn’t sound like much more than a port, but fans of “Danganronpa” will be excited to pick up their copies for another play through.
Developer: Spike Chunsoft | Release Date: March 31
20. Persona 5
Probably the most significant franchise in the Shin Megami Tensei realm, “Persona 5” brings fans more of what they’ve come to love. Again the story followers high schoolers moonlighting as supernatural cat burglars.
Developer: Atlus | Release Date: April 4
19. The Silver Case
This is another remaster coming to PS4. For those not familiar with the game, it follows an odd series of murders and detectives investigating them. It’s a unique style of gameplay falling into the realm of “visual novelization.”
Developer: Grasshopper Manufacture | Release Date: April 18
18. Dragon Quest Heroes II
This is the latest mashup series between “Dragon Quest” and “Dynasty Warriors.” Compared to the first mashup, this one improves in the realm of multiplayer allowing for 4 players to join online with the ability to transform into monsters before battling it out.
Developer: Omega Force | Release Date: April 25
17. Birthdays: The Beginning
For those that love open sandbox style gaming, this may be right up your alley. From the creator of “Harvest Moon” Yasuhiro Wada, this game is being described as a colorful, easy-to-play, god game.
Developer: Toybox, Inc. | Release Date: May 9
16. Ace Combat 7
This may be one of the most exciting games in the lineup for Playstation VR players. “Ace Combat 7” touts a proven record with its franchise and if the visuals translate well to virtual reality, we could see a rise in VR owners.
Developer: Project Aces | Release Date: TBA 2017
15. Boundless
This is another sandbox style game that is venturing into MMO territory. With a first-person style approach, the key element of this game is the portal mechanic allowing you to place doors to take you to other worlds.
Developer: Wonderstruck | Release Date: TBA 2017
14. Crash Bandicoot: N.Sane Trilogy
PS4 is highlighting franchise characters with their collections. In this Crash Bandicoot trilogy, players will get the original 3 games in the series in remastered form.
Developer: Vicarious Visions | Release Date: TBA 2017