PlayStation Plus is back to being talked about, and this time it does so with a line-up that has the flavor of great occasions. Starting today, January 20thtier subscribers Extra e Premium they can get their hands on six weight titlescapable of covering very different tastes and needs, but united by only one thing: a quality that is difficult to dispute.
The name that stands out above all is obviously Resident Evil Village. Released in 2021, the eighth chapter of the Capcom saga represented a sort of perfect synthesis between the classic survival horror soul and the more modern action drift. A game that, for better or worse, has been able to divide, but which remains one of the most iconic episodes of the last decade, even if only for the cultural impact of certain characters.
Next to him we find The Exit 8one of the most disturbing indie surprises of recent years. Under the mask of a simple walking simulator lies a psychological experience that plays with the player’s perception, transforming minimal details into pure anxiety. It’s one of those titles that demonstrate how horror doesn’t need huge budgets to work.
Less radical but equally interesting A Quiet Place: The Road Aheadvideogame transposition of the cinematic universe of the same name. A narrative horror that focuses entirely on tension and the intelligent use of silence, even going so far as to exploit the player’s microphone to increase the sense of identification. A simple idea, but tremendously effective.
He’s thinking about completely changing his tone Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealthlast, crazy chapter of the Ryu Ga Gotoku saga. An atypical JRPG, over the top, emotional and ridiculous at the right point, which demonstrates how SEGA has now found a winning formula, capable of speaking to both historical fans and newcomers.
They complete the package Expeditions: A MudRunner Gamea simulation dedicated to scientific exploration and extreme driving, e Art of Rallya small stylistic jewel that celebrates the history of rallies with a minimal aesthetic and a deeply arcade soul.
This January selection is one of those moments where PS Plus really seems to know what it’s doing. If Sony manages to maintain this consistency in the coming months, the debate on the actual usefulness of the subscription could finally move from “is it worth it?” to “which game to start first?”. And it’s not a small difference at all.
