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PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2018

Editorial Team

With the Winter Holidays coming up, here are some games you may wish to spend playing indoors on those cold days. Sony has just announced their line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2018 which will be available on Tuesday, December 4.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Soma, a sci-fi survival horror taking place in a remote underwater research facility, where machines seem to be developing their own personalities. And Onrush, a vehicular combat game where players use off-road vehicles such as buggies and motorcycles to take down opponents and win.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s Steredenn, a space shooter where players must survive against space pirates in chaotic combat. And Steins;Gate, a visual novel involving students who use technology to alter the past.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Iconoclasts, a 2D action platformer with gameplay similar to the classic Metroid, battling enemies and solving environmental puzzles as the player-character Robin fights against tyranny. Iconoclasts is also a cross-plat on the PS4. And there’s Papers, Please, a puzzle simulation game where players are a boarder crossing immigration officer in the fictional dystopian country named Arstotzka.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2018, only Onrush and Steins;Gate have Platinum trophies. Steins;Gate is certainly the easiest, being a visual novel, requiring only 5 hours if using a guide and text-skipping. While the Platinum for Onrush is of average difficulty depending on your skills, requiring anywhere between 15-20 hours of gameplay.

Also, unlocking 100% of the trophies on Papers, Please is reasonably easy with a guide and only requiring about 3 hours, while Soma is not hard and needs only about 8 hours.

PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2018

Editorial Team

Happy Halloween!

Sony is providing more treats than tricks next month, with the announcement of their next line-up of PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2018 which will be available for download on Tuesday, November 6.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Yakuza Kiwami, the GTA-like action-adventure and full-on remake of the original 2005 Yakuza on the PS2, where players explore the open world of Tokyo while battling street gangs and rival yakuza. And Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, a remastered version of the 2011 Bulletstorm, a first-person shooter where points are awarded for the most creative and insane kills.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Jackbox Party Pack 2, a collection of party games involving fill in the blanks, bid on art in an auction, and describe other players through sound effects. And Arkedo Series, a 3-in-1 collection of retro platforming and puzzle games.

Finally, for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Burly Men At Sea, a set of multiple-choice adventures involving three burly men and their mysterious map. And Roundabout, an open-world limousine driving game where players must pick up and drop off people while searching for collectibles. Both Burly Men At Sea and Roundabout are cross-plat with the PS4.

Among the free titles for November, Yakuza Kiwami, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, and Burly Men At Sea have Platinum trophies.

Of these, Burly Men At Sea is by far the easiest and quickest if following a walkthrough, requiring only a couple hours. Meanwhile, Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition is a fairly challenging Platinum, while Yakuza Kiwami will require over 100 hours.

Also, unlocking 100% of the trophies on Jackbox Party Pack 2 is fairly easy, and only needs about 5 hours.

Finally, just a friendly reminder that the party game Knowledge is Power will cease to be a free download on November 6.

PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2018

Editorial Team

It’s the month of Jack-o-lanterns, candy, and scary flicks, and Sony is celebrating upcoming Halloween with at least one horror title in their line-up of PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2018 which are available for download on Tuesday, October 2.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Friday the 13th: The Game, the online survival horror which pits the hockey-mask wearing Jason Voorhees against Camp Crystal Lake counselors. And Laser League, a brand-new multiplayer by Roll7, the developers behind OlliOlli and Not A Hero, in a team-based futuristic sports game.

And for the PlayStation 3, there’s Master Reboot, a sci-fi horror puzzler that takes place in the Soul Cloud, where immortality is possible and memories are stored for enjoyment. And The Bridge, a puzzle game where players navigate around obstacles by manipulating gravity. The Bridge is also a cross-plat on the PS4 and PS Vita.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Rocketbirds 2: Evolution, a sequel to the 2011 platforming adventure where the superchicken secret agent must use all weapons, gadgets and disguises at his disposal to do away with evil penguins. And 2064: Read Only Memories, a cyberpunk point-and-click adventure set during Christmas in New-San Francisco in which a sapient machine requests the help of a journalist to rescue a kidnapped creator. Both Rocketbirds 2: Evolution and 2064: Read Only Memories are cross-plat with the PS4.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2018 line-up, Friday the 13th: The Game, Laser League, Master Reboot, Rocketbirds 2: Evolution, and 2064: Read Only Memories all have Platinum trophies to unlock. Of these, Master Reboot and 2064: Read Only Memories are the easiest with a guide, each requiring only 5 and 15 hours of gameplay respectively. Also, unlocking 100% of the trophies on The Bridge is easy to do with a guide, and only needing about 7-8 hours.

For those who haven’t yet downloaded the free PlayStation VR game Here They Lie, keep in mind that it will remain available for free until October 2. Meanwhile, the party game Knowledge is Power will continue to remain as a free download until November 6.

PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2018

Editorial Team

Some of us may still be suffering through this year’s heat wave – which provides ample opportunity to stay in an air conditioned home and play some games. And just in time, Sony has announced their next line up for PlayStation Plus free games September 2018 which will be available for download on Tuesday, September 4.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Destiny 2, the online first-person shooter and sequel to the 2014 title by Bungie, which has you fighting off alien forces either by yourself, with friends, or a group of strangers. And God of War III Remastered, the revamped version of the 2010 PS3 version which has Kratos taking his revenge out on Olympus itself.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition, a cinematic platforming adventure first released in 1991, about a scientist tumbling through space and time after a failed experiment. The game is also a cross-plat on both the PS4 and PS Vita. And QUBE Director’s Cut, a platforming puzzle game in first-person, where players use high-tech gloves to alter the environment in order to reach deeper levels of a cube that is on a collision course for Earth. The game is also a cross-plat on the PS4.

And for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Sparkle 2, an action-puzzle game in which players make their way through levels to find the five enchanted keys. Sparkle 2 is a cross-plat on both the PS3 and PS4. And Foul Play, a side-scrolling brawler with co-op capabilities where performance on the stage is more important than simply punching away enemies.

Among the PlayStation Plus free games September 2018 line-up, God of War III Remastered, Destiny 2, and Foul Play all have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, Foul Play is perhaps the easiest and requiring only about 18 hours of gameplay, while God of War III Remastered is of average difficulty and needs about 15 hours, depending on skills. Also, both Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition and QUBE Director’s Cut are fairly easy games to unlock 100% of the trophies, and each only require a few hours with a walkthrough.

Also, the PlayStation VR title Here They Lie still remains a free download for PlayStation Plus members until October 2. And the party game Knowledge is Power continues to remain a free download for members until November 6.

PlayStation Plus Free Games August 2018

Editorial Team

Since August begins on a Wednesday, Sony has just now announced their next line-up of PlayStation Plus Free Games August 2018 which are available for download on the first Tuesday of this month, August 7.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Mafia III, the open-world action game, set in 1968 where war veteran Lincoln Clay returns home to set up a new mafia family to seek revenge against a rival mob. And Dead by Daylight: Special Edition, a multiplayer horror title featuring a serial killer out to slay his prey in a changing environment.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s Bound by Flame, an action RPG where players control a mercenary possessed by a flame demon out to destroy the creatures of Vertiel. And Serious Sam 3 BFE, a first-person shooter that pits the player against a horde of enemies in an open-world environment.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Draw Slasher, which uses touch-screen commands to control a ninja out to rescue his family from the Pirate Monkey Zombies. And Space Hulk, a turn-based strategy set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

In addition to these six freebies, Sonyย is also adding Here They Lie to the list, the PlayStation VR horror game which is available as a free download until October 2. And if that’s not enough, the party game Knowledge is Powerย will also be added for PlayStation Plus members to download for free, until November 6.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games August 2018 line-up, Mafia III, Dead by Daylight, Bound by Flame, Serious Sam 3 BFE, Space Hulk, and Knowledge is Power all have Platinum trophies to obtain.

Of these, Knowledge is Power is technically the easiest Platinum and requires only about 10 hours, but requires 6 smartphones or tablets. Mafia III is a fairly easy Platinum, though will require roughly 50 hours of gameplay. Meanwhile, both Bound by Flame and Space Hulk are fairly average in difficulty, requiring 30 and 40 hours respectively.

Finally, if you have a PlayStation VR, then unlocking 100% of the trophies on Here They Lie is easy to do, and only requires a couple hours.