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PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2017

Editorial Team

The weather may be getting colder, but PlayStation Plus members will soon have a reason to stay indoors and keep warm, as Sony has announced their next line-up of PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2017 which will be available for download on Tuesday, December 5.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, a full bundle of the 2012 action RPG which also includes all the DLC. And Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, a fighting game based on the Kung Fu Panda franchise featuring the characters from all three films.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s the Syberia Collection, which includes both Syberia and Syberia II, the graphic adventures involving American lawyer Kate Walker who travels across Europe on business while questioning her own life. And Xblaze Lost: Memories a visual novel and direct sequel to the 2013 Xblaze Code: Embryo, featuring the story of a girl searching for her sister in the Phantom Field.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Forma.8, an action adventure where the player-character must find a powerful energy source after being stranded on an alien planet. Forma.8 is also a cross-plat with the PS4. And Wanted Corp, a top-down action title where intergalactic bounty hunters are after some of the most dangerous criminals in the galaxy.

In addition, the PlayStation VR game Until Dawn: Rush of Blood continues to remain a free download for PlayStation Plus members until January 2, 2018. And, members will also have a chance to play a beta version of the upcoming Monster Hunter World, which is available from December 9 – 12.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games December 2017, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, Xblaze Lost: Memories, and Forma.8 all of Platinum trophies. Of these, both Xblaze Lost: Memories and Forma.8 are arguably the easiest Platinums to unlock in less than 10 hours, while Wanted Corp may require a few skills but can also be completed in under 10 hours. Also, Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition is not particularly difficult, though will need roughly 40-50 hours.
Also, both Syberia and Syberia II are easy games to unlock 100% of the trophies in just a few hours if following a guide.

PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2017

Editorial Team

Since the first day of the month fell on a Wednesday, Sony only now revealed their next line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games November 2017 – available for download on Tuesday the 7th.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Worms Battlegrounds, the 2D turn-based tactical game where teams of worms use a range of artillery to wipe each other out. And Bound, an artistic platformer where a princess uses her dance skills to ward off enemies while moving through a dreamlike world.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s R-Type Dimensions, a compilation of the fast-paced side-scrolling shoot ’em ups R-Type and R-Type II, originally released in the 1980’s. And Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic, a 2D fighting game originally released in April 2009 on the PSN, using puppet-like characters battling in the style of PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale.

And on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Dungeon Punks, a beat ’em up with RPG elements in the style of the classic Golden Axe series, but with tag-team action. Dungeon Punks is a cross-plat with the PS4. And, the first two Episodes of Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse, a point-and-click adventure and part of the Broken Sword series, where George and Nico’s adventure begins with a painting that had been stolen long ago.

Also, as an added bonus, PlayStation Plus members will be able to download the on-rails shooter horror Until Dawn: Rush of Blood for the PlayStation VR. Until Dawn: Rush of Blood will continue to be a free download until January 2, 2018.

Among the freebies this month, Worms Battlegrounds, Bound, and Dungeon Punks have Platinum trophies to unlock, as well as Until Dawn: Rush of Blood.

Of these, Worms Battlegrounds is arguably the easiest Platinum which can be obtained in under 15 hours, though does include 9 online trophies. Also, Dungeon Punks is quite doable in under 30 hours, depending on skills. However, both Bound and Until Dawn: Rush of Blood have a few challenging trophies that might get in the way of the Platinum.

Also, since Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse is a point-and-click, unlocking 100% of the trophies is easy if following a guide. And getting 100% in R-Type Dimensions is not particularly hard, especially if your shooter skills are up to par.

PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017

Editorial Team

It’s that time of the month again, when Sony unveils their next line-up for PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017.

On the PlayStation 4, there’s Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, the next installment in Solid Snake’s adventures following Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear titles. Also, there’s Amnesia: Collection, a 2-in-1 which includes the original 2010 survival horror The Dark Descent, and the 2013 title A Machine for Pigs.

For the PlayStation 3, there’s Monster Jam: Battlegrounds, where players race and crush their way to victory in behemoth monster trucks. And Hustle Kings, the billiards title which is also compatible with the Move controller and includes 3D functionality to truly feel like you’re at a pool hall.

Finally, on the PlayStation Vita, there’s Hue, the award winning puzzle adventure involving a journey through a grey land and discovering colored fragments. And Sky Force Anniversary, a revamp of the classic vertical-scrolling shoot em up arcade game. Hue is a cross-plat with the PS4, while Sky Force Anniversary is a cross-plat with both the PS4 and PS3.

Also, RIGS Mechanized Combat League for the PlayStation VR, which was offered as a free download for PlayStation Plus members last month, continues to remain available if you haven’t yet added it to your collection.

Among the PlayStation Plus Free Games October 2017, Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain, Amnesia: Collection, and Monster Jam: Battlegrounds have Platinum trophies to unlock. Among them, Monster Jam: Battlegrounds is by far the easiest, requiring only 5 hours of gameplay. Amnesia: Collection is not too difficult if following a guide to find all those collectibles, and requires roughly 15 hours. Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain is of average difficulty, though will require well over 100 hours.

Also, while Hue can be tricky at times, less than 10 hours is required to unlock 100% of the trophies. Sky Force Anniversary needs some good shoot em up skills, though all trophies can be locked in 10-15 hours, depending on your abilities. Hustle Kings is perhaps the most challenging game to acquire 100% of the trophies, needing not only skills, but a lot of luck on your side.

PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2017

Editorial Team

Despite the PlayStation 4 titles already being leaked, Sony has officially released their full lineup for PlayStation Plus Free Games September 2017 available for download on Tuesday, September 5.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s inFamous: Second Son, the third major installment in the inFamous series as the story continues through the electric-weilding protagonist Delsin Rowe in this action-adventure title. And Strike Vector Ex where players take control of super powered aircraft and engage in first-person aerial combat.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Truck Racer, a racing game involving indestructable trucks that can be customized and raced down the track in both single player and online multiplayer. And Handball 16, a Handball simulation sports game with the three most prestigious leagues in Europe.

Finally, for the PlayStation Vita, there’s We Are Doomed, a twin-stick shooter where players use a super laserbeam to destroy polygons. And Hatoful Boyfriend, a Japanese visual novel about a teenage human girl who attends St. PigeoNation’s Insttute, a school for talented birds. Both We Are Doomed and Hatoful Boyfriend are cross-plat with the PS4.

Among the PlayStation Plus free games September 2017, inFamous: Second Son, Strke Vector Ex, Truck Racer, and Handball 16 all have Platinum trophies to unlock. Both Infamous: Second Son and Strke Vector Ex are perhaps the easiest, both requiring only 15 hours of gameplay. Truck Racer has some time trials that can be rather tricky, but its Platinum is overall doable and requires roughly 10 hours, depending on skills. Also, since Hatoful Boyfriend is a visual novel, it’s quite easy to unlock 100% of the trophies if following a guide.

PlayStation Plus Free Games for August 2017

Editorial Team

It’s that time of the month again! Sony has unveiled their next line-up of PlayStation Plus free games for August 2017, which will be available for download on Tuesday, August 1.

For the PlayStation 4, there’s Just Cause 3, a third-person action adventure set in an open world in the fictional Mediterranean republic, where the protagonist attempts to restore freedom from a military dictatorship. And Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry, a stand-alone DLC from Assassin’s Creed IV where, after being shipwrecked in Haiti, Adewale joins a group of freedom fighters to free slaves.

On the PlayStation 3, there’s Super Motherload, a co-op “digging” adventure with sci-fi horror elements, where players search to collect gems and minerals Mars. And Snakeball, the 2007 remake of the classic Snake, updated in 3D and with flashy disco graphics.

And for the PlayStation Vita, there’s Downwell, a vertically scrolling platformer in which players explore the depths of a well that is inhabited by monsters. This game is also a cross-plat with the PS4. And Level 22, a comical stealth adventure with puzzle elements, where Gary attempts to sneak back to his office desk after being late for work.

Among the free games in August’s line-up, only Just Cause 3 and Downwell have Platinum trophies to unlock. Just Cause 3 is fairly average in terms of difficulty, though will require roughly 60 hours to complete. Also, both Assassin’s Creed: Freedom Cry and Level 22 are fairly easy to collect 100% of the Trophies if following a guide, and only needs about 5 hours each. It should also be noted that since Snakeball was released in 2007 before Trophy Support, the game has no Trophies to unlock.