The holiday season is just around the corner, with many thinking about what to gift their friends and family. Video games are always a good gift choice, as they are something that the recipient can love and actually use for a long time
Despite that, finding the perfect video game to gift may not be as easy as one thinks due to the plethora of games out there. These top 5 PS5 games are the best choice to gift your friend for the holidays.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a solid entry in the COD franchise, as the game has taken full advantage of the newer PS5 features like the DualSense controller integration. The game also caters to every type of fan thanks to the multiple game modes it has. Players can play multiplayer, the co-op campaign, or the fan-favorite zombies mode.
Black Ops 7 also allows an engaging and immersive gameplay experience for fans because of its progression system. Players can level up across all modes and unlock new items. The narrative and storyline are also stronger in Black Ops 7, with some nostalgic elements catering to long-time fans.
Astro Bot
Astro Bot is a 3D platformer that became an unexpected massive hit among players of all ages. Everyone, from new gamers to veterans, can play while enjoying and immersing themselves in the visually breathtaking masterpiece. The game has players take control of the namesake robot and explore the world.
The game also takes full advantage of the PS5’s DualSense controller and the refined hardware of the PS5. It features multiple planets and a unique social element among the bots, which makes things more engaging. There are enemies to fight and planets to visit, but Astro Bot keeps things casual and doesn’t become too serious. After all, the game managed to become the first platformer to win the Game of the Year award in this decade.
Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 is another PS5 game that has players traveling to other planets in a bid to protect Super Earth from enemies. The game is a third-person shooter with most missions asking players to take on Terminids or Automatons. There are also Stratagems that players can use to call down airstrikes, get supplies, or find new weapons during fights.
Despite the controversies it has gone through, Helldivers 2 is a great co-op game to play with friends. Players can either strategize to take on powerful enemies or cause chaos by mismanagement. There is no solo mode, since the game relies heavily on teamwork to excel. Helldivers 2 is one of the best ways to spend time with your friends, and the perfect game to wrap up as a gift for the holidays.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii brings a unique element to its narrative where players control a wannabe pirate who plunders for treasures while trying to regain his memory. The pirate is none other than Goro Majima, one of the most popular characters in the series, and someone fans wanted to give a full-fledged solo game to since his amazing development in the award-winning Yakuza 0.
The game is a straight-up beat ‘em up with a pirate angle. Players recruit crews, sail the sea, and find riches and glory. Players can expect significant content to dive into, whether it’s the haul of side content or the ever-engaging main storyline. The narrative is also more light-hearted than most recent releases, but long-time fans of Like a Dragon will know how perfectly the former Yakuza series handles that with serious and memorable moments.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
The Assassin’s Creed franchise needs no introduction, as it is one of the best stealth games in the gaming industry. Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one of the latest and strongest titles in the series, which brings new elements but stays true to the roots of what made the games great. Stealth, strategy, and parkour go hand in hand as players control assassins to uncover conspiracies.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ main quest and storyline are great, but the game has much content, like side quests, that give it an even greater value. While veterans of the series will likely enjoy it more due to nostalgia, the game doesn’t require prior knowledge to play. Who doesn’t want to finally experience an Assassin’s Creed game set in Japan?
