Sony recently confirmed thatPS Plus Extra would be receiving 9 gamesand PS Plus Premium would be receiving 4 games come February 20. These include, but are not limited to, solid additions likeAssassin’s Creed Valhalla, Need for Speed Unbound, Tales of Arise, andJet Moto 2. Upon closer inspection, it’s clear that PS Plus in February is for the RPG fans out there. Of the 13 games coming on February 20, 7 of them are either full-blown RPGs or have RPG elements. The others are scattered across various genres, including two racing games, a deckbuilding game, an action-adventure game, a sandbox game, and a third-person shooter.
While February is for RPG fans, it’s worth noting that the RPG section can be broken down even further. Of the 7 RPGs in this PS Plus selection, four of them belong to the belovedTales Offranchise, including its latest releaseTales of Arise. It introduces darker, Western elements to the franchise and launched to high reviews; it also recently received a solid DLC expansion fans could also check out, after playing it on PS Plus should they so choose. Its inclusion makes this a grand month. As we wrote in ourTales of Arisereview, it is “not just one of the best JRPGs on the market today, but one of the best games hands-down.” That still largely holds true nearly three years later.
PS Plus Extra and Premium Games for February 2024 (An RPG Fan’s Feast)
Joining it from the same franchise isTales of Zestiriaon PS Plus Extra, as well asTales of Symphonia RemasteredandTales of Vesperia. Each of these are beloved games, and if someone has missed any of these entries, PS Plus makes it a perfect time for them to check them out. Otherwise, beyond JRPGs,Assassin’s Creed Valhallais a massive open-world action RPG,The Outer Worldsis a fun spacefaring RPG from Obsidian Entertainment (Fallout: New Vegas, Knights of the Old Republic 2), andRogue Lordsis a roguelike gamewhere players take on the role of the Devil, complete with some solid RPG mechanics. RPGs are easily the most varied genre within gaming, so even with the emphasis on JRPGs, it does seem like there’s a little something for everyone here.
Variety is the Spice of PS Plus
Of course, RPGs can be quite time-consuming or fans may not necessarily prefer any of these. That’s probably why half of the other games are so varied. Racing fans can have a nostalgic throwback withPS Plus Premium’s addition ofJet Moto 2or check out the more modern racing scene withNeed for Speed Unbound. Those looking for a little LEGO-fied freedom and fun can’t go wrong withLEGO Jurassic WorldorLEGO Worlds, while those looking for more fast-paced action may enjoy Resistance: Retribution (even if they’ve never played before).Roguebookappeals to a more niche audience, but fans of roguelikes in general and especially deckbuilding games should be sure to check it out.
