TOP 10 PS4 Remasters

10. Crash Bandicoot N-Sane Trilogy

Yet another timeless platforming series, the classic Crash Bandicoot trilogy has been remastered and released together - and it’s just as silly, loud and zany as ever. There’s plenty of personality packed in with the jumping and spinning. With three crazy games in one, there’s a lot of bang for your buck. Like any good platformer, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master - probably much harder than you remember it.

9. Alan Wake Remastered

Although the creators of Alan Wake don’t believe it fits squarely in the survival horror genre, this episodic story-focused thriller certainly takes a lot of spooky cues from it. Now’s the perfect chance to try it out - Alan Wake Remastered’s improved resolution and updated visual assets bring one of the best single-player stories in gaming into the modern generation and make the spooks and scares stronger than ever.

8. Crysis Remastered Trilogy

Crysis is set in a near-future sci-fi world where our main characters are soldiers with high tech nano suits - suits of armour that give them special abilities and enhance their physical attributes. Polished up to a gorgeous 4K and running at 60fps, the Remastered Trilogy makes this three-in-one collection of iconic games look stunning and gives gamers a chance to enjoy the entire series’ story all under one roof.

7. Resident Evil 2

The original Resident Evil 2 was an absolute cult classic, and in the remake, a lot more is being updated in this game than the graphics. This legendary survival horror game has only gotten better. Little bugbears like fixed camera angles and clunky controls are long gone, but they’ve perfectly preserved what made RE2 great. It’s such an extensive recreation that you can understand why they’ve omitted any ‘remastered’ subtitles. 

6. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection

The Uncharted series showed the world that Naughty Dog has a lot more going on under the hood than just Crash Bandicoot. This collection is an absolute steal, bringing together the first three instalments in the Nathan Drake quadrilogy. The storytelling, the platforming, the puzzle-solving - it’s all golden. These games are like Hollywood movies in the best ways - truly a treasure worthy of Sir Francis Drake himself. 

5. Resident Evil 3

After the success of the Resident Evil 2 remake, it only made sense to give the same treatment to its more controversial sequel. It lovingly recreates the original experience into a modern, polished product that feels as vital as it did when it first wreaked havoc on consoles in the late 90s. A much more action-packed affair, it might not have the outright spooks of its predecessor, but more than makes up for it with balls-to-the-wall action.

4. The Last Of Us Remastered

The Last Of Us is one of those timeless games that will never not cut straight to your heart. The unforgettable story of Joel and Ellie in a world ravaged by a zombie apocalypse is told through engaging and strategic survival action gameplay that starves out resources enough to mean that you’re always on edge in any confrontation. The game’s harder modes are especially punishing, but even more rewarding.

1. Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus is a remake of a 2005 game that even at the time, was ambitious. It’s an action-adventure game, where the only goal is to defeat gargantuan enemies called Colossi. It’s refreshingly minimalistic; you’ve got nothing but a sword, a bow and a horse. The 16 Colossi are the only enemies in a largely empty world. It’s a beautiful modernisation of an absolute classic; a perfect gift for the ‘person who’s played everything’. 

2. Mass Effect: Legendary Edition

Fans anticipated the chance to return to the world of Mass Effect for years, and Legendary Edition did not disappoint. The game has been given improved 4K graphics, a huge number of quality of life changes that unify the gameplay experience game to game, and also includes every DLC ever made for the series. Hundreds of hours of nostalgic sci-fi action RPG adventures await. This is my favourite remake on the Citadel!

1. Final Fantasy VII Remake

FF7R has raised the bar on remakes forever. A complete ground-up reimagining of the world of the classic Final Fantasy 7, FF7R reworks everything from the combat (which feels incredible) to the visuals (which look incredible). Square Enix has crafted a remake that feels as entirely new as it does familiar. Good news too - this unmissable game already has sequels on the horizon, so now’s the perfect time to play!

Top 10 Xbox One Action Adventure Games

10. Far Cry: New Dawn

Taking place after the shock ending of Far Cry 5, New Dawn puts the player in a post-apocalyptic Hope County vastly reshaped by nuclear war. The game packs in all the chaotic mayhem you’ve come to expect from the Far Cry series, with new weapons such as a circular saw launcher introduced for some of that sweet, sweet carnage. With a brilliant story and ridiculously exciting action, New Dawn is a must.

9. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

As a Jedi Padawan, embark on an intergalactic adventure packed with iconic locations, weapons and enemies in this passionate love letter to Star Wars. With a focus on training, the game encourages skill progression and levelling up to master the Force and art of the lightsabre. If you put in the time, you will become a legendary Jedi and a force to be reckoned with as you work through the game’s incredible story mode. The best Star Wars game ever made. May the Force be with you! 

8. Kingdom Hearts III

Building on everything that made the previous titles in the series so beloved, Kingdom Hearts III’s unforgettable story takes the player on an adventure spanning the Disney universe as you join heroes from Toy Story, Big Hero 6, Monsters Inc and more in a battle against the Heartless. Cast powerful magic spells and interact with iconic characters in a richly detailed world in this phenomenally designed adventure! 

7. Control

As Jesse Faden, players explore the paranormal headquarters of a mysterious US agency and utilize powerful supernatural abilities in order to defeat a deadly enemy known as the Hiss, which has corrupted reality. As you explore the shifting and unpredictable world, players must develop exciting combat possibilities and master complex rituals to alter the surroundings and defeat the enemy. The result is a stunningly innovative and exciting action-adventure game.

6. Borderlands 3

Journey back into the mayhem-fuelled and chaotic world of Borderlands in this acclaimed threequel, now taking place on multiple diverse planets. While the plot is centred around stopping a pair of cult-leading twins from harnessing the power of the galaxy, it’s all rather irrelevant. This is a game built entirely around it’s unique, thrilling gameplay and it’s an absolute delight to play. With gorgeous visuals and over-the-top action, Borderlands 3 is an absolute must.

5. The Outer Worlds

If you fancy a jaunt as a space cowboy, then look no further than The Outer Worlds. Feeling like a mix of Fallout and the Firefly TV series, the game is a staggeringly detailed and layered adventure through space that develops around your playstyle. Your character build, companion stories and end-game scenarios are all built around you, making for a unique and personal experience that fees fresh, innovative and exciting.

4. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Taking place in a brutal 1500s Sengoku Japan, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice puts you in the shoes of the “one-armed wolf”, a disgraced and disfigured warrior. Bound to protect a young lord, you become the target of vicious enemies and when the lord is captured, you must stop at nothing to save him. Packed with thrilling action, stunning world design and an incredible story, this is a truly cinematic and unmissable gaming experience.

3. Devil May Cry 5

With original director Hideaki Itsuno at the helm, Devil May Cry 5 is the finest entry in the beloved series in some time. As a demonic invasion unfolds, you will control three playable characters with radically different combat styles as you battle the hellish villains in Red Grave City. With photorealistic character designs and breathtaking environment effects, DMC 5 shows us what the Xbox One is capable of while also delivering a stunningly engrossing and action-packed narrative experience.

2. Tom Clancy’s The Division 2

Dropping the player in a torn and chaotic Washington DC, The Division 2’s dynamic living world evolves around the player’s actions and creates a stunning gaming experience. The game’s 40 hour+ campaign can be enjoyed alone or with up to 3 friends online and boasts an all-new progression system giving players the option to expand skills and abilities of their character. A rewarding and content-packed action-adventure and one of the best Tom Clancy games yet.

1. Resident Evil 2

Completely built up from the ground up, this spine-chilling reimaging of the 1998 classic is one of the most passionate re-releases ever. With new over-the-shoulder camera mode and a modernised control scheme, Resident Evil 2 has never played or looked better than this phenomenal update which features phenomenal and atmospheric visuals, with stunning lighting and environment features. With incredible combat mechanics and an engrossing plot, this one is an absolute masterpiece. A must-own.