Nothing is as polarising as asking gamers who specifically love shooters whether they prefer the first-person perspective or third-person ones. While much has been said about first-person shooters, we’re here to talk about third-person shooters. With a proper view of your character’s actions (like crouching, running, climbing and so on), better visibility of the playing field along with your position in the same, and a deeper understanding of the world around you, third-person shooters definitely have something special to offer. If you’re looking to add new titles to your collection, then you these third-person shooters are worth exploring.
A sequel to NieR, NieR: Automata lets you take full control of one of the most powerful combat machines in its world. The game is set in a world where humanity is driven to the moon by an invading force that’s left the world overrun by mechanised killers. Your job is to reclaim the earth and give humanity a home they can call their own. NieR: Automata not only offers a good story that sucks you in, but it also happens to be one of the most difficult games you can play on the PS4, if you crank the difficulty levels up, that is. Do keep in mind that this is a single-player-only game.
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection includes all three installments of this renowned trilogy, making it a great collection for fans of the game as well as those who love storylines filled with adventure. The trilogy begins with Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, which covers the protagonist’s journey to find the hidden treasures of El Dorado. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves follows Drake as he finds himself lured back into the world of thieves and danger as he fights to find the fabled Shambala valley in the Himalayas. Finally, the last installment, Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception takes you on a journey to uncover ‘Atlantis of the Sands’, where Drake’s strength and endurance are tested like never before. Playing the trilogy, as opposed to just one of the games, gives you a really comprehensive view of Drake’s journey, along with a satisfying end that truly feels good to reach.
The Last of Us is a cult classic, remastered to suit a brand-new generation of gamers. Follow the journey of Joel and Ellie as they search for the Fireflies in a world that’s been entirely decimated by the apocalypse. Fight against infected humans that’ll kill you the first chance they get, while using a combination of stealth and survival techniques to complete your mission. One of the biggest highlights of the remastered version is that it offers a deeper look into Ellie’s past through a single-player chapter that’s included in the game. As a result, it offers fans of the original game something new to enjoy as they make their way through familiar territory. The Last of Us also features online multiplayer game mode.
If you’re looking for an over-the-top open-world adventure that gets your adrenaline pumping, then Just Cause 4 is certainly one of the games you should check out. Defeat a tech-driven military group under extreme conditions like lightning storms and tornadoes, as you make your way through the stunning South American country, Solis. One of the good things about this game is that you get engaging storylines along with all the action, with juicy plot-points like the truth about the protagonist’s father being one of them.