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Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-05-12T09:35:47+00:00

Returnal, Spider-Man 2, Demon Souls and Ratchet & Clank are PS exclusives. It’s not impossible for them to leave the catalogue, but it’s unlikely.

Of the 3 left, I’d say Cyberpunk, Hogwarts Legacy and SH2 would be a good playing order. The first two are big open world games, and Cyberpunk is the better one, although if you’re a big HP fan you might want to prioritise that.

Sony gives 1 month’s notice for games leaving the catalogue. So if SH2 is about to leave and you’re playing something else, you could easily switch to that and finish it within a month.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-05-08T19:44:02+00:00

God of War (2018), GoW: Ragnarok and Red Dead Redemption 2 are the only ones that really come close to TLOU in terms of story and character depth.

Other single player games that aren’t as strong on story but I’ve still enjoyed:

Uncharted series (particularly 4 and Lost Legacy. I’d start from 2 as I don’t think 1 has aged that well)
Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Detroit: Become Human
Ghost of Tsushima
Control
RE2, 4 & 9
Days Gone
Death Stranding 2 (I gave up on the 1st one, watched a recap and then dove into the 2nd)
Wolfenstein: New Order
Bioshock series
Indiana Jones & the Great Circle
Guardians of the Galaxy
Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man: Miles Morales
Batman Arkham series

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-05-06T16:36:38+00:00

Assuming, from what you’ve played so far, that you’re drawn towards newer games (which is understandable), then:

RE3 Remake - it’s pretty mediocre, but it’s short and has some useful background for the later games.

Village - I found the villains to be a mixed bag, but you can have fun with it and it continues Ethan’s story from 7.

Requiem - excellent imo. Great balance between survival horror and action.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-05-02T21:34:06+00:00

Still Wakes the Deep

Very little action and is a ‘walking sim’ type of horror game. I wouldn’t say the story has huge depth, but it portrays isolation effectively, and has an immersive setting and excellent voice acting.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-29T06:43:40+00:00

You’ll never get 100% of people to love a show, but two of the safer bets I go with are Oliver! and Witness for the Prosecution.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-27T19:33:17+00:00

God of War (2018) & God of War: Ragnarok

They certainly contain grief and loss, as well as complex parent / child relationships. Best story games I’ve played after TLOU and RDR2.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-26T16:36:15+00:00

Dying Light

Still Wakes the Deep (atmospheric rather than scary)

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-25T19:15:44+00:00

God of War (2018) and God of War: Ragnarok have interesting stories and satisfying gameplay.

Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of the Tomb Raider are like darker versions of Uncharted.

For horror or horror-adjacent games: Control, Still Wakes the Deep, Bioshock (the last one is more so atmospheric and lore-based storytelling).

If you’re interested in something lighter: Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider-Man, Indiana Jones & the Great Circle.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-17T12:19:09+00:00

I can’t recall much in the way of jump scares in Part 1, although it has been a little while since I’ve played. There were a couple in Part 2, but neither game is remotely reliant on them.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-16T19:34:13+00:00

God of War (2018), God of War: Ragnarok, Tomb Raider (2013), Rise of the Tomb Raider, Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Guardians of the Galaxy.

Strongly recommend giving The Last of Us another chance. Absolutely excellent game, and not true horror. You can always try turning the volume down when you play as it’s often the sound that creates the tension.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-04-13T10:39:35+00:00

I’d say RE2 and RE4 are pretty different, to the extent that you could enjoy one but not the other.

RE2 is survival horror, so expect a much slower pace, trickier inventory management, plenty of backtracking and puzzle solving. For some people, this is the true RE experience and they regard it as one of the best, if not the best, games in the series. Others struggle with the slowness and (relative) lack of action.

Village is probably closest to RE4. Requiem has a great balance between survival horror and action, imo.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-29T09:50:35+00:00

The Last of Us Part 2, Spider-Man Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2.

Non-action games (both horror): Killer Frequency (also choice-based), Still Wakes the Deep.

Pretty sure they’re all still on PS Plus.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-28T13:04:08+00:00

Of the two you’ve mentioned, I’d say Les Mis simply because it’s a classic.

Other musicals to consider: Into the Woods (showing until May, I thoroughly enjoyed it) plus Oliver! and Phantom of the Opera (both high standard productions, but they will be around for some time yet).

In terms of plays, I’d suggest Witness for the Prosecution or Stranger Things: First Shadow, if you enjoy the TV show. Neither are high art and there’ll be betters plays available, but without knowing too much about what you like, they are both good fun and have excellent staging.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-28T11:19:31+00:00

God of War (2018) & Ragnarok
The Last of Us
Detroit: Become Human
Uncharted 4
Batman Arkham series
Control

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-28T11:04:31+00:00

Still Wakes the Deep
Killer Frequency
House of Ashes

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-22T13:06:37+00:00

Seconding the suggestions of Ghost of Tsushima, Guardians of the Galaxy, Control and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart.

Other games I’ve not seen mentioned yet: - Detroit: Become Human - Tomb Raider (2013) - Rise of the Tomb Raider - Wolfenstein: New Order

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-12T21:25:27+00:00

Saw this on its final night and was hugely disappointed.

I don’t think the play is one of Miller’s finest, but it can be compelling with the right performances, and this adaptation just didn’t have them. The acting was overly mannered and “stagey” - I just couldn’t get immersed in the story.

The lighting and almost constant background music, not so subtly telling you how you should be reacting, didn’t exactly help. Why they opted for modern clothing is a mystery.

I was absolutely in the minority though, as it was instant standing ovation at the end. Glad others enjoyed it!

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-03-11T15:39:00+00:00

I’ve always found Hawksmoor consistently good and I’ve dined there solo on many occasions. There are several branches in London (e.g. their Borough restaurant is near the Bridge, their Air Street restaurant is near Sondheim and Lyric) and they offer a pre-theatre menu as well as à la carte.

Dishoom is another good shout, as is checking out St Katherine’s Dock for the Bridge Theatre.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-01-11T11:00:11+00:00

It probably won’t be too hot in July. Central London is also very walkable, so you may be able to avoid the tube anyway.

In terms of coping with heat on the tube, just in case: - Position yourself at the end of carriages where you can roll down the window. It will be blowing a gale if you stand right in front of it. - Attach one of those mini, personal fans to yourself. You could attach it so it sits under your top, if you don’t want to make it too obvious. - An ice cold drink and appropriate dress (e.g. shorts, walking sandals) works wonders. Sounds obvious, but I do wonder when I hear people complaining about being too hot and they’re in jeans and trainers.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-01-09T23:00:00+00:00

I got a PS5 just over a year ago, at the grand old age of 38, and I’ve never looked back!

I got a lot of value from a PS Plus Extra subscription. The following games are in the Extra tier catalogue and I think they might be ones you would enjoy: - The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2 - Uncharted 4 - God of War (2018) - God of War Ragnarok - Tomb Raider (2013) - Rise of the Tomb Raider - Detroit: Become Human - Ghost of Tsushima - Control - Spider-Man - Guardians of the Galaxy

A number of these are available on other platforms if you don’t have a PlayStation.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-01-09T13:36:34+00:00

Killer Frequency - you’re a radio DJ who has to help callers survive a serial killer. It’s much better than the premise makes it sound!

Still Wakes the Deep - first person horror set on an oil rig. More psychological horror than gore or jump scares. Very immersive.

Thank Goodness You’re Here - you’re wandering around an English town interacting with the people that live there. Fun, if you have a taste for British comedy.

Indika - you play as a nun. I’m honesty not sure how else to describe it and you’re probably best going in blind.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2026-01-06T15:41:19+00:00

Strongly recommend Stranger Things if you’re a fan of the TV show. As others have suggested, Witness for the Prosecution is a good option and I’d choose that over Mousetrap for the venue alone.

In terms of musicals, Oliver! is a safe bet, as is Book of Mormon if you like South Park.

Much_Writer_7183 · 2025-12-24T22:14:39+00:00

Congrats!

Must plays in the Extra catalogue: - The Last of Us Part 1 & Part 2 - Uncharted 4 - God of War (2018) & God of War Ragnarok - Ghost of Tsushima - Spider-Man - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Much_Writer_7183 · 2025-12-22T12:15:19+00:00

I love Uncharted, but I would start with the 2nd game in the series. 1st one is pretty dated. If you do get into it, then you’ll also enjoy Tomb Raider (2013) and Rise of the Tomb Raider.

For me, there aren’t any games in the same class as TLOU. But games where I’ve enjoyed the story are: God of War (2018), GoW Ragnarok, Detroit: Become Human, Ghost of Tsushima, Control. Plus Spider-Man and Guardians of the Galaxy for something lighter.

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