10 Best RPGs for PS4 in 2022 (Gaming Entertainer-Reviewed)

Pros:

• Large world to explore
• Choose to follow the main story or complete side-quests
• Can customize magic, skills, and weapons
• Immersive world and lore

Cons:

• No character customization
• No multiplayer option

In this game, you play as Geralt of Rivia, a mutated Witcher who travels the Continent slaying monsters for money. The game takes place in a vast and immersive open world and gives you the freedom to pursue the main story or find a wide variety of side-quests.

Some reviewers commented that the game has a few bugs and glitches and the controls can be a little clunky in places. The storyline of the game is highly praised, however, as is how immersive the world is and how your choices can affect it. The inclusion of the expansions and DLC in the Game of the Year Edition is also a plus.

Pros:

• Customize your character
• Evolving storyline
• Large and active online community
• Thousands of hours of play

Cons:

• Requires monthly fee
• Requires expansion packs to get the full story

Create your character, choose your character's class, and then venture out into a large online world filled with treasure, bosses, and millions of other players in Final Fantasy XIV. Alongside other players, you will enter dungeons and fight bosses to gain EXP and items to upgrade your characters.

As this is an MMORPG, there is a monthly fee associated with playing it. Some reviewers say the controls and graphics are a little clunky compared to the PC version of the game. However, reviewers say there is plenty to do in the game, and they like how in-depth and customizable the character creation is.

Pros:

• Immersive and engaging story
• Plenty of mini-games and side-quests
• Can customize magic and skills
• Stylish graphics and world

Cons:

• No character customization
• No multiplayer option

Persona 5 Royal sees you divide your time between daily life in modern-day Tokyo and dungeon crawling in the Metaverse. The game gives you deadlines to defeat each dungeon but how and when you do this is up to you. As well as fighting, you will forge bonds with friends and can take part in a wide variety of other activities from playing darts to reading books.

Some reviewers found this game to be too dialogue-heavy as there are several cut-scenes and long conversations between characters to navigate through. However, many reviewers liked that the characters are lovable and especially praised the story. They also complimented the sheer amount of things to do in the game.

Pros:

• Unique setting
• Intriguing world and lore
• Vast open world to explore
• Has an easy mode to enjoy the story for beginners

Cons:

• No character customization
• No multiplayer option

Enter a post-apocalyptic world populated with robots and primitive human tribes and explore to find out what happened to the civilization that was once there. The game lets you create weapons and clothing that increase strength or provide better aim. The game can be set to Story mode, which allows beginners to enjoy it without having to worry about difficult battles.

Some players didn't find the gameplay and combat to be very interesting. On the other hand, many reviewers praised the game for its vast open world and unique setting. The side-quests were also highly praised by reviewers for being truly interesting and worth completing.

Pros:

• Horror-themed gothic world
• Customizable character
• Can summon other players to help in battles
• Can choose character and weapon upgrades

Cons:

• Steep difficulty level
• Lack of save points

In this game, you fight through a city that is under siege from an endemic disease that has transformed the citizens into monsters. Create your character and then go for a stroll through stunningly detailed gothic surroundings. Inside the dungeons you will fight horrific creatures that lurk in the darkness. 

According to some gamers, there is a lack of direction in the game and a steep difficulty curve, especially at the beginning. On the other hand, the fast-paced real-time fighting was a huge plus for many because you can progress through the game at a quicker speed.

Pros:

• Unique blend of story, lore, and mech battles
• Set across several time periods
• Engaging storyline
• Beautiful visual style

Cons:

• Very linear gameplay
• No character customization or multiplayer

This game is split into three main sections that you need to work through to unlock the entire game. One section explores the complicated, time-traveling story, the second explains the lore, and the third sees you fight mech battles using tactics and planning. 

Some reviewers said that the storyline was confusing due to the way it jumps from different time eras and from character to character. It was also too dialogue-heavy for others. However, many players praised the scope and how unique the story and gameplay are. The depth of the mech battles and art style are also highly rated.

Pros:

• Engaging storyline and characters
• Well-developed and immersive world
• Customizable magic system
• Modern remake of a classic game

Cons:

• No character characterization
• Only the first part of the story

The original Final Fantasy VII is one of the most popular RPGs of all time, and this remake builds upon that reputation. You play as mercenary Cloud Strife and are plunged into a war against the evil Shinra corporation. Use magic and powerful weapons as part of a team to take down opponents and immerse yourself in the city of Midgar with a variety of new side quests.

Several reviewers point out that this is only part of the Final Fantasy VII story, although it can stand on its own as a playable game. The overhaul to the graphics and playing style are widely praised. Reviewers also love the strength of the story and the characters.

Pros:

• Colorful and well-designed worlds
• Deep storyline and lore
• Explore several Disney movies
• Fun and frantic combat system

Cons:

• Complicated storyline
• No multiplayer or character customization

Kingdom Hearts takes you on a journey through several worlds based on a variety of famous Disney and Pixar creations. Alongside Donald and Goofy, you can play through levels based on Frozen, Toy Story, and Tangled as you battle against the darkness that threatens to destroy each world.

This series is infamous for its complicated storyline, and the story and cut-scenes are criticized by some reviewers. However, others like that the graphics are high-definition and the game has fluid combat mechanics, making for a smooth gaming experience. The gameworlds are also praised for how accurately they capture the Disney movies they're based on.

Pros:

• Engaging story
• Wide variety of mini-games and side-quests
• Easy to chose and swap character job classes
• Mix of serious and lighthearted stories

Cons:

• No character customization
• No multiplayer option

Dive into the violent world of the Japanese mafia in this entertaining RPG. The main story is a complicated tale full of twists, turns, and betrayals, but this is balanced by the often lighthearted and humorous side-quests and mini-games. You can race go-karts around the streets of Yokohama, sing your favorite song at karaoke, or watch a movie with friends.

The cutscenes in this game were a little too long for some reviewers, and some also found the turn-based combat to be a little shallow. However, reviewers loved the main story and the variety of mini-games available to play. Many stated that Like a Dragon was a blast to play and very fun.

Pros:

• Intriguing world and lore
• Variety of attack styles
• Tight and rewarding combat
• Multiple endings

Cons:

• Not for casual gamers

The Dark Souls series is known for its difficult but fair boss battles and Dark Souls III is no different. You play the Ashen One and are charged with defeating the Lords of Cinder to lift the Undead Curse that plagues the world. Although primarily a single-player game, you can call on other players to help you on your quest.

Reviewers say that you're going to be fighting difficult battles from the start. This makes it quite difficult for casual gamers or those unfamiliar with the series. However, most loved the game and said that although tough, the fights were fair and rewarding. They loved the graphics and atmosphere of the world, and the ability to fight as they liked.