The era of the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation Vita is over – or so people thought. But then, in May 2023, Sony announced the coming of the PlayStation Portal and subsequently released it in mid-November 2023. This handheld 8-inch LCD-HD-screen device harks back to the days of PSP and PS Vita. Only if you have a PlayStation 5 can you benefit from PlayStation Portal’s remote-play capabilities. Sony’s selling point is that you don’t have to go to the trouble of turning on your TV if you crave some video game time.
Well, a console is only as good as the titles it hosts. The same applies here, and without any great games to play on PlayStation Portal, you just can’t have fun. So here are 10 of the best games that you can get your hands on for this device.
Top 10 PlayStation Portal games to take you by storm in 2024
Resident Evil 4 Remake
Among all of Capcom’s creations, the Resident Evil series holds a special place. And among all of the Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil 4 is something special. So it is inevitable that we will see a rise in this title for the new-generation consoles. And so is it for the PlayStation Portal. The developers Capcom have delivered something special with Resident Evil 4 Remake and that experience can be felt in this handheld device as well.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Release date: 24 March 2023
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 is like that sequel that nobody realized they needed until it was released. After more than a decade since the release of Alan Watts, the sequel was released in 2023 and won critical acclaim from fans around the world. Some say it’s even better than its predecessor. Well, that judgment is individual but we are sure you will not regret purchasing this video game for your PlayStation Portal experience.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Release date: 17 October 2023
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
In 2020, Cyberpunk 2077 was launched. And it flopped big time. CD Projekt Red’s reputation took a bigger hit though. But that’s not the end of the story. To redeem themselves, the developers came back stronger than ever in September 2023 with the Phantom Liberty DLC which completely changed the game’s mechanics, and needless to say, it has become a fan-favorite in recent months. And it has earned a spot in this list for PlayStation Portal as well.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
Release date: 26 September 2023
God of War: Ragnarok
Santa Monica Studio has accomplished nothing less than a feat with God of War: Ragnarok, released in late 2022, the feat being topping their God of War title released back in 2018. The advanced storytelling is matched in rhythm and pace by the superb gameplay. We will not say that this title is perfect, however, but it can be perfect for the PlayStation Portal. Kartos’ story is brilliant no matter the size of the screen.
Platforms: PS5, PS4
Release date: 9 November 2022
Elden Ring
Elden Ring is the child of the collaboration of video game developers From Software and Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin. With such brilliant minds, the expectations are high and the results have not disappointed. One of the best in the Dark Souls series, Elden Ring is a colossal melting pot of gory boss battles and breathtaking visuals. This title will not disappoint on any console, PlayStation Portal included.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Xbox One X, PC
Release date: 25 February 2022
Dead Space
In July 2021, when Visceral Studios, the developers of the initial Dead Space title, disbanded, Motion Studios took up the honorable cause of remaking this video game. And in January 2023, they delivered. The remake of Dead Space is every bit as good as the original sci-horror masterpiece. This title will be worth every minute of play on your PlayStation Portal.
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
Release date: 27 January 2023
Horizon Forbidden West
If you liked 2017’s Horizon Zero Dawn, and chances are you loved it, then the 2022 Horizon Forbidden West will be an out-of-the-world experience for you. The post-apocalyptic scenes are portrayed in much greater detail than ever before and the player mechanics are truly something else. While the storyline might not be the absolute best, you will not regret this game gracing the screen of your PlayStation Portal.
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Release date: 18 February 2023
Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut
Sucker Punch Productions are the ones behind PlayStation masterpieces like Sly Cooper, the Infamous series, and the Ghost of Tsushima. The inspiration for the last of these comes from iconic filmmakers like Akira Kurosawa. With the Director’s Cut, PS5 received the honor of having this title on its platform. If you want to take the Portal gameplay experience to the next level, Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut is the way to go.
Platforms: PS5, PS4
Release date: 17 July 2020
Baldur’s Gate 3
The odyssey started by Bioware with the Baldur’s Gate series was taken over by Larian Studios, and Baldur’s Gate 3, released in August 2023, has shown that this was not a mistake. The phenomenal storyline, the crystal-clear and lucid gameplay, and some of the top companions all come together in Baldur Gate’s 3 to craft an incredibly immersive experience for players. To say the least, this title is wonderfully suited to the 8-inch screen of PlayStation Portal.
Platforms: PC, PS5
Release date: 3 August 2023
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
There is no area in the gamer’s experience where Insomniac Game’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 does not excel. The gameplay, storyline, characters, voice acting, and visuals have been worked out to the highest level that current gaming technologies are capable of. Though shorter than its predecessor, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is as grand and accomplished as it gets. Playing this game will be an adventure no matter which console it’s on, including PlayStation Portal.
That concludes our list of the top 10 most awesome games to take your PlayStation Portal gaming experience up a notch in 2024. Be sure to check out as many as you can!
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