Right now, there are a few really good shooters on sale in the PS Store. We present to you the strengths and weaknesses of the shooters and explain why these games are worth checking out.
Currently, various games are on sale in the PlayStation Store. MeinMMO shows you the best shooters from the sale and presents them with their strengths and weaknesses.
Until when does the sale last? The offers for the shooters in the PS Store run until May 28, 2020, and are available until that time.
Battlefield 5
Genre: First-Person Shooter | Developer: EA | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: November 20, 2018 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Battlefield 5? Battlefield 5 is a first-person shooter and the 16th installment in the Battlefield series. The game is set during World War II and focuses on intense battles between Allied soldiers and the Wehrmacht in various war zones.
Who is the game for? In addition to classic modes like Team Deathmatch and Conquest, there is also a battle royale mode, the Firestorm mode. Additionally, there are large Military Operations that take place over several days. In these, you can engage not only as an infantryman but also with tanks or airplanes.
For the first time in the Battlefield series, Battlefield 5 does not rely on a premium pass; instead, they want to offer all content for free with Battlefield 5 Tides of War – Live Service.
What has not worked well? Some players complain about balance issues. Individual bugs can also be disruptive at times. It took a long time for Battlefield 5 to have enough content, as promised contents only came much later.
How is the game rated? The game is rated 4 out of 5 stars in the PS Store with 13,116 ratings.
Here you can buy the game in the PS Store: Battlefield 5 Year 2 Edition in the PS Store for €23.99 (€59.99), you save 60%.
Payday 2 Crime Wave Edition
Genre: First-Person Shooter | Developer: Overkill Software | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch | Release Date: August 13/14, 2013 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Payday 2? Payday 2 is a first-person shooter where you team up with other players to rob banks or other locations. The missions themselves are unrelated, focusing on the shooter fun.
Who is the game for? If you enjoy fun and straightforward action, you should check out Payday 2. It is worth playing both alone and with friends. With up to four players, you can embark on heists together and explore your criminal side. The soundtrack is great, and there are various ways to solve most missions.
What has not worked well? The Payday 2 Crime Wave Edition is specially tailored for the PS4. Nevertheless, the game is not as visually appealing as on PC: The textures are low in detail, and the models are rough and lack depth. The AI is sometimes incredibly dumb. Especially those who want to play with AI friends need a lot of patience.
How is the game rated? 11,676 people rate the game with 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Here you can buy the game in the PS Store: Payday Crime Wave Edition in the PS Store for €7.99 (€49.99), you save 85%.
In the Crime Wave Edition, all DLCs are included, including characters and heists.
The Division 2
Genre: MMO-Shooter | Developer: Ubisoft | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: March 15, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play
What is The Division 2? The Division 2 is a shared-world online shooter and the direct sequel to Tom Clancy’s The Division. The game utilizes a third-person perspective. Like in the predecessor, you take on the role of an agent and fight your way through Washington D.C, which is also affected by the virus outbreak.
The Division 2 plays similarly to a loot shooter. The game uses a cover system and places its focus more on RPG elements.
Who is the game for? Generally speaking: If you liked The Division 1, you will also enjoy The Division 2. Fans of shooters with strategic elements and RPG influences should also take a look at it.
The Division 2 offers both PvE and PvE elements: Many missions can be completed either solo or cooperatively. The game even now offers raids for 8 players. Additionally, there is a standalone PvP mode “Conflict” that offers various multiplayer modes.
Additionally, there is the Dark Zone, which combines PvP with PvE. Here you fight against AI opponents and search for suitable items. You fend off human players who are after the same loot.
Both solo players and multiplayer fans will find what they are looking for here.
What has not worked well? The game suffers from some bugs. Especially after the launch of the new expansion Warlords of New York, many users complained about problems. While the new add-on delivered many new contents, some still complain about insufficient endgame content. Additionally, there are still some balance issues that Ubisoft is expected to work on.
How is the game rated? The game gets 4 out of 5 stars from 5,135 ratings in the PS Store.
Here you can buy the game in the PS Store: The Division 2 Warlords of New York Edition in the PS Store for €29.99 (€59.99), you save 50%.
If you already own the base game, there is also just the expansion on sale: The Division 2 – Warlords of New York expansion in the PS Store for €20.99 (€29.99), you save 30%.
Borderlands 3
Genre: Loot-Shooter | Developer: Gearbox Software | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: September 13, 2019 | Model: Buy2Play
What is Borderlands 3? Borderlands 3 is a first-person shooter. It continues the crazy story of the vault hunters across the galaxy with its colorful graphics, just like its predecessors. Starting on Pandora, you travel from planet to planet. The core of the game revolves around the crazy weapons and collecting them.
Why is the game worth it? Borderlands 3 offers a large playground for everyone who enjoys fast-paced action with a good amount of dark humor. While the game can be played solo, it is especially fun in co-op mode – whether online or on the couch in split-screen. The quirky setting of sci-fi and western is unique.
At the end of April, Gearbox released new content for Borderlands 3 that you should definitely check out. Furthermore, the game will be regularly supplied with additional content at least until September 2020.
What has not worked well? Compared to its predecessor, Borderlands 3 offers little innovation. The gameplay remains largely unchanged. The Mayhem mode is currently heavily criticized, but is expected to improve in the coming weeks.
How is the game rated? The game is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 3,377 ratings.
Here you can buy the game in the PS Store: Borderlands 3 Deluxe Edition in the PS Store for €39.99 (€84.99), you save 52%.
Bonus: Anthem
Genre: Shooter | Developer: BioWare | Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One | Release Date: February 22, 2019 | Model: Buy-to-play
What is Anthem? Anthem is a third-person shooter from BioWare. In the Javelin exosuits, players combat monsters and other dangers in an open world, completing missions and events that are found in the game world. Players can go alone or with up to three other freelancers.
Who is the game for? Some may wonder what exactly Anthem is doing on this list as a bonus. But despite the poor release in February 2019, a lot has changed: BioWare has improved the game, and even the endgame is fun up to a certain point. Especially during a sale, you can’t go wrong with Anthem.
The gameplay is enjoyable and keeps you entertained for quite a while – even if you don’t want to engage in the genre-typical, grind-heavy endgame. The four Javelin exosuits also provide fun, varied gameplay and offer completely different experiences.
Playing with others is especially fun and entertaining. There is no PvP mode; Anthem is entirely focused on PvE. So if you don’t want to deal with pesky player duels, you don’t have to worry.
What has not worked well? Especially at release, the game had many bugs, some of which are still present in the game. Even today, the long loading times are annoying, and the endgame is still not motivating enough. The gameplay with the combat suits is fantastic, but it doesn’t cover up the uninspired missions. Many fans are still calling for better loot, long-term motivation, and satisfying endgame.
Anthem is supposed to be completely overhauled in 2020. When the huge update will be released is still unknown.
Here is why you should keep an eye on Anthem in 2020: The developers of Anthem are currently working on the major overhaul of Anthem, which will be released sometime. Just a few days ago, BioWare personally addressed Anthem 2.0.
How is the game rated: Anthem is rated 3 out of 5 stars in the PS Store with 4,818 ratings.
Here you can buy the game in the PS Store: Anthem in the PS Store for €13.99 (€69.99), you save 80%.
Are you looking for more great shooters to play? We have put together the 11 best shooters for PC, PS4, and Xbox One for you that we can recommend for 2020 and present the strengths and weaknesses of each game.
