Another collection of excellent games joins PlayStation Plus this month, and you’ve come to the right place for details!
Starting things off on PS4 is Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! This side-scrolling adventure reboots the PlayStation classic with new visuals, new sound, enhanced controls, and even more dark humor than before. Also coming to the PS4 lineup is Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This colorful puzzle game carries with it a heavy subject matter, as it follows four intersecting lives (and a loyal canine companion) during the first World War.
On PS3, gamers with PS Plus can download the critically-acclaimed Papo & Yo, alongside the wit-inducing Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments. And on PS Vita, watch out for OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood and CounterSpy.
These games will be available for Plus members when PlayStation Store updates later today.
Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! (PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
It’s the return of a PlayStation classic! Join Abe in this rebooted platformer that has enhanced visuals, sound, and controls. Help him free his people from a dastardly meat processing facility, and see why gamers fell in love with good ol’ Abe in the first place!
Valiant Hearts: The Great War (PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
The story of intersecting lives that suffer under the impossible duress of the first World War. Inspired by actual WWI tokens from the friends and family of the development team, this game may be colorful, but tells a dark and devastating story. Bring a box of tissues!
Papo & Yo (PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
Papo & Yo is the story of a young boy, Quico, and his best friend, Monster. Monster is a huge beast with razor-sharp teeth, but that doesn’t scare Quico away from playing with him. Build your friendship with Monster by solving puzzles together and adventuring through a magical, surrealist world.
Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments (PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
You are the legendary detective. Use your powers of wit and deduction to piece together several grisly cases and pass judgement on the accused. Will you live up to the legacy embodied in the name “Holmes?”
OlliOlli2: Welcome to Olliwood (PS Vita | PS4)
Free for PS Plus Members
Grind, kick, jump, and trick your way to a high score in the “skate-em-up” sequel to OlliOlli. Players can push their skills to the limit with a refined combo system, new modes, and more. Don’t fall!
CounterSpy (PS Vita | PS4 | PS3)
Free for PS Plus Members
Inspired by the Cold War, this stylish adventure tasks you with keeping the world’s superpowers in balance, all while blending covert operations and high-intensity gunplay into a colorful pastiche of gaming subterfuge.
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Awesome.
4 PS4 games
3 PS3 games
2 PS Vita games
Not to mention OlliOlli2 is a Day 1 release.
I haven’t commented in a while but great selection, guys.
Now give us AC4 next month :D
Thanks plus: one month more to keep playing “destiny” hahaha
this list is GUTTER TRASH heck i wish we can choose our game each month!! like give us like one Game of our choice or these POC games wow sony you gave us the bird your lucky i’m keeping my plus for some past games and the discounts other wise for a PS3 owner i would not bother with plus. do better next time!! also i though papo and yo was on plus a while back.
I have most of them but I’m not even mad, they are good games!
Some really good releases this month. The delay was a bit odd (maybe due to gdc) but good releases!
People will complain about anything. Nothing is ever good enough. Jeez. Why comment.
Looking forward to Ollie Ollie 2! REALLY dig the first one.
Olli Olli 2 Yes! Everything else Ive played or im not interested in. So 1 out of 6 isnt bad I guess……
@129 Tomb Raider and Bioshock Infinite was already on ps+ a couple months ago, you simply missed the boat, deal with it.
I might have imagined this but I could have sworn Oddworld New and Tasty was penciled for release on the Vita at some point… Is this a thing or am I dreaming?
Better late then never. If I add Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee — New ‘n’ Tasty! to my list via the online store will I be able to download the PS3 for free if and when ever it comes out?
Impressive …. most impressive!
Papo & Yo isn’t showing up free
Oddworld is a nice addition to the line-up. I’m a little disappointed that Sherlock Holmes doesn’t also include the PS4 version, as that seems to be the only other game that looks fun from the getgo.
That you Sony for the great games. Any real gamer would know that these games are amazing and well worth the wait. Very excited to play VH. And i love the cross buy’s. Great month.
Well worth the wait!!! Be wanting to check out Counter Spy and Valiant Hearts! Awesome drops! Thank you for reminding me why I pay for PSPLUS and not XBLIVE!!
MagicalEmu: for me this is the first month since September where I have not played any of the games yet
Valiant Hearts and Counter-Spy are fantastic. Looking forward to trying New ‘n’ Tasty and OlliOlli2.
What’s with all the claims that the “competition” is showing Plus up? You all mean the AAA games that were already free on Plus months ago? Where was everyone then? Try harder, kids.
@206 yes, if it is a cross buy when it comes out on ps3
Ok lineup!
I Expected some Vita Games free on the Birthday not only the sales, it’s a birthday we want gifts!!!
WOW this is great! I wanted Counterspy ever since I discovered it a while ago. I just got OlliOlli 1 on sale for 3 bucks AND get Valiant Hearts and Oddworld FOR FREE. This is the best drop I’ve witnessed since I became a member THANKS!
Catherine
Splinter Cell Blacklist
Lost Planet 3
Resistance 3
Ni No Kuni
Metal Gear Rising Revengeance
etc
so when is gona be up in store??
Only game I am excited for is Olli Olli 2 besides that Im not too pumped. I still wish they fulfilled their promise and put out Drive Club on ps+
Read the post, people. My goodness.
“These games will be available for Plus members when PlayStation Store updates later today.”
4 games playable on PS4? Yeah you can be late every month if you keep that up.
Best ps4 games lineup
Wow. Awesome month to be a PS4 owner. Thanks guys.
For the people talking about xbox giving away 3 AAA titles this month. PS plus already gave is 2 of those games last year. Tomb Raider and Bioshock
I have Valiant Hearts, Papo and Yo, and Counterspy.
I was planning on picking up Oddworld anyway, I’ve heard some good things about the Sherlock Holmes games, and OlliOlli 2 is a gigantic p***-off because g*******t Sony I only have so many hours to live and the original took so freaking many of them already. =P
I like this month.
I am curious though, what was up with the delay? Someone not sign a contract in time, or did something that was intended for the IGC get pinched by the team putting together the Spring Fever sale?
I feel that I’m seeing a different thing as you guys. This month is one of those that I regret to have a PLUS.
For PS4 and PS3, I don;t undestand what is good on this month…
OKAY, maybe there is some surprise on these games (Rogue Legacy was the best surprise for me, I easily would pay for that incredible game), but these right here, I don’t imagine spend time in none of these.
Another month of mobile gaming on PS4, I would rather have free online play instead of getting offered mobile games every month with PS+
Great selection. Was waiting for Valiant Hearts and CounterSpy to show up.
I finally get to play Valiant Hearts, really excited to try it out. And bonus points get to figure out what Papo & Yo is.
This list is awesome. PS plus is the gift that keeps on giving. Well worth it. So glad i switch from xbox to PS this generation. I wish there was some way i could give back to the devs. 4 games this month on ps4.
Wasn’t Papo & Yo a Ps+ freebie before? Pretty sure that was the main reason I got it when I did.
Slightly OT: is $19.99 the correct price for La-Mulana Ex?? Seems awfully steep for a 209MB indie platformer….
Papa & Yo showed up free for me on the store but after I went to cart it charged me $9.99 for it. Uh…
Wow that big delay for a bunch of games that arnt even worth the wait
Dang it. Forgot to claim February’s games.
Don’t know about the ps3 games but everything else seems interesting to me wanted counter spy for awhile now. Would anyone recommend sherlock holmes and popa and yo?
CounterSpy is one of my favorite Vita titles, hell, favorite Indie-Titles ever. But it’s true, the game has a few issues, but on both Platforms. The PS Vita might be a bit worse, specifically due to very long loading times. How do I know? Bought it on release and absolutely loved it.
Sadly there has not been a patch for it, yet – which was Sony’s decision, not the devs’, so complain to Sony for not supporting a game they released under their own umbrella.
OlliOlli is just not my thing, but I am looking forward to both the PS3 and PS4 games very much.
But as to the IGC announcement and delay and all that:
Whoever the guy in Sony’s PR department is that keeps saying: “No, we don’t say anything. Admitting to difficulties is the worst. We’ll all lose face and be disgraced and Xbox will win the console race”, you, Sir, are an idiot.
If there is a delay, or some other issue, you say something. And you do it BEFORE you are called out on it. You’re pro-active. You don’t bury it somewhere, you let it be known all over.
“Hey guys, sorry, there’s some issues we need to resolve. Can’t go into details, but you will know as soon as we know (well, a BIT later, but still) – but in any case, we’ll update you again, soon, tomorrow at the latest.”
And then you go through with it.
Seriously, while you might get some haters, the overwhelming majority will be grateful for the heads-up, thankful for the communication.
It’s your lack of communication, Sony, especially during troublesome times, that seems to me (a PS4-induced returning gamer to the PS fold after 8 years on Xbox 360) to be the single major complaint about the PSN service, and PS Plus in particular.
Question (to the stupid person who is making the decision to always remain silent when issues arise until you simply cannot ignore the facts anymore, and NOT to the people working the blog who, despite their blood boiling with rage, have to abide by these stupid decisions):
WHEN WILL YOU LEARN?
Awesome month.
Would have bought OlliOlli, been wanting to grab Valiant Hearts and CounterSpy, but I never found the time.
Paop & Yo is amazing for those who never played it. Very emotionally intense.
Papa y Yo is still 9.99 and not Free for Plus
Papo & Yo is supposed to be Free but I’m being charged $9.99. I think it’s glitched please fix it.
PS Thank You for finally releasing HBO Go on PS4
Ugh. I bought OlliOlli 2 before the update. Oh well. Roll7 can have my money.
Got a 16 gb card for the vita and have 5 games downloading now. Counterspy, OlliOlli2 and Helldivers from today, and Persona 4 Golden (yeah, gonna be first time playing it) and RE 3 (for the memories). So sweet!
Thanks Sid !! only one I own is Papo & Yo, great additions to IGC !!! Worth the wait !!!!!!!
Awesome picks!
Maybe it’s time to stop playing so much “Destiny”.
Beyond two souls and mortal kombat would be good games for next month.