
Hi everyone — we’re happy to announce the PS4 Plus games for April. Pilot a warship escaping from a dying star in Dead Star or survive a zombie-infested London in Zombi on PS4.
First up we have Dead Star, a team-based shooter with RPG influence that we are excited to have launch as a Plus game. Dreamed up by the folks at Armature Studio (Founded by key members of the Metroid Prime team!), Dead Star is the result of a “Wouldn’t it be cool if…” process that started with a space shooter foundation and includes elements of strategy and MOBA-like titles.
The result is a 20-player online experience that’s easy to pick up and play, but also offers a great deal of depth (skill trees, ship upgrades, team strategy, and more). Dead Star has been a big hit at shows like PlayStation Experience and PAX South where players are finding something really special.
The second PS4 game this month is Zombi, a first-person survival-horror experience. Zombi really was at the forefront of the resurgence we’ve seen in recent years of genuine survival-horror games. The London setting combined with well-paced gameplay sets Zombi apart from more action-oriented titles. Add in the extra challenge of permadeath and it’s easy to see why this game became a cult hit.
In the last several years we’ve seen a lot of experimentation with the blending of genres. This month’s PS4 titles are shining examples of the kinds of mashups that create a lot of rich and layered gaming experiences.
So, in addition to your opinions on this month’s PS Plus titles, I’d also like to hear about your thoughts on game genres, what you find appealing, and why.
Full Lineup:
- A Virus Named Tom, PS Vita
- Dead Star, PS4
- I Am Alive, PS3
- Savage Moon, PS3
- Shutshimi, PS Vita
- Zombi, PS4
See you in the comments section. Enjoy.
Completely uninterested. I think over the last year, I’ve gotten some better deals through PS+ sales, but 90% of the games on offer have left me absolutely bored. I’m gonna start voting with my wallet. The service has no longer been worth $50 a year, as a customer uninterested in the games and uninterested in most online multiplayer. If they decide to start offering good games again, I will consider reinstating my subscription.
I support Sony in most endeavors, but the drop in quality in PS+ has been very apparent.
Ugh, crap. Just remembered that without PS+, I won’t be able to use the cloud for my save games. That definitely will influence my decision to resubscribe or not. I may be caught in a corner here.
You can backup to a USB drive occasionally, that’s what I plan on doing. The service is definitely not worth the money.
Buy a USB flash drive. I have both to save games and it works like a charm. More owners should take heed of this.