The PlayStation 4 has been around for nearly seven years now and is soon going to be replaced by the PS5. This progression might be understandable, and even expected, but fans of the system will surely both the PS4 and its amazing games fondly. After all, it had some of the best exclusives of the generation, with games like God of War, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Ghost of Tsushima being perfect examples of why owning a PS4 was definitely worth it.
The PS4 had more going for it than exclusives though, as it also had plenty of multi-platform games that were just as memorable. A great example of this is Fortnite, which has taken the entire world by storm with its trendy Marvel costumes and exciting build-based combat. Other games like Destiny 2 and Final Fantasy XIV are also great examples, as fans of these games likely spent hours upon hours in them, and since they're almost impossible to progress through alone, they're even likely to have met some new friends along the way.
To many fans of the PS4 however, the most memorable games belong to a specific genre. Specifically, the first-person shooter games of this generation likely stand out as noteworthy. After all, with the growth of battle royales and increasingly impressive narratives and competitive play options, FPS games offer some of the most varied gameplay from this past generation. Here are a few of the best FPS games on the PS4.
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard on PS4
blast through supernatural horrors in order to figure out what exactly happened there.
Besides its interesting narrative, RE 7 also manages to have very well-done and thematic gunplay. Resident Evil 7's guns have powerful recoil, and the time it takes to properly aim fits in perfectly with the horror setting. The best part might be how important it is to play attention to the amount of ammunition Ethan has, as it brings about a certain caution when using weapons. It might not be the typical FPS, but Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is definitely one of the best FPS's on the PS4.
Apex Legends on PS4
Apex Legends is definitely a game many associate with first-person shooters, and for good reason. After all, it's one of the games that managed to successfully rise up amidst the wave of battle royales and still remain relevant. Apex Legends features a small cast of characters with unique abilities, a large map, and a random assortment of weapons and equipment that can be found around the battlefield.
The combat in Apex Legends is fast-paced, with sliding, abilities, and interactables in the environment all impacting movement speed. The weapons themselves are satisfying to use too, as they not only sound amazing but can deal massive damage to enemy players with good enough aim/attachments. Apex Legends is a perfect representative of the battle royale genre among FPS games for the PS4.
Titanfall 2 on PS4
Titanfall 2 is perhaps one of the best examples of a first-person shooter on the PS4. Its plot features Jack Cooper and his Titan, BT, as they fight to stop a group called the IMC from launching a weapon powerful enough to destroy a planet. The narrative of this game sounds relatively simple, but with its intense action and likeable characters, not to mention the game's amazing gunplay, it's a fantastic title to spend time with.
The quality of the gunplay in Titanfall 2 becomes even more apparent in the multiplayer modes however, as the impressive amount of movement options in the game means that the guns need to be well-designed in order to keep up. Besides being able to keep up with player movement, the weapons in Titanfall 2 also feel quite powerful, and can even damage the massive Titans that other players can summon, especially in the case of the high-powered grenadier weapons. All in all, Titanfall 2 is an amazing FPS on the PS4.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on PS4
being an amazing competitive FPS is well-earned, too, as the guns in Rainbow Six Siege not only look and sound real, but feel real too. This is because almost any weapon in Rainbow Six Siege can quickly put down an opposing player, especially if well-aimed shots manage to hit the enemies head.
Beyond the amazing gunplay, Rainbow Six Siege mainly features team matches, with one side defending while the other attacks. This allows for the destructible and complex environments of the game's many maps to shine, as they allow for any number of strategies to be employed by both sides. If any game deserves to be on a list of the best FPS games on the PS4, it's this one.
DOOM Eternal On PS4
DOOM Eternal makes the first-person shooter genre look like an artform, which is the reason it's on this list. The combat is hectic and fast-paced in the best ways possible and, with a roaring music accompaniment, makes the player feel like they really are shredding through the forces of Hell. The weapons are varied and impactful too, and they get even more useful with special abilities and upgrades as players progress.
This means that weapons like a simple machine gun can become a high-powered sniper rifle, or even have tracking rockets attached to the sides in the future. DOOM Eternal's combat is also accompanied by a story where the main character, the Doom Slayer, must drive back the forces of hell from Earth and put a stop to the one who set them free, the Khan Maykr. This game, with all of its beautiful and gory violence, is definitely one of the best first-person shooters on the PlayStation 4.
