What are the best RPGs on PS4 that play in third person view?

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Best RPGs on PS4 that play in third person view	Price	Genre	Platforms
93 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	$26.29	Action RPG	Windows, PS4, Xbox One
-- Monster Hunter: World	$59.88	Action Role-Playing, Multiplayer	PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows
-- Bloodborne	$19.99	Action Role-Playing	PlayStation 4
-- Horizon Zero Dawn	$59.99	–	–
-- Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn	$19.99	MMORPG	PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac

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Monster Hunter: World

Top Con

Incredibly frustrating at times

You'll most likely die a lot, especially while you're still getting used to the game. It can happen on both regular enemies and bosses, with the latter being a lot more frustrating. Dying at a boss means you have to fight your way back to the boss room. If you're too agitated you might even die without reaching that boss again, which adds even more to the frustration. This pattern will repeat many times over the course of the game. See More

Top Pro

Numerous original landscapes

The vistas found in this game are quite detailed (if not depressing) in that they definitely give a feel for 1800s Europe but with a Lovecraftian horror theme. See More

WorthyZeus's Experience

Too hard to be fun. Feels like a job. See More

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Genre:Action Role-Playing

Co-Op:2 Player Online

Top Pro

Fast-paced and action packed combat

The combat in NieR: Automata is incredible. It has a very hack-and-slash feel to it, with an emphasis on agility and acrobatics. You will have to switch from using small, quick jabs with your weapon, to devastatingly strong attacks. You also have to utilize ranged attacks, as well as the companion that follows you around if you want to have any hope of surviving every encounter. It can be very difficult to win battles sometimes, but it also feels equally rewarding when you finally achieve victory. See More

Top Con

Buggy

Some players have been complaining about the game crashing, freezing, save files missing, etc. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Action Role-Playing

Top Pro

Branching gameplay with plenty of choices

The branching gameplay within Dark Souls II makes for not only a great way to tailor each adventure to each player keeping everyones experiences unique, but also a reprieve from many difficult points in the game. If one area has become to tough or something has the payer stuck from advancing further, an alternate path in the game can be taken to wholly different areas. This allows for a multitude of options on how to level up as well as well as many different options in finding and equipping that found gear. See More

Top Con

Difficulty that requires a lot of time and patience

To be honest, difficult is a nice way of putting it, this game can destroy ones will to live. It is not even worth counting how many times one dies, as it will be in the hundreds if not thousands. Only through patience and sure determination will many reach the ending of the game. So much time is needed in order to replay many areas and bosses over and over in order to learn the exact timing and what moves to use that not many people can spare it. This is not a game for casual players, that is for sure. See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Genre:Action Role-Playing

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One of the most plot-driven games ever created

While the story is the central focus in every RPG, Final Fantasy IX takes that to the next level. The plot often switches focus between different characters or parties. One particularly exciting sequence on the second disc features two separate parties trying to escape a sticky situation. The game cuts between the two parties and builds an incredible sense of tension. Moreover, changing circumstances force characters to switch from one party to the other, which creates a real sense of dynamic teamwork. These sorts of events are what have driven the masses to calling Final Fantasy IX one of the greatest stories ever told. See More

Top Con

It can be slow to get started

Despite throwing you into battle within the first few minutes, the game is actually quite slow to start, particularly if you're the type to go around exploring and completing all the immediate sub-quests. See More

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Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Role-Playing

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Dozens of hours of gameplay

This game has a bare-minimum of 40 hours of play in it, but that can easily be doubled. See More

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A legitimately breathtaking world

The graphics of this game hold up quite well when compared to most older games. The abilites, characters, and environment are all incredibly well done. See More

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You can customize the way your characters battle with the item-ability system

In most games, characters come with set abilities, gaining them at particular levels, or after defeating enemies, etc. In Final Fantasy IX, your abilities are tied to your items, making it possible to customize your character's skillset. In addition, if you wear some items long enough (meaning you've participated in enough battles), you'll permanently learn the skill and be able to use it regardless of what you've got equipped. See More

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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Players can mind control orcs to call upon them in battle, turning a one-vs-many battle, into a more evenly balanced showdown. You can even use your makeshift allies as fodder, allowing you to sneak up on unsuspecting enemies in the heat of battle and take them out instantly. It's up to you to decide when and how to use the orcs, giving the battles a decent amount of tactical depth. See More

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Tales from the Borderlands

Top Pro

Keeps you highly invested in the story thanks to interesting choices

Each of the five episodes features many different choices you can make which changes the course of the story and the fate of various characters. These might be minor details such as a dialogue choice or which location you want to visit. At the end of each episode, it presents you with a major choice that will greatly influence the way things unfold. Pondering each one and then wondering if you made the "right" choice keeps you highly invested in the plot and characters, knowing it was your choices that are shaping the story. See More

Top Con

Long quicktime events

Some of the quicktime sequences are rather long, and if you mess up, you have to do the entire scene over. While they're fun to watch, it can be overly punishing having to replay things in a story-based game where the plot should keep moving at a steady pace. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Adventure, Story Rich

Top Pro

Fast-paced, intense combat

Nioh is a very fast-paced game, which also rewards awareness and patience. The combat in it is all about dodging, countering enemy attacks, and looking for openings. You will quickly regret any hasty decisions (like fighting three demon Samurai out in the open) since they'll most likely lead to your death. It also features some very intense boss fights that further expand upon this core concept. The fights are much longer and requires you to focus the entire time. Nothing beats the sense of accomplishment when you finally beat a giant mythical demon. See More

Top Con

Punishing difficulty for beginners of the genre

Nioh, like any other Souls-like title, has a very brutal entry difficulty. If you're new to the Souls-like genre, you'll have to get used to a lot of the mechanics, dodging, and, most importantly, dying. This can be the source of extreme frustration for the first ten hours or so, which causes a lot of players to quit during that time. If you can get over this initial hurdle, you'll finally start enjoying the game. The acquired skills will also carry over to other games in the same genre. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Mixed

Genre:Action-RPG

Co-Op:2 Player Online

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Rewarding exploration

Exploring in Nioh feels worthwhile since it helps you find new equipment and rare materials. This will help progress your character, allowing you to defeat enemies in fewer hits and giving you a smoother playthrough overall. It's also very exciting to accidentally stumble upon secret areas. See More

Top Con

The story isn't particularly good or meaningful

Nioh has kind of a throwaway story. You won't fall in love with any characters, and nothing that happens will shock or awe you. See More

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The Wolf Among Us

Top Pro

A really enjoyable interactive story

The Wolf Among Us is a murder mystery story that has great characters, action-packed moments, and really interesting twists. What's even better is that you can affect how the story plays out with dialogue options, investigation choices, and even actions during a fights or chase sequences. Your actions as a player have consequences in this story, which feels really nice. See More

Top Con

Quite violent and depressing

Top Pro

Can give a great feeling of accomplishment

The Dark Souls series is known for its difficulty and Dark Souls 3 is no exception. It's filled with difficult enemies and tough boss battles, able to cause you grief on more than one occasion. However, every time you progress to the next safe spot or defeat a boss you'll often be filled with a mix of joy and relief. Beating this game will almost certainly feel like an achievement. See More

Top Con

It's hard

You should try avoiding the trap of great review scores since most of them fail to mention the difficulty. It's simply put - hard. A lot of the combat requires quick reflexes, good mechanics, and the mental fortitude to carry on after failing for hours. If you're new to the Souls-like genre or simply want to enjoy a relaxing evening playing a video game, you most likely won't enjoy Dark Souls III. See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Very Positive

Genre:Action Role-Playing

Top Pro

Class can be changed at any time

The class system for this game allows for the player to change class and perks at any time, meaning anyone can take on the role of their choosing at the drop of a hat. While this may cut down or replayability due to not having to play through multiple times to experience each class it does make for a great way to test out each one and their perks to land on one of the player's liking. See More

Top Con

Repetitive cover-based shooting

Literally the only mechanic in the game. There are no other true ways to avoid and attack enemies. See More

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Steam Rating:Mostly Positive

Genre:Open world RPG

While not up to par of the promotional material Ubisoft showed off a few years ago (not much of a surprise, this is Ubisoft after-all), the graphics are quite good and can easily be set on max setting with a smooth 60fps for those with good components in their computers. Even when using a mid range rig the graphics can easily be on high while getting above 30fps. In general what is present in the game is a winter city that is in a pre-opocolyptic crisis. The snow is randomized and can sweep in and out of the city at any time making for a beautiful representation of snow storms in a city. The city itself is pretty sparsely populated, which allows for less tax on the graphics, but of course the excuse is that it is basically an abandoned city other than the bad guys. There will be a few civilians in the streets but mainly you are alone out there until you run into trouble. See More

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Top Pro

Gigantic openworld

The total size of Witcher 3's world is about 52 square miles, which is 3.5 times larger than Skyrim and 1.5 times larger than Grand Theft Auto V. Thanks to the sheer size you feel like you're in a real world and not a constrained box. See More

Top Con

Performance hiccups

Even though the frame rate is capped at 30 frames per second it often drops below that. You also might experience long load times or textures not loading fully in some areas. See More

BrilliantNapkiraly's Experience

Completed game - best gaming experience I have ever had - simply glorious fantasy storytelling See More

Specs

Steam Rating:Overwhelmingly Positive

Genre:Action RPG

The 1 must play gameWhy?

My Recommendation for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

My Recommendation for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Gigantic openworld

Performance hiccups

Immersive story

Story quests may feel like a chore

Side quests are as good as the main quests

Attention to detail in almost every facet of the game

Choices matter

Lots of random side quests

Convenient ways to get around the massive world

39 Other Games Considered

My Recommendation for Monster Hunter: World

My Recommendation for Monster Hunter: World

Exhilarating hunting gameplay

Frustratingly difficult at times

Dynamic and immersive world

Grinding

Engaging crafting-based progression system

Awesome graphics

A great variety of weapons to choose from

My Recommendation for Bloodborne

My Recommendation for Bloodborne

Incredibly frustrating at times

Numerous original landscapes

Framerate pacing issues

Great bosses

Excellent world design

Frantic combat

My Recommendation for Horizon Zero Dawn

My Recommendation for Horizon Zero Dawn

Exciting hunting gameplay

The game is difficult

Great story

Intriguing world

Each upgrade and skill feels meaningful

My Recommendation for Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

My Recommendation for Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn

Combat is very in-depth

Pay to play

The story is incredible

An absolutely stunning game

Play all classes with one character

Plenty of side-quests to keep the player busy

My Recommendation for Persona 5

My Recommendation for Persona 5

Living the life of a highschooler is surprisingly fun

The time managment might feel constricting at times

Well-balanced story

Entertaining dungeons

My Recommendation for NieR: Automata

My Recommendation for NieR: Automata

Fast-paced and action packed combat

Buggy

A unique take on storytelling leads to a very entertaining experience

Random lag spikes

An incredible amount of gameplay

It's got a hauntingly beautiful environment

My Recommendation for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin

My Recommendation for DARK SOULS II: Scholar of the First Sin

Branching gameplay with plenty of choices

Difficulty that requires a lot of time and patience

Expansive fantasy settings

Excellent boss battles

Slow and deliberate fighting with reward/risk mechanics

New lighting system

My Recommendation for Final Fantasy IX

My Recommendation for Final Fantasy IX

One of the most plot-driven games ever created

It can be slow to get started

Dozens of hours of gameplay

A legitimately breathtaking world

You can customize the way your characters battle with the item-ability system

My Recommendation for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

My Recommendation for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

Entertaining combat

Extremely repetitive

Enjoyable preparation element

Unskippable cutscenes interrupt gameplay