Who Has the Best Savings in December: PSN or Xbox Live?

Battle of the brands.

 INSTANT GAMES COLLECTION

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Here is the lineup and usual prices for PlayStation Plus’ batch of games:

PS4

  • Stories: Path of Destinies – $15
  • Invisible, Inc. – $20

Vita/ PS4/ PS3

  • Hyper Void – $10
  • Tiny Troopers Joint Ops – $8

Vita

  • Color Guardians (also on PS4 with cross-buy) – $15
  • VVVVVV – $8

The PlayStation slate of games for December is full of indie darlings, each with their own unique play style and graphics. There is something for everyone here, from whimsical action games to mind-bending platformers. If you own a PS4, there are actually five games you can get your hands on thanks to cross-buy. The cream of the crop are definitely the PS4 exclusive offerings, though.

Stories: The Path of Destinies is a beautiful isometric action  RPG starring a hardened fox warrior. He slices and dices through his enemies, working his way through the gorgeous fields and fantastical locations. The action is fast and deliberate, requiring you to time your parries and choose the right moment to counter attack.

Also on offer is Invisible, Inc. This stylized strategy game has a lot of heart and incredibly well-balanced, thoughtful gameplay. You play as a group of agents and hackers, infiltrating a mysterious corporation and slowly working your way through rooms of deadly enemies and menacing traps. The gameplay is similar to that of the new XCOM games, giving players a chance to plot their routes and make the perfect move.

If you own a PS4, Vita, or a PS3 you can grab Hyper Void and Tiny Troopers Joint Ops. Both are quirky indie offerings. The former is a fast-paced shoot ‘em up where the camera is positioned just behind the ship, letting you bring down enemy ships as they barrel towards the screen. There are a ton f levels to work through and patterns to memorize, offering plenty of challenge. Tiny Troopers offers isometric shooter gameplay with a much slower pace. You control a team of adorable soldiers as they waddle across the battlefield and slowly fire off shots at distant enemies. It’s a nice change of pace for those who want something a little lighter and more deliberately paced.

The last two offerings are mainly for Vita owners, though Color Guardians is also available for PS4 via cross-buy. But the title to snag is VVVVVV. This gravity-flipping platformer tests a player’s reactionary skills and puzzle solving ability, featuring some incredibly difficult gauntlets that you will not beat on your first try.

For those who just have a PS4, you are still getting $68 worth of games. This alone covers the $60 price tag of a year of PS Plus. The majority of the titles on offer are small indie experiences, but it’s always nice to have a smaller game to distract you from all the AAA titles releasing this time of year.


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