Best Free PS4 Games
Paragon
Epic Games is the developer behind classic titles such as Unreal Tournament and Gears of War. Paragon is the latest effort from this talented team and marks their first entry into the MOBA market. Originally a paid Steam Early Access game on PC, the full version was released as a free-to-play title.
In terms of gameplay, Paragon is a third-person action MOBA that feels similar to Smite. The key difference is that Paragon uses a card system to equip items and abilities.
There’s quite a bit of strategy in building decks outside of battles, using in-game currency won through battle to purchase randomized packs. You then take your card deck into battle and purchase the cards throughout each match.
Paragon’s other point of difference is its sci-fi aesthetic. It looks absolutely gorgeous running on the Unreal Engine, and it boasts a level of polish you don’t normally see in free-to-play games. Oh, and it also features cross-play functionality with PC, so once you have an account, you can play across both systems.
In terms of microtransactions, everything is available free of charge in Paragon, including all characters. However, those who spend money on randomized card decks are going to get better cards at a much faster rate than those who do not. In order to keep up, you’ll have to sink a fair few hours into Paragon.
The same can be said for unlocking the “Master Challenge” for each character: a cosmetic skin and emote pack, which can be bought rather than having to grind around 100 hours per character.