5 Easiest PS4 Trophies and Platinums of September 2016

Batman: The Telltale Series – Episode 2

Telltale Games, the gift… err developer, that keeps on giving. With almost every month comes an episode in one of their many games. September gave us Children of Arkham, the second episode of Batman: The Telltale Series. As the plot thickens between Penguin and our caped crusader, players can snatch up a few easy trophies simply by beating the entire episode and nothing more.

Yes, there are choices to be made. But those ultimately only affect the story going forward. You can do whatever you want and still get every single trophy in the game as you work your way towards that platinum trophy that awaits at the end of the final episode. We do, however, suggest that you do pay attention to the story, though. It may not be important for your trophy hunting needs, but it’s actually very good and you’ll want to put your mark on the events going forward. 

Dear Esther: Landmark Edition

Dear Esther is a stunning experience that takes players on a journey across an island as they hear a heart-wrenching tale about a man and a woman named Esther. It is not heavy on what you may consider gameplay, instead taking you down a relatively linear path as you literally read the writing on the wall while taking in the sights and sounds. It’s a story that opens itself up to interpretation as players reach an end that is uplifting to some and woefully depressing to others.

While you’re debating the finer points of Dear Esther’s narrative with yourself, though, you may as well pick up the 10 easy trophies being held inside. Since Dear Esther is essentially what many players would call a walking simulator, the trophies consist of reaching certain points in the story, finding a handful of collectibles along your way, and triggering director’s commentary that comes as part of the Landmark Edition. It’s a pretty easy affair, and one that is beautiful to look at. With the help of a simple guide, you can find yourself earning 100% of the shiny prizes in around two hours.

Unfortunately, there is no platinum waiting for you at the other end. But it’s still a game that is worth experiencing. 

BioShock

BioShock: The Collection released for PS4 and Xbox One a couple of weeks ago and reminded everyone what made the Irrational Games series so damn great in the first place. Descending into Rapture for the first time and seeing the glorious monument not only to Andrew Ryan, but to the minds of humanity instantly brought back the ensuing nightmares of crazed madmen and false control over one’s own wishes.

Now we’re going to be straight forward here, the BioShock games aren’t particularly easy, and normally we wouldn’t suggest them for easy trophies, let alone a platinum. However, the remaster of the first game happens to have a few exploits that make this a much easier affair, although it will still take at least 24 hours to complete. With a handy guide, though, you should be able to skate on through. The same can’t easily be said for the other two games in The Collection (BioShock 2 and BioShock Infinite), but you’re welcome to try if you want to.

Even without the sequels, though, you’ll still have access to 66 trophies in the first game alone. And, if you decide to go through it the right way, a large chunk can still be obtained naturally while providing one of the best video game stories of recent generations. 

The Tomorrow Children

The Tomorrow Children is a new take on cooperative multiplayer that tasks players with building a living, thriving community in a Marxist society. How you play with others and how much you contribute to the growth of the world is entirely up to you, making this an interesting social experiment that tests teamwork, creativity, and ingenuity as you communicate with complete strangers to fight off a common enemy.

Right now the game is a bit light on content, something that will hopefully be addressed by developer Q-Games, but there is a relatively simple list of trophies you can nab in the meantime. They can all be obtained simply through natural play. You’ll have to survive, build, support, and fight as you progress through the game, and these actions will unlock trophies over time. So, if you’re interested in seeing how big of a mark you can make on a budding society hop on in and watch your trophy count rise at the same time. 

Just Sing

Just Sing may not be the greatest karaoke game to hit the market as it rides on the coattails of it’s older, more popular sibling Just Dance. However, it has a simple list of trophies that can be earned in about half a day naturally or with a bit of an exploit. There’s even a platinum waiting for whoever wants to put in the time.

It will require a lot of repetition as you go through song after song, sometimes the same track more than once, but it’s apparently a simple ordeal. Some players are reporting that using a fan on the microphone can count as singing and will lead to you getting a 5-star rating nearly all of the time. It’s an interesting way to approach the game if you’re just looking for the trophies. You can also throw a legitimate party and have your friends help you get all of the challenges done as well, the choice is yours.