Conclusion
Of course, which PlayStation 4 exclusive you consider to be the definitive best is a matter of taste. The dark tone and punishing difficulty of Bloodborne may put some off, Uncharted 4’s lovable cast of characters and perfect ending might keep it at the top spot, while the wonderful combat of Horizon Zero Dawn ensures that it’ll be in contention for most people.
What is most impressive about Sony Santa Monica’s game is how it takes the series forward in every aspect. The single shot presentation highlights the beauty of the world, Kratos is finally a character we can care about and his relationship with Atreus is compelling, the combat is deep and satisfying, and there’s so much to see and do. Of course, story-focused action games will have to be a genre you enjoy, but the overall quality and the surprising leap forward it is for the series means that it should be considered as one of the very best exclusives available on PlayStation 4.
