In accordance withPlayStation Now’s new rotating cycle of monthly games, Sony has announced which three titles will be joining the service for August 2020. The games include a significant fantasy RPG, a critically acclaimed indie gem, and a world-renown stealth-action franchise, so there will be something for every type of player coming to PS Now later this month.
The titles in question areHitman 2, Dead Cells,andGreed Fall,with the former two games being available until July 20, 2025. All three games are up for download right now, alongside the vast array of other titles featured on the service.
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The most notable entry of the bunch is likelyHitman 2,with IO Interactive’s iconic stealth-centric franchise’s most recent entry being heralded by its player base. Building on the expansive formula introduced during the studio’s first foray into its newly dubbedWorld of Assassinationtrilogy,Hitman 2offers players more expansive levels, a greater number of assassination opportunities, and more refined gameplay systems. It scored a respectable 82 on Metacritic at release, with the game growing a considerable following online as fans competed in fun challenges and shared their own assassination contracts. Those looking to catch up on the series before the release ofHitman 3next year should give it a go as well.
Meanwhile,Greedfallis an expansive and enthralling RPG by french developer Spiders, the minds behind the likes ofThe Technomancherandthe upcomingSteelrising.Set in a world that blends mystical fantasy with colonial-era locations, the game sees players journey to the mysterious island of Teer Fradee, where they must decide whether to aid its native locals or the invading colonizers who wish to claim it for themselves. It garnered mixed reviews upon release, netting a 72 on Metacritic, however, there were many who considered the game to have a lot of merit, especially through its interesting aesthetic and branching narrative.
Finally,Dead Cellsis a roguelike action platformer that takes a lot of influence from the Metroidvania genre while also featuring brutal, 2D souls-like combat and permadeath. Its brutal challenge and emphasis on learning the game through frequent deaths make it the perfect title for those looking for something to test their skills and push them to the limits. It was a critically acclaimed gem upon releasing, bagging an astonishing 87 on Metacritic, so fans looking for something to scratch thatDark Soulssized itch should definitely jump onDead Cellswhile it’s on PS Now. Overall, it’s another decent month for the Sony service.
