Tokyo Game Show is due to get started very soon, and Sony’s latest sale promotes the show.
On from now until 23rd September, the Tokyo Game Show sale includes thousands of PS5 and PS4 games going cheap, and that can be a lot to look through.
To get to some of the good stuff, we’ve put together a list of titles we recommend while they’re on offer.
Everything listed here has at least a 7/10 score from Push Square, and every game is at its lowest price point, with some setting new lows in this sale.
Discounted prices are shown in bold, and games at a new lowest-ever price are bold and underlined.
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Let’s have a look at some of the best games in the Tokyo Game Show sale.
$14.99/£12.49 (-75%)
Vanillaware’s immaculate track record could have easily gone off the rails with 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim — a visual novel and strategy hybrid that’s a far cry from the action RPGs that the studio has become known for. But the finished product is arguably the developer’s most impactful game yet. Fantastic characters and a an utterly gripping narrative make 13 Sentinels a borderline masterpiece in terms of storytelling. A genuine treat for your eyes and your brain.
$29.99/£23.99 (-40%)
Avowed is arguably Obsidian’s strongest modern release, and it’s not for the reasons that you may think. While the game’s writing and storytelling often lack bite and excitement, its gameplay saves the day with a cracking combat system, meaningful player choice, and the enjoyable exploration of some truly stunning locales.
$9.89/£7.91 (-34%)
Ball X Pit is a dangerously addictive roguelite that combines the speedy runs and rapid leveling up of Vampire Survivors with the ball-bouncing action of Breakout. It’s one of those concepts that’ll make you question why a game like it hasn’t been done before, because it works brilliantly. Every element of the game feeds into something else, and the result is this incredibly compelling game that has a surprising amount to see and do.
$22.49/£18.74 (-25%)
There have been climbing games before, but Cairn is a really unique example. To scale the huge Mount Kami, you need to control Aava’s limbs individually, looking out for the best holds as you inch upward. On top of the challenging, physics-based mountaineering, you also need to keep on top of her health and hunger, but these survival aspects never feel too overbearing. It’s a nicely balanced game with climbing that feels tangible and realistically tough.
$19.99/£17.49 (-50%)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered brings one of the best and most influential first-person shooters to PS4. Though it shows its age somewhat these days, the game’s single-player campaign is still fantastic, with some particularly breathtaking moments still holding up very well. The multiplayer is preserved here, too, and is arguably the best part. Again, it’s been bettered in the years since, but there’s no denying just how much the online functionality of this title changed the landscape. It’s still a lot of fun, and there’s a certain charm to its simplicity.
$9.99/£7.99 (-50%)
If you’re looking for a breather after those big, violent blockbusters, Chicory: A Colorful Tale is a perfect antidote. This charming indie game will pull you in with its adorable characters and cartoonish aesthetic, but it pairs all that with compelling gameplay and a touching story. You wield a magical brush with which you can paint the environment however you see fit, and you’ll also use colour to solve puzzles and even fight bosses, solo or in co-op. An imaginative and heartfelt game.
$11.99/£10.49 (-70%)
A wonderful recreation of the PS1 original, Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is a real blast from the past. Drift boosting through beautifully rebuilt tracks in the generous Adventure mode or taking the racing online is a lot of fun. Much like the PS1 title it’s based on, this is an arcade racing game with tight controls, surprising difficulty, and lots to see and do. Despite some areas that could’ve done with modernising, this is probably just about the best kart racer on PS4.
$24.99/£22.49 (-50%)
Capcom has brought back its cult classic in style with Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster. You’re trapped inside a shopping mall infested with the undead, and you only have so much time before things truly go south. With modernised visuals, streamlined gameplay, and other new features, this is now arguably the definitive version of the zombie action title.
$19.99/£17.99 (-60%)
Death Stranding Director’s Cut takes the truly unique “strand game” adventure and dials things up a notch for PS5. Hideo Kojima and his team created a haunting and strange world with the original game, tasking players with traversing a desolate and dangerous landscape to make deliveries. It shouldn’t work, but it does — every step you take can be a risk, and this need to watch your footing is an interesting way to create tension, especially when those nasty BTs show up. Director’s Cut enhances the experience with improved graphics and performance, DualSense support, 3D audio, and a range of new content.
$4.99/£3.99 (-75%)
Arkane’s debut game, Dishonored, remains one of its best, and this Definitive Edition lets you play an optimal version. Casting you as a supernatural assassin in a corrupt world, you get to explore a series of vast, open stages that really let you approach them in your own way. A combination of excellent mission design, a flexible suite of powers and weapons, and an intriguing story make for a true modern classic. The Definitive Edition finishes it all off with improved visuals and all the game’s DLC, making for a great package.
$29.99/£29.99 (-50%)
That eternal Dragon Quest charm is especially potent in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake — a thoughtful repackaging of a classic RPG. With its quality of life additions and delightful 3D visuals, it’s easy to argue that this is the adventure’s definitive form — even if some of its structural weaknesses remain in place.