Starting off 2022 with a bang!
The first list of free PS Plus games for 2022 was announced over on PlayStation's blog the other day. You can view the official post here. Today I wish to talk more closely about each of the games that will be arriving for free in January. This isn't the best month ever, but there is a next-gen game that I have been wanting to play for about a year now. I didn't own any of these games yet, so at least I did not have to be let down about one of them already being in my library.
The games that will be free in January are Persona 5 Strikers, Dirt 5, Deep Rock Galactic. Now let's look closer at each game because there is a lot to discuss.
Deep Rock Galactic ⛏
Dwarves, aliens, colorful environments, and heavy weaponry. What more could a gamer ask for? All of that with your friends of course. This is exactly what Deep Rock Galactic offers. An action-packed co-op adventure that has nearly unlimited replayability. I was always told that mining was a dangerous job, but this game takes that to whole new levels.
Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring badass space Dwarves, 100% destructible environments, procedurally-generated caves, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Work together as a team to dig, explore, and fight your way through a massive cave system filled with hordes of deadly enemies and valuable resources. You will need to rely on your teammates if you want to survive the most hostile cave systems in the galaxy. Source
I first heard about Deep Rock Galactic a few years back. It looked cool to me at the time, but I eventually forgot about it. Now that it is finally coming to PlayStation, I think it's about time I remember my initial excitement for the game. I don't really have a squad lined up to play this game with, but I have a feeling that matchmaking will be able to take care of that issue.
The environments and weapons are what get me most pumped to try this game out. It is also pretty cool to know that this will have both a PS5 and PS4 versions. This means that all PS Plus subscribers will be able to enjoy this one. I wonder what the DualSense will be like with this one.
Below is a video review from IGN for Deep Rock Galactic. This video is about a year old now, so be aware some things may have changed for the better. Also, this doesn't cover the PlayStation-specific versions at all since they are just now releasing..
Dirt 5 🏜
This one for sure is my most anticipated game out of the group of January 2022. Dirt 5 was a launch title for PS5 and I considered picking it up multiple times but held off. I had a feeling that it would become a free PS Plus title eventually and I was right.
Conquer stunning global routes and drive an iconic roster of cars in an amplified off-road racing experience. Let loose in the boldest off-road racing experience ever, with a star-studded Career, four-player split-screen, online multiplayer, Playgrounds creator mode, and more. Blaze a trail on global tracks, covering gravel, ice, snow, and sand, with cars ranging from rally icons to trucks, to GT heroes. Race on over 70 routes across 10 global locations – from New York’s frozen East River, to the glimmer of Norway’s Northern Lights. Source
This game is packed with content. Plenty of cars, tracks, and modes to choose from. They even included a couch co-op, which surprises me. This game draws a lot of simulates with a racing game that I played called Onrush, that one is a sleeper for some good times.
It looks like I will have my first chance to play a racing game at 120 fps. Sure the resolution will take a hit if I go that route, but it will still be nice to see how crisp the real-time races will feel. I'm used to games like Need For Speed capping off at like 30 fps, which is just crazy.
The amount of color and the fact that an Audi is front and center in the promotional image are enough to have me on board. I can also think back to the very first Dirt game, which blew my mind. The graphics were just so damn good at the time back in mid-2007. It looks as though the Dirt name is still pushing the limits of realism with their games. I cannot wait to try this one finally.
I've got another IGN review below if you want to learn more about the quality of Dirt 5.
Persona 5 Strikers 🏯
Persona is a Japanese series that I know little to nothing about. The most experience I have with Persona is with Super Smash Bros Ultimate's inclusion of some of the Persona characters in one of the DLCs. I have never been huge on JRPGs and I just haven't given a Persona game a chance.
Jump into the stylish world of Persona in an all-new story featuring the Phantom Thieves as they embark on an epic road trip across Japan. A summer vacation with close friends takes a sudden turn as a distorted reality emerges, thrusting you into an epic tale as you strike back against the corruption overtaking cities. Dynamically control your team during explosive action combat as you reveal the truth and redeem the hearts of those imprisoned at the center of the crisis. Source
I'm actually considering playing Persona 5 Strikers for a few reasons. The graphics are so my style. Tons of colors and unique ideas for environments, sign me up. The music seems to be on point as well. These are both good enough reasons for me to at least give the game a try.
I enjoy the Dynasty Warrios-style of gameplay but have been known to grow tired of it quickly. Some games do it better than others and I can play for a few hours without getting bored. Button mashing the same moves and slaughtering hordes of enemies is only fun for so long. We shall see if I can have any bit of fun with Persona 5 Strikers.
The review for this one is a bit longer but well worth your time. ACG breaks down Persona 5 Strikers very well in this one.
Will you be playing any of these games❓
All three of these titles will be available to claim to your PS Plus library starting January 4th. I am most excited about Dirt 5. I may try Persona and Deep Rock, but I'm not super hyped about them.
What about you? Are you down for any of these games?
Leave a comment below and let me know.
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