MMA, Co-op FPS and Park Management; February’s PlayStation Plus games have been announced
There’s been some negativity surrounding this month’s releases, but in comparison with the rival offerings over at Team Green, we think they look pretty good. As usual, you can download and keep these games for as long as you keep your PS Plus subscription active – even if you don’t have a PS5 yet, you can still add Planet Coaster to your library for if/when you get your hands on one.
EA Sports UFC 4 (PS4)
EA UFC 4 is one of the best MMA games yet. There’s a lot of room for improvement, as they still haven’t nailed the ground-game mechanics and the career could be more fleshed out. However, it’s a rock-solid effort that fans of the sport will enjoy, even if the overall presentation doesn’t quite match the polish of the action inside the octagon.
“No matter how or where you play, EA Sports UFC 4 puts you at the centre of every fight. Develop and customise your character through a unified progression system across all modes. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, or challenge the world in new Blitz Battles or Online World Championships* to become the undisputed champ. Fluid clinch-to-strike combinations offer more responsive and authentic stand-up gameplay, while overhauled takedown and ground mechanics deliver more control in those key phases of the fight.”
Planet Coaster: Console Edition
Planet Coaster is a great example of how a relatively complex park-management sim can be translated across to consoles. It’s accessible to newcomers but has enough depth to keep hardcore fans satisfied, too. Improvements for PS5 include 4k60 support and dramatically reduced loading times.
“Surprise and delight crowds as you build the coaster park of your dreams and manage a truly living world with unparalleled attention to detail. Whatever your skill level, bring your ideas to life. Take advantage of Blueprints to quickly place over 700 pre-made objects, including coasters, facilities and scenery; build from the ground up with detailed piece-by-piece construction; or transform the ground itself with terrain-altering tools. Running your park is just as easy. Guests react in realtime as you set prices, place scenery, and install exciting new attractions. Keep them entertained so attendance figures – and profits – skyrocket. Looking for inspiration? Discover the Frontier Workshop and harness the world’s best designs in your expanding empire. Download coasters, scenery, buildings, and entire parks, or grow a following by uploading your own creations. From stunning firework displays to sprawling cruise ships, there’s no limit to the creativity.”
Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure
Not to be confused with Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Assault on Dragon Keep is probably best described as a standalone DLC for Borderlands 2. Expect the same off-beat humour of Borderlands’ best character and a short but sweet 12-15 hour co-op campaign.
“Smash skeletons, defeat dragons, and battle giant golems in this first Wonderlands adventure inspired by Borderlands. Experience the acclaimed 2013 quest that started it all in this standalone campaign jam-packed with fantasy, fun, and mountains of magical loot! Pick from six unique Vault Hunters, each with their own signature abilities and powerful builds, and jump into chaotic fantasy battles in solo or co-op. Use souped-up firearms to blast your way through treacherous forests, spooky crypts, and fearsome fortresses. Be warned though: your journey can change in an instant on account of Tina’s gleefully chaotic whims.”
These games will be available until Monday, February 28th – and if you see this in time, you’ve got until the end of Monday, January 31st to add Persona 5 Strikers, Dirt 5 and Deep Rock Galactic to your game library.
