As we usher in a new month and a new year, exciting updates are on the horizon for the PlayStation Plus catalog. January 2024 welcomes three new games for Premium, Extra, and Essential members, available for download starting January 2. Additionally, if you happen to be a space ninja, there are some enticing goodies in store for you.
This month is a treat for enthusiasts of third-person games. A Plague Tale delivers captivating stealth action set against a stunning backdrop, while Evil West invites you to unleash chaos upon demonic adversaries. Don’t forget to grab December’s offerings, including Lego 2K Drive, Powerwash Simulator, and Sable, before the new month kicks in.
There’s no denying it—Evil West is undeniably silly, but in a delightful manner. Its narrative shares similarities with the best B-movies and pulp stories of the past. The characters come across more as people playing roles than authentic humans, with dialogue generously seasoned with swear words and exposition. It’s a delightful kind of cheesiness that, when coupled with the steampunk gadgets, monsters, and violence, conjures the vibe of a grindhouse flick you might have stumbled upon during the wee hours of the night on TNT back in the 90s. the PlayStation Plus
This rat-infested third-person sequel to 2019’s A Plague Tale: Innocence features some gorgeous visuals and a lovely score. It might be a tad buggy from time-to-time, but if you like sneaking around in the dark and avoiding rats, this one is worth a download. On A Plague Tale: Requiem, former Kotaku writer Ashley Bardhan said:
The game’s environment is a spectacle in itself, resembling a black-and-white cookie intermittently bathed in the burnt-orange hues of the Mediterranean coast’s sun. At times, it’s dotted with flies, creating a stark contrast as Amicia navigates through stacks of forgotten, dumped, and burned bodies. Requiem places a strong emphasis on vibration feedback, enhancing the experience of crouching through dense braids of grass and the incongruous brightness of lavender, providing a tangible and tense sensation.