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This last year, PlayStation Plus hasn't been offering those excellent AAA or hugely budgeted games we've been accustomed to throughout the years. The "Essential" tier is especially regarded as disappointing by many subscribers. PS Plus Extra and Premium have many more AAA games, but at the same time, that comes at a higher cost.
Starting from December 5, the PlayStation Plus Essential catalog is expanding just a tad, as they say in "Jolly Old England."
The first item on the list, and the most significant title out of the entire three, is LEGO 2K Drive. Primarily, it's a game for kids, but adults can find it rather refreshing.
In my review, I've compiled my experience with LEGO 2K Drive as a game I wished I had growing up. I found it charming, with great graphics, and the atmosphere filled with a heavy "sunshine and rainbows" vibe, as Sylvester Stallone said in Rocky Balboa (2006).
Being a 33-year-old adult (sadly), I found LEGO 2K Drive more than suitable for all ages, especially for people over-encumbered with work and the daily tribulations of life. Playing something as eye candy and utterly devoid of competitive pressure as a racing game with LEGOs was a mentally therapeutic experience.
My brain was running in background processes, and I felt my stress winding down as I was karting around, flying planes, or driving boats in the magical realm of Bricklandia. Now that it's free on PS4 and PS5 starting December 5, I recommend it to everyone looking to play something relaxing at the end of the day.
Next up, we have Powerwash Simulator. This is the perfect blend for people who are obsessed with car cleanliness but have a fear of post-washing rain. Also, if you have OCD like I do and can't stand your workspace if all your stuff isn't geometrically aligned with your desk, then you could probably end up really liking Powerwash Simulator.
The purpose is to wash vehicles, but not only. You can also clean the heck out of people's backyards, garages, houses, and even Lara Croft's mansion, along with her Jeeps. Provided you have the DLC, of course.
After completing jobs, you use your hard-earned money to buy better gear. It's a rinse-and-repeat process after that, pun intended.
The last title on our list is Sable, a game mainly advertised for Xbox. When I played the demo, it bored me beyond recognition. I wouldn't call the gameplay experience thought-provoking. But the core experience is about exploring the beautifully rendered world using the many vehicles available to you, like hoverbikes.
Just be mindful of that annoying 3rd-person camera when kicking up dust while driving through the desert. It can get in your face so much that you sometimes won't see the game itself. Hopefully, the developers have remedied this issue by now.
This is it for December's PlayStation Plus Essential games. All that's left to wish for this Christmas are better PS Plus Extra games.
The first item on the list, and the most significant title out of the entire three, is LEGO 2K Drive. Primarily, it's a game for kids, but adults can find it rather refreshing.
In my review, I've compiled my experience with LEGO 2K Drive as a game I wished I had growing up. I found it charming, with great graphics, and the atmosphere filled with a heavy "sunshine and rainbows" vibe, as Sylvester Stallone said in Rocky Balboa (2006).
Being a 33-year-old adult (sadly), I found LEGO 2K Drive more than suitable for all ages, especially for people over-encumbered with work and the daily tribulations of life. Playing something as eye candy and utterly devoid of competitive pressure as a racing game with LEGOs was a mentally therapeutic experience.
My brain was running in background processes, and I felt my stress winding down as I was karting around, flying planes, or driving boats in the magical realm of Bricklandia. Now that it's free on PS4 and PS5 starting December 5, I recommend it to everyone looking to play something relaxing at the end of the day.
Next up, we have Powerwash Simulator. This is the perfect blend for people who are obsessed with car cleanliness but have a fear of post-washing rain. Also, if you have OCD like I do and can't stand your workspace if all your stuff isn't geometrically aligned with your desk, then you could probably end up really liking Powerwash Simulator.
The purpose is to wash vehicles, but not only. You can also clean the heck out of people's backyards, garages, houses, and even Lara Croft's mansion, along with her Jeeps. Provided you have the DLC, of course.
After completing jobs, you use your hard-earned money to buy better gear. It's a rinse-and-repeat process after that, pun intended.
The last title on our list is Sable, a game mainly advertised for Xbox. When I played the demo, it bored me beyond recognition. I wouldn't call the gameplay experience thought-provoking. But the core experience is about exploring the beautifully rendered world using the many vehicles available to you, like hoverbikes.
Just be mindful of that annoying 3rd-person camera when kicking up dust while driving through the desert. It can get in your face so much that you sometimes won't see the game itself. Hopefully, the developers have remedied this issue by now.
This is it for December's PlayStation Plus Essential games. All that's left to wish for this Christmas are better PS Plus Extra games.
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