Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

<p style="">The PS4 might be young, but there are plenty of great games to play on the best-selling console. Here are the most critically heralded games on the almighty PlayStation 4, thanks to our friends at Metacritic. </p><p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain/"><em>Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain</em></a> was recently released to much fanfare. Metacritic added to the praise with a score of <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain" rel="nofollow">93</a>. In what could be Hideo Kojima's final <em>Metal Gear</em>, you play as Big Boss in a ginormous open-world stealth action game. (Photo: Konami)</p>

Grand Theft Auto V

<p style="">The first next-gen <em>Grand Theft Auto</em> is also one of the most-praised PS4 games to date. GTA received an extremely high <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/grand-theft-auto-v" rel="nofollow">97</a> rating on Metacritic. <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/grand-theft-auto-v/">GTA V</a> puts you in the open world of Los Santos, where you'll play as Franklin, Michael and Trevor, three very different guys. The online mode and heists are the highlights of what's sure to become a classic title. (Photo: Rockstar)</p>

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/"><em>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt</em> </a>is an RPG that pushes the PS4 to its limits. It received a <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt" rel="nofollow">92</a> from Metacritic. <em>Wild Hunt</em> puts you back in the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter who must find the child of the prophecy. <em>Wild Hunt</em>'s story-driven plot, meaningful choices and fun action make this a must-play game for critics. (Photo: Warner Bros.)</p>

Batman: Arkham Knight

<p style="">In Rocksteady's final installment in the Arkham series, Batman must defeat old nemesis Scarecrow to save Gotham. <em><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/batman-arkham-knight/">Arkham Knigh</a>t</em> retains the franchise's simple, yet fun, fighting system, and adds the Batmobile to the Dark Knight's bag o' tricks, which help give the game an <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/batman-arkham-knight" rel="nofollow">87</a> from Metacritic. The story is darker than any other Batman game, and it really exemplifies the sacrifices Bruce Wayne must make to be the Caped Crusader. (Photo: Rocksteady)</p>

The Last of Us: Remastered

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-last-of-us/"><em>The Last of Us</em></a> originally was a PS3 title, but a remastered version was released in 2014. <em>The Last of Us</em> tells the story of Joel and Ellie after an epidemic has infected a majority of the population. These infected humans, along with looters, are bumps in the road to finding a cure for the disease. <em>The Last of Us</em> is a thrilling experience with a story to match the action. It's Metacritic's second-highest ranked PS4 title at <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/the-last-of-us-remastered" rel="nofollow">95</a>. (Photo: SCEA)</p>

Dragon Age: Inquisition

<p style="">The third installment in the <em>Dragon Age</em> series received a grade from Metacritic (<a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/dragon-age-inquisition" rel="nofollow">89</a>). Like the previous games, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/dragon-age-inquisition/"><em>Inquisition</em></a> is a beautifully crafted RPG that allows you to customize your party as you battle anything from dragons to the demonic creatures from The Fade. Get ready to sink 60+ hours into this epic adventure. (Photo: Bioware)</p>

Bloodborne

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/bloodborne/"><em> Bloodborne</em></a> is from the creators of the <em>Dark Souls</em> franchise, and this game has improved upon its predecessor. <em>Bloodborne</em> is an action RPG set in Yharnam, which is cursed with an illness that is spreading through the city. Like the <em>Dark Souls</em> game, this is one of the most difficult titles ever on the PS4. Bloodborne earned high marks from Metacritic, with a score of <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/bloodborne" rel="nofollow">92</a>. (Photo: SCEA)</p>

Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition

<p style="">The longtime PC RPG finally made its way to the PS4 in 2014. You'll embark on a five-act journey to save the world of Sanctuary from evil forces. <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/diablo-iii/"><em>Diablo III</em></a> made an easy transition to consoles and earned high marks from <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/diablo-iii-ultimate-evil-edition" rel="nofollow">Metacritic</a>. (Photo: Blizzard Entertainment)</p>

Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/minecraft/"><em>Minecraft</em></a> has been an incredibly popular PC game, but in 2014, a PS4 game was released. The title received high marks from <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/minecraft-playstation-4-edition" rel="nofollow">Metacritic</a> because of its endless building possibilities and the seamless transition to a console. It might not top the PC version, but it's still a heck of a lot of fun to play. (Photo: SCEA)</p>

Rayman Legends

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/rayman-legends/"><em>Rayman Legends</em></a> is a fun and challenging game for all ages. With improved graphics, difficult boss fights and no load times, <em>Rayman</em> is one of critics' favorite 2-D platform games to date. In the PS4 version, you can even play as Assassin Ray, which is a character inspired by the <em>Assassin's Creed</em> franchise. Rayman received a <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/rayman-legends" rel="nofollow">90</a> from Metacritic. (Photo: Ubisoft)</p>

Shovel Knight

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/shovel-knight/"><em>Shovel Knight</em></a> beams you back to your favorite 8-bit titles, with fun gameplay and a quirky main character: a knight who wields a shovel. The Shovel Knight must defeat the evil Enchantress and find his long-lost love. Metacritic gave Shovel Knight a high mark with a score of <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/shovel-knight" rel="nofollow">91</a> overall. (Photo: Yacht Club Games)</p><p style=""> </p>

Fez

<p style="">No, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/fez/"><em>Fez</em></a> isn't the game based on the character from <em>That 70s Show</em>, but it is one fun adventure. Characters are designed in 8-bit, like your favorite games from the 90s. And the objective is simple: Find gold cubes on each platform world. However, you must rotate the world 90 degrees to access every area. Fez earned a <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/fez" rel="nofollow">90</a> on Metacritic. (Photo: Polytron Corp.)</p>

flower

<p style="">Like its predecessor, <em>flOw</em>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/flower/"><em>flower</em></a> uses simple and fun gameplay, and its beautiful setting is a character in itself. The flow of the game (see what we did there?) is soothing, with breathtaking graphics and a great soundtrack. <em>Flower</em> won't necessarily challenge you, but that doesn't mean it isn't a worthy play. (Photo: SCEA)</p>

Bastion

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/bastion/"><em>Bastion</em></a> is an action RPG game where you must construct a safe haven after the Calamity, an event that turned the world into a group of floating islands. The story is short and sweet, while the action is stunning. Bastion received an <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/bastion" rel="nofollow">89</a> on Metacritic. (Photo: Supergiant Games)</p>

Journey

<p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/journey/"><em>Journey</em></a> surprised many in 2012 when it was was released to critical acclaim. <em>Journey</em> received a <a href="http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/journey" rel="nofollow">93</a> on Metacritic. Journey is a third-person adventure game, where you travel through the desert. It may not sound like much, but critics loved the mesmerizing visuals and enthralling gameplay. (Photo: SCEA)</p>