PS Store January Deals: Hundreds of new deals on PS4 & PS5

On By Garmin Philip







A ton of new deals have been added to the January PS4 and PS5 deals on the PlayStation Store today.

The January offers in the PlayStation Store started on December 22nd, but today Sony added hundreds of new offers for PS4 and PS5. These include a few big PS5 exclusives such as Demon’s Souls or Returnal, some PS4 games from 2021 such as Hitman 3 or Aliens: Fireteam Elite and many older but very cheap games such as Far Cry 5 or The Evil Within 2. In this article we will introduce you to some of the highlights. The overview of the entire campaign, which runs until January 19th, can be found under the following link:

January deals on PlayStation Store: Over 2,000 deals for PS4 & PS5

The right game for: Everyone who likes challenges and gloomy game worlds.

Not so good for: Everyone who has never liked Souls games.

GamePro rating: 90 points

You can get the PS5-exclusive new edition of the classic Demon’s Souls in the January offers for 49.59 euros instead of 79.99 euros.

Demons Souls put to the test - The Next Gen starts here!




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Demon’s Souls put to the test – The Next Gen starts here!

At PS5 level: The PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls, which was originally released for PS3, brings the classic up to date graphically and impresses with many new details that make the gloomy game world even more atmospheric. You can now choose between smooth 60 fps and 4K resolution in 30 fps. In addition, the orchestral soundtrack and the sound effects have been completely re-recorded. The remake also benefits from PS5 features such as the short loading times and the haptic feedback of the DualSense controller.

Difficult, but not the hardest: In terms of gameplay, however, apart from a few improvements in detail and new convenience functions, little has changed. In five varied areas connected by a hub world, we tackle terrifying monsters that will make short work of us if we are not always vigilant and have a good command of the combat system. The level of difficulty is very high, as usual, but Demon’s Souls is not the hardest part of the series. The bosses in particular are a little lighter than usual.

Conclusion: For all fans of the series, the PS5 remake of Demon’s Souls is a must, regardless of whether they already own the original. The numerous technical improvements undoubtedly justify the new purchase. Demon’s Souls is also quite suitable for the new entry into the Souls series, as it is not the hardest part. If the Souls games have always been too difficult and frustrating for you, that shouldn’t change with Demon’s Souls either.

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Demon’s Souls instead of € 79.99 for € 49.59 in the PlayStation Store

The right game for: VR fans and everyone who just wants more Hitman.

Not so good for: Everyone who is hoping for great innovations apart from VR.

GamePro rating: 82 points

The stealth action game Hitman 3, which was released in early 2021, is now available in the Standard Edition for PS4 and PS5 for 27.99 euros instead of 69.99 euros.

Hitman 3: New trailer boasts top ratings from the press




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Hitman 3: New trailer boasts top ratings from the press

Old strengths: Hitman 3 consistently relies on the strengths of its predecessor: The varied levels consist of huge, open areas in which we get a lot of opportunities to kill our target person as a professional killer. In principle, we can proceed with brutal force. As always, the attraction of the game is to fulfill our assignments in the most elegant and creative way possible.

VR & staging: There is progress compared to Hitman 2 in terms of the staging: If the story was staged in still images in the previous version, we now get elaborate cutscenes in Hitman 3 again. Unfortunately, the story itself didn’t turn out to be too exciting. The VR mode is very successful in that we control Agent 47 from the first-person perspective. Although some animations seem a bit messy, we still get a completely new, immersive feel.

Conclusion: For anyone who owns a PSVR headset, Hitman 3 is definitely recommended at the current price. Not everything about the new VR mode is perfect, but such an immersive and extensive gaming experience is still not often offered in virtual reality. The purchase is also worthwhile for all Hitman fans who were already happy with the predecessor and simply want more game on the same level. Just don’t expect innovations.

Hitman 3 instead of € 69.99 for € 27.99 in the PlayStation Store

The right game for: Everyone who wants a good open world game with playful freedom.

Not so good for: Everyone who wants an exciting and believable story.

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GamePro rating: 80 points

The open world hit Far Cry 5 is now 80 percent cheaper in the PlayStation Store and therefore for 13.99 euros instead of 69.99 euros.

Far Cry 5 - test video: For whom the open world shooter is suitable




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Far Cry 5 – test video: For whom the open world shooter is suitable

Fight against sects in Montana: For once, Far Cry 5 does not send us to a remote fantasy state, but to the US state of Montana. A sect is up to mischief here, following a charismatic leader and his siblings. The landscape of Montana is beautifully staged. In addition, it has a rich animal world, which provides surprising situations, such as bear attacks. Despite the interesting approaches, the story is not very exciting.

Space for experiments: In terms of gameplay, Far Cry 5 essentially follows the formula of its predecessors: With a large arsenal of weapons as well as many vehicles and aircraft, we complete missions and take bases. We have a lot of space to experiment with different approaches. For example, we can sneak into a base quietly, but we can also attack him from the air with a combat helicopter.

Conclusion: Even if Far Cry 6 has already been released, it is definitely worth making up for the fifth part. This is because he is at least on a par with his successor and is even superior to him here and there. The scenario is nicely implemented and a nice change from other series parts and the playful possibilities are more varied and balanced than with some other Far Cry.

Far Cry 5 instead of € 69.99 for € 13.99 in the PlayStation Store

The right game for: All fans of the anime template.

Not so good for: Everyone who expects a detailed game world or an easy-to-use combat system.

GamePro rating: 75 points

The action role-playing game Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is 70 percent cheaper and therefore for 20.99 euros instead of 69.99 euros. The Season Pass is also available at half price.

Dragon Ball Z Kakarot - In summary: That's what the action RPG is about




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Dragon Ball Z Kakarot – In summary: That’s what the action RPG is about

The whole story: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is an extensive implementation of the anime template that lets you travel to almost every location known from the series. You will also experience the entire story, from the arrival in Raditz to the final fight against Buu, where you usually do not play Son Goku, but other characters. The characters are well staged, but apart from the familiar locations, the game world could have been more detailed.

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Complex systems: The combat system in Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is unusually complex, so getting started requires a little patience. After that, it is all the more fascinating. Nevertheless, there is a little lack of playful variety over the 40 hours of playing time. The creative progress systems, such as the Community Board, through which we can unlock advantages by cleverly placing coins earned in side quests on a board, ensure long-term motivation.

Conclusion: For fans of the anime template, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is definitely recommended, if only because you can actually experience the entire story from new angles and visit all the well-known places here. If you can’t do anything with Dragon Ball, however, the role-playing game is not a must, because then the game world should hardly captivate you, especially since Kakarot is playful, but not perfect.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot instead of € 69.99 for € 20.99 in the PlayStation Store

Other new January offers in the PlayStation Store (selection):

January deals on PlayStation Store: Over 2,000 deals for PS4 & PS5

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