August 2023 PlayStation Plus Essential games have been released, and each has something different to offer. One is a sports game, the second is a Zelda-like dungeon crawler, and the last game is, well, almost every type of game. Here’s what players can expect from PGA Tour 2K23, Death’s Door and Dreams.
Is the PGA Tour 2K23 worth it for non-golf fans?
PGA Tour 2K23 is the only title of the three where the name says it all. It is a golf game in the 2K sports game line where players hit a small white ball with a metal club. Its course designer and character customization are two aspects it has on EA’s golf game, but 2K23 is an iterative sequel that lacks that special extra sauce for those who don’t already love golf. It also received an average rating of 77 on OpenCritic and probably won’t break out of its niche, but it should serve that niche relatively well.
The Platinum Trophy doesn’t seem too difficult either, as long as the player is willing to put in around 20 hours for it.
What is the Gate of Death?
Death’s Door is like a mix of old The Legend of Zelda games with a touch of Dark Souls. It was adored when it launched and earned an average score of 88. This title doesn’t break new ground in any area, but was applauded for its overall cute yet spooky vibe and presentation that features a soul-harvesting crow in the part of his nine-to-five jobs. There aren’t many puzzles, and the combat is rather simplistic (and sometimes sticky), so the lack of depth may turn some of them off. However, despite the obvious influences, its atmosphere is still unique enough to somewhat compensate for its mechanical flaws.
Snatching platinum is a different story since it will take two runs for the most part. One run will require players to find everything and unlock all of its secrets, while the second prevents the player from using any melee weapon except a skinny umbrella. It will take some patience, but this Platinum will take around 15-20 hours.
Are Dreams still worth trading?
Media Molecule supports Dreams, but its servers will remain on for the foreseeable future, so it’s still worth repurchasing. Dreams received almost universal acclaim when it launched, earning it an average score of 90. Gamers and critics alike loved the open canvas it gave creators and the amount of games it released. allowed players to participate. Media Molecule has only gotten better since its launch. , as it added PSVR support, lots of quality of life changes, and lots of creative tools.
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Dreams is a set of powerful tools to help innovate and motivate creativity.
While some may find the spectacle overwhelming, there are so many games and experiences to choose from, making for an impressive (if sometimes disposable) sampling tray. Even lightly browsing through some of the trending or highlight tabs can be a trip due to the staggering variety displayed there. Seeing the creativity of the community after a few years with the tools, it’s easy to wonder why Sony waited so long to bring it to PlayStation Plus and open it up to a wider audience. As noted by PushSquare, the launch on Plus brought a lot into the game, which is a little odd since it won’t be getting any additional updates from Media Molecule. Anyway, it’s unique and nothing else on the system.
However, Platinum is going to take people a while. There are multiple quests to go through, tutorials to complete, and experience bars to fill, which can take around 50 hours or more considering the difficulty required to reach level 30.