PS5 Games with the Best Graphics: Part 1

The leap in graphics and technical capabilities in the PS5 compared to the PS4 is still astounding. Not only has the resolution gotten higher, but new technologies like ray tracing have become possible and are starting to appear in more and more games. Over the years enough new games have already been released, as well as remakes and remasters of old ones. In this top we’ll present the PS5 games with the best graphics.

All of the games on this list are not only visually impressive, but also enjoyable to play. Graphics don’t make a game interesting, but it turns out that beautiful games on PS5 — are also interesting games. Here is our selection of games for PS5 with the best graphics.

Here is our selection of games for PS5 with the best graphics.

God of War Ragnarök

God of War was a beautiful PS4 game, so it’s no surprise that its sequel, God of War: Ragnarok, continues that trend. Every detail on Kratos’ old, haggard, wrinkled face has been worked out to the point where his facial expressions allow you to understand his emotions far better than minimal dialog.

“Ragnarok is a beautiful game.

The environments are stunning not only in scale, but also in variety. From the snowy forests of Midgard to the jungles of Vanaheim — God of War: Ragnarok doesn’t compromise on quality one bit. Once you customize the tittle with the numerous graphical options, this is arguably the perfect game to showcase the PS5’s capabilities.

After you customize the tittle with the numerous graphical options, this is probably the perfect game to showcase the PS5’s capabilities.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

When you’re hurtling through New York City at breakneck speed as Peter or Miles in any of the dozens of costumes to choose from, it’s hard not to find your jaw dropping. Spider-Man 2 manages to be one of the most vibrant and gorgeous games on the PS5, not only maintaining a smooth 60 frames per second, but also implementing ray tracing regardless of the graphics settings you choose.

And it’s one of the best games on the PS5.

From the scenery of the setting sun reflecting off the skyscrapers to the fine details of each costume — this game is a visual delight. The only thing you can put to its fault — is the lack of special environments, although this time you get access to a much larger New York City, which feels colorful.

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The Last of Us Part I

The Last of Us was the most beautiful game on the PS3. So much so that a remaster for the PS4 could argue with games designed specifically for the new «iron». While it can be argued whether the game needs a remake, the one thing no one can deny about The Last of Us Part I, — is that it’s beautiful to look at.

The Last of Us Part I is a beautiful game.

Every character model, environment, and animation has been redone and looks as close to reality as possible. Despite the lack of ray tracing, The Last of Us Part I offers two modes to choose from: performance and graphics. In performance mode, the game runs at a dynamic 4K resolution at 60 frames per second (fps), while in graphics mode the game shows off true 4K resolution and 30 fps. Either way, the apocalypse has never looked so breathtakingly beautiful.

An apocalypse has never looked so breathtakingly beautiful.

Returnal

Returnal — one of the early PS5-exclusive games created by a team known for arcade games on past PlayStation consoles, including the PS4 launch title Resogun. Returnal — is a hybrid of a bullet-hell arcade game, but presented as a third-person shooter with rogue-like elements.

Returnal — is an arcade game in a bullet-hell style, but presented as a third-person shooter with rogue-like elements.

The various environments you whiz through look good, but it’s the monsters and bosses that decorate the game. They are all unique in design and animation — looking both terrifying and somehow particularly beautiful at the same time. Particle effects have been added to the game that interact with the environment, and the lighting work draws you into the world and doesn’t let go.

The game’s particle effects are a nice touch.

Horizon Forbidden West

The original Horizon was one of the beautiful PS4 games, so there were high expectations for Horizon Forbidden West when it was announced. Even though the game was released on PS4 as well, the PS5 version makes the game world look great.

Horizon Forbidden West

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Lush environments combining nature and the ruined remnants of our world, dynamic lighting, fog, mist, haze, snow and other weather effects make the world feel like it actually exists. Character models are elaborated, especially worth noting Aloy’s hair, which always looks realistic, but still the main role is played by the machines.

Alloy’s hair is always realistic.

Each one moves with elaborate, interconnecting details that many people wouldn’t even notice if they were playing normally. That’s not to mention how crisp and detailed all those metal plates and articulations are up close.

Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Edition

Although technically a re-release, it’s simply impossible to make a list of games with better graphics without including Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Edition. Tsushima Island hasn’t been remade in the updated PS5 version, but it didn’t need to be.

And it’s not a re-release.

The art direction already made the base game arguably the most beautiful world to explore on PS4, but it looks even better on PS5. The variety of landscapes combined with minimal or non-existent UI makes for breathtaking vistas. Whether you’re wandering through a fall forest, sliding through snow, or sitting in a hot spring in the rain — every horizon feels like a masterful painting.

And every horizon feels like a masterful painting.