Summary
Roguelike deck-building gameMonster Train, which was one of the highest-rated new game releases of 2020, is finally available onPlayStation 5. New games have been released frequently onPlayStation 5throughout 2024. These new releases have ranged from big exclusives to major third-party games, with plenty more to look forward to in the months ahead.
PS5 gamershave also been treated to a variety of great indie games in 2024. The latest to join the lineup is a game that has been available on other platforms for years, but is just now making the jump to PlayStation.
Monster Trainwas first released for PC and Xbox in 2020 before jumping ship to the Switch in 2021 and iOS mobile devices in 2022. Theroguelike deck-builder gameearned a great deal of acclaim back at the time of its original release, with reviewers giving it a high enough score for it to earn an impressive 84 overall rating on OpenCritic and become one of the highest-rated games that was released in all of 2020. Considering how well-receivedMonster Trainwas on other platforms, PS5 gamers should definitely consider giving it a shot, especially if they are a fan of roguelikes and deck-builders. The version ofMonster Trainon PS5 even includes the Last Divinity DLC, so fans on PlayStation are getting the full experience out of the gate.
Monster Train is Now on PS5
Monster Trainwas nominated for multiple year-end awards in 2020, further solidifying it as one of the year’s best new game releases. While it didn’t receive any nominations atThe Game Awards that year, it did get nominated for Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year at the DICE Awards, ultimately losing the nod toCrusader Kings 3. Still, the fact thatMonster Trainwas nominated is a testament to its quality.
Professional game critics aren’t the only ones who have givenMonster Trainhigh scores. Steam users have raved about the game as well, earning it an “Overwhelmingly Positive” overall rating on the platform. PS5 gamers interested in checking outMonster Trainfor themselves should note that the game costs $24.99 at the time of this writing. No plans to bring the game to PlayStation Plus have been announced, but the game waspreviously available through Xbox Game Pass, so one has to imagine that there is a chance it could one day find itself a part of PS Plus.Monster Trainremains a completely premium title for now, and it’s one that gives fans their money’s worth and then some.
Monster Train
WHERE TO PLAY
Hell has frozen over. Only you’re able to protect the final burning pyre from the forces of heaven and restore the inferno. Monster Train brings a new strategic layer to roguelike deck building, with three vertical play fields to defend. To take back hell, you’ll need to power up. Choose your route carefully, different locations give different benefits; upgrade your champion, recruit powerful units, upgrade cards, gain passive bonuses or duplicate any card in your deck.With five clans to choose from, each has its own unique and surprising gameplay. Pick your primary and supporting clan to gain access to all cards from both. During your run you will be able to improve cards by mixing and matching upgrades to open up new roads to victory. You can even duplicate your favourite card at special map nodes before facing off against the final boss.HELL RUSHIn the Hell Rush multiplayer mode, eight players compete in a frantic real time contest. Each player has the same resources and opponents to create a level playing field. With the clock ticking it’s a test of who can make the best decisions under pressure. Only a true speed demon can remain undefeated.DAILY CHALLENGETake on a new challenge every day with a hugely modified run due to gameplay mutators. Compete globally and against friends, and climb the leaderboards with a skill-focused scoring system.CUSTOM CHALLENGEDesign your own unique challenge and share it with friends. Each custom challenge has its own leaderboard so you can send your friends straight to hell.
