In this modern age, games are more expensive than ever due to the cost of production, the quality of the content provided, and length in production with the number of people working on the project. Aside from this, many other factors affect a game’s price, yet we always have new releases at $60. Due to such a steep price, it’s not a surprise many people won’t fork up that cash easily, and that’s why sales are such an essential part of gaming.
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In this list, we’ll be going ahead to highlight the best games that frequently appear in the sales section of the store, be it developer sale, holiday sale, or a weekend sale. If you pay attention, you’ll surely see these games there multiple times. With the multitude of deals going on nowadays, there’s never a shortage of sales.
10Bloodborne
Bloodborneis From Software’s blockbuster title that’s critically acclaimed and is one of the best PS4 exclusive even by today’s standard. Drawing close to the end oftheDark Soulsseries, From Software’s director, Hidetaka Miyazaki decided he’d like to do something new with the type of games to make. The result was this excellent Lovecraftian inspired action RPG, and just like theDark Soulsgames it is quick to punish players' mistakes.
As a PlayStation exclusive, you can be sure to find this game on sale on many significant sales at a reasonable price the store hosts, along with its DLC. Fans tired of handholdy games that are in need of a real challenge, look no more, you’ve got the perfect title right here.
9Resident Evil 2
Next on this list is another heavy hitter from a beloved franchise (expect more of these later on). TheResident Evilseries is one of Capcom’s oldest, and this is series’s second installment.Resident Evil 2originally released in the late ’90s. It’s no wonder Capcom finally responded to fans' wish to remake the beloved title.
And what a remake it is, earning multiple awards and good ratings under its belt as a truly great example of how a remake needs to be done. This incredible remake can also be found around the PlayStation store mainly, as well as the Steam store sales and the Xbox Marketplace on any main holiday sale, usually along with other Capcom titles suchas Devil May Cry 5. TheResident Evil 2remake is genuinely an excellent game that introduced many new gamers to the series.
8Doom (2016)
With the highly anticipatedDoom Eternalfinally in our hands, fans and newcomers alike would be happy to know how frequentlyDoom2016 goes on sale. It usually goes for as low as $5, which is really convenient as fans who didn’t pick up thisDoomgame in its initial launch, or newcomers who want a complete experience, can pick up this title for the price of a McDonald’s meal.
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Sure,Doom2016 isn’t as highly rated asEternal, but this bombastic game is no slouch either, earning multiple titles under its belt. Couple the two titles together, and players will be able to rip and tear for quite some time.
7The Resident Evil Series
Getting back on the topic ofResident Evil, the mostly survival horror franchise has had a lot of games spanning from 0-7, including the spinoff titles and extras, there’s a lot that players can miss out on. Luckily, newer fans of the series or gamers who would like to complete their collections can do so by monitoring most storefronts the games are available on, as Capcom is kind enough to allow their games to go on sale quite often.
The games you should especially keep an eye on areResident Evil4and5,as these game prices become much more affordable. TheResident Evilgames are a collection of entertaining and engaging titles, and everyone should get a chance to play them.
6Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six Siegeis undoubtedly one of Ubisoft’s best titles, which is surprising as it did not start out that way, but it is now one of the best multiplayer games on the market today. Players take on the role of one of 40 available operators among a team of five against another team of five, where the goal is to either defend a target or attack it.
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Rainbow Six Siegeplayers also have the option to choose whichever version they want, from starter to deluxe. The great thing is that the prices of these versions are cut frequently on the Steam and console stores, perhaps to act as an incentive to bring in as many players as possible.
5Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
After being in a rut for quite some time following the release ofAssassins Creed 4, theAssassins Creedseries returned in full swing with the Highly SatisfactoryAssassins Creed Origins. After the excellent reception the game got from fans and critics, Ubisoft decided to replicate its winning factors such as its RPG elements, but bigger this time, also switching from the Egyptian setting to a Greek one. Despite being quite similar games,Assassins Creed Odysseyis one of the finest in the series.
That’s why it’s a blessing to see the game on sale while idly browsing online storefronts on developer sales and even on multiple occasions on the Uplay store. DevotedAssassins Creedfans will be glad to be able to own the game at a lower cost.
4Watch Dogs 2
As a sequel to the firstWatch Dogsgame that caused some controversy, Watch Dogs 2is a better game in almost every way to its predecessor. The characters are much more enjoyable to play as and even to watch, and the San Francisco environment is much more fun to be in. Gameplay-wise, it’s more fine-tuned than its predecessor, as well with a better stealth system and dynamic hacking system that equips players with more tools on hand.
Similar to the previous Ubisoft title on this list, fans can easily spot this on sale at many stores, probably due to it being a four-year-old game. Nevertheless, don’t allow that to stop you from picking it up, and with the incoming release ofWatch Dogs: Legion,this is a great time to do so.
3Far Cry 5
Far Cry 5is the fifth installment in the first-person action-adventure shooter series,Far Cry. Yet another Ubisoft title that can be seen on sale with the rest.Far Cry 5,despite not being on par withFar Cry 3, is an enjoyable experience in its own right. The game takes place in fictional Hope County Montana, which is being terrorized by Eden’s Gate, a doomsday cult led by their cult leader Joseph Seed.
Players take on the role of their created character to fight the cultists in an open-world setting through a variety of weapons and other methods. The good thing about theFar Cryseries is that it doesn’t continue from a previous story, so new players can jump in with whichever title they’d like.
2Dragon Ball FighterZ
Dragon Ball FighterZ(actually pronounced fighters) is another hit in theDragon Ballgame series produced by Arc System Works and published by Bandai Namco.Dragon Ball FighterZfocusses on 2D fighting, unlike some other titles in the series.
FighterZis loved by mostDragon Ballfans and is most definitely one of the best fighting games available on the market today, with tons of content available. The game’s price has been slashed multiple times on different stores, including the recurring Bandai Namco publisher sales. Those searching for an excellent fighting game can keep an eye out for this one.
Initially released in June 2016,Dead By Daylightis an asymmetrical survival horror game based on a 1v4 online multiplayer mechanic. Players take on the role of four survivors against a killer (which are mostly famous killers in media), and the killer’s goal is to sacrifice the survivors to unknown malevolent being.
The game, while already at a usual $20-$30, can be found at half the price during most sales. Survival horror fans are advised to keep an eye out for this one as well.
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