PS4被許多玩家視為「成熟世代」的主機，因為在這個時期，硬體性能、開發技術與敘事手法都已臻於穩定，讓大量作品得以在遊戲性、劇情深度與藝術表現之間取得高度平衡。因此，PS4評價最高的作品往往不是單靠畫面或規模取勝，而是在情感衝擊、系統設計與世界觀塑造上留下長遠影響。《戰神》（2018）、《最後生還者 第二部》、《巫師3：狂獵》、《隻狼：暗影雙死》、《對馬戰鬼》以及《女神異聞錄5／皇家版》，正是這個世代最具代表性的頂尖作品。

《戰神》（2018）被普遍視為PS4的象徵級作品之一，它不僅成功重啟系列，更徹底改寫玩家對「戰神」的既定印象。從過去充滿憤怒與暴力的希臘神話，轉向內斂而沉重的北歐神話，故事核心聚焦在父子關係與自我救贖。鏡頭不切換的一鏡到底演出方式，讓敘事與遊玩融為一體，戰鬥系統在保留爽快感的同時，也引入更多策略與重量感，使其在劇情與操作層面都達到極高完成度。

《最後生還者 第二部》則是PS4世代最具爭議、同時也是最具野心的作品之一。它延續前作對人性與道德灰色地帶的探討，進一步挑戰玩家的情感立場，讓人必須面對復仇、暴力與同理心之間的衝突。無論是角色刻畫、表演動畫、環境細節，還是遊戲系統的細膩程度，都達到當代主機的巔峰水準。雖然劇情走向引發兩極討論，但在專業媒體層面，《最後生還者2》依然獲得大量滿分評價，成為 PS4 世代最具話題性與藝術性的作品之一。

《巫師3：狂獵》則代表開放世界RPG的最高標準。它所塑造的世界不僅龐大，更充滿生命力，每一條支線任務都擁有完整的敘事與道德抉擇，讓玩家感受到真正的角色扮演深度。傑洛特的旅程不只是英雄冒險，而是一段關於命運、人性與選擇代價的史詩。即便在發售多年後，《巫師3》仍被視為RPG設計的教科書，其影響力遠遠超越PS4世代本身。

《隻狼：暗影雙死》則在動作遊戲領域樹立截然不同的標竿。相較於《黑暗靈魂》系列的多樣化角色培養，《隻狼》更專注於純粹的技術與節奏掌握，強調精準的格擋與攻防交換。這種高度要求玩家技巧的設計，讓戰鬥本身成為一種近乎武術對決的體驗。搭配濃厚的日本戰國與神話氛圍，使其在風格與玩法上都極具辨識度，也讓它獲得年度最佳遊戲等重要獎項肯定。

《對馬戰鬼》則以截然不同的方式呈現日本武士題材。它並不追求極端的高難度，而是透過流暢直觀的戰鬥系統、開闊優美的開放世界，以及充滿詩意的視覺設計，營造出一種如同武士電影般的體驗。遊戲在敘事上探討榮譽、責任與生存之間的衝突，使玩家在遊玩過程中逐漸理解主角心境的轉變，也因此在全球玩家間獲得極高好感度。

《女神異聞錄5／皇家版》則代表日式RPG在PS4世代的巔峰之一。其鮮明的美術風格、洗腦的音樂、節奏明快的戰鬥系統，以及對現代社會壓迫與青少年成長議題的描寫，讓它在玩家社群中擁有極高人氣。皇家版進一步補強劇情與系統，使整體完成度更上一層樓，成為許多玩家心中最具代表性的 JRPG。

此外，《碧血狂殺2》以其極度寫實且細膩的開放世界，展現出近乎模擬人生般的沉浸感；《魔物獵人：世界》成功將系列推向全球主流市場；《Final Fantasy VII 重製版》則以現代技術重新詮釋經典，讓新舊玩家都能找到共鳴，這些作品也共同構成 PS4 世代的豪華陣容。

整體而言，PS4評價最高的作品之所以能被反覆提及，是因為它們不僅「好玩」，更在敘事深度、情感張力、系統設計與藝術表現上達到高度整合。《戰神》、《最後生還者2》與《巫師3》往往被視為這個世代的核心代表，而其他作品則在各自類型中樹立難以超越的標準，共同奠定PS4在遊戲史上的重要地位。

The PS4 is often regarded by many players as a “mature-generation” console, because during this period the hardware, development tools, and narrative techniques had all reached a high level of stability. This allowed many games to achieve an exceptional balance between gameplay, storytelling depth, and artistic expression. As a result, the highest-rated PS4 titles are not defined solely by graphics or scale, but by their lasting impact in emotional resonance, system design, and world-building. Games such as God of War (2018), The Last of Us Part II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, Ghost of Tsushima, and Persona 5 / Royal are widely considered the most representative masterpieces of this generation.

God of War (2018) is commonly seen as a symbolic title of the PS4 era. It not only successfully rebooted the franchise but also completely reshaped players’ perceptions of what “God of War” could be. Shifting from the rage-filled violence of Greek mythology to a more restrained and somber Norse setting, the story centers on fatherhood, responsibility, and redemption. The seamless one-shot camera presentation merges storytelling and gameplay into a single experience, while the combat system retains its visceral feel yet introduces greater tactical depth and weight. In both narrative and mechanics, the game reaches an exceptionally high level of polish.

The Last of Us Part II stands as one of the most ambitious—and controversial—titles of the PS4 generation. It continues the series’ exploration of human nature and moral ambiguity, pushing players to confront the conflict between revenge, violence, and empathy. Its character development, performance animation, environmental detail, and refined gameplay systems represent the pinnacle of contemporary console design. Although its story sparked polarized reactions among players, it still received numerous perfect scores from major media outlets and is widely regarded as one of the most artistically daring games of the generation.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt represents the gold standard of open-world RPG design. Its world is not only vast but deeply alive, with side quests that rival main storylines in narrative complexity and moral choice. Geralt’s journey is more than a heroic adventure—it is an epic reflection on fate, humanity, and the cost of decisions. Even years after its release, The Witcher 3 continues to be cited as a textbook example of RPG excellence, with an influence that extends well beyond the PS4 era itself.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice established a very different benchmark within the action genre. Unlike the character-building focus of the Dark Souls series, Sekiro emphasizes pure technical mastery and rhythm-based combat, built around precise deflections and aggressive exchanges. This demanding design turns combat into something resembling a disciplined martial duel. Combined with its strong Sengoku-era Japanese aesthetic and mythological atmosphere, the game stands out for both its gameplay identity and artistic cohesion, earning major accolades including Game of the Year awards.

Ghost of Tsushima approaches the samurai theme from another direction. Rather than extreme difficulty, it focuses on fluid combat, an expansive and beautiful open world, and a visual style inspired by classic samurai cinema. Its narrative explores the tension between honor, duty, and survival, allowing players to gradually understand the protagonist’s inner transformation. This balance of accessibility, atmosphere, and emotional storytelling has earned the game widespread global acclaim.

Persona 5 / Royal represents one of the peaks of Japanese RPGs on the PS4. With its striking art style, unforgettable music, fast-paced combat, and thoughtful depiction of social pressure and adolescent growth, it gained immense popularity within the gaming community. The Royal edition further expands the story and refines systems, elevating the overall experience and cementing its status as one of the most iconic JRPGs of the era.

In addition, Red Dead Redemption 2 delivers an extraordinarily detailed and realistic open world with a cinematic, emotionally powerful narrative; Monster Hunter: World successfully brought a long-running series into the global mainstream; and Final Fantasy VII Remake reimagines a classic with modern visuals and combat, resonating with both new and veteran players. Together, these titles form a remarkably strong PS4 library.

Overall, the reason PS4’s highest-rated games are repeatedly cited is that they are not merely entertaining, but excel in integrating storytelling, emotional depth, gameplay systems, and artistic vision. Titles such as God of War, The Last of Us Part II, and The Witcher 3 are often seen as the core representatives of the generation, while many others set near-unreachable standards within their respective genres. Collectively, they secure the PS4’s lasting and important place in video game history.