Indeed, it would seem the last time PS Plus had a “bad” month was May 2020 when its select titles wereFarming Simulator 19andCities: Skylines. Many fans were in an uproar, with even many signing a petition to change the games for the month, yet this is all a matter of opinion ultimately. Narrowing down what makes a good PS Plus month and what makes the rare bad month isn’t an exact science, even if it’s obvious sometimes. Interestingly enough, though,PS Plus' free games for February 2021still manage to form the perfect checklist for a month of games.
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PS Plus - Destruction AllStars
Arguably,Destruction AllStarsis a game that seems like will develop a dedicated fanbase, even if the majority aren’t exactly thrilled by it. This game attempts to fill the same shoes asFall GuysandRocket League, but it misses the mark. This is okay, though, as the success of the two aforementioned games is special, and not every game (including a PlayStation Exclusive) can replicate that. Still,Destruction AllStarsis likely to be played for quite some time, and it fills the niche of the “friendly” multiplayer game entry of PS Plus.
What this means, in terms of a month’s quality, is that PS Plus is working on uniting players. Even ifDestruction AllStars' micwasn’t ideal on day one, having ways to continue to play online and new games to play friends with is basically the heart of modern gaming.
PS Plus - Control Ultimate Edition
Multiplayer isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, though. Many prefer strong single-player experiences, andControl: Ultimate Editioncovers that front.Controlsees players take on the role of Jesse Faden as she searches for her brother and battles relentless his. In many ways, it nails a modern video game adaptation ofStar War’s concept of The Force, but that’s neither here nor there.
PS Plus - Concrete Genie
If splitting PS Plus with a multiplayer and single-player game helps the service hit the check list,Concrete Genieis arguably what takes it to the next level.Controlhas likely been played by many (though this upgrade is free via this method),Destruction AllStarsis brand new, butConcrete Geniereleased in 2019 as a game many may have slept on. It’s almost like the PS Plus approach this month is something old, something new, and something blue.Destruction AllStarsis, in a way, out of the blue;Control: Ultimate Edition, in a way, is a new version of the game; andConcrete Genie, in a way, fills into the magic formula as something old.
But on top of that,Concrete Geniedoes have some optional VRelements to it. VR is still in its infancy, but there’s a real chance it’ll one day have a bigger impact on the gaming industry. Either way, while PS Plus occasionally includes a VR game, the option here doesn’t really limit anyone from playing it, however they choose. The limitations of its VR mode really isn’t that big of a deal either; it’s the idea more than anything else. With SP, MP, and VR all having some role in February’s games, as well as a unique and generally broad appeal to each game, PS Plus' hotstreak is still clearly not slowing down—it’s still very much on fire.
PS Plus' free games for February 2021 are available now.
