Abzu Headlines PlayStation Plus Free Games For May 2017

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If you liked Journey but thought that it should be underwater, you’re going to love what’s in store for you with the release of May 2017’s free PlayStation Plus games.

Abzû is the headline act this time out. It’s a relaxing adventure undersea that only came out last year, so getting it free is not a bad deal, though it may not be to everyone’s taste. Here’s what we thought in our review:

“Abzû is a charming distraction from the violent and survival driven games that we all know and love, but unlikely to draw you back in once already experienced.”

However, European PlayStation Plus subscribers will get Alienation instead, a game that can only be described as Dead Nation with aliens. It’s good, some may even say great – absolutely worth a play while it’s free.

Elsewhere, the funniest game of the current generation, Tales From the Borderlands, is the other marquee title this month.

Here’s the list in full:

 

PlayStation Plus Free Games May 2017

Tales from the borderlands

PS4
Tales from the Borderlands
Abzu
Alienation (Europe)

PS3
Blood Knights
Port Royale 3: Pirates and Merchants

PS Vita (crossbuy on PS4)
Laser Disco Defenders
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Rage-O-Meter: A solid 6/10. Not quite as bad as last month, but some gamers are still crying out for a AAA title. They do have a point – it’s been a long time. But hey, if this helps out smaller developers, I’m all for it.

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