The PlayStation community is a place rich with diversity. Over time it has become a place not only for young people, but people from all walks of like who have their own reasons for loving video games.
While some PlayStation gamers enjoy going out of their way to work with others to complete objectives, others like to use their personal skill to stand out from the crowd. So, what kind of PS4 gamer are you?
Below you’ll find a variety of gamer types. You can read a description for each to see if you identify with it, and if so we have a game recommendation that suites your taste.
The Survivalist
Description: You have a strong will to survive through any means necessary. You know how to work under pressure, and are constantly observing the environment around you find good vantage points and items you can use to topple your enemies.
Game Recommendation: The Last of Us Remastered
Why This Game Fits You: The Last of Us Remastered not only has one of the best single-player components of all-time, it has a multiplayer mode perfect for the Survivalist. Facing another team desperate to survive with limited ammunition, you must scavenge supplies and use them to craft items on the go. Patience is rewarded, and those who don’t exercise good judgment in high-adrenaline situations are certain to be bested.
The Lonewolf
Description: You don’t need teammates. You dance to the beat of your own drum. If you feel like playing with someone else, you do so cautiously. After all, you can’t trust anyone.
Game Recommendation: Grand Theft Auto V (GTA Online)
Why This Game Fits You: Grand Theft Auto V‘s online component, GTA Online, is a place of freedom. Players tend to turn on one another, and the only person you can really trust is yourself. If you’re good at shooting a firearm, and are an expert of operating vehicles, nobody will be able to stop you from projecting your will upon the world, earning fat stacks of cash in the process.
The Socializer
Description: You believe that everything is more fun with company. Instead of heading into a dungeon alone, you’d like to be alongside a group of people ready to work together as a team. If you wipe on a boss, you talk it out with your team, and figure out what each person can do to ensure that failure doesn’t happen again.
Game Recommendation: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn
Why This Game Fits You: Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is an MMORPG with thousands of players existing at once in a virtual world. It’s a playground for social groups to get together and tackle content. As one person, you can only do so much. When equipped with a group, you can do anything you set your mind to.
The Raider
Description: You’re always on the quest for new loot. You want new armor, weapons, and accessories, and will willingly spend an evening clearing dungeons if it means you have a shot at walking away with a new item.
Game Recommendation: Destiny
Why This Game Fits You: Destiny is the ultimate game for Raider types. It has endless loot, varying from legendary weapons to powerful armor. In order to find these upgrades for your character, you’ll need to band up with a tight group of people and head into the game’s dungeons where dangerous foes await. Bring some caffeine.
The Grinder
Description: You not only like earning new loot to equip, but leveling up. You frequently find yourself making new characters and playing with or without friends. The thrill of achievement is always on your mind.
Game Recommendation: Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition
Why This Game Fits You: Diablo 3 Ultimate Evil Edition is jam-packed with content, giving you a ton to chew on. You can level from 1 to 70 as one of five classes, upgrading your equipment along the way. Best of all, you can play alone, or play with up to three others at any time, sharing your experience along the way.
The Builder
Description: You like to get your hands dirty, crafting new experiences to share with others. When you aren’t building, you’re enjoying works made by other Builders.
Game Recommendation: LittleBigPlanet 3
Why This Game Fits You: LittleBigPlanet 3 comes packed with a powerful editor tool allowing you to create your own levels. Made better, they can be easily uploaded online for others to play and rate. With a variety of new features to increase the potential of Builders, LittleBigPlanet 3 is heaven for creative types.
The Tactician
Description: You like to out-think your opponent. Instead of using muscle, you use your wit to win your battles.
Game Recommendation: NBA 2K15
Why This Game Fits You: NBA 2K15 is the most realistic basketball game ever. Basketball is a game of tactics, giving you five set pieces each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Knowing how to utilize their potential is everything, and those who are adaptive usually come out on top. Whether you’re on offense or defense, you have an opportunity to apply your knowledge to show your opponent that you’re the better player.
