New Trio of Games Revealed for PlayStation Plus Members in October - Hardcore Gamer

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For those who haven’t started preparing for the spookiest time of the year already, October is quickly approaching to ensure that everyone can get their fair share of tricks and treats.

Sony is also heralding the start of October with its new lineup of monthly free games for PlayStation Plus members at any tier, which will be available to download on PS5 and PS4 starting on October 3. First up is The Callisto Protocol, a spiritual successor to Dead Space from some of the same developers that brought you the original sci-fi horror game, including co-creator Glen Schofield. Set on a distant moon of Jupiter 300 years in the future, players take control of the wrongly incarcerated Jacob Lee as he attempts to escape the complex prison and survive the alien horrors that await within it. With a larger focus on close-quarters combat and a handful of weapons to acquire and upgrade, The Callisto Protocol may excel in supplying haunting vibes thanks to its impressive presentation, but our review had little else to praise for the game, calling it “terribly underwhelming.”

Next up is Farming Simulator 22, which is actually the second newest entry in the series despite releasing in late 2021. Known for its dedicated realism to the world of growing and harvesting crops, the list of new features that this entry introduced may not inspire the same level of excitement across gamers. But if the inclusion of seasonal cycles, gear shifting, production chains for harvested crops and livestock products, new crops such as grapes, olives and sorghum, and over 400 vehicles and implements gets your blood pumping, then it’s probably worth adding this game to your library. You won’t have to start your new career alone though, as Farming Simulator 22