10 Best PS5 RPG Games UK | Assassin's Creed Final Fantasy and More

Taking our number 1 spot is the latest instalment for the ever-growing Assassin's Creed franchise. This time it's set in the Dark Ages, and you will play as a Viking raider leading their fellow Vikings against an unwitting Anglo-Saxon kingdom - England!

While the series has had it's ups and downs, this game is a return to form. It's big, bold and incredibly beautiful, perfectly utilising the PS5's enhanced graphics. Not only that, but it reinstates some of the original features that made the series such a hit, alongside fresh new systems. All resulting in a game that feels fluid, focussed and nuanced. 

Who hasn't wanted to be the web-slinger at some point in their lives? This offering is the second of the latest Spider-Man games from the Marvel franchise, taking up the mantle from the hugely successful Spider-Man PS4 game in 2018.

This time, you play as Miles Morales, not Peter Parker. While the character might be new, the same old web-slinging and swinging mechanics, storytelling, and animation have all returned. Add to that the new PS5 dual sense controller and the stunning graphics, and there is no better way to break in your new console! 

Originally released in 2009 for the PS3, Demon's Souls has a strong cult following, so creating a remake had the potential for causing a lot of upset. Thankfully, the team tasked with the job - Bluepoint, who also remastered Shadow of Colossus in 2018, have done a sterling job at bringing this series back to the forefront of gaming!

With deep character development, difficult decisions to be made and methodical combat, the game isn't for those who want an easy ride. That said, when you do get it right, it's incredibly rewarding, in a way that not many other games can match. 

What's better than getting one new game? Getting two new games, of course! We may have made a conservative estimate of 150 hours of game time, but if you're the sort of person who likes to tick everything off the list, you could easily add another 50 - 70 hours on top.

The series is a dark fantasy that utilises real-life locations and follows specific timelines throughout Japanese history, which give these games a unique flavour. You'll play as protagonist William Adams, an Irishman in pursuit of an enemy, but don't be surprised if you get tangled up fighting the demons infesting Japan too!

Ratchet and Clank have been around the block, first appearing way back on the PS2 in 2002! The pair work like a buddy cop duo, as they traverse across multiple planets in many different realities collecting gadgets and guns and taking down bad guys.

In this latest offering, they'll be up to more of their old shenanigans, but this time with the inclusion of a new female playable character. Together, they'll be teaming up to stop a villainous emperor from exploiting the dimensional collapse of the universe. 

Steeped in Greek mythology, this is an RPG that follows Fenyx, a mortal who has been granted the wings of Daidalos, the sword of Achilles and the bow of Odysseus. He, or she, depending on who you choose, is then summoned by Zeus and Prometheus to take down the evil Typhon! 

The combat and story-telling are a joy throughout, with just a touch of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That said, some of the puzzles have a bit too much of a workman-like approach, which can drain the momentum out of the adventuring at times.

Mortal Shell is more than a little influenced by earlier games like Dark Souls and Bloodthorn. That said, it still manages to introduce enough new elements for players to enjoy. Of course, the stand out feature is the body-swapping dynamic that sees your character jump between different shells, helping to diversify the playstyle throughout the game. 

Moreover, it uses a clever identification system. In this game, you can't learn about new items until you use them, further encouraging exploration. It might be a bit short in terms of game time, but if you're a fan of the Soul-like games, it'll be worth your time.  

This title is number eight in the Yakuza series, and on our list! Brave steps have been taken to advance this series from it's classic beat 'em up roots, with the developers choosing to opt for a more structured turn-based fighting mechanic in this this instalment.

This new battle system might seem off-putting for some, but it does bring a more tactical side to the gameplay, without sacrificing the original style. There are also new characters and a new setting of Yokohama. There are some issues, such as the seemingly huge difficulty spike in the later chapters, but nothing a bit of patience can't solve!

Final Fantasy VII was originally released in 1997 and is arguably one of the greatest games ever made. With heavy themes of steampunk, sci-fi and fantasy, you'll follow a band of heroes as they try to save The Planet, as it's life-force is being drained away by an electric power company.

It does deviate from the original in some aspects. For example, the battle systems have been modernised, and the stories for some of the side characters are a bit more fleshed out. That said, many may not want to replay, and re-pay, for a game that they've already completed, which is understandable. 

In The Pathless, the gameplay is simple. There are no fancy features like fast travel, instead, you have one weapon and one ally, your eagle companion. This, coupled with the seamless movement mechanics, makes exploration of the open world a treat - you'll soon understand how they settled upon the name.

The lush open world and the mythical music score are works of art within themselves, and while the freedom to explore is fun, there is an intriguing central plot featuring some typical fantasy elements. However, if we had to be critical, the 8-hour storyline is a little thin.