Each and every month, PlayStation Plus subscribers get access to several new games that are theirs to keep for as long as they're signed up for the service, which retails for $59.99 per year. February saw Sony giving subscribers three games: Destruction AllStars, Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie. Starting March 2, players will get four games: Final Fantasy VII Remake, Remnant: From the Ashes, Maquette and Farpoint.
Here's what you need to know about Final Fantasy VII Remake, Remnant: From the Ashes, Maquette and Farpoint. In addition to these games, Destruction AllStars will still be available to those with a PlayStation 5 for free until April 5.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
A reimagining of Square Enix's beloved PlayStation 1 RPG, Final Fantasy VII Remake follows Cloud Strife and a resistance group called Avalanche in their fight to take down the sinister Shinra Electric Power Company, who are destroying the planet through their use of Mako energy. In addition to more action-based combat, Final Fantasy VII Remake further fleshes out and adds to the events of the original game.
The PlayStation 4 version of Final Fantasy VII Remake currently holds a 87 on Metacritic. Generally, the game's combat, story and other additions were praised, though some criticism has been levied at the graphics and padding. Additionally, this free version of Final Fantasy VII Remake is not eligible for a digital PlayStation 5 upgrade.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Developed by Gunfire Games, Remnant: From the Ashes is an action RPG that originally released in 2019. Set on a post-apocalyptic earth that's been taken over by a being called The Root, Remnant: From the Ashes is generally compared to the Souls series of games, though there are certain tweaks and the game features a less limited multiplayer mode.
The PlayStation 4 version of Remnant: From the Ashes holds a 77 on Metacritic. Overall, reviews praised the game's combat, mechanics and difficulty However, Remnant was critiqued for being a bit tough to get into initially, as well as some execution problems.
Maquette
Developed by Graceful Decay, Maquette is a first-person puzzle game that sees players manipulating and twisting their world in order to solve challenges. Sony's listing for the game notes that PS5's Game Help may be useful in solving some of the Escher-esque puzzles.
There are no reviews available for Maquette at the time of writing, as March 2 will be the game's official debut. Maquette will also only be available to those with a PlayStation 5.
Farpoint
Developed by Impulse Gear, Farpoint originally released in 2017. The game is a first-person shooter that takes advantage of PS VR and is only playable with that equipment. In Farpoint, players find themselves on an alien planet, where they find themselves at odds with the world's inhabitants.
Farpoint has a 71 on Metacritic, with reviews noting that the game is a solid VR experience, though critiquing its limitations and setting.
How Did PS Plus Subscribers Make Out in March?
Overall, March is a pretty solid month for PlayStation Plus subscribers. Final Fantasy VII Remake is one of the best games of the previous console generation, meaning that it alone is worth the price of admission for subscribers.
Control: Ultimate Edition and Concrete Genie are available until March 1. Final Fantasy VII Remake, Remnant: From the Ashes, Maquette, Farpoint and Destruction AllStars will be available until from March 2 until April 5.