The best hero shooters on PS5

Originally a PC exclusive that us console players had no hope of playing, Valorant made the surprise jump to PS5 without losing its edge. This game is what Counter-Strike 2 would look like if it did bring in unique heroes, and the result is exactly as good as you would hope. Coming from Riot Games, makers of League of Legends, they know a thing or two about balancing characters. The format is almost identical to CS where you purchase weapons, armor, and gear at the start of a round and then either need to attack or defend different points with an explosive. You die just as fast, but can use different active and passive skills to turn the tides of a round. It has swiftly become one of the best tactical shooters on consoles thanks to being free to play.

If you love the destructive elements of Battlefield but feel lost in the massive maps and wanted something more intimate, Rainbow Six Siege is an easy pick. Each operator has their own loadouts and stats, but also gadgets to use either in offense or defense. These range from simple things like setting up bear traps or cameras to breaching charges and thermal grenades. Between the huge number of operators that all have different abilities you need to learn and watch out for, the destructable environments, and lightning-fast time to kill, Siege demands that you stay on your toes and proceed slowly and cautiously in every map. But once the action kicks off, it will send your adrenaline to the moon. Just be aware that this game has a steep learning curve. Stick with it, however, and you will realize why this game has stuck around for the past decade.