MORE PlayStation 4 Games Hidden Gems (also play on PS5)

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Got a PS4 hidden gem you think deserves the spotlight? Drop your favorites in the comments! ⬇✨

[@johndevisser903]

Please look into 'Gearshifters' if you like spyhunters. Ps4 has a physical copy Gearshifters is like spy hunters (nes) on steroids mixed with shoot' em up gameplay. Very arcade and very much your thing.

[@jn4988]

How dare you (Thunberg voice), I haven’t even completed my ps3 collection. 😂😂😂😂😂Now ps4 games are collectible already. Time flies when I’m higher than shaggy and scooby doobie doo!

[@jsavageisonly]

King's Quest

[@gtheforeigngamer384]

@@MetalJesusRocks Moonlighter

[@JopieHaargel]

Return of the Obra Dinn, Stikbold, Runbow, Huntdown, Thank Goodness You're Here!

[@The_RadicalOne]

The hidden gems are coming back! 💪

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thanks for the help with this one! 🤘

[@MetalJesusRocks]

@danielsala81 - I didn't remove anything. KZbin will automatically do that if it thinks you violated their rules or their AI thinks you did something.

[@danielsala81]

@@MetalJesusRocks i just said that hidden gems come with high price for physical games and i gave an example, that's it, no violation, no links, etc.

[@Robalini1]

Thanks again, MetalJesus! And I always like when you give Reggie an assist on the stat sheet!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

@danielsala81 - I still see your comments just fine dude. No idea what to tell ya. 🤷‍♂️

[@MrXmoda]

1:08 After Wave: Downfall 2:24 Sakura Wars 5:50 Hue 7:08 Agent Intercept 10:24 Super Hydorah 12:05 Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials 14:09 Bramble: The Mountain King

[@frankbgaming]

I miss these hidden gem videos. Implement some timestamps when reviewing multiple games

[@recreatethe80s]

Of all of the various types of videos you create, your "hidden gems" vids are consistently my favorites. Keep 'em coming!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you like them!

[@pehrcy]

I've noticed lately we're starting to enter the era of rare PS4 games; a guy forgets the PS4 is over 10 years old now.

[@SomeRetroGuy]

Many games I got cheap are now like 80 dollars...like transformers devastation for example. Wild stuff.

[@VolkswagenGamer]

@@SomeRetroGuywhy are the transformers games expensive? Am I missing something?

[@tk45-]

@@VolkswagenGamerBecause people will spend a lot of money on anything

[@drewdman10]

​@@VolkswagenGamer the real answer is Activision lost the license and the games were removed from digital storefronts

[@laurigardner6227]

Sakura Wars used to be 10-15 EUR game and is now a 25 EUR game. Crazy!

[@WMARUoriginal]

Missed the hidden gems series so much! Love every one

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Even more on the way!

[@ArionRDAW]

Sakura Wars' "Imperial Combat Revue" is an untranslatable Japanese pun, the original name sound the same for Combat/Theatre so it worked for both sides. The franchise had an anime OVA series, a TV series and a animated feature film. What makes the franchise unique is the music, each of the voice actors in the franchise have notable acting and singing credits across many genres. The time setting meant you can find genres like jazz, swing, ragtime sprinkled in the franchise history.

[@guyinapandasuit2691]

I loved Sakura Wars. Never played the series prior to it. Heard it was sorta a soft reboot/sequel thing. But it had character designs from popular manga artists like the guy the made Bleach and mechs. Two things that got me Interested. Saw a clip of the combat and impulsively pre ordered it. Forgot about it. Then Randomly shows up at my door lol. But I don't usually like the dating sim/visual novel stuff. But this game made it really satisfying. Hope anyone that tries it has as much fun as I did.

[@TerriblyAwesomeGames]

So glad to see Sakura Wars make it on the list finally!

[@codyficker7851]

I paused playing Sakura Wars so that I could eat lunch and watch this video, and one of the first games I see is just more Sakura Wars. Hilarious.

[@TheUltimateMarioFan]

Not really hidden tbh. It was the first PS4 game I bought

[@codyficker7851]

@ that just means it wasn’t hiding from you. As a new PlayStation owner, Sakura Wars being an exclusive that nobody talked about very much meant it was hidden for me.

[@wrenegade2638]

Agent Intercept looks like one of those fake games you’d see someone playing in a movie.

[@SomeRetroGuy]

Here I am spending all morning playing the tons of PS3 games I have on my console like bloodrayne betrayal, hard corps uprising, rain, galaga legends dx, chaos code, double dragon neon, etc. 😅

[@lemming9984]

Hue was great, addicted to it on my Vita.

[@DeLeo_77]

is on vita? Imma download it. I didn't see it on various ps vita hidden gems videos. Seems like its a good game to play on a portable console.

[@justGSquared]

Love these videos. I’ve actually played one of the games mentioned for a change. Great list as always, I’ll be checking most of them out. Thank you

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That's awesome! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@lsramonr]

Hue is such an underrated game. The art direction is cool and the music is just beautiful. It deserves more love. It's a good thing that Metal Jesus is giving it the credit it deserves.

[@silverian]

From these games Sakura Wars is the most familiar game from my previous game pickups!

[@forcedfeedbackclassicgamer5499]

If it helps, Sakura Wars is originally based on a manga. The word "sakura" means "cherry blossom", which is a longtime symbol in Japanese culture, so "Flower Division" is actually a deeper reference than might be realized at first glance. There's a great Sakura Wars title on Saturn.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That's awesome, thanks for the insight!

[@overlordalfredo]

​@@MetalJesusRocksyou might want to dive deeper into the Sakura rabbit hole, it is its own little franchise that is very beloved in JP and has a small following also in the west. There are Manga, Anime as well as multiple games about it.

[@volvoguy804]

Sakura is also an old folk song my music class played in grammar school.

[@sentakuselect]

The first Sakura Taisen game I tried and its traditional strategy roll playing game mechanic gets swapped out for an action style lol. No Kanna so I went and maxed out Anastasia. Now if only I can find time and convert the fan translated SS Sakura Taisen for my jailbroken PS4 Pro.

[@vealchop2490]

This was awesome, I added 4 games to my list... Sakura Wars looks INSANE!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@rayaiken1537]

Love all of your videos. They feel like family sharing advice and adventures with other family members 😊

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoy the content!

[@christopheramaro4108]

My Friday starting off on the right foot!! LFG! Great video!

[@Feta_Cheezz_Montgomery_Burns]

I'm looking into Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials.

[@geeqshuq]

Another great video. Sakura Wars looks interesting, definitely going to check that one out!!!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you liked it! It's a really fun game.

[@OrbitGametv]

These are some nice games they look interesting. I want to say thank you very much you might not know this but you inspired me to become a small game collector from the iland of Jamaica. I appreciate your work alot. I also made a video thanking you and a few other who made me take on this journey and I never regretted it .

[@ArrissJorree]

Great vid as usual, MJR! The narration sounds a bit different than your usual off-the-cuff style - more adjectives and lists. Did you work more from a script this time? Thanks as always for the fun content.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yeah, took a bit more time to make sure I hit all the things I wanted to say in this video.

[@hughlingard]

batbarian is a prime example of a true hidden gem. i really, really loved my time in that game and it's so awesome to see you promoting it to your followers! you have great taste in games MJ

[@MetaSynForYourSoul]

Batbarian sounds like an Age of Conan type Batman one-shot. I can see it now, The Joker is Toth Amon, you could have Ra's al Ghul as Thulsa Doom, Catwoman as Valeria, Alfred as Subotai, maybe even Poison Ivy as Red Sonja (although beyond the hair that comparison is more dubious).

[@Mark-mu4pj]

Thanks MJR have a great weekend, i'm going to checkout Bramble looks fun.

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

Nice! Been waiting for another hidden gems video

[@dvuemedia]

I have never heard about Bramble: The Mountain King for PS4. It's been awhile since I found a new game interesting. Thanks for the recommendation! As of now it's on sale on PSN for around $10, so I got it.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Definitely a fun one! I hope you enjoy it.

[@tommydplayskeys]

Nice video, some of these that are also on Vita I didn't know about ,so that could come in handy :)

[@bananabike279]

Great picks, Agent Intervept looks interesting! Also forgot about Sakura Wars, still need to try it!

[@OtakuDYT]

Sakura Wars is such a lovely game, glad to see it. 😊

[@jmo_30]

Awesome video as always!

[@aidanwatson910]

Every time you drop one of these videos the price of these games goes up.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Watch the video. I picked up all of these cheap on sale digitally.

[@danielsala81]

@@MetalJesusRocks ok, except most people here are physical collectors, like myself. afterwave downfall has no physical copy, only digital. You talk about preservation and how physical is important for collectors, yet you show us digital games the only digital games I have (only in form of codes) are the ones that came as an extra with physical games (like Alan Wake 2 deluxe edition has a digital copy of the first game remastered but I don't use it/redeem the code because i have the physical version already).

[@MetalJesusRocks]

@danielsala81 - Maybe videos like this will convince publishers to put out physical versions!? Can't hurt.

[@aidanwatson910]

@@MetalJesusRocks I meant no disrespect and I wasn’t complaining. I meant you’re popular enough that when one of these videos comes out, some places know people will go right out and look for some of these games and stores know this so (for example) a $30 Def Jam ends up ballooning to $250. Your channel made me rediscover my old PS2 again so thank you. I have a pretty large digital library as it is.

[@danielsala81]

@@MetalJesusRocksAfter wave downfall is 15$ CAD on the ps store (digital), if, lets say, LRG or super rare games are gonna release a physical copy, how much are they gonna charge for it? Not 15$ CAD (or less), that's for sure. They are gonna charge us at least 30-40$ for the physical version. Have you seen a LRG game (normal version, not the collector version) for 15$ CAD/equivalent in USD? The cheapest game is 25-30$ USD. Quake 2 is 10$ CAD on the PS Store (works on both ps4 and ps5) or you can buy the Quake 1+2 bundle for 15$ CAD. LRG sold Quake 2 for 35$ USD + taxes + shipping, total of 43$ USD = 62$ CAD. That's 6x the price.

[@ShadowBasch]

Sakura Wars is really special. It's not even close to being a "perfect" game but it has a charm like no other.

[@henokhsatrio8804]

Everyone should play TUNIC ☺

[@BonezTwisted]

I just downloaded Freedom Wars for ps4 last night

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I'm gonna check that out too. Really enjoyed the Vita version.

[@ladynikkie]

I bought Hue years ago at limited run games it was really unique.

[@dksretrocloset]

Another great hidden gems video! My favorite game on this list has to be Bramble. You can also pick up the PS5 version and I’ve noticed it’s actually usually cheaper than the PS4 version.

[@Umppy]

Best thing since I got my ps5 was loading up some of my ps4 games with the free upgrades always a bonus

[@ralphramsey82]

It's a great time to buy for the PS4. Get it while its cheap! I like how you talk about how games overstay their welcome, when games last more than 20 hours I stop caring.

[@gannonkilleen955]

YAY I LOVE THIS SERIES

[@SuperiorPayload]

Love these videos! If you haven’t yet checked it out, Habroxia 2 is an amazing retro inspired shooter that switches between horizontal and vertical. It has a cool little story and upgrade mechanics for your ship

[@00ABBITT00]

MJR must have seen Electric Playground or Judgement Day back in the 90s because they were doing a “buried treasure” segment back then that’s exactly like this. Awesome.

[@FirstLast_Nba]

Always showing new games I would otherwise never know about, to try out.

[@overlordalfredo]

I don't mind the new format without any in-person shot of showing physical games and all. But it feels noticeably different without you showing us the games and just the gameplay... 😅

[@danielsala81]

these are digital games from the ps store, what game/box/case do you want that he shows in the video? You want that he shows the ps store where he purchased it?

[@overlordalfredo]

@danielsala81 as he mentioned in the beginning half of these are digital only the other half had physical versions.

[@danielsala81]

@@overlordalfredo he never shows the game/cover/case itself in the hidden gems videos, check the other videos he made, only gameplay footage is shown

[@overlordalfredo]

@danielsala81 I am watching this channel for almost 10 years now. I have watched every single video at least once... Most of his hidden gems videos he always had a guest and they did a shot with all these gems on the table showing gameplay in-between. He recently stopped doing that. First he stopped getting guests (during COVID) and now he also stopped doing the rest and only shows gameplay. :( This was not the first video he did it like that, but it feels like a new trend by now

[@HotBoxTrucking]

can we get metal jesus socks?

[@Trustyfilms]

Great stuff! Thank you. Immediately purchased Sakura Wars and Super Hydorah. Very tempted to buy Bramble: The Mountain King as well.

[@gtheforeigngamer384]

Batbarian is awesome, reminded me of Unepic a bit

[@MistahBroccoli]

Hue was a really fun puzzle game, remember when it was a ps+ game

[@christianblackmtlrlz]

My favorite KZbin "Shelf Collector"!

[@TheGamerNerd025]

WOW! After Wave: Downfall looks AWESOME! I'll have to check it out!! Thanks MJR!!! 😎

[@S_Hyde]

Sakura Wars truly is a gem, love that game. The beautiful character designs coming from Tite Kubo (Bleach) is a huge plus.

[@HECTORMONTALVO-le9cn]

All neat games worth getting. Thanks for the heads up MJR!👍

[@hrizon2871]

I am so happy you presented Hue. It's also available on PSVita. There is also a PC edition with a figure of the character :)

[@VenjerSixx.]

Love your videos man love the PS4

[@mirrorsedger]

Love your vids!

[@zombee38]

PS4 Sony's last great console (unless they fix the PS5)

[@lucasklingberg9551]

the ps5 is an awesome console nerd

[@TheUltimateMarioFan]

Yeah, forget PS5, more like PS4.2

[@zdp-189]

I got Sakura Wars after being introduced to characters in Project X-Zone on 3ds (its sequel crazy too) also made me find a cib DS Super Robot Wars OG:EF for 30$ in 2019, on Gamestop online, you read that right- lucky as f that day!

[@ArveEriksson]

Sakura Wars is still loads of fun on the Saturn, if you want the SRPG gameplay instead of going ARPG. My recommendations: I Am Setsuna 13 Sentinels Root Letter (stylized with the mathematical glyph for 'square-root') (Also a PSA that you can play The Last Guardian on PS5 and lose all the performance drops. Ur welcome.) That last one is a bit of an oddity, being a visual novel sponsored by the tourism industry in the location it is set in. It also features a very cute (if with a potential for being cringe-inducing) nod to The X-Files. There are other games, of course, but none that I would describe as at all hidden.

[@retrogamerfan123]

I was really bummed out hydro thunder hurricane never came to PlayStation

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Or got a physical release!

[@ypesh]

thank you for this list! very useful!

[@tolboof9137]

You would get so many views if you did this again for the Switch as in an updated one so many people got one for Christmas

[@chocolocojames213]

You can add Counter Spy to the list if you like. So fun 😊😊😊

[@seancooney368]

i love your recommendations - keep 'em coming. Of course, there's no chance in hell i can afford all of 'em...just finished Okami.

[@andriodman1]

Lol I believed you right up till you said you finished Okami... Dude everyone has it, no one finishes Okami... Lol

[@seancooney368]

@ i should rephrase that i did the story part but not all the sidequests - good to hear I'm not alone.

[@andriodman1]

@@seancooney368 lol it's a good game I think most just find it tough to stick it out. Just having fun. Wonder what the sequels going to be like?

[@TruxtonTatsujin]

original Sakura Wars on the Saturn got a fan translation a couple years ago. I'd recommend checking that out as well. The translation team is currently working on finishing the second game.

[@themajor8101]

I remember playing Sakura Wars So Long My Love on the ps2, and I loved it. The ps4 game looks great!

[@Charles-yz4lw]

Super Hydora from the creator of Cursed Castila, another great game. Nice video!

[@Treychik]

Bramble is so GOOD! Also partly based on the story of the Hall of the mountain king? :) There is a short animated movie and a classic music too. so good!

[@Chamberz55]

Not a ps4 owner but appreciate these gems for the switch ports. Happy 2025!

[@siterrill]

Bought Bramble on sale based on your last video and wasn't disappointed. There were a few sections that were more annoying than scary due to trial and error but overall it was a good game with a satisfying ending. Solid recommendation Reggie and MJ, thanks!

[@astrideavolta]

Sometimes CRT/scanline modes do not translate well to YT videos - I know this is recorded in 4k but Super Hydorah looks AWESOME with those scanlines! Consider this a purchase! Cheers MJR! Hope you're well!

[@shoked99]

Great list. Glad to see Sakura Wars on here. Wish we had a new game from the series.

[@michaelsenko3177]

Thank you for highlighting games that can be completed over a weekend. With life being life, shorter games are worth my time and money. Thank you again.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Blake-qy7rz]

Perfect, all added to my steam wish list.

[@FernandoHenderson-q6i]

Always love your suggestions show stuff I never knew exists that why your my favorite youtuer for info on different forms of video games and stuff like that

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Glad you're enjoying the content!

[@chrisbullock6477]

I remember drooling over the Japanese Version of SAKURA WARS for Sega Saturn back in the day, then afterwards on the DreamCast

[@publicsectordirect982]

Bridge Constructor Portal is an absolute gem. If you like physics based puzzle games, go for it. Can be had for peanuts during the sale

[@manuelosorio9325]

I'm definitely picking up a copy of Hue, thanx for the recommendation, MJ!

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Enjoy!

[@chaselangley7933]

You got the like as soon as you said Spy Hunter

[@LatashaMorra]

Keep up the good work

[@wilrivera2668]

... Hue is amazing!! My son and I finished it a few years back ...

[@joeypeat]

I picked up Sakura Wars when it came out during COVID (2020). Never really played any of the titles in its franchise before, nor the type of games that have mech combat with a dating sim! Haha. Interestingly enough, I actually had fun and enjoyed the game. Did NOT complete it, however, maybe gave up around the 70%-80% mark before leaning heavily toward Final Fantasy VII: Remake and Ghost of Tsushima. I don't really remember much of where I left off in the game, but I'd love to revisit it and actually FINISH it! Might have to replay the entire thing again.

[@tr1bes]

Get ready to have price markup on ebay, Amazon and etc. Lol

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Watch the video. Not all are physical and I picked them all up cheap during a PlayStation digital sale. 👍

[@tr1bes]

@MetalJesusRocks Cool. I did the same too but King of Fighter collection for $3. It has Kof 94, 95, 96, 97, 98 on ps5.

[@davidbales6355]

I so love your videos. You are in my Top 5 most-fav KZbinrs. God bless.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching!

[@IRWPD]

I need to check out Agent Intercept. Looks fun.

[@chriswy697]

You need to get the Pink Sakura Wars Dreamcast variant now!

[@rionugroho1403]

Sakura Wars! Totally a hidden gem 💎

[@TelexToTexel]

How do you catalogue your games ? You must have several thousands by now, can you keep track of them all in your head? How do you avoid buying games you already have ?

[@MetalJesusRocks]

CLZ Games app. I did a video on it a while ago. Check it out 👍

[@beautepley8352]

Bramble is on sale on psn for 10 bucks. I snagged a digital copy cuz you can't beat that price. I looked up physical first and its tripple that on ebay. Great game! love it.

[@brisingr14]

Nice. I played Hue on my psvita. Looks great on the oled screen.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Yeah the Vita is a great machine!

[@Skysmeller1]

No classic MJR intro for this one, Bold Move Cotton.

[@FernandoHenderson-q6i]

Always do espically when you get together with Reggie nice see this shows new games to try and watching up here in pei canada!

[@bnaug1994]

I just recently picked up wavetale and it is kicking

[@grey_wulf]

Yo MJR! 🤜🤛🤘🤘

[@krisfrederick5001]

Backwards compatibility is huge to me, the PS2 was very frustrating.

[@davidstronach3261]

I will forever love the PlayStation 3 better than the PlayStation 4 because the PlayStation 3 had more games for it and it had better audio then the PlayStation 4 the thing I did love about the PlayStation 4 more was the controller

[@mamoruisamu1]

I kept seeing the Japanese Super Hydorah at Pink Gorilla and passing it up 😔 but it looks fun. Batbarian reminds me of the underground section of Symphony of the Night. I like the visuals of Agent Intercept. Will have to add these to the list.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I’m glad the videos are helping you find some cool games!

[@ItsJustGilbert90]

HUE was a psplus title a few years back. A lot of people probably have it in their libraries and have forgotten about it.