January's PlayStation Plus Games Include Snow Sports and Sandbox Action

In this story from 2019, our writer looks at the PlayStation Plus lineup for January.


Published: January 1, 2019 3:03 PM /

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A snowboarder leaping up in Steep alongside a monstrous enemy with a crossbow in Portal Knights

This month's PlayStation Plus offerings headliners include a January-appropriate title, as well as some good ol' fashioned ARPG adventuring. These titles are up for grabs at no extra charge for PlayStation Plus subscribers starting today until February 5th, 2019.

The first PS4 title is Steepan open world game allowing you to ski, snowboard and glide around to your heart's content in a snowy wonderland.

You can ride around with your friends and take on challenges in this high-octane winter sports game. While the game itself is free and usually runs for $30, the game's DLC packs are not included.

Snowboarders leaping into the air in Steep, a PlayStation Plus game in January 2019

Portal Knights is also available on PS4, which usually runs at $19.99. Developed by 505 Games, this cooperative action sandbox RPG includes classes, randomly generated areas, and quests. Unlike, say, Diablo, Portal Knights allows players to make their own island and buildings.

The two PlayStation 3 titles are Konami's Zone of the Enders 1 HD Edition and Amplitude. Zone of the Enders has you take control of a mech as you slash and shoot your way to victory against other mechanized opponents.

Meanwhile, Amplitude is a "rhythm-action" title by the creators of Rock Band. Like Rock Band, you'll be hitting beats on a track, except this time you're in control of ships in strange, sci-fi and psychedelic environments.

The player riding along a track and hitting beats with their ship in Amplitude, a PlayStation Plus game in January 2019

The final two titles, both available for the PS Vita, are Fallen Legion: Flames of Rebellion and Super Mutant Alien AssaultThe former is a fantasy RPG adventure that includes choices with consequences and side-scrolling combat. Super Mutant Alien Assault is a 2D pixelly action title that's the self-described "Citizen Kane of Super Crate Box Clones."

The month's entire offerings would be at around $110 total for those without PlayStation Plus, so be sure to seize this opportunity and grab these titles before February 5th, 2019.

Which of these titles are you most interested in playing? What are your thoughts on this month's offerings? Let us know in the comments below!

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