HDR everywhere! The new consoles have fully committed to high dynamic range, so you should have a display with at least DisplayHDR 400. Also, real time hardware-based ray tracing works on PS5 and Xbox Series X. Maybe not as much as on the latest round of PC graphics cards, but close enough.
If you like your games super bright, colorful, and almost dazzlingly reflective, then Godfall is for you. This slasher/looter/shooter combines elements of many other titles, from Dark Souls and Devil May Cry to Warframe and Anthem. We like it a lot as there’s always more to collect, more ways to level up, and the basic gameplay loop is very satisfying. Godfall on PS5 offers resolution and frame rate modes, the latter being our choice. Resolution mode forces 4K but even 30Hz appears inconsistent with that, while frame rate mode is probably 1440p and is clearly a locked 60Hz.
You’ve probably seen many screenshots of Spider-Man Miles Morales showcasing its ray tracing performance. But we’re betting not many have shared screens of the Empire State Building lit up for Christmas! The ray tracing and HDR work wonders in Miles Morales, though NYC remains arguably the biggest star of the show, with incredible attention to detail, mind-bogglingly fast draw, and a very time-appropriate holiday vibe to everything. And yes, the ray traced bells jingle in 3D audio thanks to the PS5’s new audio design.