Life is Strange is a video game series that offers a simple Platinum experience for players. Whether the original or one of its sequels, players find themselves in emotionally charged plots where decision-making is paramount. Typically characters have some sort of supernatural power which assists in the mystery that unfolds. All you have to do to get the Platinum trophy is play through the story and collect all the collectibles (which you can track in chapter selection). So, don’t worry about missing anything.
The themes and tone might not be to everyone’s taste, especially those who are not fans of the coming-of-age genre; however, the games are known to be friendly to experienced and new players.
A Forgotten Gem with Neo-Victorian Style
The Order: 1886 takes players through a bleak experience of 19th-century London complete with steampunk elements and a very cinematic action experience. The game is pretty short and it can be platinum trophies in under 10 hours. To complete the game, players need to play through the narrative, collect collectibles, and complete a few easy side quests.
Using a guide for collectibles may be helpful, but a first blind playthrough is highly recommended to truly experience the story. We found it a pleasing and low-effort Platinum due to most of the presentation and gameplay, despite the puzzlement near the end.
Expansive Open Worlds with Just Enough Challenge
Those who appreciate a more immersive experience will enjoy either Horizon Zero Dawn or Horizon Forbidden West’s huge open-world adventures. Taking place in a world filled with machines after an apocalypse, these games offer an action-based exploration experience with visually stunning graphics.
Getting the Platinum will take about 40 hours for each game, plus more time if you do the DLC. All the combat challenges in the game are easy to beat. The journey through the amazing environments of the game and the discovery of what is one of the most unique games make it a great experience.
Alien Mayhem with a Touch of Nostalgia
Gamers get to enjoy alien chaos and adventure on modern consoles with Destroy All Humans remakes. In this game, you play as an alien intent on destroying earth. You have all sorts of whacky mechanics like the flying saucer and mind control. Getting the Platinum for each title takes roughly 15 hours and doesn’t have any missable content.
Although gameplay can feel dated at times, owing to when they were designed, the jolly and funny nature of the game. Players familiar with past versions will appreciate how this particular game brings back fond memories of better times.
Handheld Classic with Modern Tools
Killzone: Liberation originally launched on PSP now benefits from a new port that adds in rewind functionality to the experience. This feature makes it easier by allowing people to retry failed segments immediately. If you can get the Platinum time under 8 hours, you will discover a retro-style title gaming experience.
While the story won’t stick with you and the gameplay is a bit basic, the game does a great job of making you feel nostalgic for simpler times.
Quirky Fun with a Bit of Flavor
Bugsnax came out with the PS5 and is a quirky little game with much charm. Players discover an island full of snack-like creatures that appears to have more emotional depth than you expect. The Platinum trophy is easy; just play through the story and collect the usual items.
It is fun and casual due to the quicker completion time. Furthermore, it finished within 15 hours. Anyone who picked it up through PlayStation Plus during 2020 may own it already, giving you yet another reason to give it a shot, especially with the DLC which will give you more content and trophies that won’t take too long to finish.
Bonus Titles that Almost Made the Cut
Even though they aren’t on the main list, there are some additional games that are easy and enjoyable.
A Plague Tale: Innocence is easy to pick up and play. With just a few slightly missable trophies, and a playtime of roughly 15 hours, it’s a sound choice for a narrative-driven experience.
Concrete Genie blends creativity with simplicity. Gamers take advantage of magical paint to colour in a dull world. The short playtime and visuals make it the best title for a casual trophy hunter.
Historical video games like Origins or Odyssey deliver large world with mild difficulty. Although the PT went for 50 hours, you could easily have that time on a lower difficulty. In other words, these games aren’t too demanding. This still gives you a more recent long-term goal to this day.
The game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice fuses together Norse mythology and mental health in its artistic experience. There is one only one trophy that is not story related, which is for collectibles. You can track this so you don’t have to play the game again. Although the game contains some intense themes, it is memorable and manageable enough to obtain all achievements.
A Trophy Collection that Balances Ease and Enjoyment
You don’t need to work hard or devote your life to getting Platinum trophies in these games. Whether you prefer emotional journeys or massive open world games, the selection is sure to have something interesting for every type of player to have fun and achieve. These games make the process towards 100% completion far from a chore, whether you’re looking to buff up your profile, or just enjoy a few relaxing sessions.
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