PlayStation Plus Users Praise New Free Game for "The Best Boss Fights Ever"
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Key Points:
- PlayStation Plus subscribers on PS4 and PS5 will receive the action platformer Nine Sols for free starting May 5, 2026, available across all subscription tiers including Essential, Extra, and Premium.
- Nine Sols, developed by Red Candle Games, has received high praise for its challenging boss fights, combat mechanics, and art style, drawing comparisons to games like Sekiro and Sifu.
- The game holds an 84 Metacritic score but boasts very positive user ratings, including a 4.67 out of 5 on the PlayStation Store and an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam.
- Subscribers can expect a lengthy experience, with gameplay estimated to take between 20 and 30 hours, making it a valuable addition given its usual $30 price tag on the PlayStation Store.
- The game has generated significant excitement and positive discussion within the PS Plus Reddit community, highlighting its difficulty and addictive combat system.
