10 Most Realistic PS5 Games

10. The Last of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II is the summation of everything that Naughty Dog had worked on prior to its release. 

For while the character models are some of the most impressively believable in gaming history and the diverse environments feel staggeringly lived-in, it's the deeply human storytelling which takes it to the next level.

Whether you ultimately vibed with its bolder storytelling choices or not, The Last of Us Part II shows human beings in all of their stripped down, raw ugliness in ways few video games ever have.

And even more than that, it achieves the impressive feat of making its plentiful violence feel absolutely nauseating. 

For as expertly designed as the combat is, there's nothing sexy or particularly fun about taking down hordes of enemies, and by the end of its 20+ hour play-time, there's a good chance you'll feel completely sick of killing people. 

That the NPCs tout some of the most advanced AI routines and expressions the medium has ever seen sure doesn't hurt.