WithPlayStationBlog having shown off several great screenshots thus far via its Share of the Week posts, 2020’s Share of the Year includes some of the best images taken in video games, according to PlayStation. With captures shared fromThe Last of Us 2,Death Stranding, and other major releases,PlayStationfans clearly put a lot of time into photo modes last year.
Every photo in the PlayStation Blog post is a great example of just how gorgeous video games can be, as images like the one taken by MdeavorVP in Remedy Entertainment’sControlare great. DotPone shares a shot of a Valkyrie fromGod of Warand adambomb2mk captures a neat portrait ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallaprotagonist Eivor.
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Arguably the funniest image from the post comes courtesy of TheFourthFocus, depicting the standout section fromHideo Kojima’sDeath Strandingwhere players are avoiding the massive BT whales. It shows Sam on top of a building as one of the gigantic oily creatures looms above, and the picture would probably be a great representation of the moment without any special touches. However, TheFourthFocus’ spin on the piece really brings it together, as Sam can be seen making finger guns at the BT whale — showing no fear.
Another great image sees Dande_Lion55 having a quiet moment inGhost of Tsushima’s beautiful world. Jin Sakai can be seen resting with one of the game’s foxes, the delightful creatures that guide players to special charms. Instead of using the fox to get an item, though, the in-game photographer kneels by its side. With the light coming through the tree branches that rest above the pairing, and every detail on both the Fox’s fur and Jin’s outfit standing out, the eye-catching screenshot is amazing.
The PlayStation Blog post also includes several great character portraits, includingDoom Eternal’s Doom Hunters andFinal Fantasy 7 Remake’s Cloud. A heavily edited shot of a Storm Trooper preparing to launch a rocket at Cal inStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderis another great picture included in the post, as it shows just how detailed the armor worn by the foe is. However, Xenolith3D’s portrait of Ellie stands out, as it showcases the level of detail in the character models of theaward-winningThe Last of Us 2.
With2021 bringing more PlayStation gamesand photo modes to use for screenshots, the next Share of the Year should be just as exciting as this one. FromGod of War’s sequel toHorizon Forbidden West,PlayStationfans should have plenty of opportunities to blow their fellow gamers away with their in-game photography skills.
