The evolution of video games kicked up when Super Nintendo came out with its 16-bit visuals and blew everyone away. Since then, there have been many advancements in the gaming industry, from the introduction of 3D graphics to the growth of genres such as first-person shooters, role-playing games, etc. Fast-forward to 2024, and video games have leaped such a distance that it is sometimes hard to tell them apart from real life. It’s no stretch that gaming is one of the fastest-evolving industries right now, with the sheer amount of money involved in developing true AAA games being nothing short of exhausting.

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Moreover, companies such as Sony have made some great features to enhance the flavor of their games. One such add-on is the adaptive triggers in PlayStation 5, which make the already realistic games more lifelike. Many PS5 titles utilize this technology optimally, which makes for a more immersive experience indeed. These PS5 adaptive triggers can change the way players interact with these titles in the eyes of many, with some games being better at utilizing the strength of the DualSense controllers than others.

Updated on February 7, 2025, by Mehrdad Khayyat: Aside from a big technological leap in the core hardware to run games better and faster than its predecessors, PlayStation 5 also introduced a new dimension to gaming with the DualSense controllers and the haptic feedback triggers.

While many games let the player see or do things they would love to, the player would barely feel the game’s universe, and haptic feedback goes after that! Allowing players to feel what it’s like to pull a trigger, chop down a tree, or drive a car.

29

Wreckfest

Players Can Feel Each And Every Bump In The Track

Released

June 14, 2018

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Wreckfest is one of the best driving games players can check out if they want to check out something new. Sure, there are regular races in the game, but it’s the vehicular combat of this title that makes it such a blast to play through. Players must strategize and take out opposing racers while ensuring that their car remains safe and sound.

This is easier said than done, but the game’s excellent feedback model ensures that players are acutely aware of the damage their car is incurring. The game does a great job of integrating the PS5’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback, letting players feel every bump in the road and the impact of two cars coming together in a massive collision.

28

Watch Dogs: Legion

Shooting Is A Blast With The Adaptive Triggers

Released

October 29, 2020

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

There’s no denying that Watch Dogs: Legion has its fair share of issues that make it a hard title to recommend. However, players willing to give this title a shot will love the unique structure of hunting down and recruiting any operative they want to wreak havoc in London. Trying to take down Albion’s ruthless security forces is a blast time and time again.

What makes the gameplay more immersive is the use of the PS5’s adaptive triggers to make the shooting feel as immersive as ever. The triggers react differently to each weapon, with other actions being augmented by the tension players feel when trying to press down the buttons to ensure that the weight of each action is communicated extensively to players.

27

Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection

A Game Focused On Third-Person Shooting Benefits From Amazing Adaptive Trigger Implementation

Adventure

Third-Person Shooter

Systems

Released

January 28, 2022

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Uncharted was a major pivot for Naughty Dog, and most people would agree that this change was a successful one that established the company as one of Sony’s most valuable first-party developers. The Uncharted series may have ended its run, but players who missed out on the fun interactions and excellent shooting mechanics of these games should check out the Legacy of Thieves Collection.

There are many ways the game has been enhanced, with the graphics being a clear-cut example of the same. Along with this, the collection makes it a point to ensure that the PS5’s adaptive triggers and haptic feedback are implemented to a T. Given how the bulk of the gameplay in the Uncharted games involves a ton of shooting, this simple integration will go a long way in ensuring that the gameplay is as invigorating as ever.

26

Kena: Bridge Of Spirits

Feeling The Strain Of Bow

Systems

Released

September 21, 2021

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Came out as one of the highly popular indie titles on PS5, Kena: Bridge of Spirits delivered more than anyone may have expected from an indie studio, especially when it comes to using the new DualSense features.

The game’s most iconic use of haptic feedback is when the player shoots an arrow. The stiffness in the right trigger makes the player really feel the strain of the bow just before releasing the arrow.

But that’s not all. Kena: Bridge of Spirits also comes with unique navigational feedback. Whenever there is a collectible, DualSense begins vibrating, but it only vibrates on the side where the collectible is located. So, if it’s on the player’s left, the left side of the controller will gently vibrate.

25

God Of War: Ragnarok

Context-Sensitive Actions Feel Better With The Triggers Making Things Feel More Immersive

Systems

Released

November 9, 2022

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

The next chapter in God of War‘s reboot was something that fans were waiting for with bated breath. The story of Kratos encountering various iconic figures from Norse mythology as he and Atreus journeyed to scatter Faye’s ashes was an epic tale that needed to be cranked up to the max for the sequel, which was exactly what happened.

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The gameplay is improved upon considerably, and the integration of the adaptive triggers makes actions in combat even more enthralling. The default control scheme makes the most of the trigger buttons, letting players feel the weight of the weapons that Kratos uses to obliterate his opponents in style.

24

The Last Of Us Part 2 Remastered

Combat Is Visceral And More Immersive With The Integrated DualSense Support

Systems

Released

January 19, 2024

Franchise

The Last of Us

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

While some people may argue whether The Last of Us Part 2 even needs a remaster, there’s no denying that the addition of a 60 FPS mode was enough to sell the experience to most fans. This makes combat even snappier than before, making for a great time as players engage with one of the most engaging and visceral combat systems in a third-person shooter.

The PS5’s adaptive triggers add weight to Ellie and Abby’s actions, making every aspect of the game more engaging than ever. Given how shooting is a huge part of the gameplay, it’s easy to see why shooting zombies and humans feels all the more immersive with the DualSense controller.

23

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Swinging And Combat Is A Blast With The Adaptive Triggers

Open-World

Action-Adventure

Superhero

Systems

Released

October 20, 2023

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is a great continuation of Peter and Miles’ stories as Spider-Men, tackling many dangers along the way as new foes step into the picture. The improvement of the game’s traversal and combat made this game a blast to play through, and switching between the Spider-Men is as seamless as can be.

The technical brilliance of this game makes things feel even better, with the adaptive triggers doing a great job of making every aspect of the game feel as immersive as can be. Feeling the tautness of the web Spider-Man is swinging on is a feeling that never gets boring no matter how many times players swing through the boroughs and districts of New York.

22

Ghostwire: Tokyo

Combat Feels Better With Adaptive Triggers

Systems

Released

March 25, 2022

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

The work of Tango Gameworks is pretty unique, and Ghostwire: Tokyo is a great first-person open-world game with elements of the supernatural. While the game’s visual design was a thing of beauty, most people felt that the game was slightly underwhelming in other areas.

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The combat itself feels dated, but PS5 players will love how the DualSense controller elevates this aspect of the game. Battles feel satisfying when the DualSense gives proper feedback to the many moves players can pull off. Despite some of its faults, Ghostwire: Tokyo is one of the most impressive third-party titles around when it comes to showing off the true capabilities of the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback.

21

Grand Theft Auto 5

Even More Immersive With DualSense Support

Systems

Released

September 17, 2013

Developer(s)

Rockstar North

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Grand Theft Auto 5 is one of the greatest video games ever made. This title continues to capture the minds and hearts of players even now. Most people familiar with how Rockstar operates know that this studio always prioritizes console releases before PC.

It’s easy to see why this reputed studio went all out for GTA 5‘s re-release on PS5. The DualSense integration is a thing of beauty, making it the perfect title to check out for players who want to sense how this controller feels. It’s perfect for engaging in criminal acts in GTA 5 as players shoot their enemies and the PS5’s adaptive triggers make their actions feel weighty and immersive.

20

Borderlands 3

Shooting Feels Snappy And Responsive As Triggers Mimic Recoil

First-Person Shooter

Action

RPG

Released

September 13, 2019

Franchise

Borderlands

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Many feel Borderlands 3 dropped the ball. The game’s writing was all over the place and didn’t hit the right notes. Most players felt that the game lacked the spark that made the first two Borderlands games and the Pre-Sequel such a blast to play through. While the shooting and gameplay were tight in their way, Borderlands 3 didn’t do a lot to change up the formula.

Regardless of the game’s disappointing release, there’s no denying that the integration of adaptive triggers and haptic feedback is truly impressive. Shooting guns feels more immersive than ever before along with a host of other actions that make the most of the DualSense’s technology to great effect.

19

Call Of Duty: Vanguard

Uses The Triggers Exactly How They Should

Systems

Released

November 5, 2021

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

It’s a given that many first-person shooters would do a great job integrating haptic feedback into their games. Call of Duty: Vanguard is no exception to this golden rule. The game may not be the greatest title in the series, but fans of Call of Duty will get a kick out of checking the action-packed campaign while the tried-and-tested multiplayer is as fun as most people would expect.

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Vanguard‘s use of the PS5’s adaptive triggers is about as great as most people would expect, with the act of shooting the game’s many guns feeling as fun and unique as ever. Feeling the resistance of the triggers as players shoot their weapons never ceases to be fascinating.

18

Death Stranding

The Haptics Immerse Players In The Haunting, Beautiful World

Released

November 8, 2019

Franchise

Death Stranding

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

The news that Death Stranding is coming to the iPhone 15 shows just how powerful Apple’s latest lineup of products is. Players love going through Death Stranding and immersing themselves in a game that turns the simple act of traversal into a compelling gameplay loop. A lot of people didn’t understand the title when it launched but slowly warmed up to it over time, finally understanding Kojima’s greatness when it came to this title.

Death Stranding‘s use of DualSense technology is ingenious. The game is about long and arduous journeys across a variety of terrain, and the use of haptic feedback genuinely allows players to feel the strain of this journey. Even the simple act of Sam traversing in the rain can be felt via the controller’s vibrations, which do an immense job of keeping players immersed in this amazing game.

17

Cyberpunk 2077

Combat Feels Satisfying With Triggers And Haptics

Released

December 10, 2020

Franchise

Cyberpunk

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Cyberpunk 2077 endured a rough launch before picking up the pieces and polishing most of the issues present in the title. The result is a great game with an emotionally gripping story that is an absolute blast to play through.

The strengths of Cyberpunk 2077 are more than apparent with the latest version, and PS5 players can enjoy this title with its DualSense implementation. Everything from shooting guns to slicing through enemies feels great with this responsive and immersive controller.

16

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

The Use Of Adaptive Triggers Is Sublime

Systems

Released

November 13, 2020

Cross-Platform Play

Crossplay will apply to all players on PlayStation, iOS, Android, and PC

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is another fun title in this long-running FPS series, featuring an action-packed story campaign and multiplayer that is quite fun to play through. The game also has a great implementation of the DualSense controller, with the adaptive triggers being especially impressive.

The game went above and beyond to ensure that each weapon has a unique feel on the DualSense, and this effort is quite apparent. There aren’t many other games that are a perfect display of what the next-gen controller is capable of than Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

15

Deathloop

Gunplay And Combat Come To Life

Systems

Released

September 14, 2021

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Deathloop is another great title by Arkane that continues its legacy of creating amazing modern immersive sims. The game’s time loop is pretty interesting and leads to players carrying out a near-perfect run as they strive to finish the game’s core objective of killing all eight Visionaries in the game.

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Missteps are common and a part of Deathloop‘s core gameplay. The DualSense integration of this game is also pretty great and adds a ton of weight to the many weapons and powers players can use in the game. The PS5’s adaptive triggers ensure that Colt’s actions are as immersive as can be.

14

Far Cry 6

The Shooting Helps Elevate The Action Sequences

Systems

Released

October 6, 2021

Franchise

Far Cry

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Far Cry 6 was a title with a ton of promise that ultimately failed to deliver. The game lacked inspiration and modernity, choosing to adhere to the template set by its predecessor instead of trying to reach new heights of excellence.

That being said, Far Cry 6 is far from a bad game, and players can have a ton of fun if they look past the game’s many missteps. The DualSense integration is quite impressive, with the controller’s adaptive triggers making the action-packed gameplay feel pretty immersive. Shooting guns have never felt better in a Far Cry game, and this is mainly due to the PS5’s adaptive triggers.

13

Bugsnax

Using Every Tool Will Give Players Unique Feeling

Action

Adventure

Indie Games

Puzzle

Systems

Released

November 12, 2020

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Bugsnax was another indie experience that came out swinging with impressive DualSense features. The game manages to use both dynamic vibrations and haptic feedback to give players a feeling of what’s happening in the game.

The game is mostly known for its unique vibration intensity when walking on different types of terrain, like snow or grass. The tools that the player uses in the game to catch creatures also feel different, as the intensity of haptic feedback varies between the tools, depending on how they work.

12

Hitman 3

Feels More Tense When The Triggers Kick In

Hitman 3 is a great game that continues the modern revival of the Hitman series. The levels in this title are massive and offer players several options to break into the premises and take down their target.

Hitman 3‘s action and stealth become even more immersive with DualSense integration. Each shot that players fire will feel all the more impactful courtesy of this great controller.

11

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Feel The Stiffness Of Surfaces That Sackboy Walks On

3D Platformer

Action

Adventure

Systems

Released

November 12, 2020

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Probably the best thing that Sackboy: A Bid Adventure managed to accomplish with DualSense was to deliver an accurate sense of surfaces to the player. Sackboy walks on a variety of different materials throughout the game, and DualSense dynamically changes the intensity of its vibration to let players feel the stiffness of the surfaces.

Aside from that, the game also comes with the common explosion vibrations that add more excitement to intense gameplay moments. Of course, haptic feedback also plays an active role by letting the player feel the strain of ropes when swinging around or grappling, which is quite enjoyable!

10

Astro’s Playroom

A Celebration Of What The DualSense Controller Can Achieve

Systems

Released

November 12, 2020

Developer(s)

Team Asobi

OpenCritic Rating

Mighty

Astro’s Playroom is a launch title for PlayStation 5 and comes pre-installed on the console. The game was released alongside Sony’s PS5 in November 2020 and was a sequel to a paid PSVR game titled Astro Bot Rescue Mission. At its core, Astro’s Playroom is a three to four-hour game that is intentionally a tech demo for the features of PlayStation 5.

Hence, it does a great job of making use of everything, including the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback. Despite its short length, Astro’s Playroom is a must-play for anyone who gets a PS5, especially since the host of minigames do a great job of highlighting just how revolutionary the PS5’s adaptive triggers are.