PlayStation Plus Essential free games for August 2022 revealed by reliable leaker

The spirit of the original PlayStation Plus lives on with the "Essentials" tier, which includes benefits such as online play and a selection of free games that change every month. Dealabs, a reputed source in the gaming industry, has now leaked the free PlayStation Plus Essentials games for August 2022, and it is jam-packed with critically acclaimed titles.

The first title is Yakuza: Like A Dragon, a game launched in 2020. It has a Metacritic score of 84 and has been hailed as a perfect addition to the Yakuza franchise, although many players are not a fan of the turn-based combat. Both the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game will be playable.

Little Nightmares, the second game, is a slightly older title launched in 2017 for the PS4. It is a horror-themed platformer with puzzle elements baked into it. Its playtime is relatively short (5-6 hours for casual players). However, the game's four DLC packs can almost double that, but they have to be purchased separately.

The last PlayStation Essentials free game for August 2022 is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 bundled together. It was launched in 2020 for the PS4 and has subsequently received a PS5 refresh. The game was well received by critics and fans alike and managed to sell over 1 million copies in the first week.

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