Side quests often walk a fine line in game design: done right, nama138 they enrich the experience; done poorly, they feel like filler. On PlayStation games and PSP games, the best side content doesn’t distract from the main story—it enhances it, making these some of the best games in the industry.

In The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the side quests are often better written than the main missions in other games. Quests like the “Bloody Baron” aren’t just optional—they’re essential to understanding the depth of the world and its moral ambiguities. This approach influenced countless PlayStation RPGs and action titles that followed.

Ghost of Tsushima is another standout. The game’s tales of side characters—like Lady Masako’s search for justice or Norio’s crisis of faith—are fully fleshed out, emotionally impactful, and seamlessly integrated into the world. These stories give players reason to explore every corner of the map, transforming optional content into must-see material.

Even on the PSP, side quests were handled thoughtfully in games like Monster Hunter Freedom Unite, where optional hunts provided rare rewards and taught important gameplay mechanics. Titles like Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions also hid major characters and job classes behind optional missions, encouraging exploration and experimentation.

It’s this kind of content that turns a good game into a great one. When done with care, side quests offer narrative depth, gameplay variety, and player choice—hallmarks of the best games across PlayStation history.