Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment at a Glance

Sony Online Entertainment operated as a significant force in the United States video game market from 1998 until 2015. The company released a total of 28 games listed on PlayPile, with 27 titles under its publishing credit and 13 where it served as the developer. Their catalog is heavily weighted toward Role-playing games, which account for 13 of their releases. They also explored Puzzle, Adventure, and Hack and slash genres with five titles each. While they released games across a wide array of hardware, PC remained their primary platform with 16 titles, followed by seven on PlayStation 3 and five on Mac. Their reach extended to mobile devices like iOS and Windows Mobile, as well as legacy platforms such as the PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 2. The quality of their output varies but generally leans toward the positive side. Across 17 rated titles, they hold an average score of 73.3 out of 100. Four games achieved a great rating above 80, while 12 received good scores between 60 and 79. There is no record of poor-rated games in their catalog on this site, though one title fell into the mixed category. Their most successful projects include Wheel of Fortune from 2012, which scored 85, and Champions of Norrath: Realms of EverQuest from 2004 with a score of 82.8. Other high performers include Free Realms and Hitogata Happa, both surpassing the 80 mark in 2009 and 2010 respectively. Their production volume shifted noticeably over time. The company released only two games during the 1990s. Activity surged in the 2000s with 17 titles, establishing them as a major player in the online space. This output slowed to eight games in the 2010s before they ceased operations. Recent releases show a decline in critical reception compared to their earlier peaks. H1Z1 from January 2015 holds a score of 62.3, which is lower than their historical average. Wizardry Online and Monster Radar Plus also appeared during this later period alongside the highly rated Wheel of Fortune. The company focused heavily on online multiplayer experiences, as seen in their well-known franchises like EverQuest and DC Universe Online.

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