In the early s, World War II games were a dime a dozen, while pretty much every idea was being shoehorned into open-world GTA clones. Pandemic took two very tired concepts and put them together to create a sometimes campy, but always entertaining story about an Irish racecar driver fighting Nazis in occupied France. While the gameplay may not win any awards for originality, The Saboteur has style for days. The real highlight is watching as the areas you liberate slowly go from drab black and white to full color.
Vanquish is one of the titles that helped establish PlatinumGames as one of the greatest action developers of the modern era. In many ways, a throwback to classic games with a fresh coat of paint, Vanquish features a ridiculous story with huge set pieces and nonstop action full of sliding boosts and slow-motion shooting. The biggest downside of Vanquish is its length. The biggest draw is, of course, the improved HD graphics, making the world of Santa Destroy look better than ever.
Controls no longer require the trademark Wii-mote waggle, unless you choose to use the PlayStation Move controllers. A few bosses from the Wii exclusive sequel have been thrown into the mix as well. The final Yakuza game of the last generation is easily the best, featuring five cities, five main characters, and a ridiculous number of minigames in a recreation of Japan. The main issue with Yakuza 5 is that it requires familiarity with the previous games, so you might want to check those out first.
But more Yakuza is never a bad thing. Despite the confusing title, this is actually the fourth sequel to the beloved Disgaea: Hour of Darkness released a decade earlier. While those other games kept the same strategy RPG gameplay, they ditched the story of Laharl, prince of the underworld. The story is still King of all Cosmos insanity.
The soundtrack is still weird and amazing. If you want the ultimate Katamari experience, this is the way to go. Development was led by Yoshiki Okamoto, a respected veteran of both Capcom and Konami. The story focused on aspects of Celtic mythology, rarely seen in games.
The gameplay, exploring two different worlds with two very different characters, was expertly crafted. But for whatever reason, gamers pretty much ignored Folklore. Sony considered a sequel but refused to officially greenlight it. Game Republic went on to develop the similarly underrated Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom but was forced to shut down soon after.
This is also one of the few games of the last generation to have a substantial difference between the PS3 and Xbox versions. Other than that, the games play identically. The gameplay is classic 2D platforming, but you play as a puppet who has his head cut off at the beginning of the game, so you go around collecting different heads you can hold up to three at a time to gain new abilities and make your way through stages, each of which is presented as a play.
With its quirky gameplay, Puppeteer never stood a chance of getting mainstream attention, and even Sony seems to have completely forgotten about the title. The Motorstorm series served Sony well during the PS3 era, but Apocalypse might have changed the tried and true formula a bit too much. Apocalypse changed the setting from deserts and forests to a beautifully dilapidated urban area and added tons of new vehicles, including supercars and choppers.
Despite its impressive graphics and a simple but fun story mode, Apocalypse was true to its name and signaled the end of the franchise so far at least. But it would be hard to complain about a new game in 4K or even a remaster. Heavenly Sword could have become an all-time classic but was held back by a few hiccups. When it was announced that the developer would be taking the GTA formula to the Wild West in Read Dead Redemption , it was met with excitement and skepticism. No one was sure if an open world cowboy game would be as engaging as something more compact like Grand Theft Auto.
The skepticism was quickly put to rest, though. Red Dead Redemption was met with critical praise, and the open-ended formula of Grand Theft Auto was a natural fit for the sprawling setting of fictional New Austin.
Players take on the role of John Marston, a former outlaw turned rancher and family man, who is picked up by a pair of mysterious government agents. Their instructions are clear. John must hunt down members of his old gang or John will never see his family again.
Then you are set loose on an open world that covers dusty ranges, wide open plains, and political conflict in Mexico. It is a massive game that deals with absolute freedom versus the constraints of civilization. There are also tons of animals to be hunted, treasures to be found, and bandits to be captured or killed.
The game is almost overwhelming in how much there is to do. The Game of the Year edition also includes the Undead Nightmare : a tongue in cheek zombie-packed add-on. At the launch of the PS3 and Xbox , each had their exclusive shooters to entice consumers into investing in their consoles. Microsoft had Gears of War , and Sony had Resistance. While Gears of War had more longevity as a series, Resistance was still a high-quality sci-fi shooter that was inventive and influential in its own right.
The first game offered impressive visuals alongside a race of horrifying invading creatures. Resistance 2 upped the stakes and included more sci-fi weaponry, but went a little wonky in the story. Resistance has always stood above its peers in humanizing its cast, and that is particularly true in Resistance 3.
Taking place four years after the second game, the human resistance against the invading Chimera is all but dissolved. Protagonist Joseph Capelli is living in a human settlement with his wife and young son, but must leave them behind to head to New York in a last ditch effort to close a wormhole that spells doom for the human race. The desperation of the characters and their personal motivations in the conflict is never lost, and that is what makes the game so memorable.
Combine that with the brutal combat and array of weapons in your arsenal, and Resistance 3 is as fun as it is engaging. Indie developers have made incredible artistic achievements in the past decade. Some of them have created games so simple and beautiful they would go on to influence the indie scene and the industry at large for years to come. Journey is one of those games. After finding a flowing red cape that gives them the ability to fly for brief periods, the character begins making their way towards a mountain in the distance.
The journey to this mountain is broken into several sections the player must traverse. These sections are laced with puzzles that the player must also solve to move forward. Journey was released to praise from players and critics alike, and it won several Game of the Year awards and was nominated for an award for its breath-taking soundtrack.
It is also widely considered one of the greatest games ever made. Flow is a calming rhythmic game, as opposed to the fast-paced rhythmic games like Guitar Hero. Flower is a game where you play as the wind and collect flower petals. It is arguably one of the most peaceful experiences ever. You can get all three in one package and enjoy them for years to come. JRPGs are a massively popular genre of the industry, even in the west.
Part of their appeal was thanks to the PS3, which had a huge library of these games for western audiences to enjoy. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch may be one of the finest examples of the genre, and is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to break into the genre. The story follows a young boy named Oliver.
When his mother passes away after saving Oliver from drowning, his stuffed animal - a gift from his mother - comes to life. The game accomplishes this, thanks largely in part due to the artwork from acclaimed Studio Ghibli. As the player explores, they must also battle monsters with human companions and familiars - captured enemy creatures that can fight for you. Ni no Kuni was highly praised and became one of the best-selling games on PS3.
It is also a testament to the outstanding hardware on the PS3. The game was a glimpse into what would really be possible in the next generation of consoles. The game follows three protagonists. The first is Michael, a professional criminal who retires after one final score that leaves him set for life.
Years later, players take over as Franklin, a young and ambitious Black man looking to escape the environment he grew up in. He is a parody of the deranged and violent behavior GTA players regularly engage in. It is also thought-provoking criticism of a sensationalist and egotistical culture. While many Mortal Kombat titles in the past were remembered for their excessive gore and not for their fighting engines, this iteration of Mortal Kombat is a legitimate competitive fighter, and it has enough gore to make parents run for the hills.
Even though the single-player modes are rife with imbalances, the core experience in Mortal Kombat is exciting, challenging, and so so bloody. I think we all can agree that the plotlines in Mortal Kombat are a bit ridiculous. Ice ninjas, half-dragons and thunder gods are commonplace in this series. He kills everybody at the end of the Mortal Kombat storyline, so Raiden sends a message back through time to prevent it.
The result? Alternate history. Mortal Kombat returns to a 2D plane in the Komplete Edition. When it comes to the basics, each character has a set of simple moves as well as a bunch of special attacks.
The gauge is divided into three segments, and those segments can be spent in different ways. The gameplay in Mortal Kombat will be different for those of you accustomed to the speed and fluidity of games like Super Street Fighter IV.
Landing a combo and executing special moves is more visceral here then in other games. So, with exciting combat, bloody fatalities and tons of things to unlock, Mortal Kombat sounds incredible. For every cheap slip down a chasm or tumble over the edge of a staircase that sends you plummeting hundreds of feet to your death, there are dozens upon dozens that will teach you the cold, hard truths of this world: nearly every enemy is a potential life-ender, and a proper defense and careful use of your equipped weapon are paramount in every single encounter.
Every single person that owns a PS3 should at the very least rent this game to see what all the fuss is about, and those that can remember the good old days when games taught through the highly effective use of intense punishment and a heavy price for not playing should scoop this up instantly. It is the perfect blend of engaging gameplay and an emotionally complex and impactful story. That explains why it was met with critical praise and showered with game of the year awards.
The impact of the game can still be felt in the industry as video game stories have become deeper and more complex since. You play as Joel, a man who has lost everything after society has collapsed thanks to a dangerous strain of Cordyceps that infects humans.
Fans of Red Dead Revolver need this sequel in their games collection. Just check out the graphics in the still below; no other game takes you back to the Wild West like this. Take John Marston across the wild American Frontier. The action is unpredictable and immersive, and the amount of detail that has gone into replicating the harsh reality of the American wilderness is staggering. Fallout: New Vegas is post apocalyptic gameplay at its finest.
Many of you have probably played a Fallout game over the years, but New Vegas has to be my favourite of them all. How many games do you know of that are set in after a nuclear apocalypse destroyed the Earth? America has been ravaged to within an inch of its life, and bandits have once more taken to the streets to prey on pretty much everyone and everything. Gamers control a lone courier taking a parcel from the desert to New Vegas.
Like so many of the games in this list, New Vegas won a bucket full of awards and still has a loyal following of fans, despite new PS4 and PS5 games coming out all the time. The gloomy underwater world captures the Art Deco movement perfectly, and the whole thing feels like a mutant version of The Shape Of Water…. Players move through the crazy world of Rapture, which is basically like an underwater hell with less flames but just as many demons. Mutants are everywhere and enemies lurk around every corner.
This is another thinking game, but one that also sees players making gadgets to destroy evil cretins. Working with your surroundings is key, and players can also decide whether to send Rapture into further chaos or clean the streets up for good.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim takes third place in this list of the best PS3 games ever made, and what a monster of a game. Any Nintendo fans coming over to the world of the PS3 need to get this game in their lives.
Travel through rolling hills, ancient cities, dark dungeons, desolate mountains, and many more epic locations. Listen, you might all be excited about the PS5, but the graphics on this game are fantastic The PS3 is still a mighty console, and Skyrim shows just what this mean machine can do. Players control the Dragonborn one dude with an awesome name on a mission to kill a Goliath dragon. There are tonnes of side quests to tackle as you explore Skyrim, upgrading weaponry and improving all the skills needed to kill a humongous, scaly Wyrm.
Like Breath of the Wild, exploration is key and tasks can be completed in any order at any time. Heck, you can put off main elements of the story for weeks or months if you want to. Take the game at your own pace and immerse yourself in the geekalicious world of The Elder scrolls. It was a close call, but Uncharted 2: Among Thieves takes the second spot in this list of the best PS3 games of all time! I was sceptical about this game when I first bought it; was it really as good as everyone was saying?
Within about 30 seconds I was hooked, and it stayed in my PS3 for about a month solid as I played it again and again… and again. The story follows Nathan Drake and his two companions as they try to uncover the secrets of Shambhala and a mysterious stone said to be lurking there. As with the other two Uncharted games, battling mercenaries in wild locations plays a big part of the gameplay. Thematic cutscenes help to drive the narrative along at full speed, and the graphics are phenomenal.
Wield all manner of weapons as Drake climbs, runs, and stealthily prowls through the various locations. I love the combination of adventure and shooting elements in Uncharted 2.
This is one of the best games on the console without a doubt and a must-play title that gets the Dodo seal of approval! Naughty Dog really pulled it off with this title. Players take control of Joel and Ellie, a smuggler and a teenager moving across the barren wasteland of post-apocalyptic America. Both humans and gruesome mutants continually try to cut them off, making for pant-wittingly exciting gameplay.
Everything about this game is perfect, from the listening mode to pick out enemies to the heart-busting moments while hiding from mutants prowling around. But what are the best PS3 games that PlayStation fans can grab to play on? Killzone 2
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