Best PS3 games of all time, ranked

The PlayStation 3, released in 2006, marked a turning point for gaming, bringing more cinematic and story-focused experiences to players. Its powerful technology, the rise of online multiplayer, and the introduction of Blu-ray discs allowed for the creation of much larger and more immersive game worlds, making games feel like true blockbusters.

The PlayStation 3 was home to incredibly influential games like Uncharted 2, The Last of Us, and Metal Gear Solid 4. It launched popular franchises with titles like Demon’s Souls, Infamous, and LittleBigPlanet, and saw massive multi-platform games such as Skyrim, Mass Effect 2, GTA V, and BioShock Infinite redefine storytelling, player freedom, and open-world gameplay. Online gaming also flourished, with Call of Duty, Battlefield, FIFA, and NBA 2K becoming incredibly popular choices for players.

The PlayStation 3 offered a truly groundbreaking era for gaming, delivering everything from powerfully emotional stories to defining action and role-playing games.

With that in mind, here’s our ranking of the best PS3 games.

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Fight Night Round 4

Release date:

June 23, 2009

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Fight Night Round 4 is a boxing video game developed by EA Sports. It is the sequel to Fight Night Round 3, released in 2006. It was released on June 25, 2009 in North America and on June 26, 2009 in Europe, for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.[3] The game’s featured boxers are Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson.[4] It contains 48 licensed boxers[5] as well as several new modes, such as Legacy mode.[6][7]

Gran Turismo 5

Release date:

November 24, 2010

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Gran Turismo 5 is the fifth game in the Gran Turismo racing video game series. It expands on the game’s Prologue version and is the first entry of the series to be developed for PlayStation 3. The game marks the first entry in the series with online races with support for up to 16 players. Over 1,000 cars, 26 different locations, and 71 different tracks are available in the game. Night racing also returns. World Rally Championship, NASCAR and Super GT licenses are utilized for the first time in the Gran Turismo series.

Infamous 2

Release date:

June 7, 2011

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential — and face a civilization-ending confrontation with a dark and terrifying enemy from his own future. Gifted with extraordinary god-like abilities, Cole alone has the power to save humanity, but the question is– will he choose to do so?

Killzone 2

Release date:

February 25, 2009

5(8 reviews)

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PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Killzone 2 is the third game in the Killzone franchise and continues the story two years after the events of the first two games. The gameplay consists of what the developers describe as Hollywood Realism, focusing on scripted, cinematic gameplay. The game is played entirely from the first-person perspective, except for the portions with vehicular combat with a tank and an exoskeleton. Next to the single-player campaign, there is squad-based multiplayer called Warzone with five different kinds of missions (Assassination, Search & Retrieve, Search & Destroy, Bodycount and Capture & Hold) based on seven kinds of classes. There is support for up to 32 players, with the addition of bots to fill the remaining spots.

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction

Release date:

October 23, 2007

5(4 reviews)

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PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (known as Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction in most PAL countries) is a 2007 platformer video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. The game was released on October 23, 2007 in North America and on November 9, 2007 in Europe. It is the first PlayStation 3 installment for the Ratchet & Clank franchise, as well as the first installment for the “Future” series. It was also one of the first PlayStation 3 games to support DualShock 3 rumble straight from the disc. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction was met with critical acclaim upon release. Most positive comments concerned the “engaging” and “fun” gameplay, while ost criticism was aimed at the game’s technical issues. The game was nominated for several awards from gaming publications and was considered a commercial success.

Resistance 3

Release date:

September 6, 2011

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: The third and currently final installment in the Resistance series. Resistance 3 portrays Capelli’s heroic survival inside the brutal Resistance world. Featuring new upgradeable weapons, the return of the weapon wheel, two-player online or split-screen campaign co-op and a progression-based multiplayer experience, Resistance 3 delivers a heroic-yet savage first-person shooter experience.

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit

Release date:

November 16, 2010

4(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Become Seacrest County’s top cop or most wanted racer!

Dragon Age: Origins

Release date:

November 3, 2009

5(10 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Dragon Age: Origins is a third-person role-playing game described as a spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights franchises. Players create their own character by customizing gender and appearance as well as choosing a race and class. Combat is in real time with the ability to pause at any moment: tactical options include an editor which allows the player to give the AI detailed instructions on how to behave in every possible situation. Although the main storyline is the same for every character created, the game features six unique prologues, two for each race. Dragon Age: Origins received critical acclaim upon release, with praise mostly directed at its story, setting, characters, music and combat system.

Max Payne 3

Release date:

May 15, 2012

4(12 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. A new feature to the series, introduced in Max Payne 3, is the cover system, which allows players to gain a tactical advantage, and avoid taking damage from enemies. To progress through the linear story, players take on enemies throughout levels. The game features interactive cutscenes which transition seamlessly into continuing gameplay; there are no loading screens across gameplay and cutscenes.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2

Release date:

March 2, 2010

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Android
iOS

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What it’s about: Battlefield: Bad Company 2 brings the award-winning Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of PC gaming with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected “Battlefield moments.” New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. With the Frostbite-enabled Destruction 2.0 system, you can take down entire buildings and create your own fire points by blasting holes through cover. You can also compete in four-player teams in two squad-only game modes, fighting together to unlock exclusive awards and achievements. Battles are set across expansive maps, each with a different tactical focus. The game also sees the return of the B Company squad in a more mature single-player campaign.

NBA 2K12

Release date:

October 4, 2011

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
OnLive Game System

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What it’s about: With over 5 million copies sold worldwide and over 20 Sports Game of Year awards, last year NBA 2K11 allowed you to BECOME THE GREATEST with MJ & the Jordan Challenge mode. This year the NBA 2K franchise is back and bigger than ever, providing fans with the opportunity they’ve always dreamed of – to finally END THE DEBATE as to who are the best teams and players of all time. Featuring such NBA legends as Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird as well as all of your favorite NBA players of today, NBA 2K12 will be packed with new and exciting features that will be revealed in the weeks and months ahead that, come October 4th, will put fans center court of an unprecedented basketball experience.

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – Wizard’s Edition

Release date:

November 17, 2011

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: The Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch – Wizard’s Edition will include a copy of Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for PlayStation3, a 340 page hardcover physical copy of the Wizard’s Companion, the spellbook Oliver uses throughout his journey in the game. The full-color Wizard’s Companion contains a full bestiary of all the creatures found in the game along with in-depth item descriptions of the other world’s items, spells and background of its rich history. The limited-run Wizard’s Edition will also contain a plush doll of Drippy, Oliver’s guide through his adventures, as well as exclusive “golden mite” and “golden drongo” DLC familiars. An exclusive Wizard’s Edition coin, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Wizard’s Edition Special Music Selection CD and a set of 5 Ni no Kuni artwork cards.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock

Release date:

October 28, 2007

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

Wii
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 2
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Rock out to the third entry in in Red Octane’s music series for guitar gods! Songs for Guitar Hero III include Barracuda by Heart, Sabotage by Beastie Boys, Rock And Roll All Nite by Kiss, and much more! In addition, players can experience an incredible number of added features and explosive content including a new multiplayer action-inspired battle mode, grueling boss battles, a bevy of exclusive unlockable content and authentic rock venues.

Valkyria Chronicles

Release date:

April 24, 2008

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of the 1930s, Valkyria Chronicles depicts Europe divided in two and ruled by two super powers: the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, situated in the middle of the two superpowers territories, in an attempt to secure invaluable natural resources. Within this struggle a hero named Welkin, and his fellow soldiers of the Federation’s 7th Platoon, are fighting back against the invasion and the Empires attempts to unify the continent under its power. During the ensuing war the Federation discovers that the Empire possesses a secret weapon, known as the “Valkyria” – an ancient race with special powers thought to exist only in legends. With this new discovery the fate of the Federation’s ability to turn the tide of the war, and the hope for a better future, hang in the balance. “CANVAS” graphics engine: A unique engine that produces breath taking images that look like watercolour paintings in motion. “BLiTZ” tactical battle system: Experience strategic manoeuvring of units combined with conventional RPG gameplay, all layered on top of the moment to moment action afforded by real-time controls as players command each squad member and tank in battle. Epic storyline: Players will immerse themselves in the epic struggle for freedom, as the fate of the world lies in the hands of Welkin and the members of the 7th platoon. Customisation: Over 100 customisable characters allow players to create a variety of platoons to suit each battle’s needs. Beautifully rendered battlefields: Players explore 30 different environments, using unique terrain features to gain advantages in battle.

FIFA Soccer 10

Release date:

October 1, 2009

4(7 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Last year’s game topped the league and now the all-new FIFA 10 is looking to defend its title as the number one football action game. More realistic than ever, this latest sequel has greatly improved artificial intelligence, ball physics and graphics. Brand new this year is the 360 degree dribbling system, giving you the most precise control ever. There are also changes to how the defensive line is formed, as well as improvements to crosses, freekicks and goalkeepers (who can now receive red cards). Naturally the game retains its hugely successful on and offline multiplayer modes, with new options and better stability for online play. The manager mode has also seen a massive update to make it just as deep and complex as the main game. With all these new features and more EA Sports are betting on FIFA remaining the champions for a long time to come.

Flower

Release date:

February 12, 2009

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
iOS
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation 4

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What it’s about: ESCAPE TO A DREAMLIKE WORLD From the studio behind the genre-bending titles Journey and flOw comes Flower, a unique gaming experience that lets you soar through a dreamlike world of luscious fields and rolling hills. Control the wind to carry a stream of flower petals around each landscape and watch as it comes to life. Every level has its own unique aims and little mysteries – but you don’t have to worry about them if you don’t feel like it. Flower is about doing what you want, when you want. Freedom is everything.

LittleBigPlanet 2

Release date:

January 18, 2011

5(4 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer video game centered around user-generated content, first announced on May 8th, 2010 in the June 2010 issue of gaming magazine Game Informer. The game was developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe for the PlayStation 3 console, and is the last major Little Big Planet game in the series to be produced by Media Molecule, as the sequel, Little Big Planet 3 would be produced by Sumo Digital, Tarsier Studios, and The Station. Unlike the original LittleBigPlanet which was marketed as a “Platform game”, LittleBigPlanet 2 was marketed as a “Platform for Games”. The game is 100% backwards compatible with all user-created content (including personal profiles) from the first game. It is a direct sequel to LittleBigPlanet, and the third game in the series. The disc also features Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves, a ModNation Racers demo, as well as a PlayStation Network tutorial video.

Limbo

Release date:

July 21, 2010

4(10 reviews)

Platforms:

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac
Android
iOS
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

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What it’s about: Limbo is a black and white puzzle-platforming adventure. Players take the role of a young boy traveling through an eerie and treacherous world in an attempt to discover the fate of his sister.

Heavy Rain

Release date:

February 18, 2010

4(10 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4

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What it’s about: Heavy Rain is a cinematic psychological thriller from game developer Quantic Dream exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Dealing with a range of adult themes, the game revolves around a sophisticated plot and strong narrative threads that explore a complex moral proposition. You assume the role of multiple characters with very different backgrounds, motivations, and skills in a world where each player decision affects what will follow.

Call of Duty: Black Ops

Release date:

November 9, 2010

4(13 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Call of Duty: Black Ops is the seventh main Call of Duty game and the sequel to Call of Duty: World at War. The game differs from most previous installments, which would involve a usual three-country campaign, while Call of Duty: Black Ops features two playable countries (Russia and the USA) but only has an American campaign. Several new features are also introduced, such as dive-to-prone and the available use of a flashlight on certain weapons. Furthermore, the campaign’s playable characters now speak while being controlled by the player. Extra game included within: + Zork (Apple II)

Demon’s Souls

Release date:

February 5, 2009

4(7 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: A third-person action RPG with cooperative and competitive multiplayer elements in which the player enters the kingdom of Boletaria as it is being ravaged by a fog that spawns murderous demons. The player has to hunt down the arch demons situated in five disparate areas within the kingdom and partake in punishing combat to reach the Old One, the vengeful being that brought the fog to Boletaria.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception

Release date:

November 1, 2011

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: A search for the fabled “Atlantis of the Sands” propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake’s quest descends into a desperate bid for survival that strains the limits of his endurance and forces him to confront his deepest fears.

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag

Release date:

October 29, 2013

4(21 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Wii U
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Google Stadia

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What it’s about: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag begins in 1715, when pirates established a lawless republic in the Caribbean and ruled the land and seas. These outlaws paralyzed navies, halted international trade, and plundered vast fortunes. They threatened the power structures that ruled Europe, inspired the imaginations of millions, and left a legacy that still endures.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Release date:

November 10, 2009

4(10 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Infinity Ward and published by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 video game consoles and the Microsoft Windows operating system. Officially announced on February 11, 2009, the game was released worldwide on November 10, 2009. It is the sixth installment of the Call of Duty series and the direct sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, continuing the same storyline, with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 set to end the storyline.

BioShock Infinite

Release date:

March 25, 2013

5(14 reviews)

Platforms:

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.

Fallout 3

Release date:

October 28, 2008

4(10 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Fallout 3 from the creators of the award-winning Oblivion, featuring one of the most realized game worlds ever created. Create any kind of character you want and explore the open wastes of post-apocalyptic Washington D.C. Every minute is a fight for survival as you encounter Super Mutants, Ghouls, Raiders and other dangers of the Wasteland. Prepare for the future.

The third game in the Fallout series, Fallout 3 is a singleplayer action role-playing game (RPG) set in a post-apocalyptic Washington DC. Combining the horrific insanity of the Cold War era theory of mutually assured destruction gone terribly wrong, with the kitschy naivety of American 1950s nuclear propaganda, Fallout 3 will satisfy both players familiar with the popular first two games in its series as well as those coming to the franchise for the first time.

Batman: Arkham City

Release date:

October 18, 2011

5(10 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
OnLive Game System
Nintendo Switch

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What it’s about: Batman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security “home” for all of Gotham City’s thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Set inside the heavily fortified walls of a sprawling district in the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel introduces a brand-new story that draws together a new all-star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

Release date:

June 12, 2008

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is the final canonical Metal Gear game to feature Solid Snake as the main character. The gameplay of the previous games have been kept along with some new features, such as the ability to roll on your back and also to hide in bins scattered around the environment. Most of the story and the relationship between the characters are explained through cut-scenes with a considerable length, so knowledge of the prior games is recommended to fully understand the story. The game also features a complex multiplayer mode entitled Metal Gear Online with some original missions based on the stealth aspects of the single-player games.

Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood

Release date:

November 16, 2010

4(9 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Live and breathe as Ezio, a legendary Master Assassin, in his enduring struggle against the powerful Templar Order. He must journey into Italy’s greatest city, Rome, center of power, greed and corruption to strike at the heart of the enemy.
Defeating the corrupt tyrants entrenched there will require not only strength, but leadership, as Ezio commands an entire Brotherhood who will rally to his side. Only by working together can the Assassins defeat their mortal enemies.
And for the first time, introducing a never-before-seen multiplayer layer that allows you to choose from a wide range of unique characters, each with their own signature weapons and assassination techniques, and match your skills against other players from around the world.
It’s time to join the Brotherhood.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Release date:

March 20, 2006

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, the fourth game in the Elder Scrolls story, is set within the province of Cyrodiil, the heartland and Imperial capital of Tamriel. Emperor Uriel Septim VII is assassinated in flight from his own palace, but just before he dies he passes on to you the mystic Amulet of Kings. The adventure proper begins with the quest to find Uriel’s lost and illegitimate son who is the only heir to the throne. In a world where the forces of darkness seek their ultimate dominion over the ranks of man and mer alike, you alone stand between the future of Tamriel and the gates of Oblivion.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Release date:

November 5, 2007

4(7 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare differs from previous installments of the Call of Duty series. Previous Call of Duty games have a distinct three country-specific campaign style, while Call of Duty 4 has a more film-like plot with interlaced story lines from the perspectives of Sgt. Paul Jackson of the Marines 1st Force Recon and Sgt. ‘Soap’ MacTavish of the British 22nd SAS Regiment.

God of War III

Release date:

March 16, 2010

5(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: Set in the realm of brutal Greek mythology, God of War III is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he scales through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of Hell to seek revenge on those who have betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, and an array of new weapons and magic for this iteration of the trilogy, Kratos must take on mythology’s darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus. Utilizing a new game engine built from the ground up and state-of-the-art visual technologies, the development team behind God of War III has made standard-setting strides in giving players the realistic feel of actually being on the battlegrounds. With texture resolutions quadrupling since God of War II on PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, God of War III, in its debut on the PS3 system, will feature fluid, life-like characters, as well as dynamic lighting effects, a robust weapon system, and world-changing scenarios that will truly bring unmistakable realism to Kratos’ fateful quest. Players will have a chance to join battles on a grand scale that is four times larger than its predecessor.

Borderlands 2

Release date:

September 18, 2012

4(17 reviews)

Platforms:

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac
Android
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

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What it’s about: A new era of shoot and loot is about to begin. Play as one of four new vault hunters facing off against a massive new world of creatures, psychos and the evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Make new friends, arm them with a bazillion weapons and fight alongside them in 4 player co-op on a relentless quest for revenge and redemption across the undiscovered and unpredictable living planet.

Street Fighter IV

Release date:

July 18, 2008

4(9 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Android
iOS
Arcade

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What it’s about: Street Fighter IV brings the legendary fighting series back to its roots by taking the beloved fighting moves and techniques of the original Street Fighter II, and infusing them with Capcom’s latest advancements in next generation technology to create a truly extraordinary experience that will re-introduce the world to the time-honored art of virtual martial arts.

Newcomers:
– Abel
– C.Viper
– Rufus
– El Fuerte
– Gouken

Dead Space

Release date:

October 14, 2008

4(6 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Dead Space is a 2008 science fiction survival horror video game developed by EA Redwood Shores (now Visceral Games) for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was released on all platforms through October 2008. The game puts the player in control of an engineer named Isaac Clarke, who battles the Necromorphs, reanimated human corpses, aboard an interstellar mining ship, the USG Ishimura.

The Walking Dead

Release date:

April 24, 2012

4(7 reviews)

Platforms:

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac
Android
iOS
PlayStation Vita
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch

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What it’s about: The Walking Dead: Season One (also known as The Walking Dead: The Game) is an episodic interactive drama graphic adventure video game developed and published by Telltale Games. Based on Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic book series, the game consists of five episodes, released between April and November 2012. It is available for Android, iOS, Kindle Fire HDX, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game is the first of The Walking Dead video game series published by Telltale.

Batman: Arkham Asylum

Release date:

August 25, 2009

4(5 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac
Ouya
Nintendo Switch

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What it’s about: Batman: Arkham Asylum is an action-adventure game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. Released in 2009, it follows Batman as he battles the Joker, who seizes control of Arkham Asylum and frees its inmates. The game features stealth, combat, and detective elements, with players using Batman’s gadgets and skills to subdue enemies and solve puzzles. Set in a dark, immersive version of Gotham, the story explores Batman’s psychological battle with his foes, including Harley Quinn, Bane, and Scarecrow. The game received critical acclaim for its gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling, becoming a defining title in superhero video games.

BioShock

Release date:

August 21, 2007

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
Xbox 360
Mac

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What it’s about: BioShock is a horror-themed first-person shooter set in a steampunk underwater dystopia. The player is urged to turn everything into a weapon: biologically modifying their own body with Plasmids, hacking devices and systems, upgrading their weapons, crafting new ammo variants, and experimenting with different battle techniques are all possible. The game is described by the developers as a spiritual successor to their previous PC title System Shock 2. BioShock received high praise in critical reviews for its atmospheric audio and visual quality, absorbing and original plot and its unique gaming experience.

Journey

Release date:

March 13, 2012

5(14 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
iOS
PlayStation 4

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What it’s about: A third-person adventure game in which the player, controlling a robed figure, makes a pilgrimage through a desert landscape to a rugged mountain with a beacon of light in the distance while uncovering the history of their people, rescuing and cooperating with friendly creatures, avoiding predatory ones and communicating with other travelers.

Fallout: New Vegas

Release date:

October 19, 2010

4(9 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: In this first-person Western RPG, the player takes on the role of Courier 6, barely surviving after being robbed of their cargo, shot and put into a shallow grave by a New Vegas mob boss. The Courier sets out to track down their robbers and retrieve their cargo, and winds up getting tangled in the complex ideological and socioeconomic web of the many factions and settlements of post-nuclear Nevada.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Release date:

October 13, 2009

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: In the sequel to Drake’s Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo’s missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.

Dark Souls

Release date:

September 22, 2011

5(8 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon’s Souls, it is set in a dark, medieval fantasy world. It is renowned for its challenging gameplay, intricate level design, and deep lore. Players control a customizable character known as the Chosen Undead, embarking on a perilous journey to uncover the secrets of the cursed land of Lordran. Dark Souls is known for its punishing difficulty, requiring players to carefully manage combat, stamina, and resources while navigating hostile environments filled with dangerous enemies and formidable bosses. The game features a unique multiplayer component, allowing players to leave messages for others, summon allies for cooperative play, or invade other players’ worlds for PvP combat. The original release of Dark Souls received critical acclaim for its atmospheric world, innovative mechanics, and rewarding gameplay, solidifying its place as a seminal title in the action RPG genre.

Grand Theft Auto V

Release date:

September 17, 2013

4(27 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
PlayStation 4
Xbox One

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What it’s about: Grand Theft Auto V is a vast open world game set in Los Santos, a sprawling sun-soaked metropolis struggling to stay afloat in an era of economic uncertainty and cheap reality TV. The game blends storytelling and gameplay in new ways as players repeatedly jump in and out of the lives of the game’s three lead characters, playing all sides of the game’s interwoven story.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Release date:

November 10, 2011

4(10 reviews)

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PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

Mass Effect 2

Release date:

January 26, 2010

5(9 reviews)

Platforms:

PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

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What it’s about: Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You’ll need to be, Commander Shephard. It’s time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy’s fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You’ll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you’ll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you’ll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time’s a wastin’ so don’t be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew…and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You’ll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you’ll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.

Portal 2

Release date:

April 18, 2011

5(9 reviews)

Platforms:

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Mac
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What it’s about: Sequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole purpose of testing the Portal Gun’s mechanics and taking revenge on Chell for the events of Portal. As a result of several interactions and revelations, Chell once again pushes to escape Aperture Science Labs.

The Last of Us

Release date:

June 14, 2013

5(13 reviews)

Platforms:

PlayStation 3

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What it’s about: The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.

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