Popular games on ps3. The best PS3 games

The most innovative, exciting and timeless games on Sony's most maligned console, chosen by a panel of PS3 fans.

The success of the PS4 has probably eclipsed the PS3, but it had a rather interesting life cycle. It was released at a terribly high price and built on the unique Cell processor, which gave the console power, but made it incredibly difficult to develop games for it. Because of all this, the PS3 has mostly attracted Sony fans with deep pockets. Ten years and many price drops later, the PS3 has made a name for itself in the console world and has become the leading platform for playing blockbusters, multi-platform games, PS1 classics and indie hits.

While all the attention is on the PlayStation 4 and its stellar rise in the gaming industry, the PS3 has been steadily releasing great games and even got the highly anticipated Persona 5 release alongside the PS4. Below is our selection of the top 25 PS3 games, a variety of cult favorites that are vital for any PS3 owner. Enjoy!

You might have missed the Tokyo Jungle exit, and that's forgivable; the game looks like a B product due to blurry textures and blocky models. But Tokyo Jungle is not played for the sake of graphics - it is played to control a pack of hounds hunting a lion. It is played to put stupid hats on the giraffe.

It's played because Tokyo Jungle is an addictive roguelike that constantly offers new surprises. You will be able to perfect your routes through the abandoned city while hunting for food and rivals to keep your species alive. Simple gameplay and tons of unlockable animals mean you'll be up and running quickly, but will always be on the lookout for the next piece of the puzzle.

With the exception of Minecraft, no other console game fuels the imagination and creativity of its players like LittleBigPlanet 2. The first game's custom content creation tools were kind of a revolution, and the sequel not only improves upon them, but also expands them to let you - yes , you - to create from scratch not only levels, but also whole new stories, worlds and even games. And the community-created stuff is incredible.

No, LittleBigPlanet 2 doesn't have the complex platforming of Mario and Reyman, but judging the game based on that is as close as not reading War and Peace because of the font it's printed in. Simply put, this is one of the most important, relevant and fun games on any PlayStation.

Hotline Miami is the game your parents always warned you about in the 1980s, a video game from an alternate universe where Reagan is president forever and Running Man actually exists and can be seen on TV. Put on a rubber animal mask of your choice and go to one of several dozen pixelated locations to kill all the idiots around under an unrealistically cool synthwave. Hotline Miami is pure fury, hypnotic ultra-violence one step away from pure anarchy. Just don't tell your parents about it.

How to make the best superhero game even better? You just need to make it even bigger and place it all in one of the best realized open worlds. Preferring precision, individuality, and constructive design over scale for the sake of scale alone, the isolated part of Gotham is one of the brightest, most impressive, and most purposeful environments of a generation. Arkham's structure allows the expanded yet perfectly balanced mechanics from the first game to fly, literally and figuratively, and it's a great achievement in terms of both gameplay and aesthetics.

But just as importantly, she never dominates or detracts from what made Arkham Asylum great. The combination of smart, imaginative sandboxing and addictive, almost musical combat is still at the heart of everything and is even better than ever. The icing on the cake is that Arkham City tells a dark, dramatic, and overwhelmingly epic Batman story.

It shouldn't have worked. It shouldn't even have been attempted. It was supposed to be a faceless, lightweight cyberpunk RPG shooter with a recognizable name. But miraculously, Deus Ex: Human Revolution from Eidos Montreal is a truly layered, complex, fully player-controlled action RPG, at the heart of every element of which is freedom, creative thinking and choice.

Realistically, whatever game you want it to be, DE:HR manages to be so adaptable to the player's desires and at the same time consistent that it's just amazing. A tale of conspiracy and philosophical tension - both global and personal - will follow you no matter where your character is positioned, and the cohesive, vibrant nature of this world is second to none.

When Burnout Paradise came out, multi-platform games were always better on the Xbox 360. But not this time. Criterion has always shone on PS2, and Burnout Paradise still looks amazing on PS3. The developers also made changes to the Burnout formula, uniting the city and its surroundings in an open world. The richness of the possibilities makes the environment of this game better than the worlds of later Need for Speed.

It's all about the little things, like trying to make a handbrake U-turn to park (which the game rates you for) or jump down a mountain and land without crashing the car. The DLC even fixed a few nasty little things in the structure of the original release, so it really is a Burnout-esque heaven. Well, a good soundtrack, where without it.

The Resistance franchise has gone from a decent first game and a disappointing sequel to an FPS masterpiece of the PS3's lifetime. It's a shame that Resistance 3 - the masterpiece from the previous offering - marked the end of the franchise. There is something quite right about R3. The way the 50's alternate reality setting pairs with the insane but still good alien weapons and mixes with the heartbreaking story of a father protecting his family makes this game stand out.

Every scene is meticulously crafted - there are few, if any, weak moments - and the combat system is smoother than a piece of butter gliding over the tip of a knife. Every time you think you've done a great job, the story throws up another situation or problem, forcing you to adapt and push the boundaries of what's possible in the game. You will gladly do so to bring Joe Capelli's sad, hopeful story to a thrilling conclusion.

Lots of games talk about their greatness, but few offer as many creepy fun and bizarre things to do as Yakuza 5. At its core, Yakuza 5 is a serious story about the Japanese underworld, evil people doing bad things, and good people. , throwing off their shirts in one swift motion to take on the bad guys in hand-to-hand combat. But Yakuza 5 is not just a fighting game.

It is also a taxi driving simulator; hunting; and a pop idol simulator (complete with dance battles!). There are also mini-games: baseball, cooking ramen, stand-up, arcade with almost full versions of Virtua Fighter 2 and Taiko Drum Master and much more - and all these things are interesting in their own way. Yakuza 5 is crime drama and dreadful tomfoolery galore, and while it might not be the best option for newcomers, the game has a lot to offer any gamer.

Whatever you think about the current state of COD, there's no denying that Modern Warfare has been a watershed moment in the world of video games. It not only revived the hackneyed FPS genre, but also turned Call of Duty from a shooter into a cool shooting game, became a landmark for multiplayer games and an incredible 8-hour attraction with an incomparable story. The disguise scene, the opening scenes on the tanker, the ending - Modern Warfare is filled with unforgettable moments.

And yes, it's quite an old game. While the later ones have tried to take Modern Warfare as a basis, increasing the degree of steepness, it seems like only a series of exercises in a series of entertainment. There is no such nonsense in Modern Warfare, only 8 hours of smooth action that still surpasses all its imitators.

Old Snake grunts and creaks more than usual, but he's still on his toes. MGS4 is still a showcase for the PS4's technical potential, much like MGS2 is for PS2. But, importantly, it uses technological advances to improve the gameplay. The camouflage suit in particular is not only fun to use, but also useful in tense situations where stealth is required.

You can criticize Kojima and his team for being too complex and movie-like (especially in terms of cutscenes), but still all the characters and bosses are unforgettable, and the dramatic ending cannot be underestimated. However, if one particular scene had ended differently, then perhaps the game would have been even higher on this list. But it's still a must-play for anyone with a PS3.

Few games have the same dilemma as Dead Space 2. You want to play the game to explore the beautifully ruined Sproul, but at the same time, you constantly live in fear that something nightmarish is watching your every move. DS2 maintains a delicate balance between the constant fears of the original games and a more robust combat system. The horrors are as real as ever, but now Isaac is better able to resist.

The feeling of helplessness fades away a bit, so Dead Space 2 is more balanced as a result. In addition, the Necromorphs in this sequel are a real abomination: they set the "gold standard" of monsters in video games and scare the hell out of (and sometimes wet panties).

No dialogue, no overt plot, no fights, no chance to die. But has any game ever offered such an experience, filled with so many painful, horrifying failures and such jubilant, exhilarating moments of joy? Well, maybe, but there aren't many games like that...

Journey by Thatgamecompany is a masterpiece of abstract storytelling, emotion through gameplay, and exquisitely beautiful environments. The free-roaming exploration and puzzle-platforming are fun on their own, but every single element of Journey, from the visuals to the sound design to the controls itself, is precisely crafted to reveal deep meaning at every turn. As far as anonymous co-op multiplayer goes, you just never feel so attached to another player in a video game. Never.

One of the most commercially successful titles on PS3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is packed with addictive, extreme action, full-on gameplay, and a thrilling emotional engagement that rivals any top game. All this without a single real-time action. This turn-based team shooter is understandable even for a complete beginner, but it also opens up amazing depth after passing through the training trajectory.

Although it looks like a board game, the skirmishes and land wars unfold in an exciting manner, creating incredible scenes and situations that you will remember like Hollywood blockbusters in real time. It will take 20 minutes to learn, but the obsession with the game won't go away for months. A real treasure.

From the very first minute, Wolfenstein: The New Order is filled with tension and meaning. This franchise has never chased sophistication, and nothing has changed here: you're still BJ Blaskowitz, you're still a Nazi hunter captain, and you're still ruthlessly efficient at your job.

But what should have been a mindless shooter suddenly tells a story about the human cost of endless war and heartbreaking fascism, and thanks to the developers at MachineGames, the game does both well. You come for the MP-40 and old-school action, and you stay for the branching story and well-developed characters. Oh, and you'll be shooting Nazis on the moon. Come on, go ahead.

That's what's interesting. Zombies are one of the most over-used (in fact, over-used) elements in horror games, but they're rarely truly scary. Clumsy, beefy target, that's what they usually look like. The Walking Dead, however, returns to the roots of what is so striking about zombies and anyone in general: a real, escalating, emotionally powerful human tragedy.

With top-notch story and acting, not to mention painful, near-impossible moral choices, The Walking Dead puts you in a nightmare situation and forces you to try to find not the best, but the least worst way out. You will agonize over every choice and conversation and will never be able to find the right answer. There are no heroes here. Only survivors.

Speaking of the greatness of Street Fighter IV, there are many things worth discussing. It's a seamless combination of infinite depth potential and instant accessibility for beginners. This is the perfect balance of each of the 39 fighters. It's excellent humor in the animations and character designs, the latter pairing perfectly with each fighter's combat style and style. This is a powerful subtlety of the focus attack system.

But there's something about Street Fighter IV that isn't talked about much, and that's simple, pure, exceptional fun. Undoubtedly, this is a fighting game of a whole generation.

9. GTA 5

Arguably the biggest step forward for Grand Theft Auto since mastering 3D graphics, GTA 5 takes the very essence of what made the franchise great, takes it apart, and rebuilds it in a new, more thoughtful and completely revamped way. The use of three main characters does a lot more than just mixing character traits - the game builds up complex dramatic irony as all three separate storylines intertwine and collide under the player's control.

Plus, you can finally play GTA the way you want to, without losing the game's purpose. There are playstyles to suit all tastes: the naive "nice guy" Franklin, the aggressive family man Michael, the generous psychopath Trevor - and all of them surprisingly do not violate the integrity of the amazing game world.

What about this world... never before has an open setting been so vast, so diverse, so cohesive, and so responsive to the player's actions. It will take days - maybe weeks - of immersion to really grasp the ins and outs, but for now, just know that in terms of form, feel, and function, GTA 5 comes closest to recreating the real world.

Is Red Dead better than GTA 5? It is hard to say. While the world of GTA 5 is much more elaborate, Red Dead's story and concept has its own charm. Few other games create such a delightful sense of space and time. All actions and interactions within the picturesque setting make sense, and it's the perfect backdrop for John Marsden's gritty tale of loss and injustice, a tale that reaches one of the most daring and memorable climaxes in gaming history.

Okay, enough of the ornate descriptions, this is a super-cool game where you can be a scumbag robber, a kind of Clint Eastwood. Gunfights with angry cowboys, catching criminals and horseback riding through the woods - it's all like an interactive film by Sergio Leone. Parts of the scenes are taken straight from the best classic westerns, and the underrated soundtrack fits perfectly with what's happening on screen. In short, Red Dead has it all.

BioShock didn't hit the PS3 right away, but it was worth the wait. This first truly decisive game of the last generation set the standards for gameplay, world detail, atmosphere, and storytelling goals that many other developers struggled to match over the next seven years. Already from the opening scene, it becomes clear that BioShock is different from everything that came before it.

Creating a world as complete as Rapture's is a huge achievement in itself, but making sure that the ever-increasing action is fueled by believability and immersion in this world? This is real success. And don't forget the powerful soundtrack that fuses a chorus of rippling violins with perfectly matched vintage recordings, creating a soundscape of cohesive, moving tones. BioShock is a unique and fully realized concept only found in games, filled with thoughtful and exhilarating action.

Uncharted 2 is the very definition of an adventure game. It's part Indiana Jones, part James Bond, part Lara Croft, and the whole thing is amazing. While U3 ups the ante in terms of scene-setting, the second game in the franchise strikes the best balance between action, puzzle, platforming, and witty gags. The plot itself is a classic story of betrayal, violence and love rivalry, and each participant in the action fits perfectly into this drama.

However, most importantly, every aspect of the game is pure fun. Whether you're rolling down rooftops in a mountain village, dodging tank guns, or solving a challenging puzzle, you'll never get bored. The sheer variety of scenes and action, combined with all the travel from one stunning location to the next, ensures that Uncharted 2 never gets hackneyed or monotonous. Even the barely used multiplayer mode, played by a tiny percentage of Uncharted 2 owners, makes every encounter a pleasure. All of this is complete with a smooth control system and stunning visuals that are still impressive 4 years later.

While Mass Effect 3 is technically flawless, there's something about this sequel that makes it an excellent game. It's just more mesmerizing. Everything about Mass Effect 2 is a delight. It all starts mostly with the death of Shepard and the destruction of the Normandy. The rest of the game is spent rebuilding and redeeming as you assemble a team of lovable misfits to go on a heroic suicide mission.

The main story sets the pace and structure of the game, while the personal stories of the characters aboard the Normandy (Mk2) pull you in different directions. Are you on Miranda's or Jack's side? Geth or Quarians? Can you save your team from the Collectors? Who, if anything, will you sacrifice during the mission?

Many, few are also involved in the plot, thereby increasing the significance of the decisions you make. All this complements a wonderful, self-contained story that conveys the ups and downs in the life of a hero. The fact that the gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, or that the game looks amazing and incredibly large - almost fades into the background.

The original Portal is a pure mind-blowing puzzle game with elements of dark humor that squeezes every last drop of gameplay out of a short playthrough time of only two to three hours. Portal 2 takes that foundation and complements it flawlessly, proving that more can mean better. The plot is now more bloody and tells the story of Aperture Science, its mysterious experiments and the world beyond its walls.

A gel of different colors adds nuance to moving around in space, often requiring you to use your surroundings in unexpected ways. This game is also very funny, thanks to the way Stephen Merchant voices Wheatley, a bumbling conductor who suddenly finds himself intoxicated with power. Throw in some killer two-player co-op and you've got the recipe for one of the best sequels in gaming history.

Persona 5 originally started out as a PS3 game (originally scheduled for release in 2015), and while it was most loved in 2017 on PS4, playing through one of the best JRPGs in years on PS3 is still on the table. It builds on the success formulas of past games, letting you into the world of an ordinary Japanese schoolboy who suddenly finds himself carrying supernatural anti-demonic powers.

You will live everyday life, earn money, make new friends and build relationships that will make it easier to fight in the Metaverse - an alternate reality ruled by the evil intentions of some of Japan's most nefarious citizens. Persona 5 makes it special to tell stories that are taken out of real life context; this is a story based on real people from Japan, and despite the cultural differences, the situation in the game well reflects the current state of world politics. This is a highly relevant game, a power fantasy that goes beyond what most video games offer.

Forget about the obvious talk about the complexity of Dark Souls. True fans know that this is just a tiny part of the game, acting as a link between action and incomparably deep meaning. The world of Dark Souls does not chew anything, and punishes with a quick and bloody death for recklessness, but only out of pure goodwill.

No matter how slim the chances of success seem, the flawless combat system, stunning leeway and deceptively ingenious level structure ensure that there is always a solution. This is not at all a harsh warden, as many believe, but a game that both trusts and believes in the player. She wants you to make progress and encourages you when you do. And she always, always gives you everything you need to make it happen. You just have to understand it yourself.

It seems right that the best game on the PS3 was released at the end of the console's popularity. It's perhaps the culmination of all the top-notch gaming of the last generation, it's a touching, mature story and ingenious storytelling that unfolds through gameplay; it's about exploiting the console's visual potential to the maximum for both emotional resonance and visual impact.

Throwing the player into a beautifully realized, subtle, all-too-believable nightmare world, The Last of Us provides the tools to survive, but they are never enough. Every battle and achievement in the game matters, not because of intended spectacle or artificial heroism, but because of the need to appeal to one's own mind and instincts.

And that's just part of how The Last of Us evokes empathy every step of the way on this harrowing journey. It's the perfect game at the height of Sony's capabilities (at least for now) and one that no PlayStation 3 owner has the right to miss out on. This is the logical conclusion of the entire PS3 generation.

The PlayStation 3 started the console race not in the best way, but in the end was able to catch up with its main competitor. You can argue for a long time, but if we talk about exclusive projects, then the superiority of the Sony game console is obvious.

In fairness, I note that it is not inferior to the competing platform in terms of the quality of projects, but there are more exclusives on PS3.

Top #10 Best PS3 Games

#10 Gran Turismo 6

The famous car simulator from the Polyphony Digital studio, like Mario Kart for Nintendo, is a project that does not skip console generations and is mandatory for everyone who is not equally breathing to the “iron horses”.

#9 InFamous 2

It was the second part of InFamous that made me fall in love with the series - if the original gave the impression of an ugly duckling in which you need to spend a fair amount of time in order to properly evaluate the project, then the sequel immediately "took the bull by the horns" with an order of magnitude more interesting gameplay and pretty much prettier graphics.

#8 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

The Metal Gear Solid series of games is one of my favorites, and all the more unexpected was some disappointment from part number 4 - too many “movies” and less than necessary gameplay, outdated and therefore looking contrasting by modern standards, game mechanics, and the game itself the plot is far from previous games in the series.

But, this is within the framework of the series, and when compared with competitors of that time, it is a definite must buy!

#7 Tales of Xillia

The most adult and most interesting game on PS3 within the role-playing series Tales of. Among the shortcomings, one can note an overly naive plot context (which is standard for all games in the series), but everything else is at an unsurpassed hitherto level.

#6 Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Each entry in the Uncharted trilogy has set new benchmarks for the competition, both in terms of technology and gameplay. I won't be mistaken if I call the third part the best, but like for example on the competing console from Microsoft, all parts of the series are good in their own way.

#5 Demon's Souls

A dark and incredibly difficult game that laid the foundation for the now popular . I thought for a whole year whether I could master this (video walkthroughs on YouTube really scared me), but nevertheless I decided and did not regret it at all (although I “died” countless times).

#4 The Last of Us

Suddenly, the authors of Nathan Drake's outrageous adventures created a project in the survival-horror genre ... and what a project it turned out to be! All competitors, with the exception of perhaps, were torn to pieces, as they say, and the Naughty Dog studio itself received, among fans, cult status.

#3 God of War III

The quintessence of everything in the Western sense. The finale of the trilogy is all the more valuable because, apparently, games about Kratos will never be like this.

Leading the rating of games on PS3 is the best JRPG not only of the generation, but in general of the entire genre in its entire history. Amazingly beautiful design, excellent plot, original, and at the same time, not going against the traditions of the combat system, as well as an unforgettable atmosphere of adventure - this is not a complete list of advantages.

You can argue with me, but it is unlikely that you will be able to convince!

Instruction

The Last of Us is a PlayStation 3 exclusive. The game received high marks from both critics and regular users. It also won multiple Game of the Year awards from various publications, making it not only one of the best games of 2013, but also the best game for the PlayStation 3. The game takes place in America. A global catastrophe happened in the world: a terrible epidemic quickly spread throughout the world, destroying entire cities. As a result of this epidemic, most people mutated into bloodthirsty monsters. The main characters - a single father Joel and an unusual girl Ellie, who is immune to infection - managed to stay alive. Now they must continue the fight for survival and save the whole world.

Grand Theft Auto V is the epic sequel to the great Grand Theft Auto series. The fifth part was for Rockstar Games the largest and most ambitious project for the entire time of the company. They also confirmed that this project has the largest open game world. Grand Theft Auto V was released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and received numerous awards. This time the game takes place around the fictional city of Los Santos. The game has 3 main characters at once: Michael, Trevor and Franklin. They are connected by one thing - bank robberies. You can switch between characters at any convenient time.

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is a third-person adventure console game. The game was developed by Naughty Dog and released exclusively for the PlayStation 3. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves tells the story of Nathan Drake, a desperate treasure hunter. After sad events, he decides to return to the insidious world of thieves and treasure seekers. The player will take on the role of Nathan and go on a long journey. He hunts for the rarest artifacts - the Himalayan alley of Shambhala and the lost fleet of Marco Polo.

Heavy Rain is a cinematic thriller from Quantic Dream. The game was received differently by critics, but it is unique in its kind due to interesting gameplay and an exciting storyline. The player will play as several heroes who have their own unique stories. Each of the characters has their own motives for some actions. All stories will sooner or later merge into one common storyline. The development of a particular story will depend on the choice and decisions of the player.

Little Big Planet 2 is a PlayStation 3 exclusive and the sequel to Little Big Planet. In the new part, a storyline appeared in which the player has to save the Little Big Planet from impending danger. The player will also have to create their own levels and go through them together with friends, the number of which cannot exceed 4 people.

Playstation 3 was the first console from Sony with the ability to download video games from the Internet. It all started back in 2006, when a comprehensive online service Network was announced. With it, the owners of the set-top box can access the online library of video games.

PlayStation Network is a multifunctional Internet service for PlayStation owners

The PlayStation Network, or simply PSN, is an online player-to-gamer interaction and distribution platform for digital content based on licensed video games. Thus, through the PlayStation Network, owners of consoles like PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation Portable and of course PlayStation 3 can choose and download video games from the network, as well as chat and play together with their friends or casual gamers.

The PlayStation Network platform is available to players from the moment the console is connected to the Internet, but some services require money for use.

PlayStation Store - online store for licensed video games

The PlayStation Store is the official and inexhaustible source for consoles from Sony, starting with the PlayStation 3. To use the store, the owner of the console must connect to the PlayStation Store through the PlayStation Network. The store has a huge catalog of video games, the range of which is replenished every week. Here, using various electronic payment methods, you can purchase any game you like, and then download it to your console.

In addition to full PlayStation 3 games, the PlayStation Store also offers game demos, special add-ons, videos and other content. It is worth noting that the store also offers games designed for PlayStation 1 and 2, but adapted to work on PlayStation 3. This is a good chance to complete your collection for all fans of gaming classics.

Digital distribution of games has a number of advantages over distribution on physical media such as DVD or Blu-ray optical discs. Obviously, it is much more convenient to buy a game with a couple of button clicks in the PlayStation Store without leaving your home than in a real store. On the other hand, it can take a long time to download a game from the service, as Sony imposes certain speed limits for the stable operation of the service. Therefore, everyone decides for himself which option is most acceptable for him.

PlayStation Pluse is a distribution system for licensed video games for the PlayStation by subscription.

For all interested owners of the PlayStation 3, 4 and PlayStation Vita, Sony provides the opportunity to subscribe to the PlayStation Pluse. For a certain amount for the duration of the subscription, players receive discounts on the PlayStation Store, a number of games every month at no additional cost, and other bonuses. PlayStation Pluse is issued for a month, 3 months or a year. There is also a 14-day trial subscription option that you can use for free.