Get a notebook and pen ready ’cause we’re listing out some must have PS3 games. This holiday season is a great time to get your hands on the third generation console from Sony. With its successor, the PS4, reaching customers in the US and going official across the globe, the price for the previous generation gaming system has been dropped considerably and there’s a plethora of titles already available with many more to arrive soon in the future. So if you’re expecting a shiny new PS3 console under the Christmas tree or looking to pick up some essential titles, head on below for some of the best releases till date.
1. Grand Theft Auto V:
The GTA series has been around for over a decade and GTA V is the seventh release in the franchise. Set in the fictional city of Los Santos which is a massive version of the one found in GTA San Andreas, this title revolves around the lives of 3 different people and you’ve have to switch between characters during the story mode. Apart from missions and side-quests, the world can be explored freely and there are various activities where you can kill time.
GTA Online is the multiplayer mode for this release and it currently allows 16 players to cause havoc on a single server at the same time. New updates with fresh content, missions and more are being rolled out over the months, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
2. Journey:
There isn’t much to say about Journey apart from the fact that it isn’t your everyday game. The notion behind it is completely unique and the design is just mind-blowing. Designed by indie developer Thatgamecompany which is also responsible for other titles such as Flower and flow, Journey takes place in a large mysterious desert where you start off with absolutely no clue on what to do and what the game is about.
Along the way, you’re likely to find other players and assist each other, albeit there are no means of communication and you’ll have absolutely no idea about the person you’re playing with.
3. LittleBigPlanet 2:
The third addition to the popular LittleBigPlanet platformer made its appearance back in 2011 as a direct sequel to the original. Like in the first release, you’ll continue the journey of Sackboy as he runs through various levels designed with 2.5D visuals. This side-scroller introduces tons of new puzzles and also incorporates racing as well as shooting elements.
You’ll even be treated to mini-games and boss encounters. The game supports multiplayer where you and 3 friends can play through levels together. Speaking of which, there are over 50 stages available. With the Create tools, you’ll be able to create your own content or play levels made by other players.
4. The Last of Us:
The Last of Us is one exclusive for the PlayStation 3 that you’ll really enjoy even if you’re not a fan of the survival horror genre. Developed by Naughty Dog, the brains behind Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception, this title is one of the best releases you will find this year.
It has earned much praise for its memorable narrative. The story follows survivors Joel and Ellie as they travel through a post-pandemic United States to a quarantine zone. You’ll be faced with countless challenges along the way like defeating infected humans and also encounter other survivors, some hostile.
5. Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag:
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag builds upon its predecessor by delivering a gorgeous well-designed world. The title acts as a prequel to AC3 where you assume the role of Edward Kenway who’s the father and grandfather of Haytham Kenway and Connor Kenway, respectively, both begin playable characters in previous Assassin’s Creed games. This main story is set during the years of piracy where you’ll explore the rough seas to loot ships and even sink them to the bottom of the ocean.
Additionally, you’ll also be presented with the usual victim tailing and killing in the main story missions. The vast world here is the main attraction where you can sail for hours on end and explore new islands and caves. There are also many enjoyable side-quests.
6. Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time:
A Crack in Time is the third release in the Ratchet & Clank Future series and it brings in various new features. As always, the game serves up a blend of platforming, shooter and puzzle-solving elements in nonlinear side-scrolling levels which have plenty to explore. The title has various new purchasable weapons as well as items and both protagonists have updated abilities.
Ratchet has access to the Hoverboots, while Clank’s has received new time-based abilities such as limited physical self replication and the Chronoscepter. Insomniac Games has also released a sequel to the title, Into the Nexus which was launched just last month. The new release is an epilogue to the Future series.
7. Skyrim:
Skyrim can be considered as one of the best in The Elder’s Scroll series. Being the fifth installment in the franchise, Bethesda has set the game in the land of Skyrim and the plot unfolds 200 years after the events of Oblivion. The story follows the protagonist who’s a Dragonborn and the only one capable of defeating Alduin, the dragon prophesied to destroy the world.
The world of Skyrim can be roamed freely and there’s a lot you can do aside from the main story. During your journey, you’ll be able to learn eighteen skills including casting spells and wielding weapons. Bethesda has also release three DLC packs, namely Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn.
Conclusion:
The positive reception and impeccable gameplay of these aforementioned releases have earned them the title of must have PS3 games. Since they’re all fine picks, which of these are you planning to pick up?