If you are in the market to pick up a PS3 console and was wondering what are the must have games for the system, look no further as we have a comprehensive list below. Keep in mind that the list is 2010 focused albeit with must have PS3 classics sprinkled in to the mix.
Top 40 Best PS3 Games: 1 – 10
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves – is without a doubt the must have game for PS3 owners, holding the title of highest rated console exclusive this gen. Uncharted 2 seamlessly blends genres – adventure, third person shooter and platforming, all into a cinematic gameplay experience that’s unforgettable.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots – a classic PS3 title, is a masterpiece that all gamers should play. Take control of Solid Snake one more time on his last mission. You will be squeezing some tears out, guaranteed.
God of War III – is best hack-n-slash action game of all time. Need I say more?
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune – See how it all started for the series in the first blockbuster Uncharted title.
Grand Theft Auto IV – Still considered to be the gold standard for open world sandbox gaming
Red Dead Redemption – Rockstar’s latest IP takes its award winning sandbox formula to the wild wild west.
LittleBigPlanet – This genre defining game is definitely a must have title. It pretty much gave birth to the new genre – “Play, Create, Share”
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare – The first CoD to take the FPS genre by storm and still remains a classic.
Killzone 2 – Considered to be the best looking FPS on consoles this generation. The game is a visual feast and technical milestone.
Resistance 2 – a FPS with an innovative 8 player – class based/MMORPG style co-op mode, the game deserves a spot in the list.
Top 40 Best PS3 Games – 11 – 20
Gran Turismo 5 – what many consider to be the most accurate racing simulator ever made. With shows like Top Gear gushing over how accurate the track timings are to real life course Nurburgring, it’s a no brainer for petrol heads.
MLB 10: The Show – a baseball game so good even Xbox boss, Aaron Greenberg gushed over the title as the best sports sim.
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood – with more content and variety, this follow up out does its predecessor.
Resistance: Fall of Man – the first game that started it all. Experience ground zero for an alien invasion in an alternate universe where World War II never took place.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 – is the polar opposite of Call of Duty as the game’s focus on team work and strategy making this a stand out FPS.
Bioshock – this game has it all – atmosphere, super powers and it all takes place under the sea.
Heavy Rain – this game is considered to be one of the most immersive games of this generation, with its unique gameplay mechanics every gamer should check this out.
Demon’s Souls – long live hardcore RPGs! This title harkens back to a time when games where tough and brutal. This is one of the best RPGs of this year in Europe.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – at long last a proper next gen version of Castlevania is here and it does not disappoint.
Vanquish – a new and refreshing take on the shooter genre with stylish action that will have you drooling. Here is proof Japanese game development is alive and kicking.
Top 40 Best PS3 Games: 21 – 30
Fallout 3 – is the game that really pushed action RPGs to the forefront. Bethesda got it into the limelight with Oblivion, but Fallout 3 took the genre home.
Final Fantasy XIII – the highly anticipated RPG arrived with a bang, offering beautiful cinematics and an engrossing story. This title is a must for fans of Japanese RPGs.
Valkyria Chronicles – this title single handedly proved that SRPGs can be made for the casual player. Hands down, this is the best strategic RPG of this generation.
Assassin’s Creed II – this sequel succeeded where the first game failed by improving almost every aspect of the game. This piece of history is a must play.
inFamous – Sucker Punch’s new IP sizzles with super powered heroes and villains in this impressive open world sandbox game.
Batman: Arkham Asylum – as the first comic book video game to critically succeed, this is definitely a must play game.
WipEout HD (Fury) – a mainstay from the PSOne era, this futuristic take on anti-gravity racing is the best in its class.
FIFA Soccer 10 – this is the only soccer (or football) game that sells 3 million plus consistently. 3 million people can’t all be wrong?
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit – is back taking the top spot as one of the best arcade racers. Experience heart pounding car chases with cops hot on your tail.
Call of Duty: Black Ops – the fate of America is in your hands as an elite member of the black ops. Everything is here for an explosive game: JFK, Cuba and the Soviets all in one game.
Top 40 Best PS3 Games: 31 – 40
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction – this is definitely the best platformer for the PS3. You will instantly fall in love with these likeable characters as they journey across the galaxy.
Dead Space – is a survival horror action game that will truly scare you out of your skin.
Dragon Age: Origins – the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate lives up to expectations in this epic RPG of massive proportions.
PixelJunk Eden – this physics driven game challenges you to master gravity. With co-op support, this title offers countless hours of brain numbing fun.
MAG – the era of MMOFPS is here. MAG is the first FPS to support up to 256 players in a team based virtual war. Get promoted to OIC position and lead an army of 128 real players.
Super Stardust – considered to be one of the best twin thumb shooters of this generation.
MotorStorm – a motor racing game with the most beautiful vehicle crashes you will ever see.
Braid – this time manipulation puzzle game will bend your mind and perception of reality.
Flower – is a serene game that transcends the medium and is considered art by many.
Joe Danger – a stunt bike game, is definitely Excitebike on steroids with an extensive track builder and online multiplayer modes galore. This is a welcomed addition to “Play, Create, Share” genre.
Conclusion:
There are just too many games to list and making this list was extremely difficult. There were titles we wanted to squeeze in like Warhawk and Siren: Blood Curse (honorable mentions), but in the end some trimming had to be done. If you are a PS3 owner, or planning on picking one up for the holidays, then these are the games you should definitely consider playing.
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