With the PS3, Sony brought gaming into HD and Blu-ray, driven by standout exclusives: Uncharted, The Last of Us, God of War III, LittleBigPlanet, Demon's Souls. This Top 100 gathers the best of the console, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Japanese release of Uncharted 2 Among Thieves, the absolute series peak. Exceptional cinematic staging, perfect pacing, refined gameplay and solid multiplayer. One of the finest PS3 games and an unmatched genre benchmark."
"BioShock is one of the greatest FPS ever made. Rapture, the fallen Art Deco underwater city, is unforgettable. Revolutionary environmental storytelling, joyful Plasmids, heartbreaking Little Sisters."
"Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is one of the most impactful FPS of the generation. Spectacular and controversial campaign, multiplayer that changed everything with killstreaks and customisation. A monument."
"Mass Effect 2 is one of the best RPGs on PS3. The final Suicide Mission is among the most memorable moments of the generation, incomparable characters, perfect narrative. An absolute BioWare masterpiece."
"Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare revolutionised the modern FPS. Short but impactful campaign, multiplayer progression system that changed everything. All Ghillied Up remains one of the greatest FPS missions in history."
"Dead Space is one of the best survival-horror games of its generation. Isaac Clarke on the Ishimura against Necromorphs, tactical dismemberment, oppressive atmosphere. A genre masterpiece, unforgettable atmosphere."
"Fallout 3 is the saga's glorious return with Bethesda and Washington DC's Capital Wasteland. Free exploration of a striking post-apo world, rich narrative, disturbing Vaults. A foundational RPG of the generation."
"Dead Space 2 perfects the original formula by adding action and a sprawling colonial city. Isaac now speaks, Necromorphs are even more varied. One of the best PS3 sequels, intense and brilliant."
"Uncharted 3 delivers even more spectacular staging with memorable sequences like the cruise ship and desert. Slightly behind Among Thieves narratively but technically breathtaking for PS3."
"Fallout 3 GOTY is the complete version with all DLC including Broken Steel, Point Lookout and The Pitt. Hundreds of hours of exceptional content. The definitive way to explore the full Capital Wasteland."
"GOTY edition of Uncharted 3 with all multiplayer DLC. Exceptional cinematic spectacle with unforgettable sequences. Full additional content significantly extends multiplayer for a complete, generous experience."
"Rayman Legends is one of the best platformers of all time. Sublime Rock Legends musical levels, joyful co-op, absolute variety and inventiveness. Michel Ancel at his peak, genre reference. Maximum score deserved."
"BioShock Ultimate Rapture Edition gathers BioShock 1 and 2 with all their DLC. The complete Rapture dive for latecomers. Essential for any PS3 player who hasn't explored the underwater city."
"God of War Collection groups GoW1 and GoW2 remastered in HD on PS3. Two of the best PS2 games of all time in improved quality. Kratos and Greek mythology in their original epic form. Essential."
"The definitive version of SF4 with an expanded roster and improved balance. Among the finest 2D fighting games ever made. Essential for any competitive fighting game fan, with impressive mechanical depth throughout."
"Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain is Kojima's last MGS with Big Boss in 1984 in Afghanistan and Africa. Revolutionary open world MGS, gigantic Mother Base, missions with infinite approaches. A major work."
"Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Edition groups DAO and all its expansions including Awakening and the DLC. The most complete version of a western RPG masterpiece. The full Ferelden experience without missing anything."
"Persona 5 is one of the greatest JRPGs ever created. The Phantom Thieves steal the hearts of corrupt adults in a stylised Tokyo. Iconic art direction, mature narrative, perfect dungeon gameplay. Perfect score well deserved."
"Deus Ex Human Revolution Director's Cut is the definitive version with the Missing Link DLC integrated and reworked bosses. The best way to play Human Revolution with even more cohesive gameplay."
"Batman Arkham Asylum revolutionised superhero games. Perfect rhythmic combat, exploration of the Gothic Asylum, unforgettable Joker, adult and dark atmosphere. A foundational masterpiece."
