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.
"428 is a police visual novel of rare narrative richness. Five protagonists intertwined in real-time Shibuya, choices that impact everyone. A genre masterpiece."
"Far Cry 3 is one of the best open-world FPS of the generation. Tropical Rook Island, iconic antagonist Vaas Montenegro, total approach freedom. Jason Brody and his progressive transformation. A masterpiece."
"Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots is one of the greatest PS3 games. The conclusion of the Solid Snake saga: Old Snake, privatised war, octocamouflage. Epic cutscenes, grandiose final narrative. An unforgettable monument."
"AC II Game of the Year Edition includes all DLC (Battle of Forlì, Bonfire of the Vanities). The most complete version of a masterpiece, Ezio Auditore in the full Italian Renaissance."
"LittleBigPlanet 2 Special Edition is the premium version with exclusive collector bonuses. The same creative and playful LBP2 revolution with extras for collectors wanting the most complete version."
"Call of Duty World at War is the darkest and most brutal WWII CoD. Intense Pacific and Eastern Front campaign, Zombies mode launched here for the first time. Founder of a major saga pillar."
"Epic Games' ambitious multiplayer FPS with fast-paced matches, numerous game modes and convincing AI bots for solo play. Somewhat dated today but an undeniable genre reference at the time of its release."
"Dishonored is one of the best stealth-action games of its generation. Corvo in pestilential Dunwall, magical Void powers, total approach freedom. Infinite replayability, splendid narrative. A masterpiece."
"PS3 version of Shadow of the Colossus, an absolute masterpiece featuring epic battles against giant colossi in a melancholic, empty world. Artistically perfect and emotionally powerful. One of the greatest games ever made."
"Dark Souls Prepare to Die Edition is the enriched version with the Artorias of the Abyss DLC, a masterful expansion adding new areas, bosses and lore. The complete version of an essential masterpiece."
"Deus Ex Human Revolution is a masterful reboot with Adam Jensen and his cybernetic augmentation in a dystopian Detroit. Total approach freedom, excellent narrative, sumptuous gold-noir art direction."
"Mortal Kombat is the masterful saga reboot with the alternative history of the first three arcs. Epic cinematic story mode, Krypt, Towers. Deepest combat gameplay in years. A franchise MK peak."
"Dishonored GOTY is the complete version with all DLC including The Knife of Dunwall and The Brigmore Witches. The ideal way to experience the Dishonored universe in full with exceptional additional content."
"Bundle of Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 4 in one package. Two of the best open-world FPS of the PS3 generation for unbeatable value. Vaas and Pagan Min, two memorable antagonists."
"Mass Effect is the first entry of a revolutionary BioWare trilogy. Commander Shepard against the Reapers, epic narrative, romance and real consequences. A foundational sci-fi RPG despite its technical imperfections."
"NBA 2K13 is the annual basketball simulation by 2K Sports. Produced by Jay-Z, legendary soundtrack, gameplay at series peak. The reference basketball franchise on console, fluid gameplay and generous content."
"Demon's Souls is the precursor of the Soulsborne genre, a punishing and fascinating action RPG. Boletaria and its interconnected Archstones, tense world tendency mechanic, cryptic lore. A foundational and timeless masterpiece."
"AC IV Black Flag is perhaps the best AC. Pirate Edward Kenway in the Caribbean with sailing, plunder, whale hunting and absolute freedom. The open sea gives an unmatched exhilarating freedom. A peak."
"Call of Duty Advanced Warfare renews the saga with exo-suits, weightless jumps and Kevin Spacey as a charismatic antagonist. Solid solo, dynamic multiplayer. A CoD that takes welcome risks."
"Borderlands 2 is one of the best looter-shooters ever made. Handsome Jack is an iconic antagonist, co-op is even more generous and the content is gargantuan. A genre peak, reference co-op."
