With the U.K. launch of the PS4 looming, PSU staff have got together to argue and fight over the definitive top 100 games of the PS3 generation, which includes PSP and Vita titles. It’s not quite the end of an era, but it’s the perfect time to reflect back on some of the great titles that have graced Sony’s black behemoth.
We’ve already kicked off the top 100. You can check out 91-100 here, 81-90 here, 71-80 here, 61-70 here, 51-60 here, 41-50 here, 31-40 here and 21-30 here. Below you can find rankings11-20.
20. XCOM: Enemy Unknown
Metacritic score – 89
XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers a refreshing change of pace from the constant barrage of first-person-shooters and third-person action games that seem to have plagued the industry for the last few years.
PSU score 8.5, review HERE
19. The Walking Dead
Metacritic score – 94
The Walking Dead proves to be Telltale Games’ best outing in the adventure genre in recent memory–if not, ever. This is episodic gaming done right, and just like The Walking Dead TV show, we can’t wait for Season 2.
PSU score 9.0 reviews – Episode 1 , Episode 2 , Episode 3 and Episode 4
18. Deus Ex: Human Revolution
Metacritc score – 89
Building on what its predecessors created, Human Revolution delivered a strong story, an open-ended approach to its gameplay, and a soundtrack that pulls you into its world. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is one of the few games that gets player decision-making right.
PSU score 9.0, review HERE
17. Gran Turismo 5
Metacritic score 84
In Gran Turismo 5, there’s so much quality on the track and so much to do off it that you’ll easily lose yourself with the hundreds of cars available to take for a spin. Then there’s the track editor to test your friends on, and you take it online with your friends in 16-player races for ultimate bragging rights.
PSU score 9.0, review HERE
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16. Killzone 3
Metacritic score – 84
Killzone 3 is one of the best PS3 exclusives. With local co-op, brutal melee combat, and an enormously deep multiplayer mode, it’s clear that Guerrilla Games really appreciates its fans. Buy this game, if you haven’t done already.
PSU score 9.5, review HERE.
15. God of War 3
Metacritic score – 92
God of War III is the best entry in the series and one of the best action-adventure games of this generation. Kratos’ journey comes to an end in an explosion of fluid combat, mammoth environments, and superb narrative.
PSU score 9.5, review HERE
14. The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim
Metacritic score – 92
Quite possibly the best open-world RPG of this generation, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an enormous and addictive game that is breathtaking in presentation and scale. Exploring its open world will keep you occupied for as long as you want it to, and the nearly countless dungeons, quests, sidequests and guilds mean there is no reason to ever stop playing Skyrim.
PSU score 9.5, review HERE
13. Journey
Metacritic score – 92
We cannot heap enough praise on the magic formula that thatgamingcompany has come up with for Journey. Almost every aspect of the game is just stunning, from the art direction to the incredible aural presentation. If you miss out on Journey, you are denying yourself one the best gaming experiences on any platform to date, period.
PSU score 8.0, review HERE
12. Assassins Creed 2
Metacritic score – 91
Creating some of the most awe-inspiring locations, a simple yet complex battle system and continued innovations, Assassin’s Creed II delivered a captivating story and beautiful Italian landscapes. It has been credited as one of the most influential games of the PS3 generation.
PSU score 9.0, review HERE
11. Mass Effect 3
Metacritic score – 93
BioWare has crafted an emotionally-charged spectacle that is unlikely to be surpassed for some time. A superb plot filled with gripping twists and thought-provoking choices and a surprising solid multiplayer, Mass Effect 3 is an absolute monster of a game.
PSU score 9.5, review HERE
The time has almost come. Stay tuned for our top 10 very shortly.