With the U.K. launch of the PS4 looming, PSU staff have got together to argue and fight over the definitive top 100 games on PS3 of all-time. 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. Check out 91-100 here, 81-90 here, 71-80 here, 61-70 here. Below you will find rankings 51-60.
60. Dragon Age Origins
Metacritic Rating – 87
As the spiritual successor to Baldur’s Gate, one of the most popular RPGs of all-time, Origins heads back to its roots. Stunning visuals and an engaging narrative combine nicely with action-packed combat sequences and powerful magic abilities to deliver a memorable adventure.
59. Burnout Paradise
Metacritic Rating – 87
Crashing has never been so much fun with Burnout Paradise delivering the most explosive game in the series. Taking place in an open world, players get to race in a variety of game modes and can take advantage of new features in the series, including the ability to ride cycles and motorcycles.
58. PixelJunk Monsters
Metacritic Rating – 83
With its great soundtrack and addictive tower defense gameplay, PixelJunk Monsters is a great pick-up-and-play title. The idea of building defense towers to stop enemies reaching your base may sound like a simple and much-used concept, but its execution is stylish and level design is superb.
57. Heavy Rain
Metacritic Rating – 87
Just how far will you go to save someone you love? That question and more is asked in Quantic Dream’s stunning-looking psychological thriller. This was the game that introduced a whole new level of interaction into videogames that hadn’t been seen before. If that doesn’t draw you in, the moody narrative certainly will. A ground-breaking achievement on PS3.
56. Heavenly Sword
Metacritic Rating – 79
Melee combat has rarely felt this good in NinjaTheory’s explosive brawler. Great graphics and slick combat mechanics earned itgreat praise on its release in 2007. There’s some great quick-time-events thatbreak up the action nicely too, but it’s the fast-paced combat that steals theshow and makes it a must-play game for fans of the genre.
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55. Tales of Xillia
Metacritic Rating – 78
Namco Bandai’s role-playing game is filled tothe brim with personality and charm. Tales of Xillia givesJRPG fans an addictive experience that’s hard to ignore. Linked combatalongside clever leveling schemes and a narrative told in a big way will haveplayers aching to play through as both Milla and Jude.
54. Tomb Raider
Metacritic Rating – 87
On the merits of the campaign alone, CrystalDynamics has delivered a stunning and compelling adventure worthy of the brandname. With a great story, sumptuous visuals and meatycombat, this is one game you can’t afford to miss out on in 2013.
53. Warhawk
Metacritic Rating – 84
One of the best multiplayer games to hit PS3,Warhawk is an intense and tactically challenging shooter that combines white-knuckle aerial combat with hundreds of enemy fighters,bone-crunching armored assaults and high-intensity infantry combat. A great way to while away the hours.
52. Super Stardust HD
Metacritic Rating – 85
This takes us back to our arcade roots to a time when side-scrolling shooters were simple to play but utterly engaging. SuperStardust HD not only looks fantastic in all its multi-coloured splendour but the intensity and challenge will keep you coming back for more.
51. Dead Nation
Metacritic Rating – 77
With its high production values, Dead Nation is a great advertisement for what can be achieved on PSN. This stylish zombie shooter rarely slows down in pace and gets the basics spot-on.
Stay tuned to PSU for the countdown to number 1 as we head toward the U.K. launch of the PS4.