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 and 51-60 here. Below you can find rankings 41-50.
50. Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
Metacritic Rating – 93
If you have 100 hours plus to spare, go and lose yourself in the incredible world of Tamriel and Oblivion. Bethesda’s role-playing game is one of the best RPGs to have graced console. A truly magnificent adventure that features a groundbreaking new AI system, called Radiant AI, which gives non-player characters (NPCs) the ability to make their own choices based on the world around them.
49. Darksiders 2
Metacritic Rating – 83
Conversational trees, addictive side quests andbeautiful environments are just three of the many things that make Darksiders 2worth playing. The size and scope of the game is quite incredible, as are thedungeon designs and exciting boss battles.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
48. Metro: Last Light
Metacritic Rating – 80
Metro Last Light manages to create a rich and engaging world that holds onto the player’s attention with a vice grip by expertly fusing together combat with exploration and survival horror to create a unique, memorable experience.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
47.Sleeping Dogs
Metacritic Rating – 83
Sleeping Dogs offers one of the strongest narratives in recent gaming and drags you through the gritty streets of Hong Kong’s mob underworld in the process. Its gameplay doesn’t offer many new ideas, but it delivers what it promises. Namely, an engaging story, fun combat, slick driving, and solid gameplay.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
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46. Rock Band
Metacritic Rating – 92
A spiritual successor to the hard rocking Guitar Hero, in Rock Band you shred guitars, slap bass, bash drums, and scream vocals. You can play Lead Guitar and Bass on a guitar-shaped controller, drums on a drum peripheral, and sing via a microphone. You basically get to be a rock God in your own home. It’s mega!
45. L.A. Noire
Metacritic Rating – 89
L.A. Noire’s intriguing character profile, deep interrogation and investigation system, and impeccably detailed facial technology puts this detective thriller in a class of its own.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
44. Demon’s Souls
Metacritic Rating – 89
Demon’s Souls is everything we were looking for on the PS3 — a stellar action RPG boasting a killer online component. The game’s uncompromising difficulty may not be everyone’s cup of tea, however, but if you’re up for a real challenge…step forward.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
43. Uncharted: Drakes Fortune
Metacritic Rating – 88
Classic adventure tale, combining beautifully rendered landscapes with pirates and treasure. Be whisked away to an undiscovered island where puzzle solving, fluid platforming, and loaded guns are used to unearth an ancient mystery. If you are looking for a solid title, Naughty Dog’s Uncharted Drakes Fortune is no less than a masterpiece.
PSU review 9/10 HERE.
42. Professional Baseball Spirits 2013
One of the best sports games on the market, hitting a grand slam in every category. Five fun game modes in one game means baseball fans will have their life signed over to Konami for improving on an already polished title without it being a complete re-hash.
PSU review 9.5/10 HERE.
41. Zero Escape: Virtue’s Last Reward
Metacritic Rating – 84
This mind-bending visual novel captivates with challenging puzzles and an intelligent story unrivaled in its ambition. Available exclusively on 3DS and Vita, you’ve never played a game like this before. Step out of the gaming bubble which is filled with such ordinary titles and come and experience a game that defies convention.
PSU review 9.5/10 HERE.
Stay tuned for 31-40 shortly.