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 and 81-90 here. Below you can find rankings 81-90.
80. Castlevania: Lords of Shadows
Metacritic Rating: 85
An action adventure reboot of the popular franchise, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow takes place at the end of days. The Earth’s alliance with the Heavens has been threatened by a dark and malevolent force – the mysterious Lords of Shadow – and darkness reigns the world. Across this shattered land, the souls of the dead wander unable to find peace, whilst creatures of evil roam free wreaking chaos and death upon the living.
PSU score 8, review HERE.
79. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Metacritic Rating: 78
From the developers behind the critically-acclaimed Mortal Kombat reboot comes Injustice: Gods Among Us, a brand new beat-’em-up franchise featuring iconic characters from the DC Comics Universe. Set in a world where the balance between good and evil has become increasingly blurred, Gods Among Us sees the likes of Batman, Superman and more getting into scraps of epic proportions.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE.
78. Tekken 6
Metacritic Rating: 79
Armed with jaw-dropping HD graphics running flawlessly at 60 fps; the largest character roster ever in Tekken gaming history; ground-breaking online game modes and robust character customization system.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE.
77. Mafia 2
Metacritic Rating: 74
Mafia II is an epic adventure with a story that rivals some of the best mobster movies. Players are brought in to Vito Scaletta’s rise in the family ranks through an engaging narrative, intense action sequences, and a well-crafted vintage city setting.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE.
76. Saints Row 4
Metacritic Rating: 79
Saints Row IV, in the hands of new publisher Deep Silver, continues the series’ over-the-top tone established in Saints Row: The Third. In this latest installment, gamers explore a fictional Washington D.C. and a virtual Steelport. The leader of the Saints has been elected President. However, things quickly go awry as Aliens begin their invasion of the planet…
PSU score 8.5 review HERE
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75. Resident Evil 5
Metacritic Rating: 84
This next-generation follow-up to the terrifying series introduces the theme of escape as its core survival instinct. As Chris Redfield (former S.T.A.R.S. member and now part of the BSAA unit), your life is in danger as you strive to complete your most dangerous mission yet in a sweltering desert colony where a new breed of evil has been unleashed.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE.
74. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Metacritic Rating – 88
In Battlefield: Bad Company 2, "B" company fights their way through snowy mountaintops, dense jungles and dusty villages. With a heavy arsenal of deadly weapons and a slew of vehicles to aid them, the crew set off on their mission and they are ready to blow up, shoot down, blast through, wipe out and utterly destroy anything that gets in their way.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE
73. Catherine
Metacritic Rating – 79
Catherine is a mind trip, blending the impact of real life decisions, the nightmares of finally growing up, and the fear of dying young. While the core puzzle-platforming offers nerve-wracking excitement, players are likewise gifted with an engaging, authentic story.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE.
72. InFamous 2
Metacritic Rating – 83
Cole MacGrath makes his electrifying return in inFAMOUS 2, the second chapter in the best-selling franchise exclusively for the PlayStation 3 system. InFAMOUS 2 takes players to all-new heights in an immersive open world action adventure that offers a more visceral, emotional and powerful take on the true superhero experience. Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to discover his full super-powered potential.
PSU 8.5 score review HERE.
71. Yakuza 4
Metacritic Rating – 78
Set in a fully realized, authentic recreation of Tokyo’s "Sin-City District" the deep and interweaving crime drama of Yakuza 4 unfolds through the eyes of four unique and dangerous characters. Playing as the legendary Kazuma Kiryu, the loan shark Akiyama, escaped convict Saejima or detective Tanimura, players will need to survive the dangers and temptations of the Japanese underworld. Visit Hostess clubs, try karaoke, or experience the pachinko parlors and other adult entertainment, only found in Tokyo.
PSU score 8.5 review HERE
Stay tuned for 60-79 very soon!