Don't let the fresh kicks fool you. I am a console gamer to my core. I thought I'd put out something short and sweet for those of you who either chose sides last generation or couldn't afford a ps3 until now. Either way this generation is long gone so I am going to highlight some of the best there is on this system.
Again these are my opinions and may not reflect how everyone else feels.
10. Demon's Souls
In at number 10 it’s Demon’s Souls. It’s not even fair how
hard this game was. It was more than likely the reason some people passed on it
in the first place. But, beyond the brutal difficulty it’s a fun exciting
adventure that keeps you coming back for more. And if your patient and brave
enough you’ll eventually beat it.
09. Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time
3d platforming fun at its finest! I for whatever reason don’t
normally play these games but it somehow made its way into my ps3 and my heart.
I will admit it plays it safe as far as the story and difficulty go but it is
one of the most well rounded 3d plat-former's this gen. 08. Infamous Series
This game has an awesome comic-esque narrative with
super-hero parkour game-play. They definitely were thinking outside the box for these
sandbox adventure games and it payed off extremely well. I played these games
so much I got motion sickness from the camera shifting around so much (true
story). I think the most gripping feature it offers outside of your abilities
earned is the option to choose whether you are going to be the evil/anti-hero
or a full blown white knight. With tons of replay value and a huge city to play
in, you need to at least get the first game if you haven’t played it yet.07. Little Big Planet Series
I never thought a game could make me feel like a kid again.
Not the awkward puberty stages but a much simpler time when I would play Sonic
the hedgehog or Super Mario world for hours on end. This is a game that is so
fucking cute that I want to strangle a kitten during a tea party in a princess
playhouse. Have you seen Sackboy? Did you know you could dress him up in
outfits? Did you know you could decorate his house? Pure pink sugary goodness
is what this game is like fresh carnival cotton candy. Now all that cute stuff
aside what you have is a challenging well thought out 2 1/2d Platformer with
some simple yet unique puzzles. Beyond the single player campaign is a giant
community of developers that can create levels as far as their imaginations can
take them. You can literally make any level you want. There is a Zelda level
that even has the music on a very impressive level of creativity. This game
could have been the new Mario but it wasn't promoted as such. Either way get
this if you haven’t played it yet, your inner child will thank you. 06. Journey
An indie game so well done it bankrupted the company
creating it. This is an adventure that goes beyond what words can convey (there
aren’t any). It tells a story that the player can make what they want of it. I
truly loved this short adventure and was so glad the gaming world embraced this
little indie game with such high regard. 05. God of War 3
This is a game you need to play on the hardest difficulty
for the sheer excitement it brings beating the life out of gods. Almost
immediately in playing the game you get to your first boss fight against
Poseidon (see pic above). Look at how
little Kratos is. You see him way down there by Poseidon's aqua crotch? This is
by far my favorite boss fight of all time. My testosterone levels were at an all-time
high when I beat this fucker on the highest difficulty. This is the definitive GOW game so please
forget that ascension was even made. Get this game and get ready for good,
puzzling, button-mashing fun with some of the best boss fights in existence.04. Ni No Kuni
JRPG’s came back in full force with this one ladies and
gents. This game is beautiful from start to finish thank’s to the supreme Japanese
anime company studio Ghibli. It has a story we ultimately can all relate to, character’s
that we genuinely like and gameplay we have been waiting for this entire generation.
And that Score, my god it sounds so enchanting. Let me give you an idea how
good this game is. My wife (Borat Voice) is not a gamer. She will sometimes sit
next to me when I play story driven games to pick up on what’s going on, but that’s
truly the extent of her gaming life other than some ios free-to-plays, console
puzzlers and the occasional Tell-tale game (Back to the future, walking dead). She
actually played this game and would refuse to pass the controller on several
occasions. I would be woken up the soundbar in my living room going off at 5 am
to that sweet score I mentioned before. This game transcends lifestyles people.
Have this in your collection or don’t call yourself an RPG fan.03. Metal Gear Solid 4
I had been waiting on this game for so long. While the
storyline pales in comparison to MGS3 it is a perfect ending to solid snakes
storyline. The cut scenes are long and compelling, The graphics were at the
time the most impressive use of the PS3 hardware and the action was straight
out of Hollywood. Kojima is definitely the GOAT when it comes to stealth action
adventure gaming, hell he friggin invented the genre. Now that being said, in
my opinion this game is a testament to gaming as cinema overall. You could sit
and watch this entire thing unfold without playing and enjoy the ride. I
personally cant what to see what Kojima gives us next gen.02. Uncharted Series
Who knew this game would take off like it did (besides me). Hollywood
storytelling mixed with fast paced action unfolded into my favorite franchise
since Metal Gear. Nathan Drake is quite possibly the most well rounded gaming character
ever and the cast of these games is always top notch. The best way I can describe it is Tomb Raider
meets Indiana Jones. It is the definitive action adventure game and should be
used as the building block for any new franchise. 01. The last of Us
You already knew this was going here. This game deserves
every trophy, award and nomination you can throw at it. This gripping story
captivates you from beginning to end. It never fails in thrills, fights or
emotions. I usually don’t give a shit about people I play with in gaming and
most of the time any NPC that you have to take care of is a nuisance. Not here.
I cared about ellie’s survival . She was so well done you didn’t think of her
as an NPC and more of an extension of Joel (Main character). There were so many
spots in this game that caused heart pumping thrills that I thought they were
endings but, No the game marched on until you have and ending that feels so…open…and
yet so complete. Naughty Dog has a lot to live up to. Here’s hoping for
greatness. 
