Top PS3 Games of 2011

Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top PS3 games of 2011, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.

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Rage

Rage is a technical powerhouse, and if you can overlook the bits that don't quite work, you'll find one of the most exciting shooters we've had in years. An ominous clanking heralds the arrival of a heavy Gearhead thug - a... more

Reviewed on: 04 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Dark Souls

Dark Souls isn't a game you play for fun. It's something you do to say you've done; like running a marathon or climbing Everest. You won't enjoy it like you will other games, but you won't forget it. It's been twenty minutes since I last died; a lifetime in the world of Dark... more

Reviewed on: 05 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

Assault Horizon can be a frustrating experience at times, but when things are going to plan you'll be left with an intense feeling of satisfaction. Boys have always had a fascination with planes. As kids, we'd hold our arms... more

Reviewed on: 11 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Disney Universe

Ultimately, Disney Universe constitutes the ideal family game. It's quick and simple, but has charm, character and inventive little puzzles galore. "Thank you for my birthday money. I spent it on two very good Harry Potter... more

Reviewed on: 25 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Battlefield 3

Battlefield 3 isn't quite the Call of Duty killer many were wanting. EA is at war. Everybody knows this, of course, as an unrelenting year of... more

Reviewed on: 26 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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The House of the Dead: Overkill

As long as you're not offended by strong language and an extreme amount of blood, Overkill should be added to your collection as soon as possible. The lightgun shooter genre has, let's be honest, stagnated a little. The... more

Reviewed on: 28 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Sonic Generations

The blue blur is back, and he's rocking the platforming world once again. For fans of Sonic and platformers alike, this is absolutely essential. To kids, Sonic the Hedgehog is the closest thing to a cartoon rock star the... more

Reviewed on: 31 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Rayman Origins

A passionate tribute to the days when platform games ruled the Earth, but beyond that, it's also one of the best examples of the genre we've had in recent memory. Somewhere out there, in a leafy private estate, there's a place called The... more

Reviewed on: 10 November 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Saints Row: The Third

Ceaselessly crass and juvenile it may be, but then Saints Row: The Third has no higher purpose than to entertain you in the most ridiculous way possible. Three games in, and Saints Row is now much more than a Grand Theft Auto... more

Reviewed on: 15 November 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

Thanks to the strength of its stories, its fat pack of content and its irresistible charm, even those initially resistant to the prospect of another three terms at Hogwarts are likely to be won over. In the interests of saving everyone some time, I'd like you to answer the... more

Reviewed on: 18 November 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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LittleBigPlanet 2

LittleBigPlanet 2 is a fun, more accessible sequel that entertains from start to finish with a flurry of creative new ideas. LittleBigPlanet was meant to be the game that got everyone playing together.... more

Reviewed on: 12 January 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Bulletstorm

Given the current landscape of the genre, it's fair to say that Bulletstorm is not only a great game, but an important one, too. Bulletstorm is: a bromantic comedy starring two meat-heads and a chick with... more

Reviewed on: 22 February 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Crysis 2

Switching to New York gives Crysis 2 what it desperately needed: a credible sense of menace to go alongside gorgeous technical fortitude and impressive artistic direction. New York. The city that never sleeps, though I imagine it's hard to get some... more

Reviewed on: 22 March 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Shift 2: Unleashed

If you're a serious fan of the genre, know that Shift 2 does several things better than anything else on the market right now, which makes it an essential purchase. My advice? Don't bother with any of the exterior cameras when playing Shift... more

Reviewed on: 28 March 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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DiRT 3

DiRT 3 is hard to pick fault with. It's got the looks, the style, the superb sense of speed, and spot-on handling model that blurs the line between sim and arcade. Codemasters undoubtedly has one of the best racing game development studios... more

Reviewed on: 19 May 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings

With a combination of additional content and cutscenes The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360 is one of the most lovingly crafted fan-services you'll find. For better or for worse The Witcher has developed a status in the West as... more

Reviewed on: 23 May 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing has all the best qualities that Mario Kart initiated years ago and features controls tailored to the portable iOS devices. Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing was released across multiple platforms last... more

Reviewed on: 05 July 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Deus Ex: Human Revolution is reminiscent of the best efforts from the golden era of PC gaming at the end of the 90s. Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the story of a man who gets blown apart, and... more

Reviewed on: 22 August 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Resistance 3

Insomniac has produced one of the biggest surprises of the year. Played alone or with a friend the campaign here is of the highest order. The PlayStation 3's best exclusive FPS. Quite why the Resistance series has wallowed in the ground between triple-A... more

Reviewed on: 08 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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F1 2011

While casual players might question whether much is different a year down the road after 2010, those in the know will agree that F1 2011 is the most complete representation of the sport to date. You're screaming towards a rather terrifying-looking chicane at 180mph. The... more

Reviewed on: 16 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Resident Evil 4

Resi 4 is easily the best Resident Evil title, and an absolute must-buy for anyone interested in action or horror. Resident Evil 4 remains one of the greats. Having finished Resident Evil 4 twice before (once on GameCube, and again on... more

Reviewed on: 19 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Crysis

The console port of Crysis is excellent, so if you've never had a PC up to the job now's your chance to see what all the fuss was about. Back in 2007, Crysis felt like a game from the future. Running on a top-spec... more

Reviewed on: 05 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Uncharted 3's trivial flaws are buried beneath a tidal wave of big-budget spectacle, and a genuine narrative warmth far beyond most blockbuster titles. Let it be publicly known that Nathan Drake is a card-carrying member of the... more

Reviewed on: 24 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 doesn't do anything new, but it also doesn't do anything wrong. Do you remember where you were at the start of World War III? I do; getting... more

Reviewed on: 07 November 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim is easily one of the strongest and best examples of the Western RPG, and it further establishes Bethesda's reputation as one of the most talented and creative forces in the gaming industry. Because we at VideoGamer.com care about our audience, we'd like to offer... more

Reviewed on: 10 November 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Mass Effect 2

It's been said before, but it's worth repeating: Western RPGs will never be the same again, such is the impact of BioWare's work here. It's taken almost a year for Mass Effect 2 to reach the PS3. Now that it's... more

Reviewed on: 18 January 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Portal 2

I think you knew all along this was going to be great. Fantastic, even. All the same, I don't think you'll be prepared for it being this good. The following review is spoiler-free. Fear not: this review has been the... more

Reviewed on: 18 April 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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L.A. Noire

We've had games that let us play cop before, of course, but it's hard to remember anything that's ever come this close to making us feel like we're actually doing the job. The following review is spoiler-free. It always starts like this: a wooden... more

Reviewed on: 16 May 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection

Invest in each world - in the castle and Yorda, and the Forbidden Lands and Agro - and you'll be rewarded with an experience that will stay with you for a very long time. Back when I was at university, I tackled the subject of emotional attachment... more

Reviewed on: 08 September 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3
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Batman: Arkham City

It doesn't take the world's greatest detective to spot that this is an expertly crafted adventure, one that maintains a breathtaking pace and invigorating rhythm from beginning to end. Batman: Arkham Asylum's success hinged on the fact it would have been an... more

Reviewed on: 14 October 2011 Platforms: PlayStation 3

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