Top PS3 Games of 2014
There’s still life in the old dog yet, as support for the PS4’s older brother shows no sign of slowing down. Sony weren’t joking about that ten year life cycle.
We’ve already seen some huge releases on PS3 this year. The long-awaited Dark Souls 2 and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 have already been and gone, as has Watch_Dogs, a game far more associated with the PS4. Looking forward, the console will enjoy its own versions of next-gen favourites such as Destiny and Metal Gear Solid V, and you’ll be surprised at just how good they look running on the old hardware. In fact, most of the big next-gen games on the horizon will be cross-gen releases, so while they might be missing out on better graphics, PS3 owners aren’t exactly being left behind yet.
In addition, PS Plus subscribers continue to receive monthly treats which add value to the system and contribute to the wealth of new titles still flowing its way. Have a nose to see which ones have made our list.
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments
A confident reinvention, despite the obviously low budget. Playing at home in Selhurst, down the road from where Conan Doyle once... more
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Skylanders: Trap Team
Activision's toys-to-life series is still wonderfully entertaining, but Trap Team's relentless encouragement to buy new toys can be draining on your enthusiasm – and your wallet. As much as I try and tell myself otherwise, it is a kids game, and if you're... more
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Assassin's Creed: Rogue
Being more of an epilogue than a sequel, Rogue falls short of delivering a full-fat experience. Generalisations incoming: It seems that there are two types of Assassin's... more
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Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
A nice remaster as well as a comprehensive package, fans of the originals won't feel short-changed. A nifty polish of one of the most popular titles in the most... more
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Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes
Fission Mailed? A superb introduction to Metal Gear Solid 5's world and systems, Ground... more
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Strike Suit Zero: Director's Cut
Oh winged death, how we’ve missed you... "Take out those turrets!" I swoop toward the underside of the enemy carrier... more
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EA Sports 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
An enjoyable stopgap which bodes well for the series’ future. EA's international tournament entries are often treated as fun, if... more
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Dark Souls 2: Crown of the Sunken King
A great amount of content, if a little unbalanced and with a high entry barrier. Crown of the Sunken King fits right into Dark Souls 2: it's infuriating,... more
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Rogue Legacy
Simple mechanics mix well with a deep levelling system to make for an excellent game that'll keep you coming back for hours. Rogue Legacy grants players control of an entire lineage of knights, and I... more
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Madden NFL 15
Madden NFL 15 is an excellent return to form for the series - an essential purchase for longstanding fans and a great starting point for players looking to jump on board. Madden NFL 15 feels like a reboot for the series. Defence, which previously... more
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The Evil Within
A Mikami megamix of sorts that doesn't hit the heights of the director's previous work, but is enjoyable all the same. Note: the embargo for media that received The Evil Within from Bethesda is... more
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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Does exactly what a Borderlands game should: offer great shooting and fun looting, and the introduction of moon-based combat has added some spice to general gameplay. It would be very easy to dismiss The Pre-Sequel. It is, after all, a... more
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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
Mixing futuristic tech with established fundamentals, Sledgehammer has created the first truly impressive Call of Duty in years. Note: This week Activision held a review event for Call of Duty: Advanced... more
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Dragon Age: Inquisition
A worthy addition to the Dragon Age series, but it takes some time to prove it. Dragon Age: Inquisition had me worried. As soon as the prologue wrapped up... more
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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
LEGO Batman 3 starts slow and then gets a lot better, and then overwhelms with so much content it's hard to be disappointed. I don't think I've ever played a game so clearly made with hardcore fans in... more
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LittleBigPlanet 3
LBP3 reaches new highs for the series by delivering some of the best levels and gameplay yet seen, but also disappoints with a fleeting campaign. LittleBigPlanet is a strange beast. I've now finished six games starring... more
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Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
Geometry Wars 3 makes big changes, but retains the excellent core gameplay and delivers another addictive blaster. I stuck my middle finger up at my TV within five minutes of playing Geometry... more
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The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode Two – A House Divided
A superior episode, and one that bodes well for the rest of the season. You'll be especially thankful for the "Previously on..." introduction in... more
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Child of Light
A beautifully-presented and surprisingly deep RPG that is deserving of everyone’s attention. Child of Light is bloody brilliant. Mixing a wonderful aesthetic with combat... more
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The Walking Dead: Season 2 - Episode 3: In Harm's Way
Offers a proper bad guy for you to hate, but also asks how far you’ll go to escape. It's unsettling to look back at the choices I've made throughout my time in... more
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Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
The best (console) version of Diablo 3 money can buy. Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition brings a welcome list of new features,... more
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The Walking Dead Season 2 Episode 5 No Going Back
Episode five, thankfully, gives you the room to decide where Clementine ends up and suggests that your decisions are going to have a permanent effect on her future. In my mind, this second season of The Walking Dead is all about figuring out... more
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Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
A triumph of emergent gameplay, slightly let down by a heavily scripted ending. Forget the Tolkien association, and put aside its similarities with... more
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Alien: Isolation
CA has finally nailed the true horror of Alien in video game form. It's only taken 35 years. A masterwork of atmosphere and environmental design, Alien: Isolation may be... more
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Dark Souls 2
A refined, slicker version of one of the greatest video games ever made. Dark Souls. That's the really hard one, right? Sure, but the difficulty is... more
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Grand Theft Auto 5
The definitive version of Rockstar's biggest world to date. Editor's Note: Below is a rundown of the technical accomplishments of GTA 5... more