Tearing round the titular city of Paradise, smashing billboards,chaining Takedowns, and competing in online races, made for something approaching nirvana for those who want a extra dollops of fun with their racers. Noire was an especially curious beast as it focused on being a L. That on it own was an interesting hook, but it was the facial capture tech that got people talking. Developer Team Bondi were sadly binned before they could get a crack at perfecting things in a sequel, but their legacy made quite an impact.
The result was a barren period for the genre, which had one hell of a rain spell when EA Visceral Games gave the world Dead Space.
The use of audio gave Dead Space its horror credentials far more than any monsters though, with every creaking pipe, bowing floor and hiss of steam cranking up the tension before something ghastly inevitably burst out of a dark corner. Oh and poor Isaac is going ever so slightly mad too, making for a trippy, brutal ride to rid the universe of the Necromorph menace.
A shame that it too suffered the fate of those that came before it, and ended up shelved indefinitely after the third entry became more action shooter than action horror. It seems almost laughable to think of Call of Duty as groundbreaking anymore, but there was of course a time nearly a decade ago where that was very true. Modern Warfare brought online multiplayer shooters to the masses, and played a massive part in how big the gaming industry has become for better and worse.
Mere months after launch, the PS3 really needed something new, something fresh, something with a hint of promise as a potential moneymaker. It was rough round the edges, but the action set pieces, and the camaraderie between Nathan Drake and Victor Sullivan, gave the game that aforementioned promise in spades.
Needless to say, this was the first step towards building a brand new successful franchise for Sony, and the re-invigoration of Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter creators, Naughty Dog. Shepard meets people of all species along the way to visiting a host of memorable planetscapes, all of which were burned in the minds of players long after the credits rolled. After two games set in the undersea city of Rapture, Bioshock Infinite took to the clouds to deliver us unto Columbia, the floating city.
A whole heap of mystery, imagery that sticks in your head, and and end point that throws up some interesting questions about the series as a whole. Now there was an open world that combined the labyrinthine corridors of Asylum with sheer depth and many a neon-struck street for Batman to patrol.
Some prefer the more condensed nature of Asylum, but City gave more balance to Batman the detective, and Batman the vigilante. When a game like Valkyria Chronicles releases only a niche group of people really notice. Thankfully the that niche group made their voices heard people started to take notice.
Praised by critics and consumers a like, this tactical role-playing game took the scene by storm reaching praise not seen since the release of Final Fantasy Tactics. Set in a fictional World War II and tells a gripping and emotional story, its unique blend of tactical action combat and strategic troop placement made for some exciting battles. For those who missed it on the PS3 can give the game a go on their PS4 as Sega released a remastered version early in GTA IV gets an unusual amount of flak, but looking back, you can understand why to a degree.
Truth is, the return to Liberty City was huge, but it was more about actual depth of detail. San Andreas may have been an epic sprawl of three cities, but it was quite sparse for details, GTA IV succeeded in making something closer to a living city by condensing the outward size for a tighter, more visually active map.
The change of character was also important. Its games Flow and Flower were warmly-received independent darlings, but with Journey the company transcended studio size. Developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Activision in , Blur is our top pick for a split-screen racing game. Featuring arcade-style physics, anyone can join in on this neon-styled racing game. With a wide variety of vehicles — from muscle cars to exotics to Ford Transits — you can tackle the roads exactly how you wish.
With tracks located around the world including California and London, you can cruise the world in style with your friends. When going split-screen with a friend, jump into World Tour mode for a quick challenge or setup Team Racing for more detailed play with up to eight players on the same screen.
Just mentioning the game Castle Crashers will bring nostalgia back to anyone who played and loved the 2D beat-'em-up game when the title was released over a decade ago in Set in a fictional medieval universe, four knights fight against a dark wizard who has stolen a mystical gem and captures a collection of princesses. Together, the four multi-colored knights must rescue the princesses, recover the gem, and take down the evil wizard. Up to four players can join in on the fun, represented by different colored knights and other bonus characters.
Enjoy the side-scrolling action with friends, while dipping your toes into the world of RPG gameplay as you build up your knight. Sometimes it's easier to tackle an apocalyptic-style horror scenario with a sidekick at your side. Resident Evil 5 is a continuation of the original Resident Evil game released in Developed and published in by Capcom, it continues to deliver scares that only mutated creatures jumping out from the shadows can provide.
While some feel that Resident Evil 5 has become more of an action game than a horror game, we think those individuals most likely have nerves of steel as this game is guaranteed to make you jump. Additionally, Resident Evil 5 is the first game in the series to offer a cooperative gameplay mode for two players. Be sure to stay close and work together as you take out bio-threats; if you fall to the floor with critical health, only your teammate can revive you — just move fast enough before the mutated creatures get to you.
Just because a game is kid-friendly doesn't mean that it can't be enjoyed by adults, too. Plants vs. Try and go for all 69 stars! Perhaps the most versatile co-op game in existence. Rock Band 3 upped the ante of previous games with multiplayer support for up to 7 people locally; you can connect a drum set, a keyboard, two guitars, and three microphones to one PS3.
With upwards of additional songs to download, his game can keep you busy for a very long time. Oftentimes, tower defense games are only a single-player affair, but Pixeljunk Monsters allows for a friend to jump in with its local co-op capabilities.
In this tower defense game, instead of merely controlling a cursor, you can both run around as your own character to collect resources and build.
From the creators of Spyro and Ratchet and Clank comes something completely different — the third-person co-op action game Fuse. It plays similarly to the Gears of War series, and even has is own horde-esque mode called Echelon. Resident Evil 5 was the first game in the series to feature co-op.
Kane comes equipped with an assault rifle and a pistol, while Lynch packs a a shotgun and a revolver, and is also prone to hallucinations where his vision goes all funky. Helldivers is a cool top-down twin stick shooter. Friendly fire is turned on in this one, so be extra careful! Dungeon Defenders splices a bunch of different genres together: tower defense, RPG, and action.
Up to four people can play this one in co-op, and it even has cross platform support with PlayStation Vita. Rayman Origins is the first 2D Rayman game on a home console since the original.
Not only did it bring with it the UbiArt art style, but also four player local co-op. The PS3 version also has an exclusive volleyball mini-game! You can play as Ratchet, Clank, Captain Qwark, and Doctor Nefarious, and drop-in or drop-out on the fly both offline and online. Similarly to Resident Evil 5, Dead Space 3 was a big turning point in the series, as it focused less on the horror, and more on the action.
As a result, like many third-person action games, it is best enjoyed alongside a buddy in co-op. A love letter to all Beatles fans. The second game in the LittleBigPlanet series is beefier than its predecessor, including a lot more than just platforming. If you and a friend are looking for a few scares in your co-op game, then check out F. War in the North follows Eradan the ranger, Andriel the loremaster, and Farin the champion as they assist Frodo from afar. If you thought the numbered games were cheesy, you have no idea.
Definitely among the best PS3 co-op games of all time. The last of the Guitar Hero games to feature the traditional 5 lane gameplay.
Outside of Guitar Hero Metallica, Warriors of Rock features the most metal soundtrack in the series, probably making it the hardest Guitar Hero. The career mode mixes up the gameplay with new mechanics and some awesome cutscenes. Army of Two is a co-op game first and foremost. There are unique sections of this third-person shooter that are cleverly designed for co-op.
Shooting angry cowboys, lassoing criminals, and charging through the scrub on a horse - it's like an interactive Sergio Leone movie.
The set-pieces are ripped straight out of the finest classic Westerns, and the understated soundtrack perfectly mirrors the on-screen action. Red Dead is the complete package. The first truly defining, AAA game of the last generation, it set standards of gameplay depth, world-building, atmosphere, and narrative ambition that many other developers spent the following seven years desperately trying to match.
From its still unsurpassed opening sequence, it's clear that BioShock is different from anything that came before it. The complete, cohesive creation of a world like Rapture is a vast achievement in itself, but to ensure that the compulsive, ever-escalating RPG-shooter action only ever feeds further into the believability and immersion of that world?
That's just showing off. And don't forget the powerful soundtrack in this equation, which blends stirring strings with perfectly chosen vintage recordings, to create a soundscape in which coherent, moving tone is king. Presenting a setting and story like no other, and filling them with action as thoughtful as it is exhilarating, BioShock is as unique and completely realized a vision as you'll find in gaming.
Uncharted 2 is the very definition of an adventure game. While U3 up's the ante in terms of set-pieces, this second game strikes the best balance between action, puzzles, platforming, and witty quips. The story itself is a classic tale of betrayal, violence, and love rivalry, and each member of the cast fits perfectly into the drama. Crucially, though, every aspect of the game is pure fun. Whether youre zip-lining over roof-tops in the mountain village, dodging tank fire or solving a tricky, statue-based puzzle, there's never a dull moment.
The sheer variety of interactions and set-pieces, combined with all the hopping from stunning location to stunning location, ensure that Uncharted 2 never grows stale or samey.
Even the under-used multiplayer mode, played only by a tiny percentage of Uncharted 2 owners, packs entertainment value into every encounter.
It's all tied together with a fluid control scheme and jaw-dropping visuals, that still impress over 4 years after launch. While Mass Effect 3 is technically more polished, there's something about this sequel that makes it the superior game. It's just got more magic. Everything in Mass Effect 2 is a delight to experience. It kicks off with a ballsy start, essentially killing off Shepard and ripping the Normandy to pieces.
The remainder is about rebuilding and redemption, as you cobble together a loveable crew of misfits to tackle a heroic suicide mission. The overarching story provides the pace and structure, while the more personal stories onboard the Normandy Mk2 pull you in different emotional directions. Do you side with Miranda or Jack? The Geth or the Quarians? Can you save your crew from the Collectors? Who, if anyone, will you sacrifice in the suicide mission?
While many games give players choices, few offer the same level of involvement with the plot, thereby adding immense weight to the decisions you make. It all adds up to a wonderful, self-contained story, that truly conveys the highs and lows of being the hero. The original Portal is a lean, mind-bending puzzler with a darkly comic thread running through it, wringing every last drop out of its mechanics in its brief, two-to-three-hour runtime. Portal 2 takes those foundations and flawlessly builds on them, proving that bigger can actually mean better.
It's got a far meatier story, expanding on the lore surrounding Aperture Science, its mysterious experiments, and the world beyond its walls without ever feeling tacked-on or unnecessary. The addition of various colors of goo adds new wrinkles to how you navigate the environments, often requiring you to use your surroundings along with your newfound mobility in surprising ways. It's also deeply funny, thanks to Stephen Merchant's portrayal of Wheatley, your bumbling muppet of a guide who finds himself suddenly drunk on power.
Throw in some killer two-player co-op, and you have a recipe for one of the best sequels in gaming history. Persona 5 originally began life as a PS3 game originally scheduled to release in , no less , and while it's gotten most of its love in on PS4, the PS3 version is just as valid a way to play one of the best JRPGs in years.
It builds off the successes of past games' formula, thrusting you into the stylish world of an ordinary Japanese high school kid who suddenly finds himself the recipient of demon-busting superpowers. You'll navigate daily life, taking on odd jobs, making new friends, and building relationships that grant you special abilities to make combat easier in the Metaverse - an alternate reality that exists on top of our own, governed by the evil desires of some of Japan's most nefarious citizens.
What makes Persona 5 special is its ripped-from-the-headlines narrative; a story whose villains are based on actual people in Japan but, despite cultural differences, feel just as relevant to the current state of world politics. It's a deeply relevant game, a power fantasy that goes beyond what most video games offer. Forget the obvious talk of Dark Souls' difficulty. The truly initiated know that the challenge is only the smallest part of the game, acting as a conduit to its peerlessly satisfying interactions and immense depth.
Dark Souls world spoon-feeds you nothing and delivers a swift and bloody death for irresponsible play, but it does so from a place of pure benevolence. No matter how insurmountable the odds may look, Dark Soul's flawless combat, staggering freedom, and deceptively ingenious level design ensure that there is always a way.
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