Check out these PlayStation 3 games
By: RJ (@rga_02)
Sony Interactive Entertainment’s CEO famously said, “Who would want to play [these old games]?” — well in a few months, those who own a PlayStation 3, Portable, or Vita won’t be able to purchase those “old games.” Sony recently announced that the storefront for those three consoles will be shutting down in the summer. You can still download the content you own, but you can’t buy anything.
So here are some PlayStation 3 games you should consider buying before the store shuts down. You can get some of these games physically if you prefer that route, but with the rise of YouTube gamers, prepare to pay a pretty penny for them.
Persona 4 Arena/Persona 4 Arena Ultimax
If you ever wanted to play a Persona game but don’t want to invest hours of your life, then look no further. P4A, P4AU escape from their RPG roots and enter into the world of fighting games. However, don’t be intimidated by the mechanics. Unlike a lot of fighting games out there, these two games are really straightforward. Heck, you can even progress through the game by just using one button if you really want to.
The game also boasts a wonderful sprite art style and has one of the most straightforward and coherent storylines found in a Persona title.
[You also can get this game physically and on the Xbox 360.]
Drakengard 3 (Drag-on-Dragoon 3)
Despite what the internet would lead to you believe, this isn’t a thought-provoking game by Yoko Taro. (If we are being truthful here, the only thought-provoking game he worked on was Time Crisis 2.)
This game is the opposite, Drankengard 3 is the very definition of mindless fun. Sure you have to weed through the sub-25-fps, PlayStation 2 textures, and dialog that wouldn’t even make it to fanfiction. But if you manage to overcome all of that, you will find yourself with a literal diamond in the rough.
The music is fantastic and once the combat system opens up, it is one of the best of the era.
However, in the end, this game is trash, but as you progress through the game you just have to see how to unfolds. It is sort of like combining a McChicken and a McDouble at McDonald’s. You know it isn’t healthy, but you just gotta do it.
[You also can get this game physically]
Puppeteer
Puppeteer is one of those games that shows that Sony still has that “weird” side in them. I usually don’t care much for platformers, but this game made me think otherwise for a brief moment.
This is a bad comparison, but the game reminded me of Bunraku - if it were more interactive and outlandish. Like the art of Bunraku, Puppeteer oozes with charm and imagination. This is one of those games where you honestly can’t help but smile.
Another strength this game has is how accessible it is to anyone. Regardless of skill level, anyone can pick up and enjoy this game.
[You also can get this game physically]
Yakuza: Dead Souls
While it may be the game that almost killed the franchise in the West, Yakuza: Deal Souls is still worth checking out for the nonsense it provides.
Tell me what other game out there allows you to sing karaoke then go to a host club to recruit a hostess to kill the undead with you?
I’ll wait.
[You also can get this game physically]
Resident Evil: The Umbrella Chronicles
A lot of people brush off this game and it makes me sad. It is more than a House of the Dead clone, it is a fully-fledged game. It is more than just your average on-rails arcade shooter.
There are a vast amount of weapons you can acquire and more than 20 levels to partake in. The bosses are challenging, but they aren’t cheap. Most importantly, the overall atmosphere of the game is still distinctly Resident Evil.
[You also can get this game on the Nintendo Wii]
What PlayStation 3 games would you recommend checking out? Shoot us a tweet @clickblss.