There’s a bevy of PS3 games worth revisiting or playing for the first time on PS Plus, and we’ve narrowed down the best ones.
Without any backwards compatibility built-in, the only way to access PlayStation 3 games through the PlayStation 4 was through its PlayStation Now service.
Even then, you couldn’t actually download the games to the console; you had to stream them, and this remains the case with the revamped PlayStation Plus service on PlayStation 4 and 5.
This isn’t ideal, especially when the games from even older consoles – the PlayStation 1 and 2 – can be downloaded through normal emulation.
There are boring technical reasons for why the PlayStation 5 can’t easily emulate PlayStation 3 games. If you have a reliable enough Internet connection, however, there are plenty of quality PlayStation 3 games to try out, if you’re subscribed to the Premium tier.
As a reminder, the layout on the PlayStation 5 dashboard for PS Plus Premium isn’t very good, so you may need to manually search for these games.
Devil May Cry 4
Capcom has been pretty supportive of the PS Plus revamp so far, especially in terms of Resident Evil games, but Premium includes not only Devil May Cry 4 but a remaster collection of the three original PlayStation 2 games as well. Except for number 2 they’re all great games, with some of the best third person action ever seen and some outrageously cheesy one-liners.
Fallout: New Vegas
Definitely one of the easiest recommendations on PS Plus Premium, Fallout: New Vegas is regarded by many as the best entry in the series and it wasn’t even made by Bethesda. This action role-playing experience comes from Obsidian Entertainment, so if you loved The Outer Worlds (which is basically Fallout in space), you’re bound to enjoy New Vegas.
God of War HD
Kratos’ origins can be re-lived or experienced for the first time thanks to the HD remasters of the first two PlayStation 2 games and the PlayStation 3 exclusive prequel God Of War: Ascension. All three games offer excellent and bloody action but modern fans be warned: they play very differently to the PlayStation 4 game and Kratos is basically an entirely different character.
Ico Classics HD
The first game from the team behind Shadow Of The Colossus and The Last Guardian, Ico sees you and a young girl escape the castle you’re imprisoned in. If you’re subscribed to the Premium tier, you can also play the Shadow Of The Colossus PlayStation 4 remake, but we strongly recommend you experience Ico first as the connection between the two is very memorable.
inFamous
Before it moved onto Ghost Of Tsushima, Sucker Punch took a stab at making an open world superhero game with inFamous, which proved successful enough to get three sequels. The first two PlayStation 3 games are available on Premium and have you taking the role of a man with electrokinesis, who you can play as either a hero or villain.
Puppeteer
Another charming exclusive to come out of the now basically defunct Japan Studio, Puppeteer is a simple side-scrolling platformer with amazing presentation and visuals. This one’s perfect for parents and their kids to play together in co-op, but that’s no reason for solo players not to try it out.
Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time
Of all the PlayStation 3 Ratchet & Clank games available, A Crack In Time is easily the best of the bunch, offering the classic action platformer gameplay the series is known for. The one problem is that this is the third game of a trilogy, and the previous two games aren’t included for some reason. So, you may need to read a wiki beforehand to better understand the story.
Red Dead Redemption
It’s rumoured that the first Red Dead Redemption is getting a remaster or remake, but it’s still worth checking out the PlayStation 3 original. In 2010, this was the best Grand Theft Auto game not to be called Grand Theft Auto, and its tongue-in-cheek Undead Nightmare zombie expansion is a lot of fun too.
Resident Evil Revelations
What started out as a Nintendo 3DS exclusive, of all things, eventually saw an HD port; one that was well warranted as it’s one of the best Resident Evil spin-offs ever. At the time, Resident Evil Revelations was the return to form the series needed after the shambolic Resident Evil 6, and its sequel is just as good, with its excellent asymmetric co-op.
Super Puzzle Fighter 2 Turbo HD Remix
An HD re-release of the classic 90s tile-matching puzzle game, this won Capcom fans’ hearts with its compelling gameplay and fun art style, with deformed, cartoony versions of characters from Street Fighter and Darkstalkers. You can also get it as part of the newly released Capcom Fighting Collection.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion
If you’ve exhausted yourself with The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, why not play its predecessor? Even to this day, Oblivion is revered by fans and is jam-packed with enough content to keep you busy until whenever The Elder Scrolls 6 releases. Although back in the day PlayStation owners had to wait a year after its launch on Xbox 360 to play it.
The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition
Monkey Island is making a comeback this year so what better time than to experience the original? Both The Secret Of Monkey Island and its sequel are included and are some of the best, and funniest, point ‘n’ click adventure games around. Even if some of the remake artwork is funny in the wrong way.
XCOM: Enemy Within
We’re still pining for Firaxis Games to make XCOM 3, but you can bet we’ll be giving XCOM: Enemy Within a revisit. Aside from reviving the series for the modern era, this game wound up being one of the best video games we’ve ever played thanks to its accessible controls, huge amount of player freedom, and dynamic storytelling.
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