Playstation 3: Best of the Best
There have been a steady stream of decent games released on the Playstation 3 since its creation, but a small few have emerged to rock the foundations of the gaming community. Listed here are a few games that every Playstsation 3 owner should consider;
Heard of LittleBigPlanet? Of course you have! This has become one of the most lauded games of recent years, and being a Playstation 3 exclusive has helped propel the system forwards. This wildly imaginative game can be utilized as both a single player and multiplayer experience. The story mode may seem short for a platformer, but it's purpose is merely to introduce you to LittleBigPlanet, a place constructed completely from our imagination. Each piece and part is like a section of a patchwork quilt, and can be modified in any way you please as you customize your own levels; creating your very own weapons, enemies, items and gameplay mechanics. Whatever you want to do, it's up to you.
The multiplayer mode is the key to the enduring success of this title. Creating your own levels and then taking them online for other playstation users to challenge is a master stroke by the developers, creating a game that is surely set to retain its popularity way beyond that of normal games.
Fallout 3 next, the famous game which has combined the FPS and RPG genres to create a totally new gaming experience. This game is set in a world where you create your own destiny by each action, shaping the story with each decision. The story takes place after a nuclear disaster as you find yourself to be one of the few survivors. When your father disappears you set off after him, becoming trapped in a series of events and dilemmas, political intrigue and merciless violence.
This is all down to the ethics system; the way you play this game will have subtle outcomes on the road ahead. Hero or villain, the choice is yours as your actions gain you fame or infamy within differing factions. Your decisions greatly affect the flow of the story, right up
to the end of the game, where the ending itself is decided by your
actions. Therefore no two play throughs of this game are the same, allowing players to come back to this title at any time.
Finally, we have Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. The fame of this franchise pretty much speaks for itself, spanning over a decade of incarnations over several platforms. This latest playstation 3 exclusive is viewed by most to be the definitive reason to own the console.
MGS4 is the fourth and last installment in the
Solid series. While MGS2 introduced first-person shooting options to
the stealth-action gameplay, and MGS3 third-person gameplay, 4 combines
both. Over the course of the game, weapons and items can be obtained
and customized according to your tactics. MGS4 opens up new
possibilities; your weapons and equipment can be either
stealth-oriented, combat oriented, or both. But it's the gorgeously
told story here that seals the deal. The MGS series has always been
known for its cinematic presentation, but Guns of the Patriots takes
the cake. Konami were under pressure to provide a suitably epic conclusion to their story, but they have pulled this off with aplomb. All the subtle story elements and character nuances built up throughout the series meet in this cataclysmic title, providing an unforgettable ending and cementing this franchise in gaming history.
