10. LA Noire
Taking place in a stunningly accurate and visually gorgeous block-by-block recreation of 8 square miles of 1947 LA, this deeply layered and complex game is one of the most innovative releases of the generation – and holds up remarkably well
today. In the shoes of Dt. Phelps you will solve brutal crimes, plots and conspiracies across the crime desks of Patrol, Traffic, Homicide, Vice and Arson, all across the city of Los Angeles.
9. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
This beautifully realised RPG combines both western and Japanese styles of gameplay, resulting in a unique and addictive title. As you join Oliver on a quest across a strange new world, you will be immersed in a variety of incredible
environments, landscapes and cities. With stunningly animated cutscenes by Studio Ghibli, a tactical yet simple combat system and a myriad of secondary quests and mini-games, this one is packed with content.
8. Grand Theft Auto V
One of the most immersive worlds in modern gaming, the crime-ridden streets of Los Santos, comes to life in Grand Theft Auto V thanks to stunning visuals that make the city a character in itself. The living, breathing world you inhabit in
the acclaimed game is so packed with detail from the city to the surrounding countryside that you can get lost for hours just exploring. Even now, the PS3 version of the game still looks phenomenal.
7. Metal Gear Solid: Ground Zeroes
Thanks to Kojima Productions’ stunning FOX Engine, Ground Zeroes is an absolutely stunning feast for the eyes. With an unrestricted freedom to gameplay, players can use intelligence and strategy to sneak through missions or go in guns
blazing – how missions are undertaken is entirely down to you. But it is the game’s visuals that are the main attraction, resulting in one of the most truly beautiful titles on the console.
6. Beyond: Two Souls
This gripping and unpredictable action thriller puts players in the shoes of Jodie Holmes, a young woman who possesses supernatural powers through her psychic link to an invisible entity. This visually breathtaking game features
performances from Ellen Page and Willem Dafoe, and plays out more like an interactive film than a standard video game – complimented by graphics that will have your jaw on the floor throughout.
5. Gran Turismo 6
With more than 1200 cars and a phenomenal phsyics engine, Gran Turismo 6 is any car-lover’s dream. As you explore the game’s 33 locations, you will be in absolute awe of the graphical presentation – Gran Turismo 6 pushed the PlayStation 3
to its limit and the result is nothing short of mesmerising. This is a game that looks and plays absolutely beautifully.
4. Killzone 3
The beloved Killzone series is one of the jewels in PlayStation’s crown, so it’s no surprise that Sony have ensured that the game looks absolutely stunning. With nuclear wastelands, alien jungles and arctic vistas to explore, the game is a
sight to behold. With a new arsenal of advanced weaponry and terrifying breeds of enemies to battle, Killzone 3 has always been one of the most exciting games on the PlayStation 3 and holds up today as such.
3. Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception
This outstanding title epitomises why we play video games. Uncharted 3 stands out as the best entry in the phenomenal series and allows the player to experience real adventure, putting you into the role of Nathan Drake once more to live the
life of a rebellious treasure hunter from the comfort of your sofa. Drake’s Deception offers an engrossing narrative, thrilling gameplay and stunning visuals, resulting in one of the console’s finest hours.
2. The Last of Us
One of the finest games ever made, The Last of Us offers one of the most layered and intelligent gaming experiences thanks to brilliant AI, a stunningly realised world and phenomenal characters and story. The Last of Us immerses the player
into a truly visceral experience packed with horror and heart in equal measure, and the result is nothing short of an unforgettable gaming masterpiece with some of the PS3’s finest visuals.
1. God of War: Ascension
With new combat and puzzle mechanics building on the established award-winning gameplay, God of War: Ascension takes the bloody brutal series to new heights. Combat is more intense than ever as you learn your
foes weaknesses and annihilate them the only way Kratos knows how, while the game’s breathtaking visuals make that bold brutality pop. Packed with the usual stellar character and art design, this one is a sight to behold.
