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The 24 Best PS3 Games

• By GamePro Staff
• November 25, 2009 09:23 AM PST
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Who says the PS3 doesn't have great games? Like its predecessors, Sony's next-gen console is destined to be the home of some truly awe-inspiring games, and already has several gems to its credit. Here are the 24 titles that every PlayStation 3 owner should have in their collection.

• 24
• MotorStorm: Pacific Rift

OMG, those crashes. Taking the race out of the desert and into the jungle, Motorstorm: Pacific Rift still brings brutal slo-mo crashes that rank among the best-looking in all of gaming. Thankfully, this sequel gave you better A.I. competition, along with all the vehicle types from the first Motorstorm, plus a monster truck or two. While every other racer plays it safe with car-on-car drag races, only MotorStorm has the brass balls to pit tiny little ATVs against behemoth big rigs.

• 23
• Gran Turismo 5: Prologue

When you take into account the fact this racing sim's intensity, stellar graphics and amazing gameplay, you might just start wishing more games would have Prologues before the final release. In Gran Turismo 5: Prologue, you can drive any of over 50 customizable cars from various worldwide manufacturers, including famed car companies Audi, Ford and Ferrari. Also, GT Online returns via the PS3's PlayStation Network, so with the console's built in wi-fi adapter, you can challenge your friends anywhere, any time!

• 22
• The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

"Massive" isn't a big enough word for the fourth incarnation in the popular Elder Scrolls role-playing series, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. As you traversed the world of Cyrodil, you could truly create a life of your own -- mine caverns, learn trade skills, fight bandits... the scope alone of what's possible in Oblivion is simply astonishing, and this amazing adventure is still unprecedented in both size and scale.

• 21
• Rock Band/Rock Band 2

Even though picking between the PS3 and 360 versions of Rock Band & Rock Band 2 is pretty much a toss-up, you're still getting one of the best musical experiences around with either version. To put it bluntly, Rock Band just gets better and better. DLC music, while pricey, is still coming down the pipe at a steady clip, and the treasure trove of available guitars, drum kits, and rocker accessories is something that just never gets old. And if you're still packing those old wired guitar kits, there's new wireless Fender bass replicas on the market that are just waiting for you to get back on tour.

• 20
• Resistance 2

Picking up where the first video game, Resistance: Fall of Man, left off, this gripping first-person shooter sequel sees Nathan Hale continuing his battle against the repulsive race of Chimera. While Resistance 2 didn't exactly re-invent the franchise, it did improve upon many of the strongest aspects of the original. It added new, even crazier weapons, a towering 300-foot tall beast, and best of all, support for up to 60 player multiplayer matches, which set a record at the time the game was released. Resistance 2 is far from a perfect game, but it's one of the finest next-gen FPS games we've seen, not only on the PS3, but in general.

• 19
• inFamous

Usually, when a game makes you choose between good and evil, the paths are so similar or uninspired that playing through a second time seems like a chore. inFamous turned this gameplay element on its head with the Karma System, which actually changed the way you could unleash your electricity-based powers on Empire City. If you're a hero, crowds love you, but if you're a jerk to random bystanders, they'll actually pelt you with rocks or run in terror. Sucker Punch also nailed the exploration mechanics in inFamous, making simple things like getting from one end of town to another fluid and satisfying (as long as you didn't run into a chain link fence). Whether you play the game as a good guy or a total ass, inFamous is sandbox-style gameplay taken to near-perfection.

• 18
• Tekken 6

Tekken 6 is bigger, bolder, and crammed with more characters than most games can handle. As if the impressive roster of 40 wasn't enough, the graphics in Tekken 6 have also benefited the overall game as much as the fighters. When you're not seeing a ring of fire slowly consume everything around Zafina, you'll witness a helicopter slamming into a lighting bolt in the background scenery of another stage. As always, the arcade setup is still among the best versus experiences you'll have either online or offline. With characters that you can customize as much your combo strategy, Tekken 6 is an impressive update to an addictive button-masher.

• 17
• Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Ratchet & Clank can best be described as "a playable Pixar movie" for all of its colorful worlds and sharp graphics, but that's just a touch on the real quality of the series. A Crack in Time is movie-quality writing, fun-filled run-and-gun action, and challenging platforming elements all rolled into one game. Insomniac Games has been keeping its titular duo running at a breakneck pace since the PlayStation 2 days, and this title shows that they're in no danger of slowing down yet.

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