The PlayStation 3 was the defining platform of the seventh generation of gaming to many. It was truly a console with versatility, boasting an in-built Blu-Ray player, full 1080p resolution gaming, 3D support, and a free online service for everyone (I am looking at you, PlayStation 4). It was a console built for the player in mind, even if the initial price tag was quite hefty ($599). Across all models, the design was always cool and sleek. Finally, the leap from the sixth generation to seventh was a huge transition graphically. Many gamers were b📖lown away by the reveal of the PS3's launch titles back in 2006.
The fight against its main competitor Xbox 360 was tough but PlayStation 3 edged out the competition thanks to its assortment of fantastic PS3-only games. The PS3 had its fair share of masterful exclusives that most people are fully aware of including the Uncharted trilogy, The Last of Us, Journey, God of War III, and Heavy Rain. However, like with most platfo🔴rms, PS3 also had plenty of diamonds in the rough that flew under most gamers' radar. There were also the inescapable overhyped games everyone played that actually sucked.
This list will cover games that belong to these two cases: ones that did not deserve the praise/financial success it received, and 🌳ones that did not receive the admiration/financial grossing but should have. Critical and commercial success between both overrated and underrated games will be interchangeably exchanged too E.G., one overrated game might have grossed millions with average sales while an underrated gem might have received great reviews but low sales. Regardless, here are 15 overrated PS3 games and 15 underrated ones worth a second look.
30 Overrated: Saints Row 2 ✱
Along with its predecessor, these entries in the Saints Row franchise were experiencing an identity crisis. Developer Volition was trying to craft their own Grand Theft Auto with nothing but character creation to set themselves apart. When the second game came out in 2008, reviews were very positive (81 Metascore) but it really paled in comparison to GTA IV. In 2011, Saints Row: The Third took the series into a kookier and more fun direction. Many people now see Saints Row 2 as a decent but overserious and unoriginal slice of ℱsandbox history.
29 Worth A Second Look: Kingdoms Of Amalur: Reck♔oning 𓆉
Despite receiving very good reviews (80 Metascore), this fantasy could not find a financially substantial audience and ultimately underperformed. Kingdoms of Amalur follows your created character, “The Fateless One” and the game soon allows you to explore the fantastical kingdom ‘Faelands.’ The game boasts an amazing combat system that is better than most action-RPGs, allowing for an addictive journey. And with the lead designer of Oblivion, you can ex🌞pect a fresh yet famil🀅iar fantasy look. Overall, this is definitely a title to revisit, especially if you are waiting for the next Bethesda game.
28 Ov♎errated: All Fiꦍfa Games Before The 13th
While I apologize to any FIFA fans out there, the hard truth is that this sports franchise needs to take a two-year turnaround. EA needs to realize that people prefer quality over quantity; an entry that stands the test of time rather than yearly releases. As a send-off to the seventh generation, FIFA 13 stepped up and delivered robust mechanics and adequate AI. Before that, each of the soccer games gained unjust positive reception. While this generation of FIFA has improved, many still argue the peak of the otherwise overrated franchis🅰e is the 13th entry.
27 Worth A Second Loo𝓡k: Demon's Souls
Although it is the game that kickstarted the phenomenon that is SoulsBorne, many gamers are not aware of this. Well, Demon’s Souls executes the same reward൩ing but difficult gameplay nearly every bit as well as its successors. It laid the groundwork for the amazing formula: defeat enemies, gain souls, and try not to perish before you get to safety (in this case, no bonfires). You will also encounter many imaginative enemies and epic architectures. The nature of the game builds to this: perish, perish, and then triumph. It feels just as satisfying in its earliest incarnation.
26 Overrated: Watch Dogs 🐓
Whether on PS4 or PS3, Watch Dogs is considered one of the biggest disappointments ever. What was promised was a dynamic, immersive experience as a hacker. The end result was another Ubisoft checklis✅t game with tacked on elements done way better in other open-world games.
An 80 Metascore? Seriously?!
While Watch Dogs 2 was considered an improvement, the damage had already been done enough to hurt its sales. Ever since its E3 downgrade and broken promises, Ubisoft still incites trepidation into players today as a result of Watch Dogs.
25 Wor𓄧th A Second Looܫk: Burnout Paradise
There are not many over-the-top arcade racers nowadays. The underrated Burnout Paradise is just the title to fill that specific void▨ that the gaming market is not providing for. It is the seventh entry in the destructive franchise and does not skimp on the word ‘burnout.’
There has never been a better time to take a nitro-fuelled trip to Paradise City.
Totalling other drivers is ꦚthe name of the game here. This is done 𝔍in your journey to become the best driver in Paradise City. It has an open world, seamless multiplayer integration and barely any loading screens.
24 🔯 Overrated: Rage 🥂
Many, myself included, would have loved a serious version of Borderlands; a true homage to Mad Max and a d🧸efining post-apocalyptic game. What we got was something that🌊 tried to do its own thing but fell flat on its face.
RAGE was best known for appearing in a Breaking Bad opener.
It may have great art design and a welcoming cameo by actor John Goodman, but the actual gameplay was monotonous. RAGE boiled down to ending a bunch of m𒉰aniacs without much substance either mechanically or narratively.
23 🃏 🏅 Worth A Second Look: LittleBigPlanet Series
Want a Mario game but with infinite customization possibilities? Well, gamers got that and more with the LittleBigPlanet se💯ries which let players create anything they desired. Once done, eager creators would publish their projects w♛ithin a level format.
As it stands, over eight million levels have been created which cover every conceivable genre.
LittleBigPlanet 2 is the best place to start, but the 𝓡whole series has received of universal critical acclaim and millions of sales. Despite the praise, people do not seem to talk about this series enough. Do developer Media Molecule a favor and revisit these platformer masterpieces.
22 Overrated: Battlefield 4 ᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚꩵ
Battlefield 3 was a first-person juggernaut release in 2011, winning universal praise from fans of the genre and franchise alike. However, its follow-up was undisputedly rushed. Battlefield 4 was released in 2013 with bugs galore.
If, by any chance, you are still considering this for PS3; don't. It still has unfixed campaign-breaking bugs.
Since its infamous state, EA has admitted its launch problems but even with the bugs now fixed, it seemed like Battlefield 4 was too similar to its predecesso🔜r. Couple that with a worse (but still okay) campaign and you have an unwarranted 81🌄 Metascore.
21 Worth A Second Look: The Godfather 𝔉
Based on one of thജe greatest movies, you play as a player-created character named Aldo Trapani, rising through the ranks of the Corleone family. You make a name for yourself by playing story missions that interweave scenes from the movie 🌸with original sets.
If you are looking to pick this up for PS3, bear in mind the lack of trophy support.
You can also earn XP through a light-RPG 'Respect' system. This is done by taking over businesses, dominating territories, earning warehouses and more. The fun experience in The Godfather is an offer that you can't refuse.