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Lesser-known/B-tier PS3 recommendations?
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NinjamicWZ
Banned
Wow, I had no idea. What a weird mash up of games, though. Not like the way Flow/Flower/Journey all feel like they belong together via the dev, or how a Pixel Junk collection might. Not like I can think of any PSN games that really fit with Tokyo Jungle.
That's cool. If I still had a PS3, I'd nab that.
Well, I do love me some Demon's Souls, but I feel the same about Tokyo Jungle, so yeah.
Singularity is one of the best b-tier shooters from last gen. It's kind of a mix of Resistance 3, Half Life 2, and Bioshock all in one if I had to describe it.
I haven't played it since it released, but I also liked Stranglehold. Which is an earlier PS3 game with Max Payne-esque gameplay, and is basically a sequel to early 90s movie Hard Boiled.
I also liked Timeshift, another earlier PS3 game. It's a b-tier FPS that got buried by other shooters at the time, like Modern Warfare. I enjoyed it, but I do remember it got mixed reception from other people, so YMMV I guess.
If you are into or want to look into the hack and slash genre -- there are numerous musou games. The best of the bunch on PS3 are Dynasty Warriors 7, Dynasty Warriors 8, and Samurai Warriors 4, (IMO). Pirate Warriors 2 is also pretty decent.
I haven't played it since it released, but I also liked Stranglehold. Which is an earlier PS3 game with Max Payne-esque gameplay, and is basically a sequel to early 90s movie Hard Boiled.
I also liked Timeshift, another earlier PS3 game. It's a b-tier FPS that got buried by other shooters at the time, like Modern Warfare. I enjoyed it, but I do remember it got mixed reception from other people, so YMMV I guess.
If you are into or want to look into the hack and slash genre -- there are numerous musou games. The best of the bunch on PS3 are Dynasty Warriors 7, Dynasty Warriors 8, and Samurai Warriors 4, (IMO). Pirate Warriors 2 is also pretty decent.
lol please, we all know the developer of that game is FROM Software. Sony Japan could never make a game that good.
Alice: Madness Returns was a lot of fun. I really dug the art and the main character.
The Army of Two games are something I always appreciated. Haven't played much of the third yet, but the first two were good fun with some funny jokes here and there. I loved how ridiculous those games were.
Also adding to the chorus of love for 3D Dot Game Heroes, and Binary Domain
The Army of Two games are something I always appreciated. Haven't played much of the third yet, but the first two were good fun with some funny jokes here and there. I loved how ridiculous those games were.
Also adding to the chorus of love for 3D Dot Game Heroes, and Binary Domain
cj_iwakura
Member
Tokyo Jungle.
Also, Folklore is a must-have. Get it while you still can, it'll only get rarer.
They didn't make it, Crispy's did.
Badass avatar.
Also, Folklore is a must-have. Get it while you still can, it'll only get rarer.
They didn't make it, Crispy's did.
Badass avatar.
GoldCrusader
Member
Tears to Tiara II Heir of the overlord
Fairy Fencer F
Disgaea(wait for 5 on ps4)
+1 for all the Tales of game
A bunch of NISA games are worth checking out
Is armored core B tier?
apart from that I'm going blank
Fairy Fencer F
Disgaea(wait for 5 on ps4)
+1 for all the Tales of game
A bunch of NISA games are worth checking out
Is armored core B tier?
apart from that I'm going blank
NinjamicWZ
Banned
It is pretty weird. I think they were going to release more volumes but it never happened.
cj_iwakura
Member
That's a good out. I'll support it.
Real recognize real
Always see everything.
HYDE
Member
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Contribution: Castlevania:LordsShadow2
...Remember Me is bad, urge against playing it.
HYDE
Member
Why so many thumbs up for NIER? What does it compare to gameplay wise?
It's a lot like Kingdom Hearts in terms of the combat, with some bullet hell thrown in. The story is what makes it so good. It's unconventional, inventive, and is one that's difficult to talk about without ruining the experience. Also the soundtrack is incredible. So, I'll add a vote for that.
My vote goes to WWE All Stars if you even like wrestling a tiny bit. The most fun grappler I've ever played, and I hear almost nobody talk about it. Get some friends over and it is a huge blast.
What? Have you ever heard of a game called Shadow of the Colossus? Or maybe ICO?
Action RPG
Bullet Hell
Isomeric RPG
Novel
Horror
It's a unique game with a very good story. Go play it and don't search for anything else. It's a much better experience if you go knowing nothing
Great choices BUT Enslaved is really bad on PS3. A real technical mess. It's a great experience but I don't think it could be recommended on PS3.
This was gonna be my recommendation.
Dragonslayer_023
Banned
Must be a nitpicky thing, 'cause I played it all on PS3 and didn't have any specific problems with it.
Japanmanx3
Member
Enslaved
Lord of Ostia
Member
I would recommend Tears to Tiara 2, it's a neat little SRPG. Doesn't reinvent the wheel or anything when it comes to the genre, but it's worth playing if you can track down a copy.
I mean, that's fine, but it runs under 30fps with loads of tearing at almost all times. It's very rarely smooth. Just a warning for those bothered by such things.
TheHolyTurnip
Member
Because of the story and setting, and how the game screws with your perception of events through multiple play throughs. If you can get down with an action Rpg it's WELL worth playing, it's not your regular kind of adventure.
Thanks for the recommendation. Looked it up and it looks really interesting. Never heard of it before and I just decided to order it. Something about it really speaks to me.
donutzsick
Member
tears to tiara 2!
the black pearl
Member
Unfinished Swan
the black pearl
Member
I dug enslaved on the PS3, at first. I tried replaying on both consoles and gave up.
It's a gem of a story.
cantona222
Member
Heavenly Sword
AmethystEnd
Member
You absolutely will not regret this.
Yea, ICO is boring as hell and SotC is decent. Not even close to the worst Souls game.
this is a must play if you like 2D action. Wonder why it hasn't got a PC port yet
Hahah. You are a funny man.
Look, the Souls series is literally my favorite series ever, but that is just ridiculous. ICO and Shadow of the Colossus are two of the best experiences of this industry. Masterpieces in every possible way.
Btw, Miyzaki himself once said that ICO was his inspiration to create the Souls series.
Good to see majin here
thechristoph
Sir!
I'm on the same quest... Are any of the games mentioned in this thread (Alpha Protocol, I'm looking at you) better on PC?
Some really great suggestions in here. A couple I haven't seen listed yet though:
Earth Defense Force 2025 - I loved 2017, but didn't really care for Insect Armageddon. 2025 is a return to the campy, strange, insect shooter goodness.
Prince of Persia (2008) - A lot of people didn't like it at the time, which I don't really get. Yeah, it's a bit easy, but it's just so pretty and just mellow. Their "Epilogue" DLC could be seen as kind of sleazy, but it's still a great game.
Driver: San Francisco - This is one that I haven't played a whole lot yet, but the concept is pretty awesome. The main character is in a coma so he doesn't physically drive any cars, but he takes over people's minds that are driving their own cars. It's way different than the earlier games, but it redeems the Driver franchise, imo.
Earth Defense Force 2025 - I loved 2017, but didn't really care for Insect Armageddon. 2025 is a return to the campy, strange, insect shooter goodness.
Prince of Persia (2008) - A lot of people didn't like it at the time, which I don't really get. Yeah, it's a bit easy, but it's just so pretty and just mellow. Their "Epilogue" DLC could be seen as kind of sleazy, but it's still a great game.
Driver: San Francisco - This is one that I haven't played a whole lot yet, but the concept is pretty awesome. The main character is in a coma so he doesn't physically drive any cars, but he takes over people's minds that are driving their own cars. It's way different than the earlier games, but it redeems the Driver franchise, imo.
