Demon's Souls box art.
The Playstation 3 had another stellar game line up in 2009 with excellent exclusive offerings in addition to the great multiplatform titles. Here are the top five must-have Playstation 3 games (released in 2009) that you must purchase this holiday season.
5. God of War Collection
God of War and God of War II are two of the best Playstation 2 titles. Thanks to the God of War Collection on the Playstation 3, you can experience these classics again this holiday season with enhance graphics (upscale HD resolution, anti-aliasing and 60 frames per second) in addition to trophy support. To top it all off, the compilation only retails for $39.99.
4. Batman: Arkham Asylum
Video games based on comic book superheroes are usually underwhelming. Fortunately, Rocksteady Studios took their time sculpting Batman: Arkham Asylum. As a result, it stays true to original source and is also a lot of fun to play as well. Not to mention that the Playstation 3 version of this must-have game features the Joker as an exclusive playable character.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 improves upon its best-selling prequel, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, in just about every war possible. While the single-player campaign is a thrill ride and the new co-operative mode is fun to play with another friend, the online multiplayer still remains the meat of the experience. The sequel expands on the addicting gameplay from the first title with more options and customizations than ever before. If you still haven’t bought it yet than Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is definitely a must-have game on the Playstation 3 this holiday season.
2. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
On the topic of improved sequels, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was heads and shoulders above the first title. That is saying something since Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune is still one of the best games on the system. Aside from the more epic and better-paced story, the sequel also includes co-operative and competitive online multiplayer modes. Add in the fact that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is easily the best-looking Playstation 3 game to date and you have yourself one must-have title to own this holiday season.
1. Demon's Souls
Underneath the relentless difficulty and high learning curve, Demon's Souls is a deep and rewarding dungeon crawler that will make you lose track of time. Along with the single-player experience, the game also sports several unique online elements like co-operative and competitive play that will keep the game fresh even during repeated play-throughs. Although it may not be for everyone, you won’t find a more unique and engaging experience on the Playstation 3 in 2009 than this exclusive title. So if you are going to buy one game on the system this holiday season, make it Demon’s Souls.
Other top games you may want to consider purchasing this holiday season for the Playstation 3:
Assassin’s Creed II
Flower
inFamous
Killzone 2
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time
Resident Evil 5
WipEout HD Fury
Comments
Sad that 1 of the titles on the list is just a re-release, 2 of them are cross platform, and the last two.. well.. why isn't Uncharted 2 in the #1 spot?
Demon's Souls belongs at #1, that's why.
Uncharted 2 is great, but it sticks to a formula that they know would work, and didn't push it.
The 2 cross-platform games shouldn't even be on here though.. considering they have no real benefit being played on PS3, and have PC versions which would be the superior versions.
Superb list. I'd also have Demon's Souls at #1 without question. I'd add Borderlands, another great multiplaform release.
Ashes: Not everyone has a decent PC for gaming. I definitely do thanks to Crysis pushing me to upgrade, but there's nothing wrong with those with a console enjoying great games. I usually prefer the PC version, but everyone has different tastes.
The fact that you even listed Demon's Souls makes me love you... that you made it #1 makes me want to have your children.
Great list but I would knock off Batman for Dragon Age: Origin. Great RPG, right up there with DS.
5 WipEout HD Fury
4 inFamous
3 Killzone 2
2 Demon's Souls
1 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
PS3 versions of multiplats are always FAR superior to the PC version......which would be why they always sell more.
Im such an ignorant fanboy please excuse my last comment. Byy the way does anyone have a big black penis i can suck on??
Hey Urza.........STFU
Your low standards are mind boggling.
RE5?? What the hell, this game was absolute crap, worst game I played the whole year, by far!!!!
1. Uncharted 2
2. Demon Soul's
3. Infamous
4. Killzone 2
5. MW2 ( since its multi plat lol)
1. Uncharted 2
2. Assassins Creed 2
3. Killzone 2
4. MW2 (Gets boring after a while but ey)
5. as for 5.... i'm not sure...
I have never heard of Demon's Soul so i won't put it in.
It might be good....
I don't know why i wasted money on MW2, i should have gotten Uncharted 2
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1. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
2. 4 other games like Ratched & Clank, WipeOut HD Fury, Little Big Planet, Demon's Souls, DiRT2, AC2 or MW2, or Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.
People are still playing Little Gay Planet?!? Not to mention actually recommending it!?!
That was not necessary, Saaking. There's no reason for disrespectful slurs. LittleBigPlanet was one of the best reviewed games of this generation, and for good reason.
why ratchet and clank future crack in time isn't on that list i'll never know.
I'll pass I'm having to much fun playing my PS9
COD 18 feels like WW5
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