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2009 might be the year of the PlayStation 3 with a number of anticipated games being released including Killzone 2, which is already one of the top PS3 games, and InFamous, a superhero game exclusive to the PS3. The best PS3 games recently released includes a few games from late 2008, but most of these games were released this year.
Top PS3 games
- Killzone 2
- Release Date: 2/27/09
- Metacritic Score: 92
It didn't take long for one of the most anticipated games for the PS3 to become one of the top PS3 games. Killzone 2 takes place on the planet Helghan, home world of the Helghast. The game promises an advanced A.I. for the Helghast, who are formidable enemies capable of harnessing the power of their home world. A sci-fi first-person shooter, Killzone 2 has delivered on its promise of great gameplay and gorgeous graphics.
- Street Fighter IV
- Release Date: 2/17/09
- Metacritic Score: 94
The newest in a long line of Street Fighter games, Street Fighter IV follows the basic principals of 2D fighting games while inserting nice 3D visuals. The game also introduces new attacks called Focus Attacks in addition to Ultra Combos. Street Fighter IV brings the fighting game to the next gen console.
- Guitar Hero: Metallica
- Release Date: 3/29/09
- Metacritic Score: 90
The first Guitar Hero: World Tour spin off lets you take your guitar, drums and vocals to Metallica's stage. In addition to playing with James, Lars, Kirk and Robert, you can also experience guest acts like Queen, Alice in Chains and the Foo Fighters. This is a must-buy for Metallica fans or those who've already conquered Guitar Hero World Tour.
- MLB 09: The Show
- Release Date: 3/3/09
- Metacritic Score: 90
Perhaps the best Major League Baseball games available, the '09 version improves the franchise and career modes. It also includes "Hotshot Field" that allows more dynamic fielder reactions and a system emulating hot and cold streaks by having the player's stats modify based on how well they are playing.
- Skate 2
- Release Date: 1/21/09
- Metacritic Score: 84
Taking place 5 years after the original Skate, the sequel comes after a disaster leaves San Vanelona in ruins. The Mongocorp rebuilt the city, but is trying to put a damper on the skate population. A more realistic depiction of skateboarding than the Tony Hawk series, ever skate fan should check this one out.
- Resident Evil 5
- Release Date: 3/13/09
- Metacritic Score: 86
The next installment of the venerable survival horror series puts the player in control of Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar, an African BSAA agent. It takes place ten years after the original Resident Evil game. You can also be joined online by a friend in story mode, who can jump in and out of a session while you are playing.
- LittleBigPlanet
- Release Date: 10/28/08
- Metacritic Score: 95
LittleBigPlanet may not have lived up to the super-high hype it generated in the months leading up to its release, but that doesn't make it a bad game. In fact, the hype might have hurt it as expectations got ramped up to a god-like level. One of the most critically-acclaimed games of 2008 across any platform, LittleBigPlanet is definitely worth checking out.
- Call of Duty: World at War
- Release Date: 11/10/08
- Metacritic Score: 85
Call of Duty: World at War suffered in reviews because it was a little too similar to Modern Warfare. Of course, this isn't necessarily a bad thing, Modern Warfare is an awesome game, and while World at War might feel more like an expansion than a sequel, it does add a nice breath of fresh air and is easily one of the top PS3 games. Read about World at War vs Modern Warfare.
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