15. FIFA 09
The FIFA franchise has quietly overtaken the PES soccer series as the soccer sim, improving dramatically over 2008 and 2009 to become the leading football game. We got a slight introduction to gameplay improvements in the great but shallow UEFA Euro 2008, which improved on the fantastic FIFA 08. FIFA 09 expanded even further to provide one of the most realistic and deep experiences in a football title ever.
What we said in our review"
FIFA 09 is a fantastic football title. It improves on FIFA 08 and incorporates the fantastic gameplay elements we got a sneak peak at in Euro 2008. There are still some niggling issues that have carried over from last years game, but the gameplay as a whole is enjoyable, challenging and deep. There’s plenty to do and the online component makes it one of the best ever football titles.
14. Devil May Cry 4
After a great introduction to gamers in the early days of the Playstation 2 with Devil May Cry, a mediocre outing with the sequel and one of the most challenging games ever to hit the Western World in Devil May Cry 3, a lot of gamers anticipated Capcom's fourth outing for the cocky half-demon, half-human hero, Dante. Devil May Cry 4 continues where the third outing left off, with challenging gameplay and mamoth bosses.
What we said in our review
It's probably the best DMC game in the series. It's pretty much just as challenging as DMC 3 and sets graphical boundaries for the genre just like DMC did. The gameplay is superb and the story is executed well, even through poor dialogue. Seasoned veterans to the hack-and-slash series should find that DMC 4 is more of the same with a touch of extra spice, while those new to it should find enjoyment in the combat, boss fights, story and presentation.
13. Unreal Tournament 3
Released on the Playstation 3 before the 360 version, UT3 gave PS3 owners are dedicated online shooter that had been lacking in the consoles gaming library. Surprisingly, the experience on PS3 is far better than the 360 version, with user-created mods and an overall better online experience. The gameplay is more refined, making Unreal Tournament 3 in Playstayion 3 one of the years best shooters.
12. Midnight Club Los Angeles
Never has the city of LA been re-created with such high attention to detail than in Midnight Club Los Angeles. Yet it takes a backseat to the exceptional car handling gameplay and high difficulty. A must-have for street-racing fans.
What we said in our review
Midnight Club Los Angeles is a fantastic street-racing title. It offers an amazing number of races, all varying in difficulty and style, the car customisation options are aplenty, the opponent AI is top notch and very intelligent, the online multiplayer is great fun and the presentation is fantastic. Most importantly, the city actually feels and looks like Los Angeles.
11. Far Cry 2
A great original and some lacking spin-offs eventually led to Far Cry 2, one of the better FPS this generation. The visuals are spectacular, the gameplay is accessible and fun and the difficulty is perfect. Far Cry 2 is a must-have for gamers looking for a true FPS experience.
10. Call of Duty: World at War
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare won a whole bunch of awards and owned the top spot on the XBOX Live leaderboards for months. With World at War, we don't expect it to be quite as successful, but it's still an amazing title that is worth checking out.
If you want a new FPS with a fantastic online multiplayer experience and enjoyable single-play mode with World War II elements, check out World at War.
What we said in our review
Call of Duty: World at War, surprisingly, lives up to its predecessor. It loses a few points for lack of originality and while it doesn’t have the same freshness that Call of Duty 4 had, it’s ability to throw gamers into WWII battles that haven’t yet been realised in a game is encouraging. The gameplay is amazingly solid, the audio and graphical presentation is top-notice and the multiplayer experience is just as fantastic.
9. Prince of Persia
With enhanced cell-shaded graphics and all-new gameplay mechanics, the Prince makes a fantastic entrance into the current generation with one of the best exciting, enjoyable, deep and challenging titles this generation. The Prince of Persia franchise has been re-ignited with this latest addition.
Review coming soon
8. Valkyria Chronicles
This tactical role-playing game which finally came to Australia after a successful release in Japan in early-2008 is one of the most surprising games of 2008. Its unique presentation, accessible gameplay and challenging boss fights make it one of the must-have RPG's on the Playstation 3.
Players take control of a team of Gallian soldiers led by Welkin Gunther, son of Gallian war hero General Belgen Gunther, in a bid to reclaim their war-torn neutral nation from Imperial Alliance forces and drive them off from Gallian soil after they had launched an invasion into the country.
7. Dead Space
EA announced Dead Space as a horror survival title set in space. Gamers immediately thought of Resident Evil in Space, but what we ended up getting was an original title that pushes the boundaries for the survival horror genre.
The gameplay is intuitive, the graphics are amazing and the environments chilling. We dare you to play this with the lights down!
What we said in our review
Dead Space brings back the survival horror genre from the dead. Condemned was a decent effort as a launch title for the 360, but the sequel disappointed. With Dead Space, we get a terrifying title that is thoroughly enjoyable and deep. You’ll get anywhere between 9-12 hours from the single-player, but you’ll want to play through it again on higher difficulties. It might not be as revolutionary or refined as Resident Evil 4 was, but this will tie us over until Resident Evil 5. Dead Space is a scary, intense, edge-of-your-seat game that surprises you, scares you and throws everything including the kitchen sink at you.
6. Resistance 2
With the first Resistance, we got a decent launch FPS with deep gameplay and great environments. Once the second one was announced, PS3 gamers everywhere knew they were in for treat. What they got was a game that expanded on the first yet maintained many of its great qualities.
What we said in our review
Resistance 2 is a great addition to any Playstation 3 owners collection. It will keep the veterans of Fall of Man happy with plenty of new on offer to compliment the old, but is friendly enough that new players to the series will be able to catch on and get the idea of what is going on. Offering tighter controls, a solid and impressive online suite and a lengthy campaign featuring some of the best set pieces you are likely to see in gaming for a long time, there is plenty to keep all gamers happy. While the visuals aren't breathtaking they certainly are nice to look at, and a good consistent frame rate makes this game a pleasure to do battle with.
5. Fallout 3
Fallout fanatics waited for years for a sequel to two of the most cherished and played PC franchises of all time. When Oblivion developer Betheseda was announced as developer of Fallout 3, hopes were high for an amazing title.
When it hit the 360 last month, expectations were met and what gamers got was an enourmous game with plenty of hours of deep and engaging gameplay and some of the Fallout charm the fans have come to adore.
What we said in our review
While Fallout 3 does have its fair share of issues, it's pretty hard to say that it's not one of the most ambitious games in quite a while. Between it's setting, graphical detail, and the sheer amount of character in the world, The Capital Wastelands is one of the most realized game worlds. It would have been nice to have more to do, to give the game a bit more on going purpose, but exploring it is pretty addictive in itself. Combat could use some tweaking, even just having some sharper controls would have been great, and the world does suffer from Oblivion syndrome from time to time, however despite all of the above, Fallout is still a hideously engrossing adventure that you'd be a fool to miss out on... or incredibly smart if you know.... you have a life, that you'd like to keep going with.
4. Bioshock
After it was released on XBOX 360, gamers everywhere adored its amazing gameplay, eerily beautiful environments and engaging narrative. It was only a matter of time before 2K Games' Bioshock came to the PS3, and the experience is just as good! With extra features and a gameplay experience that can barely be matched, Bioshock is one of the must-have games of this generation.
3. Grand Theft Auto IV
Plenty of gamers under-appreciate what GTAIV has achieved. They compare it to previous GTA titles and make notes of missing features, such as planes and the ability to buy property.
Although Rockstar didn't include those features, they implemented gameplay mechanics that have set a new standard in the industry. Gamers often cite it's strong narrative as a negative, but anyone would be ludicrous to do so. GTAIV is able to implement strong storytelling techniques with a physics engine that is ahead of its time. This title is the stepping stone for a franchise that has always set a standard. No game this generation has made as much a leap from previous iterations as GTAIV has.
What we said in our review
Grand Theft Auto IV is the best game of the past decade and probably one of the best games ever made. It has not only evolved the classic and popular GTA style, but also redefined and created an all new single-player and multiplayer experience. It will exceed your expectations, surprise and entertain you and please you in every which way, because it’s original and deep. The gameplay is a revolutionary aspect that will become a standard in the industry, the story is reminiscent of an Oscar-calibre feature film and the presentation and graphics are top notch. There are some minor problems, but none of them are worth going into much detail because they are so heavily dwarfed by the countless number of positives this game has on offer.
2. LittleBigPlanet
One of the most unique experiences this generation, LittleBigPlanet is one of those games that has to be experienced to believed. The gameplay is intuitive and engaging and overall, LBP is a game that is appealing to all ages.
What we said in our review
LittleBigPlanet simply offers so much depth and scope to a seemingly simple, enjoyable and fun platformer. Featuring some of the best and unique graphics we are likely to see this generation, an active community churning out levels at an alarming rate and a decent soundtrack to boot, LittleBigPlanet is sure to be a long term hit, offering something different to the masses.
1. Metal Gears Solid 4: Guns of the Patriot
Metal Gear Solid 4 is one of the most cinematic, engaging, amazing games ever developed. It pulls you in with its complex and aggressively portrayed cut-scenes and story and then throws you into a world with some of the most innovative gameplay ever developed. It is deservedly the best game of 2008 on Playstation 3.
What we said in our review
There’s one thing holding MGS4 back from perfection, and that’s overall accessibility. It’s hard to recommend this title to a casual gamer as the cutscenes, complex storyline and intimidating gameplay can be a major turn-off, especially for those unfamiliar with the games style. It’s a niche title that will always be remembered as one of the most emotionally driven cinematic experiences ever and sets a very high standard in the gaming industry.
Notable Runners-up
Guitar Hero World Tour
Pure
Motorstorm: Pacific Rift
Mirror's Edge
Madden NFL 09
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