The Very Best RPGs of PS3

Kabeer Jain
GameXS
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3 min readMay 28, 2015

If you’re looking for a memorable role-playing experience on the PS3, you can start by checking out our list of The Very Best RPGs of PS3 below. This list features top 10 acclaimed titles with game-play twists that make them stand out , guaranteeing that you’ll love at least one, if not all of these spectacular PlayStation 3 games.

1. Mass Effect Series

The industry’s huge reaction to this trilogy’s conclusion is a testament to just how beloved these games became all around the world. Despite the mostly negative feedback toward the ending of Mass Effect 3, each one of these titles sits comfortably among almost every list of top PS3 RPGs of all time.

2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the greatest PS3 RPGs for its sheer size and amount of content alone. Unlike most RPGs that have a main story guiding players, Skyrim lets you almost immediately start exploring toward any direction you wish. Dungeons, forests, and mountains are a few of the countless types of areas you’ll encounter, most filled with different types of creatures to face– included the dreaded dragons.

3. Dark Souls I & II

Those of you looking for a challenge will certainly find more than you bargained for with From Software’s two brutal action RPG titles. Offering some of the toughest gameplay of this generation, you’ve no doubt already heard about people quitting after failing to defeat even some of the first enemies and bosses in the game. More than just hard games, Dark Souls and Dark Souls II are fantastic RPGs for PS3 as they also offer expansive worlds to cautiously explore, one of the most unique multiplayer components we’ve ever seen, and tons of secrets that only those with a sharp eye will catch.

4. Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Ni No Kuni is arguably not just one of the best RPG’s for PS3 but one of the best games Sony’s system has to offer. This game presents so much charm that you’ll be hooked every step of the way and likely be craving more when the grand adventure is over. Most impressive are the stunningly gorgeous visuals done by Studio Ghibli, the famed Japanese animation film studio founded by the legendary Hayao Miyazaki.

5. Fallout: New Vegas

Despite the numerous bugs, New Vegas is a magnificent RPG, one that stands head and shoulders above its predecessor. More importantly, it’s also the game that Fallout fans have been waiting for.

6. Destiny

One of the most hyped games in recent memory, Destiny is worth playing simply for its ambitious attempt to combine so many genres together into one enjoyable experience. Of course, if you fell in love with Bungie’s ability to build captivating worlds with the Halo series, you’ll no doubt become immediately immersed into Destiny’s world as well.

7. Demon’s Souls

Demon’s Souls is an action-RPG developed by From Software and released in 2009. It quickly became popular within hardcore circles for its relentlessly steep difficulty level, deep combat system, and unique multiplayer integration.

8. Dragon Age: Origins

Dragon Age: Origins is the kind of RPG that you’ll find yourself playing for several hours at a time, and having an urge to play when you’re not. After creating your own unique character with choices that impact the story right from the start, you’ll quickly be engrossed by the amazing choice-driven interactions offered by almost all of the people inhabiting this fantasy world.

9. Child of Light

Child of light is a role-playing game (RPG) being developed by Ubisoft Montreal. It follows the protagonist, Aurora, in her adventures to save the mysterious world of Lemuria and rescue it from the grasp of the Dark Queen and her minions. Ubisoft describes Child of Light as a “poetic turn-based RPG.”

10. Diablo 3

One of the most anticipated games of all time, you’ll know the wait for Diablo 3 was worth it when hours of loot collecting, gold spraying, blood-splattering go by in the blink of an eye. Unlike most games that make the transition from PC to console, this one makes the jump smoothly by offering little tweaks that make playing with the controller smooth and intuitive.

These were the top 10 Role-Playing Games according to GameSpot, IGN and other Reliable Sources, hopefully you like the above list if any game you think is not in the list please mention it in the comments below and also don’t forget to share.

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Kabeer Jain
GameXS
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Founder at GameXS & PlayX. Interested in Upcoming Technologies, Humor, Sarcasm, World Politics & Almost everything under the Sun