Underrated open world games on PS3

Key foods

• Some PS3 games, eg
  Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows
  and
  sleeping dogs
  deserve more attention after glowing reviews.
• Prototype
  A hidden gem with a Venom-like personality with an open world city and unique gameplay mechanics.
• the vandal
  Set in Nazi-occupied Paris, it offers a different World War II experience that was sadly overlooked.

PlayStation 3 was home to many iconic open world games, including The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, Batman: Arkham Cityand exclusive infamous Games However, for every popular game that makes billions of dollars and leaves a legacy, others are not so lucky.

Several high quality PS3 games didn't garner much attention for various reasons, from being under the radar or prematurely condemned. Many of these games, whether superhero or racing themed, deserve more credit for their inclusion of open world adventures, despite being the most successful titles ever made.

9 anger

Bethesda's newest apocalyptic shooter franchise

Although it was successful enough to warrant a sequel, gamers didn't like it at first anger in 2011. Thanks to its apocalyptic setting, which combines first-person shooter gameplay with open-world exploration, anger Often as an obvious copy of Border landswhich was published only two years ago.

There are similarities, though anger It executes these elements effectively and shows what iD Software and Bethesda can achieve with the new intellectual property. Although not as much Anger 2the side missions are still enjoyable. The game offers a unique take on the apocalypse, depicting the fate of Earth after an asteroid impact.

8 Red faction: Guerrilla

Players are given the opportunity to roam Mars

particle for direct object red fraction Gaming has always been a franchise that stays in the background while bigger titles in the genre compete for the top spot. Red faction: Guerrilla No exception, it provides a high-quality open-world experience where players roam the surface of Mars to lead a rebellion against the Earth's defense force.

Being able to freely explore Mars alone is worth the price of admission, especially since the game was remastered in 2018. Additionally, the fully destructible environments are ahead of their time, with actual destruction that can be used strategically or simply indulged. A player's need for carnage

7 Need For Speed: Most Wanted (2012)

Fairhaven has everything a racing and pursuit fan would expect

During the PS3 era, many of the The need for speed Games provide great experiences. However, reboot from Need for Speed: Most Wanted It stands out like its predecessor as the ideal choice for players looking for a more free roaming experience. It allows players to explore Fairhaven to compete in races, unlock cosmetics, evade the police and discover new cars to use.

Being chased by police cars can be stressful, but Need For Speed: Most Wanted It has a more relaxing campaign. Driving around town while listening to music can be as relaxing as it is exciting. The lack of story can be disappointing, but most players are ready for the drive, and the reboot will make this a top priority.

6 Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD

War-torn Louisiana introduced its first female champion

Originally developed exclusively for the PlayStation Vita, Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD The spin-off has been completely remade Assassin's Creed 3Focusing on the series' first female protagonist: Aveline. He must fight the Templars and other evils throughout 18th century Louisiana, continuing the pattern of making each new map. Assassin's Creed Various series

Unfortunately, the release Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD Due to limited marketing and quick judgment against it as a game originally designed for handheld devices, it did not catch on with many gamers. However, over the years, fans of the franchise have revisited the game and praised it for its unique setting and adherence to the classics. Assassin's Creed The formula.

5 Batman: Arkham Origins

Batman's Arkhamor's Early Adventures on Christmas Eve

With a limited production cycle and a new company, Batman: Arkham Origins It faced important challenges. In 2013, fans were quick to condemn the game even before its release, especially when it was announced that Batman and the Joker would be voiced by Roger Craig Smith and Troy Baker instead of the iconic Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill.

Fortunately, over time, Arkham Origins It has become a popular prequel, known for its engaging boss fights, compelling storytelling, and strong voice acting. while reusing some assets Batman: Arkham Citysets it apart with its unique holiday setting and features an angrier Batman at a younger age.

4 sleeping dogs

A gripping mystery crime thriller set in Hong Kong

Square Enix and United Front Games went all out to create an immersive experience of playing the role of an undercover cop on the streets of Hong Kong. sleeping dogs. Unfortunately, it wasn't the hit they were hoping for. It was the victim of early criticism and many compared it to Grand Theft Auto When it was much more than that.

While sleeping dogs It involved running around Hong Kong as a criminal, it also featured martial arts combat and parkour, alongside traditional third-person shooter gameplay. He achieved several things that Grand Theft Auto V It will be repeated almost a year later. This is another example of how people often judge games too quickly.

3 Spider-Man: Web Of Shadows

Choose to embrace the darkness or be an amazing hero

Before Insomniac Games conquered the world of Marvel games Marvel's Spider-Man The titles are developed by Activision and Treyarch Spider-Man: Web Of Shadowswho walked until the future games were played. With the ability to freely switch between regular and symbiotic Spider-Man, players can freely roam New York City to fight villains and meet other Marvel heroes.

Both forms of Spider-Man have unique fighting skills and abilities, as well as aerial combat features that even modern Spider-Man games lack. Web of Shadows It also includes a morality system that allows players to make good or bad choices and influence the events of the story. Unfortunately, it's not as well-received as Marvel's other open-world games.

2 Prototype

Proof that a Venom game can be violent and pro

Best way to describe Prototype It's the closest thing to an open world game about Marvel's Venom. Prototype It features a fully destructible city that allows players to take on the role of a man infected with a virus that gives him the ability to turn his body into a living weapon.

Alex Mercer has superhuman strength, super speed and various other powers that enable him to move around the city like an anti-hero. over the years, Prototype and its sequels have become cult superhero gems that should have become massive franchises, but have been locked in obscurity outside of a minority of gamers who show the games nothing but love.

1 the vandal

Far from a standard WWII game

Made by the developers of the original version Star Wars: Battlefront games, the vandal It was an ambitious title that tried something different from other World War II games. Instead of a typical shooter, it gave gamers the chance to explore a version of Paris and its suburbs in the 1940s, during the Nazi occupation.

the vandal A forgotten treasure of a game where players control a one-man rebellion against the Nazis by completing missions and helping the people of France. The film was full of sequel potential, but after disappointing sales and the closing of Pandemic Studios, it was soon forgotten and became just another title with little value.