36. inFAMOUS 2 (PS3)

After the series got off to a promising start, inFAMOUS 2 is one of those sequels that improves basically everything, taking the franchise to the next level. Cole MacGrath is charged with stopping an almighty force from wiping out the country, and to do that, he'll need the help of some friends (and maybe enemies too). The morality system is still present, and you'll unlock brand new superpowers depending on the path you choose, giving Cole much more variety — and he even gets better melee combat to boot. With better gameplay, a more interesting setting, improved visuals, and an engaging story, it's a pitch-perfect sequel.

35. Fallout: New Vegas (PS3)

Bethesda handed RPG veterans Obsidian Entertainment the Fallout licence after Todd Howard and the gang were done with Fallout 3, and Fallout New Vegas is the result. It's somehow even more technically questionable than its predecessor, but New Vegas makes up for the bugs with a much heavier emphasis on role-playing. The open world title boasts loads of branching questlines, forcing you to bet on distinctly unique factions, all of whom are warring over the Mojave wasteland. At its best, New Vegas is a truly engrossing RPG.

34. God of War Collection: Volume II (PS3)

Following the re-release of God of War 1 and 2 on PS3, Sony brought the duology of PSP games across to its home console too. The pair of games are excellent entries in the franchise, recounting some of the events prior to the original God of War and exploring Kratos' past. Comprising God of War: Chains of Olympus and God of War: Ghost of Sparta, this collection presents the pair of action titles with bumped-up resolution and stereoscopic 3D.

33. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PS3)

Skyrim launched in a rocky state on PS3, but despite that, would go on to be one of the most enduring and popular western RPGs ever. Starring your custom character as the legendary Dragonborn, you're dropped into an enormous open world full of possibilities. You can take on quests and follow the war-torn story, join nefarious societies, or pick fights with mammoths and giants. Whatever you do, you'll slowly gain strength and power as you explore. It's big, engrossing, and yes, a little wonky — but that hasn't stopped Bethesda from porting it to every possible platform in the intervening years. A modern classic.

32. Dead Space 2 (PS3)

Bigger, better, and more bad ass was EA’s approach to survival horror sequel Dead Space 2, but despite fast-forwarding the action and upping the ante, it didn’t compromise on atmosphere. Isaac Clarke, still recovering from his encounters in the original game, is suffering from the onset of dementia, leading to all sorts of dramatic and unnerving psychological developments. In a sign of the times, Visceral also paired the core single player campaign with an asymmetrical multiplayer mode, where players rotated between human and Necromorph teams.

31. Resident Evil 4 HD (PS3)

Originally released for the GameCube, but later ported to the PS3 and practically every other platform on the planet, Resident Evil 4 is one of those landmark releases that changed the industry forever. Veteran director Shinji Mikami completely transformed the traditional survival horror gameplay loop, transforming it into a tense and taut third-person shooter which would go on to influence series like Uncharted and many more. This all-time classic set in rural Spain starts strong with a famous cabin encounter, and just gets better from there. An utterly essential title.

30. Valkyria Chronicles (PS3)

Valkyria Chronicles takes players back to a fictional 1930s Europe for some highly stylised strategic warfare. The empire is attempting to take control of a neutral country, and it's your job to defend it. The game blends RPGs with tactical gameplay, and presents it all in an eye-catching, painterly art style.

29. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch (PS3)

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch brings together the RPG expertise of Level-5 and Studio Ghibli's unmistakeable aesthetic. The resulting game is a fantastic, colourful adventure that'll pull at your heartstrings. Young boy Oliver must journey through an unfamiliar world to save his mother, accompanied by Drippy and a group of creatures that do battle for him. Full of imagination and heart, it's no wonder why this is such a well-liked title.

28. Ratchet & Clank Collection (PS3)

A hefty package that includes the original Ratchet & Clank PS2 trilogy remastered for PS3, the simply titled Ratchet & Clank Collection was a sure-fire hit with fans. With crazy intergalactic adventures spread across three surprisingly distinct games, this was a great way for players to catch up with the wisecracking duo ahead of their various PS3 escapades.

27. Batman: Arkham Asylum (PS3)

A transformative title that put British developer Rocksteady among the very best, Batman: Arkham Asylum’s psychological storyline captivated players from start-to-finish. It also introduced a violently compelling combat system, designed around counters and combos, which would go on to be replicated by dozens of other superhero titles, including Sony’s own Marvel’s Spider-Man. But this wasn’t just about fisticuffs and fancy cinematics: the titular Arkham Asylum proved a labyrinthine playground for the Caped Crusader’s gadgets and gizmos, requiring Bruce Wayne’s alter-ego to use his brain just as much as his brawn.

26. Persona 5 (PS3)

The Persona series had been picking up steam, especially with PS Vita's Persona 4: Golden, but Persona 5 is the one that really broke through to the masses. This hugely successful JRPG combines engaging turn-based combat with an incredibly stylish art style to great effect. Charting the adventures of a teenage gang known as the Phantom Thieves, the game also contains a lengthy narrative and a superb soundtrack. With everything combined, you're looking at one of the best games in its genre.

25. Rayman Origins (PS3)

Ubisoft's mascot came back in grand style with Rayman Origins. The first to use the publisher's gorgeous UbiArt engine, this side-scrolling platformer is an absolute delight — not only visually, but across the board. Slick platforming, imaginative stages, chaotic co-op, and a fantastic soundtrack all contributed to bringing Rayman back to life in this joyous, well-rounded game. Its success would later be built upon by Rayman Legends, a sequel so big it contained many of the stages from Origins for good measure.