
Best PS3 Games of 2011
77 PlayStation 3 games from 2011 ranked by critic score
The highest-rated PlayStation 3 games released in 2011, ranked by critics on CriticDB. Scores are aggregated from leading gaming publications worldwide.
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Portal 2
969 critic reviews·Apr 17, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360SwitchSequel to the acclaimed Portal (2007), Portal 2 pits the protagonist of the original game, Chell, and her new robot friend, Wheatley, against more puzzles conceived by GLaDOS, an A.I. with the sole…
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Batman: Arkham City
939 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2011·WB GamesPCPS3Xbox 360SwitchBatman: Arkham City builds upon the intense, atmospheric foundation of Batman: Arkham Asylum, sending players soaring into Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs,…
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The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
936 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3The Ico & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is a video game bundle that contains high-definition remasters of two older PlayStation 2 games for the PlayStation 3, and was developed by Bluepoint Games…
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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
929 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3A search for the fabled "Atlantis of the Sands" propels fortune hunter Nathan Drake on a trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert. When the terrible secrets of this lost city are unearthed, Drake's…
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LittleBigPlanet 2
917 critic reviews·Jan 17, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3LittleBigPlanet 2 is a puzzle platformer video game centered around user-generated content, first announced on May 8th, 2010 in the June 2010 issue of gaming magazine Game Informer. The game was…
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Rayman Origins
9010 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from…
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Crysis 2
899 critic reviews·Mar 21, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Sequel to one of the greatest PC shooters ever, Crysis 2 offers console players their first taste of Crytek's unique shooter gameplay. Featuring futuristic war, gorgeous destruction and the chance to…
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
8913 critic reviews·Nov 9, 2011·Bethesda SoftworksPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +4Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose. Play any type of character you can imagine, and…
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Trine 2
899 critic reviews·Dec 6, 2011·AtlusPCPS3Xbox 360Three Heroes survive in countless dangers in a fairy-tale world, with physics-based jigsaw puzzles, beautiful scenery, and cooperative online mode.
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Dark Souls
8713 critic reviews·Sep 21, 2011·BandaiPCPS3Xbox 360Dark Souls is an action role-playing game developed by FromSoftware and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Released in September 2011 as a spiritual sequel to Demon's Souls, it is set in a…
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution
8713 critic reviews·Aug 22, 2011·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360In Deus Ex: Human Revolution you play Adam Jensen, a security specialist, handpicked to oversee the defense of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. But when a black ops team breaks…
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Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
877 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2011·KonamiPS3Xbox 360From the critically acclaimed director, Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection offers a handful of the most popular Metal Gear Solid titles from the past in true HD for the first time ever.…
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Resident Evil 4
8620 critic reviews·Sep 7, 2011·CapcomPS3Xbox 360PS4Xbox One +1Resident Evil 4 is directly based off the Wii port, having all the new features that the Wii added. Some of the key features of this version are stunning HD graphics running at a smooth 60 frames per…
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L.A. Noire
8611 critic reviews·May 16, 2011·Rockstar GamesPCPS3Xbox 360L.A. Noire is a neo-noir detective action-adventure video game developed by Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games. It was initially released for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms on 17…
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Resistance 3
865 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3The third and currently final installment in the Resistance series. Resistance 3 portrays Capelli's heroic survival inside the brutal Resistance world. Featuring new upgradeable weapons, the return…
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NHL 12
866 critic reviews·Sep 6, 2011·EA SportsPS3Xbox 360NHL 12 is an ice hockey video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. The game was released between September 8–13, 2011, in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America. The…
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From Dust
867 critic reviews·Jul 26, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360A Modern God Game Where Nature is the Star From Dust is the latest original video game concept by Eric Chahi, creator of the cult classic, Another World. Immerse yourself in a world as exotically…
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Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch
8612 critic reviews·Nov 16, 2011·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPS3"Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch, a heart-warming tale of a young boy named Oliver, who embarks on a journey into a parallel world in an attempt to bring his mother back from the dead. Along the…
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Dead Space 2
8611 critic reviews·Jan 24, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Just as his health begins to…
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Tales of Xillia
857 critic reviews·Sep 7, 2011·Bandai Namco EntertainmentPS3Tales of Xillia follows Jude Mathis, a clever medical student attending school in the capital city, and Milla Maxwell, a mysterious woman accompanied by four unseen beings. Players will be able to…
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Dirt 3
858 critic reviews·May 23, 2011·CodemastersPCPS3Xbox 360Dirt 3 is a rally racing game. Just like expected, most time is spent in races which, at least in most scenarios, are set in offroad environments. The main difference to other racing events is, that…
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Battlefield 3
856 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360In Battlefield 3, players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. As the first boots on the ground, players will experience heart-pounding missions across diverse locations including Paris,…
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Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
8512 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2011·CapcomPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a crossover fighting game developed by Capcom in collaboration with Eighting. It is an updated version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds. The game features…
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Assassin's Creed Revelations
847 critic reviews·Nov 13, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360Assassin's Creed Revelations presents the most immersive experience available in the series to date and the culmination of Ezio's adventure. In Assassin's Creed Revelations, master assassin Ezio…
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
8320 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2011·SegaPCPS3Xbox 360In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
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Beyond Good & Evil HD
835 critic reviews·Mar 1, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPS3Xbox 360For centuries, the planet Hillys has been locked in conflict with a race of relentless alien invaders. Wary of her government's promises to repel the aliens for good, a rebellious action reporter…
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Stacking
836 critic reviews·Feb 7, 2011·Double Fine ProductionsPCPS3Xbox 360Embark on an adventure to rescue Charlie’s family from the nefarious industrialist known only as the 'Baron.
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Anomaly: Warzone Earth
828 critic reviews·Apr 7, 2011·11 bit studiosPCPS3Xbox 360Anomaly Warzone Earth is an extraordinary mixture of action and strategy in a reversed tower defense formula. The game tasks you with saving a near-future Earth from an alien onslaught. The invaders…
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BloodRayne: Betrayal
825 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2011·Majesco EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360BloodRayne: Betrayal is a 2011 side-scrolling action-adventure game. It is the third title in the BloodRayne series. Unlike the previous 3D hack 'n slash games before it, this game is a 2D side…
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Killzone 3
825 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3Killzone 3 is the fourth game in the Killzone franchise. Several improvements have been made over its prequel, and it can be seen in overall smoother and more balanced gameplay. As in previous game,…
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Infamous 2
827 critic reviews·Jun 6, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3Blamed for the destruction of Empire City and haunted by the ghosts of his past, reluctant hero Cole MacGrath makes a dramatic journey to the historic Southern city of New Marais in an effort to…
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Rage
8011 critic reviews·Oct 2, 2011·Aspyr MediaPCPS3Xbox 360Rage is a first-person shooter set in the not-too-distant future after an asteroid impacts Earth, leaving a ravaged world behind. You emerge into this vast wasteland to discover humanity working to…
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MotorStorm: Apocalypse
805 critic reviews·Mar 15, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3MotorStorm: Apocalypse (released as MotorStorm 3 in Asia) is a 2011 racing 3D video game by Evolution Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the fourth game…
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Child of Eden
806 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPS3Xbox 360Child of Eden is a multi-sensory shooter that will send players diving into a kaleidoscopic matrix of synchronized music and mind-blowing visuals.
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Tekken Tag Tournament 2
797 critic reviews·Sep 13, 2011·Namco Bandai GamesPS3Xbox 360A highly competitive fighting game where you can choose from 60 different characters. Some new and most old, still making the game of the franchise the most character-rich of them all so far.
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Shadows of the Damned
797 critic reviews·Jun 20, 2011·Electronic ArtsPS3Xbox 360From the creative genius of Suda 51 (No More Heroes) and Shinji Mikami (Resident Evil) comes an all-new psychologically twisted vision of hell unlike anything seen before. Shadows of the Damned…
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Sonic Generations
797 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2011·SegaPCPS3Xbox 360Celebrate 20 years of Sonic in an all new adventure that delivers a definitive experience to Sonic fans new and old!
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Terraria
7912 critic reviews·May 15, 2011·505 GamesPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2Dig, Fight, Explore, Build: The very world is at your fingertips as you fight for survival, fortune, and glory. Will you delve deep into cavernous expanses in search of treasure and raw materials…
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Driver: San Francisco
787 critic reviews·Sep 1, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360The game takes place a few months after the events of Driv3r. It is revealed that both Tanner and Jericho survived the shootout in Istanbul. In the game's trailer, it is revealed that since then,…
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Saints Row: The Third
7810 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2011·THQPCPS3Xbox 360SwitchSaints Row: The Third is the first Saints Row game that takes place in the city of Steelport. Much like the first two games, the story revolves around the Saints destroying and absorbing three rival…
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DC Universe Online
7810 critic reviews·Jan 10, 2011·Sony Online EntertainmentPCPS3PS4Xbox One +3DC Universe Online is a free-to-play superhero / supervillian MMORPG that lets players create their own unique tights-wearing hero or villain and roam the streets of places like Gotham City and…
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Bulletstorm
7812 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Bulletstorm brings new furor to first-person shooter action thanks to its signature 'kill with skill' gameplay. The game tells the story of a futuristic confederation protected by an elite band of…
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Section 8: Prejudice
787 critic reviews·Apr 19, 2011·Atari, Inc.PCPS3Xbox 360On the battlefield, prejudice takes many forms, knows no boundaries, and drives all conflict. In the distant future, humanity will call on its most fearless defenders to confront an emerging threat…
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LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
776 critic reviews·Nov 10, 2011·WB GamesPCPS3Xbox 360The game will whisk you away to familiar locations from books 5-7 Order of the Phoenix, Half-Blood Prince and The Deathly Hallows, including Grimmauld Place, the Ministry of Magic and Godric's Hollow.
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F1 2011
7710 critic reviews·Sep 19, 2011·CodemastersPCPS3Xbox 360The official FORMULA ONE game returns with new circuits, split-screen and co-op Championship modes plus all the cars and stars from the 2011 season. Debut ahead of the drivers at India’s Buddh…
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Dungeon Siege III
776 critic reviews·Jun 15, 2011·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360Dungeon Siege III (DSIII or DS3) is an action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.[5] Chris…
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De Blob 2
769 critic reviews·Feb 21, 2011·THQPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +2In de Blob 2 Comrade Black and the Inkies are back with a whole new plot to rid the world of color. Set off on an action-packed color adventure where custom paints, patterns and music bring the world…
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Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One
765 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3We find our heroes in the midst of a dilemma of intergalactic proportions when Dr. Nefarious' latest evil plan goes awry leaving Ratchet, Clank, Qwark and Nefarious himself caught in the snare of a…
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Catherine
756 critic reviews·Feb 16, 2011·AtlusPS3Xbox 360Vincent is trapped in a nightmare, facing a choice of marrying his longtime girlfriend Katherine or moving on to the incredible blonde he just woke up to-- named Catherine! The worst part is, if he…
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God of War: Ghost of Sparta
7522 critic reviews·Sep 12, 2011·Sony Computer EntertainmentPS3An HD remaster of God of War: Ghost of Sparta included in "God of War: Origins Collection." It features high-definition resolution, stereoscopic 3D, anti-aliased graphics locked in at 60 frames per…
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El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron
748 critic reviews·Apr 27, 2011·UTV Ignition EntertainmentPS3Xbox 360Developed by a hugely-talented, Tokyo-based team headed by the legendary Sawaki Takeyasu (Devil May Cry) and Masato Kimura (Okami, Viewtiful Joe) El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron, draws players…
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Dragon Age II
748 critic reviews·Mar 7, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Dragon Age II is the sequel to Dragon Age: Origins and the second major game in the series. Like its predecessor, players can explore and engage in combat from a third-person perspective and will…
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Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
739 critic reviews·Dec 20, 2011·Oddworld InhabitantsPCPS3PS4Xbox One +2Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD is a remaster of Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath. The improvements include remastered dialogue, improved character textures and bonus material.
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LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
737 critic reviews·Feb 27, 2011·LucasArtsPCPS3Xbox 360The Saga continues. Build, battle and laugh your way across the Star Wars universe like never before! Play as Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi through a story spanning the entire Clone Wars era.…
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Rock of Ages
737 critic reviews·Aug 30, 2011·AtlusPCPS3Xbox 360A rock-solid combination of rock-rolling action, deep strategy, and captivating art and music from different ages of history, this is a game of crush or be crushed! Two castles stand opposed; one is…
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Payday: The Heist
726 critic reviews·Oct 17, 2011·Daybreak Game CompanyPCPS3Payday: The Heist is an action filled first person shooter that lets players take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big…
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Final Fantasy XIII-2
719 critic reviews·Dec 14, 2011·Square EnixPCPS3Xbox 360Xbox OneFINAL FANTASY XIII-2 is created with the aim of surpassing the quality of its predecessor in every way, featuring new gameplay systems and cutting-edge visuals and audio. In this game the player has…
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WWE All Stars
716 critic reviews·Mar 28, 2011·THQPS2PS3Xbox 360WWE All Stars will deliver one of the greatest rosters ever assembled in a wrestling-centric videogame. Renowned WWE Legends will align with today's most prominent Superstars, inviting players to…
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The Lord of the Rings: War in the North
7110 critic reviews·Oct 31, 2011·WB GamesPCPS3Xbox 360The Lord of the Rings: War in the North is a co-op Action RPG that immerses you and your friends in a brutal new chapter in the War of the Ring. Snowblind Studios is in the unique position of drawing…
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Dead Rising 2: Off the Record
718 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2011·CapcomPCPS3Xbox 360PS4 +1The new "Off the Record" storyline means an all new Dead Rising 2 experience. Frank will face off against more twisted enemies, build more outrageous combo weapons, follow his own unique mission…
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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon
708 critic reviews·Oct 10, 2011·Namco Bandai GamesPCPS3Xbox 360Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is the 14th game released in the Ace Combat series. It took place in the real world, albeit in a different timeline from that of Joint Assault. Players took control of…
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Disney Universe
707 critic reviews·Oct 24, 2011·Disney Interactive StudiosPCPS3Xbox 360For the first time, suit up in an off-the-wall multiplayer adventure where iconic Disney characters and legendary Disney worlds collide. Discover the mixed-up humor of this ever-expanding universe as…
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Virtua Tennis 4
708 critic reviews·Apr 28, 2011·SegaPCPS3Xbox 360Virtua Tennis 4 is an action-oriented tennis game which focuses on fast matches instead of being a realistic simulation. The heart of the game is the career mode in which the player creates his own…
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Red Faction: Armageddon
708 critic reviews·Jun 5, 2011·Syfy GamesPCPS3Xbox 360Red Faction: Armageddon is a third-person shooter video game developed by Volition and published by THQ. It is the fourth installment in the Red Faction series. The game takes place on the planet…
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Homefront
699 critic reviews·Mar 14, 2011·SpikePCPS3Xbox 360Featuring a compelling single player story crafted by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn), Homefront immerses gamers in an interactive and cinematic FPS experience where they will assume an…
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Dead Island
689 critic reviews·Sep 5, 2011·Deep SilverPCPS3Xbox 360The player is drawn into the world of Dead Island on the brink of a mysterious epidemic that suddenly, and without warning, breaks out on the fictional island of Banoi. As a guest of the Royal Palms…
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Alice: Madness Returns
677 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Return to Wonderland and experience an all new nightmare as Alice fights to regain her sanity as she fights for the truth behind her past. Can Alice save Wonderland - and herself - from the madness…
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
6719 critic reviews·Nov 7, 2011·ActivisionPCPS3Xbox 360Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a first-person shooter video game, developed by Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer Games (Treyarch for the Wii version), with Raven Software having assisted in…
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Need for Speed: The Run
658 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2011·Electronic ArtsPCPS3Xbox 360Need for Speed The Run lures players into an underground world of illicit, high-stakes racing. The heat is on - and it isn't just the fuzz who are after you. Entering the race is just the beginning…
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Tekken Hybrid
635 critic reviews·Nov 21, 2011·Namco Bandai GamesPS3Tekken Hybrid is a bundle collection of Tekken: Blood Vengeance 3D with an HD version of Tekken Tag Tournament and a demo version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 called Tekken Tag Tournament 2 Prologue.…
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Way of the Samurai 4
639 critic reviews·Mar 2, 2011·SpikePCPS3In Way of the Samurai 4, you must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty. Set in he humble port town of Amihama…
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Captain America: Super Soldier
637 critic reviews·Jul 14, 2011·SegaPS3Xbox 360Captain America: Super Soldier combines a highly athletic combat system with fluid platforming and a highly tuned suite of shield attacks, as Cap explores a massive castle turned military…
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Transformers: Dark of the Moon
616 critic reviews·Jun 13, 2011·ActivisionPS3Xbox 360The Transformers: Dark of the Moon video game allows players to fight through the epic battles on Earth that will shape the events of the movie. Armed with a brand-new gameplay mechanic, fans will…
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Bodycount
576 critic reviews·Aug 29, 2011·CodemastersPS3Xbox 360Bodycount rips apart the first person shooter as genre-defining gunplay comes alive in a balletic orgy of bullets and destruction.Experience the intense thrill of close-quarters combat in a…
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Dungeon Hunter: Alliance
525 critic reviews·Apr 5, 2011·GameloftPS3Dungeon Hunter: Alliance is a hack and slash action role-playing video game developed and published by Gameloft in 2011. The game is a sequel to the 2009 iPhone game Dungeon Hunter, with the addition…
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Call of Juarez: The Cartel
497 critic reviews·Jul 18, 2011·Ubisoft EntertainmentPCPS3Xbox 360Embark on a bloody journey from Los Angeles to Juarez as lawlessness of the Old West is brought to the present. Welcome to the new Wild West.
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Defenders of Ardania
488 critic reviews·Nov 24, 2011·Paradox InteractivePCPS3Xbox 360Defenders of Ardania (DoA) is a next-generation tower defense game set in the rich fantasy world of Majesty, but with a twist. Besides the addictive core mechanics of placing towers to stop advancing…