PS3 Hidden Gems To Play In 2024: Does Anyone Remember These Games?

[@thegamethrifter]

A couple of these games are actually newer to me and I hadn't had the chance to play them before, but it's awesome to be able to enjoy them even in 2024! What's some hidden gems on PS3 that you love to play even today? Please take a second to subscribe and LIKE the video if you enjoy it! I had a great time putting this together for everyone!

[@BlackAgamemnon77]

I have been building up my retro game collection and videos like these have helped me a lot. Great video Bro!

[@thegamethrifter]

Glad I could help!

[@JonathanAbdilla-c2m]

The Saboteur in my opinion is also a hidden gem

[@thegamethrifter]

I don't think I've played that but I think I have it in my collection somewhere!

[@moonlambo5229]

LOVE Heavenly Sword.

[@thegamethrifter]

Really good game! I had it on my favorite PS3 exclusives video and people kinda said it was bad or trash, so I figured I'd put it on my hidden gems video then!

[@Specialcayspray]

Agreed!

[@RetroGamingLangers]

Agreed great launch title for the ps3

[@thegamethrifter]

@@RetroGamingLangers Wish Ninja Theory would do another one or something similar!

[@jellyhoney2240]

Hey, this is the first video from you that I’m watching. It’s a great video, thank you! I just started folklore today so I felt like finding more hidden gems on ps3. I’ve been searching “ps3 hidden gems” throughout the last few weeks but most of the videos typically have the same games. So im very grateful that you went out of your way to try to pick games that others dont typically list. I also love your personality and I’ve liked and subscribed! Keep up the good work in your videos! :)

[@thegamethrifter]

I see people mention Folklore, but it's kind of expensive. I'm hoping to come across it one day for cheap! Thanks for watching!

[@DaneTheDane]

Here's a bunch of my PS3 favorites that don't get talked about nearly as much as I'd like. - Asura's Wrath - Brütal Legend - The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena - Dante's Inferno - The Darkness 1& 2 - Driver: San Francisco - Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard - Enslaved: Odyssey to the West - Eternal Sonata - Folklore - Hunted: The Demon's Forge - Killer is Dead - Rain - Shadows of the Damned - Wanted: Weapons of Fate - Wet - 3D Dot Game Heroes

[@thegamethrifter]

So many great games! See a few mention 3D Dot Game Heroes, which I loved!

[@ppgranja3]

Never played the Darkness games. I need to add them to my collection!

[@jurtheorc8117]

Brütal Legend being mentioned, what a *delight*. Folklore too! That game is even more rare to see talked about in the wild, alongside the other games by that dev (Knight's Contract and Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom).

[@thegamethrifter]

@@jurtheorc8117 Love Brutal Legend up until the very end with the Tower Defense part lol

[@thegamethrifter]

@@ppgranja3 Prefer Darkness 2 personally!

[@DoubleTGameHustle]

This vid makes me want to buy a PS3. Never owned one, been playing my 360 a ton lately tho! 🔥

[@thegamethrifter]

Both are great consoles! If you missed out on a PS3 there's a ton of great games for it!

[@steveburt804]

Enjoyed the video thanks! Helps me pick a game off my shelf and play/replay. PS3 has a great line up of games.

[@thegamethrifter]

Great to hear!

[@pimpedoutstereos9747]

Never heard of the Jurassic park game by telltales. A lot of people would find the telltale style games perhaps a bit slow and boring which I get but I quite like them as they usually don’t go for heaps long and I’m pretty shit at games anyways so it’s more about choose ur own adventure kinda story as a game I guess

[@thegamethrifter]

I love the story telling. I realize they aren't for everyone. For me, Tales From The Borderlands, Walking Dead Season 1, The Wolf Among Us and even Batman were all awesome!

[@DrDoomFate]

Good list, I have most of them but need to pick up Motor Storm. But my favorite that's not on your list is 3D Dot Heroes. Found it at GameStop for 14. bucks a few years back

[@thegamethrifter]

From Software made 3D Dot Hero's I believe! Great game!

[@vitalitymirth]

Thanks for the list and your comments on the games

[@thegamethrifter]

No problem!

[@LoganCereal]

Awesome video, my friend. Keep up the good work!

[@thegamethrifter]

Thank you very much!

[@malecus7664]

I recently got all 3 Motor Storms on PS3 after playing an old demo and man, Pacific Rift is freaking awesome now that I have a Retro Fighters Defender controller. Played a little bit of Apocalypse too and am looking forward thoughtfully jammin all of them out!

[@thegamethrifter]

I was surprised how good Pacific Rift is!

[@Thomaticus]

I'm glad you mentioned mod nation racers! I'd like to play it. Great video! You make me want to make my own videos.

[@thegamethrifter]

It's a really fun game! I always think people who are passionate about games SHOULD make content. Because it comes across much better than people who do it for other reasons.

[@thesporkguy]

Jurassic Park The Game is DELISTED on PS3. The listing is still on PSN, but you can no longer purchase it. The only way to play this on console is the physical that was exclusive to 360. And FYI, great entry, love this Telltale Game.

[@thegamethrifter]

I didn't realize the physical was exclusive to Xbox 360! That's weird.....

[@thesporkguy]

@@thegamethrifter I agree. Especially when their other titles like Back to the Future got a physical release everywhere, including Wii.

[@RonTheGamer91]

Great hidden gems video. If you ever want to do a podcast about games let me know.

[@thegamethrifter]

I will let you know!

[@BIKE_BEERS_AND_DEATH_METAL]

Great video and games 🎮, I just wanted to add many of these games you can play local multiplayer " Couch co op" ...........🤘😀🤘.... and they are a blast!

[@thegamethrifter]

Thanks for the info

[@cotesteph]

First time i watch one of your videos, great content! Just subscribed!

[@thegamethrifter]

Awesome, thank you!

[@stratuvarious8547]

I have Back to the Future digitally on my PS3, such a fun game with a good story, the Motorstorm series is great, specifically Apocalypse, although, many seem to prefer Pacific Rift.

[@thegamethrifter]

Both Motorstorm games are awesome! Feel like Rift is a bit more like Forza Horizon IMO

[@fuzzylogic3017]

Ni No Kuni is a gem (combat system aside), but I wouldn't call it hidden. Trinity Souls of Zill O'll is definitely a hidden gem though.

[@thegamethrifter]

I'll check into that one! And I know Ni No Kuni has a remaster, but I didn't know very many people played it.

[@shaolinpunkFTW]

Just realised I have Heavenly Sword on Disc and I have a PS3....

[@thegamethrifter]

AWESOME!

[@yournightmare9999]

Buying in one month 350 physical ps3 games. This year is last once to buy cheap next one prices go up same as xbox 360 today and some games hard to find

[@thegamethrifter]

Correct!

[@matiasjauhojarvi9551]

Great video it makes me wanna get more PS3 games but I am a little short on money for a couple of months.

[@thegamethrifter]

My advice is check out pawn shops or garage sales!

[@twynstyck7807]

Just recently I looked around on the PS3 digital store to find something for myself and the kids, and I found a game called Juju, it was an absolutely amazing find. I also got Killer Is Dead.

[@thegamethrifter]

Killer Is Dead is awesome!

[@TadashiNazuka]

Time Crisis Namco Shooting Collection is Great for old school style Arcade Shooters. Plus has Deadstorm Pirates which is Great Fun. Got a lot of fun out of that 3 pack of Arcade games, nice change of pace.

[@thegamethrifter]

I will check that out!

[@trey631]

If a viewer doesnt agree with you, who cares! They should start their own channel then. Heavenly Sword is such a fun EXCLUSIVE PS3 game.

[@thegamethrifter]

Yeah, I'm realizing it's hard to please everyone. I think we all have our own opinions and that's fine! Love Heavenly Sword!

[@trey631]

Great video. Just finished watching. I’m guessing Jurassic Park isn’t available in physical form on PS3 and I didn’t find it in the PlayStation Store.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@trey631 It's de-listed and apparently only has a physical version on Xbox 360. Which was news to me.

[@AP_0001]

These is a 3D version of Motorstorm Pacific Rift. It’s absolutely fantastic!!

[@thegamethrifter]

I believe it's the same game, just 3D enabled!

[@Frank-x1g]

I scored 3 bangers this weekend. Motorstorm Apocalypse, Spiderman Web of Shadows and Time Crisis Razin Storm.

[@thegamethrifter]

That Spider-Man game is expensive!

[@michaellarue5161]

Heavenly sword is fantastic

[@thegamethrifter]

It really is underrated!

[@TheGunmanChannel]

I don't think heavenly sword is hidden

[@thegamethrifter]

I had it on my best exclusives list and someone told me it didn't belong there either lol

[@TheGunmanChannel]

@@thegamethrifter I had to get my phone out and check, I was like I swear this was a hidden gems vid 😆 Maybe it's because I had it day one and it's always been in my collection. I guess some people may not know about it

[@thegamethrifter]

@@TheGunmanChannel I can understand the argument for both....but the game isn't super highly rated and I didn't know anyone else even played it lol It wasn't huge in my circle of gaming friends.

[@MichaelODonoghueMOD]

Motoratorm trilogy needs a remaster. Would look amazing at 4k and 60 FPS.

[@thegamethrifter]

That would be AMAZING!

[@mjolnir_swe]

Cool list, I think I will check out Starhawk.

[@thegamethrifter]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@cross5464]

one of things i always think about is that it will never be possible to finish all the games. that's kinda sad

[@thegamethrifter]

Incredibly impossible!

[@turismofoegaming8806]

You should never have to say: "that we all have different opinions and to be respectful" etc., etc. etc. But I realize you have to say that for the generation of kids there as well as young adults that never got told "no" nor were they given any Ass-whooping's and held accountable for their actions? I hate that so many people have to say that nowadays because there's so many disrespectful and rude jerks out there?! Great video and great list !!!

[@thegamethrifter]

Well some people forget that we all have opinions and it's okay to have differences in them. When it comes to picking favorite games or hidden gems, people always take it personally lol

[@turismofoegaming8806]

@@thegamethrifter yeah there's no need to take it personally in fact if somebody else likes something better or doesn't like the same same thing as me then I'm actually more interested because I don't want to just sit around and an echo chamber?? I want to hear the different sides and different opinions and experiences and share mine as well?!

[@thegamethrifter]

@@turismofoegaming8806 Exactly!

[@FranchisePlayyer]

I would love to see another PlayStation all stars game in the future

[@thegamethrifter]

You and me both!

[@Ji99i3]

You can't get that Jurassic park game anymore on PS3. It never was made physically and the digital store is missing some of it. It's an Xbox entry

[@thegamethrifter]

Yeah, I found that out after the video dropped. It's digital only on PS3 and it has been de-listed unfortunately.

[@GameRangerReviews88]

Motorstorm All The Way!

[@thegamethrifter]

Great games!

[@tebander956]

Im glad you made that comparison between NG of the ps3 era vs ng ps5 era, man, they fell off

[@thegamethrifter]

It's sad that we'll likely go this entire generation without a new ND game.... they used to be so reliable...

[@TheGunmanChannel]

Mod nation and ratchet and Clank are definitely not hidden. 😆 Let's start calling GT6 a hidden gem

[@thegamethrifter]

All 4 One is definitely hidden. I've never heard anyone talk about it honestly.

[@gam85191]

nice one lad

[@thegamethrifter]

Appreciated

[@brucew7339]

Is pacific rift an easier play then the first motorstorm? I only have the original and i find it hard as hell

[@thegamethrifter]

I found it to be a little easier, but there's still a learning curve.

[@antiquecardboard]

I’d put F1 race stars over Modnation. It’s a better hidden gem kart racer. Modnation had poor controls…like you’re steering your racer at the end of a stick. (I can see the struggle even in this footage.) F1 is far more tight and fun to drive. Overall great video though!

[@thegamethrifter]

I've never played the F1 series, but I hear good things.

[@antiquecardboard]

@@thegamethrifter I’ve never played the F1 Series either. But F1 Race Stars is a cartoon Kart Racer with top of class course design and great controls. Check it out.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@antiquecardboard Ohhhh! I'll check it out for sure!

[@innocent-pound10]

LMAOO 🤣 Ive been playing the crap out of All Stars past like week or so, and i’ve recently bought Heavenly Sword as well but haven’t tried it yet.

[@thegamethrifter]

Awesome games!

[@CHRISTiandarcsen]

Heavenly sword is the best exclusive who cares what those other commenters say

[@thegamethrifter]

I think it's awesome as well!

[@michaelrayfox]

Literally no gem on this list is or ever was hidden. All pretty mainstream, well known games.

[@thegamethrifter]

Well that's like opinion.....But thanks for coming and telling me mine is wrong.

[@darklord9581]

Heavenly sword reminds me of Stellar blade lol😅 by name, female protagonist and combat aspects

[@thegamethrifter]

Yeah, I guess it's sort of similar.

[@robdogg9156]

SPLIT SECOND IS A GAME YOU MUST PLAY!!

[@thegamethrifter]

Absolutely agree!

[@JonStevenson-t1o]

I scored some awesome one today !! Do you like dragon ball z😊

[@thegamethrifter]

Yeah I do

[@yournightmare9999]

I cant find jurassic park the game i only found Jurassic: The Hunted

[@antiquecardboard]

Hunted is a hidden gem too.

[@thegamethrifter]

That's a good one too!

[@thegamethrifter]

True!

[@richardheckmann1892]

PlayStation all stars is a great game

[@thegamethrifter]

Absolutely! I enjoy it more than Smash, but people think I'm crazy!

[@mysteriousgamer8941]

lol that game is complete failure that will never match the greatness of smash bros, hence why it never got a sequel.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@mysteriousgamer8941 Well it's opinions, but I found it to be more accessible than Smash Bro's for myself personally! And liked the Super's a ton!

[@mysteriousgamer8941]

@@thegamethrifter that's ridiculous about all stars being more accessible than smash bros, you know u don't mean that. smash bros is far better than all stars could ever hope to be. i love ps3's exclusives but not that one. now stop lyin, u know smash bros is better dawg.

[@thegamethrifter]

@@mysteriousgamer8941 I'm not the biggest Nintendo fan, but I find Smash Bro's very difficult personally. Where as I was able to jump right into All-Stars.

[@AGO797]

good list but lord of the ring conquest i 100% disagree with you on that one the game is not fateful to the universe of middle earth for states the battle of helms deep in the game feels very low stakes when in the movie and in the ps2 game it is a all out battle with tones of orcs on screen at once and yet in conquest it fails to capture the scale of the battles and don't get me started on classes using magic when in the lore only wizards use magic humans can't but this not a hate comment this is just the reason for me not liking the game.

[@thegamethrifter]

I enjoy it as a gem for my personal tastes, but I also loved the Battlefront games that the studio made as well.