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!
@moonlambo52294 ай бұрын
LOVE Heavenly Sword.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
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!
@Specialcayspray4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@RetroGamingLangers3 ай бұрын
Agreed great launch title for the ps3
@thegamethrifter3 ай бұрын
@@RetroGamingLangers Wish Ninja Theory would do another one or something similar!
@JonathanAbdilla-c2m4 ай бұрын
The Saboteur in my opinion is also a hidden gem
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I don't think I've played that but I think I have it in my collection somewhere!
@BlackAgamemnon774 ай бұрын
I have been building up my retro game collection and videos like these have helped me a lot. Great video Bro!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@DaneTheDane4 ай бұрын
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
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
So many great games! See a few mention 3D Dot Game Heroes, which I loved!
@ppgranja34 ай бұрын
Never played the Darkness games. I need to add them to my collection!
@jurtheorc81174 ай бұрын
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).
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@jurtheorc8117 Love Brutal Legend up until the very end with the Tower Defense part lol
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@ppgranja3 Prefer Darkness 2 personally!
@thesporkguy4 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I didn't realize the physical was exclusive to Xbox 360! That's weird.....
@thesporkguy4 ай бұрын
@@thegamethrifter I agree. Especially when their other titles like Back to the Future got a physical release everywhere, including Wii.
@pimpedoutstereos97474 ай бұрын
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
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
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!
@DoubleTGameHustle4 ай бұрын
This vid makes me want to buy a PS3. Never owned one, been playing my 360 a ton lately tho! 🔥
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Both are great consoles! If you missed out on a PS3 there's a ton of great games for it!
@jellyhoney22404 ай бұрын
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! :)
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
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!
@fuzzylogic30174 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
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.
@DrDoomFate4 ай бұрын
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
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
From Software made 3D Dot Hero's I believe! Great game!
@malecus76644 ай бұрын
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!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I was surprised how good Pacific Rift is!
@steveburt8044 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video thanks! Helps me pick a game off my shelf and play/replay. PS3 has a great line up of games.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@stratuvarious85474 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Both Motorstorm games are awesome! Feel like Rift is a bit more like Forza Horizon IMO
@Thomaticus3 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter3 ай бұрын
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.
@michaellarue51614 ай бұрын
Heavenly sword is fantastic
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
It really is underrated!
@RonTheGamer914 ай бұрын
Great hidden gems video. If you ever want to do a podcast about games let me know.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I will let you know!
@twynstyck78074 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Killer Is Dead is awesome!
@BIKE_BEERS_AND_DEATH_METAL4 ай бұрын
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!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info
@LoganCerealАй бұрын
Awesome video, my friend. Keep up the good work!
@thegamethrifterАй бұрын
Thank you very much!
@trey6314 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
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!
@trey6314 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@trey631 It's de-listed and apparently only has a physical version on Xbox 360. Which was news to me.
@vitalitymirth4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the list and your comments on the games
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
No problem!
@Frank-x1g4 ай бұрын
I scored 3 bangers this weekend. Motorstorm Apocalypse, Spiderman Web of Shadows and Time Crisis Razin Storm.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
That Spider-Man game is expensive!
@yournightmare99994 ай бұрын
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
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Correct!
@AP_00014 ай бұрын
These is a 3D version of Motorstorm Pacific Rift. It’s absolutely fantastic!!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I believe it's the same game, just 3D enabled!
@TadashiNazuka4 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I will check that out!
@matiasjauhojarvi95513 ай бұрын
Great video it makes me wanna get more PS3 games but I am a little short on money for a couple of months.
@thegamethrifter3 ай бұрын
My advice is check out pawn shops or garage sales!
@cotesteph4 ай бұрын
First time i watch one of your videos, great content! Just subscribed!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@shaolinpunkFTW4 ай бұрын
Just realised I have Heavenly Sword on Disc and I have a PS3....
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
AWESOME!
@RetroRangerReviews884 ай бұрын
Motorstorm All The Way!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Great games!
@TheGunmanChannel4 ай бұрын
Mod nation and ratchet and Clank are definitely not hidden. 😆 Let's start calling GT6 a hidden gem
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
All 4 One is definitely hidden. I've never heard anyone talk about it honestly.
@innocent-pound104 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Awesome games!
@cross54644 ай бұрын
one of things i always think about is that it will never be possible to finish all the games. that's kinda sad
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Incredibly impossible!
@tebander9562 ай бұрын
Im glad you made that comparison between NG of the ps3 era vs ng ps5 era, man, they fell off
@thegamethrifter2 ай бұрын
It's sad that we'll likely go this entire generation without a new ND game.... they used to be so reliable...
@TheGunmanChannel4 ай бұрын
I don't think heavenly sword is hidden
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I had it on my best exclusives list and someone told me it didn't belong there either lol
@TheGunmanChannel4 ай бұрын
@@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
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@Ji99i33 ай бұрын
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
@thegamethrifter3 ай бұрын
Yeah, I found that out after the video dropped. It's digital only on PS3 and it has been de-listed unfortunately.
@mjolnir_swe4 ай бұрын
Cool list, I think I will check out Starhawk.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@FranchisePlayyer4 ай бұрын
I would love to see another PlayStation all stars game in the future
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
You and me both!
@darklord95814 ай бұрын
Heavenly sword reminds me of Stellar blade lol😅 by name, female protagonist and combat aspects
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I guess it's sort of similar.
@antiquecardboard4 ай бұрын
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!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I've never played the F1 series, but I hear good things.
@antiquecardboard4 ай бұрын
@@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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@antiquecardboard Ohhhh! I'll check it out for sure!
@michaelrayfox4 ай бұрын
Literally no gem on this list is or ever was hidden. All pretty mainstream, well known games.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Well that's like opinion.....But thanks for coming and telling me mine is wrong.
@darcsendeleon56214 ай бұрын
Heavenly sword is the best exclusive who cares what those other commenters say
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I think it's awesome as well!
@JonStevenson-t1o4 ай бұрын
I scored some awesome one today !! Do you like dragon ball z😊
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Yeah I do
@brucew73394 ай бұрын
Is pacific rift an easier play then the first motorstorm? I only have the original and i find it hard as hell
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I found it to be a little easier, but there's still a learning curve.
@gam851914 ай бұрын
nice one lad
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Appreciated
@AGO7974 ай бұрын
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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
I enjoy it as a gem for my personal tastes, but I also loved the Battlefront games that the studio made as well.
@yournightmare99994 ай бұрын
I cant find jurassic park the game i only found Jurassic: The Hunted
@antiquecardboard4 ай бұрын
Hunted is a hidden gem too.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
That's a good one too!
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
True!
@richardheckmann18924 ай бұрын
PlayStation all stars is a great game
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I enjoy it more than Smash, but people think I'm crazy!
@mysteriousgamer89414 ай бұрын
lol that game is complete failure that will never match the greatness of smash bros, hence why it never got a sequel.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@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!
@mysteriousgamer89414 ай бұрын
@@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.
@thegamethrifter4 ай бұрын
@@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.