Persona 5 2016
Why it still holds upEven now it stands out for its style and structure, since a year of school becomes a rhythm of days, dungeons and people.
PlayStation 3 RPGs that still hold up
First released on the PlayStation 3
Games
Persona 5 2016
Why it still holds upEven now it stands out for its style and structure, since a year of school becomes a rhythm of days, dungeons and people.
On sale
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 2011
Why it still holds upToday the freedom still carries it: after a linear introduction you can go anywhere, and side quests range from short errands to adventures as long as the main story.
On sale
Fallout: New Vegas 2010
Why it still holds upFaction choices that lock out other routes, and skills that open dialogue, still make your decisions count today.
Dark Souls 2011
Why it still holds upPlayed now, exploring still pays: it turns up items, shortcuts and hidden areas, and the slow, precise combat almost never ends in a cheap death.
On sale
Dragon Age: Origins 2009
Why it still holds upIts world and its choices keep it worth playing now: many dilemmas have no clear good or evil side, so the decisions are yours to weigh.
Mass Effect 3 2012
Why it still holds upCarrying choices from game to game is the reason to play it today, in order from the first game.
Yakuza 0 2015
Why it still holds upIt is worth playing now for a dense, hand built city where serious crime drama sits beside absurd comic side stories, in a prequel that needs no earlier game.
On sale
Deus Ex: Human Revolution 2011
Why it still holds upIt still rewards a visit for levels with several routes and fine environmental detail, and for its mix of stealth, combat and conversation.
Demon's Souls 2009
Why it still holds upLarge, distinct and believably connected areas, and careful stamina based fights with gradual improvement as the core loop, are the reason to play it now.
On sale
Borderlands 2 2012
Why it still holds upAn enormous range of guns and four class builds are the reason to replay it now, and co op scaling lets friends share the same quests.
South Park: The Stick of Truth 2014
Why it still holds upIt is built as a playable episode of the show, with the town explored as a real map and every fight framed as the kids' fantasy game, and that is the reason to play it now.
On sale
Fallout 3 2008
Why it still holds upIf you play it now, it is for an open world whose exploration is optional and whose quests respond to different approaches.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 2011
Why it still holds upStudio Ghibli's animation and a long adventure built around collecting and training familiars still stand up today.
Dragon Age: Inquisition 2014
Why it still holds upHub regions with optional content, and a Tactical View for harder fights, still let you set the pace of each region today.
On sale
Valkyria Chronicles 2008
Why it still holds upA map for commanding and a third person view for aiming still let you plan like a commander and then aim like a soldier today.
Child of Light 2014
Why it still holds upA firefly that slows enemies and heals allies, and a surprise strike for whoever reaches an enemy's back first, still give every battle a small tactical choice.
Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland 2009
Why it still holds upEach outing still gets a plan, with enemies you see before you meet them and ingredients to gather.
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir 2016
Why it still holds upThe same circular stages still feel different, with five characters who each have a weapon of their own.
Nier Replicant 2010
Why it still holds upA camera that changes the kind of game it shows, from room to room and fight to fight, still keeps it from settling into one style.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II 2014
Why it still holds upThe story starts slowly, and the carried save still lets the sequel remember who you were kind to.
Tales of Graces f 2010
Why it still holds upFast and flexible fights are an easy reason to return now.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 2013
Why it still holds upA story that opens a long series is a good place to start now.
NieR 2010
Why it still holds upA game that changes its camera between styles still has a surprise for a player today.
Dragon Quest Builders 2016
Why it still holds upTowns that grow with every room you add still give each chapter something to build toward.
Dragon's Crown 2013
Why it still holds upLoot to chase and stages to run again still give the beat em up a reason to come back.
On sale
Tales of Berseria 2016
Why it still holds upVelvet is still a heroine who is not out to save anything, and souls are what you spend today.
Tales of Xillia 2011
Why it still holds upTwo points of view on one journey still give a second playthrough a purpose.
Dark Souls II 2014
Why it still holds upA world that takes its time to wear you down is still a challenge worth taking on today.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2006
Why it still holds upBuilding your own team from a huge cast still makes every run different.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning 2012
Why it still holds upA skill tree you can rebuild still gives each hero room to change.
Dragon Age II 2011
Why it still holds upCompanions who become friends or rivals still change who stands beside Hawke.
Final Fantasy XIII 2009
Why it still holds upSwitching roles mid fight still makes the Paradigm system the game's own.