The Final Fantasy, Silent Hill, and Tekken franchises all came back strong, but the games that defined the year were just as likely to come from outside the mainstream. These 20 titles won't let you down.

There will always be naysayers in every crowd, but a site like Metacritic is a good way to gauge what the overall vibe of a game is in the community. While middling receptions are fairly common, a few times a year there are games so good that even the harshest of critics can’t help but sing their praises,

With its impressive hardware, the PlayStation 3 had some stellar games and these are the best of the bunch! For this list, we’re listing off the best games that launched on the PlayStation 3. Do note that we’re prioritizing exclusives.