Top 10 most expensive PS3 games in the UK, ranked

Some of the most expensive PS3 games in the UK are very different from other platforms like the Nintendo 3DS. Instead of costly Atlus titles, most of the valuable PS3 games are action games and PlayStation exclusives.

If you want to get a full PS3 PAL collection, you'll need to spend hundreds upon hundreds of pounds on games like the mediocre Godzilla and the lesser-known Japanese RPG Lost Dimension. Strangely, most of these titles are critically panned, possibly limiting how many copies are available in the wild.

This PS3 games list is focused on the most expensive titles shown on UK retailer CeX's website listings.

10) Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2

Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Release Date: December 20, 2012
Price on CeX: £75/$95

First of the North Star: Ken's Rage 2 is a sequel to the action-packed anime adaptation that has you battling mobs of enemies like the Dynasty Warriors games. As multiple characters from the anime, you'll be taking on story missions in the main campaign. One of the most interesting gameplay factors included for fans is the Dream mode, which lets you play out the backstories of the cast and follow alternate scenarios. The game didn't particularly review well with a 49 Metacritic rating.

9) Yakuza: Dead Souls

Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: March 17, 2011
Price on CeX: £75/$95

Another game that didn't review well was Yakuza: Dead Souls, a bizarre horror take on the beloved Japanese action series. It's a non-canon entry in the series that has Kiryu and Majima taking down zombies with a variety of weaponry. Unlike other entries in the series, this is unlikely to get a remaster or remake anytime soon, due to how poorly it was received. This has likely increased the price in the UK, bizarrely.

"Unfortunately, while shooting down waves of zombies starts out fun, the appeal wears thin quickly," said our 7/10 review. "While the game does its best to mix the action up with four different characters and their varied gun types, it’s not enough to keep the zombie killing fresh."

8) God of War Collection Vol 2 / Origins Collection

Publisher: PlayStation
Release Date: September 13, 2011
Price on CeX: £75/$95

The God of War Collections are prized among PS3 collectors as they are the definitive way to play Kratos' classic Greek games. Volume 2 includes the PSP titles by developer Ready at Dawn, Chains of Olympus and Ghost of Sparta, remastered for HD systems at 1080p resolution with 60 frames per second.

The collection also supports trophies and stereoscopic 3D if you have a compatible TV. Unlike the past two entries, this game was positively received with an 84 Metacritic score. This is likely expensive as it caters to diehard God of War fans who want to play through the whole series, PSP games included.

7) Splatterhouse

Publisher: Bandai Namco (Namco Bandai at the time)
Release Date: November 26, 2010
Price on CeX: £78/$99

Splatterhouse didn't get the roses it seemingly deserved back in 2010 as many nowadays praise the gory slashfest. This niche horror title likely didn't get a big print run by Konami back in the PS3 era. It is a reboot of the classic 1988 game that has you taking down monsters with a machete and a metal pipe. It seemingly struck a chord with modern players as a full playthrough on YouTube by Gamer Max Channel has over 900,000 views.

Destructoid gave it a 7.5/10 score in its review. "This game was better than I thought it would be, and better than it perhaps should have been," the article said. "With more refinement and redesigned (or eliminated) platforming, this could have been a classic in the beat ’em up genre, but as it stands, Splatterhouse is pretty damn good for what it is, and packs enough content to keep fans satisfied." The game seems rough around the edges but has appealed to a select few people, making it a niche title that asks a high price in the second-hand market.

6) Spider-Man: Web of Shadows

Publisher: Activision
Release Date: October 21, 2008
Price on CeX: £78/$99

A game that has been delisted for years now is Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, since Activision lost the license to New York's friendly neighborhood hero. It features a darker storyline than most of the webhead's adventures as the world's heroes and villains like Wolverine and Electro get corrupted by the Venom-like alien infection. Spider-Man himself gives in to the darkness and lets players use Symbiote abilities in this open-world title. The game hasn't been re-released on modern systems, likely leading to its £78 price at CeX.

Like other games on this list, Web of Shadows had many flaws, but if you manage to look past them, there is fun to be had. "If you don’t mind playing a game for six or seven hours before getting to the good stuff, Web of Shadows eventually packs a nice little punch," said Game Informer's review (via Metacritic).

5) Lost Dimension

Publisher: NIS America / Ghostlight / Atlus USA
Release Date: August 7, 2014
Price on CeX: £82/$104

If you've read similar list articles before, you should expect an obscure Japanese RPG to pop up as one of the most expensive PS3 games. This time it's Lost Dimension, which was released late in the PS3's life cycle in 2014. In turn-based RPG action, you go up a tower in an effort to stop the end of the world. As the story progresses, you need to try and figure out who the traitors are in your team.

Once you reach a floor, you're faced with a decision to eliminate your enemies and allies until you get to the top of the tower. "Each playthrough will have different results, so don’t get too attached to anyone," said Atlus in the full trailer's video description.

4) Killzone HD

Publisher: PlayStation
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Price on CeX: £120/$152

Killzone HD is a hard-to-find remaster in the UK games marketplace, and it's not even referenced in PlayStation's own press website. It seemingly received a limited physical print as its price point within the reseller space is now £120, according to CeX.

The remaster of the original PS2 game found its way into a trilogy release, which also had a physical version out in stores. It's a great way to play the first entry as it remasters the game to 720p and has a far better frame rate than its PS2 counterpart. I tried playing the first game on my PS2, and it's not pretty at all with a shaky performance across the board.

3) Dynasty Warriors Gundam Reborn

Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Release Date: December 19, 2013
Price on CeX: £140/$177

The PS3 anime era of the Dynasty Warriors series includes the fairly well-regarded Gundam Reborn, an adaptation of the mecha show. While the Metacritic score isn't particularly impressive at a Mixed 64, fans have grown to love the action game. YouTuber Chris Gildart calls it a masterpiece in their video, and a user on Metacritic says "It is probably the best localized Gundam game we'd get for a while."

Destructoid gave the game a decent 7.5/10 rating in its review. Despite Gundam Reborn being repetitive to the writer, it added some fan service with unique scenarios and what-ifs that pleased them. They said, however, that you'd have to be a fan of the source material to like this title. "While to some (myself included), taking to the battlefield piloting the RX-78-2 Gundam and slaughtering thousands of Zaku and Dom pilots and facing off against Char himself sounds like heaven on Earth, a lot of people just don’t care about that sort of thing," the article said. Due to how niche this game is, it probably didn't receive a large print run in the UK, raising the price.

2) Blades of Time

Publisher: Konami and Iceberg Interactive
Release Date: March 6, 2012
Price on CeX: £205/$260

One of the most expensive PS3 games is Blades of Time, an action RPG that has become a hidden gem for a select few. It was roasted by critics when it launched in 2012, especially when it got a re-release on Switch. However, this hack-and-slash features a sexualized protagonist called Ayumi fighting off hordes of foes with a gun and sword, taking inspiration from games like God of War and Bayonetta.

She can also utilize a time manipulation power to create a clone to solve puzzles and rewind past events. It seems to have potential, but it likely had a small print run due to its predecessor X-Blades performing poorly and getting even worse review scores. "Blades of Time isn’t a very good game," our review put it plainly. "It’s sloppy, cheap, and the one central gimmick is exploited to weary degrees." It might be best to get the game on PC as it's more affordable there. It's normally £8.50 on Steam and has been on sale for less than the price of a Big Mac.

1) Godzilla

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Release Date: December 18, 2014
Price on CeX: £220/$279

And in its rightful place as ruler of the kaiju kingdom and most expensive title on this list is Godzilla, the critically panned PS3 game that has you playing as the monster himself. It came out extremely late in the life cycle of the PS3 with a launch on July 17, 2015, in European regions. Despite the power of Godzilla and other kaiju being controlled by your fingertips, the game feels manically slow and dull. "Godzilla is far too easy except when it veers into overwhelming, unfair, not-fun territory," said our review. "Then it becomes a boring battle of attrition against the same old kaiju."

The digital version of Godzilla has been delisted due to licensing, upping the price at CeX for this game. Additionally, the Godzilla franchise in and of itself caters to a niche fanbase. If you're willing to get this game imported, it's far cheaper, likely because more copies were made in Asian territories.

If you enjoyed this list, also check out our previous lists based on the most expensive PS2 and 3DS games.

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