2007 was an important year forPlayStation. ThePlayStation 3’s numerous delays had given Microsoft’sXbox 360a one-year head-start in the seventh generation of home consoles, while Nintendo was looking to reinvent gaming with their innovativeWii. Moreover, many fans were frustrated with Sony in the build-up to the PS3’s release, particularly due to its high initial price tag and inability to play PlayStation 2 discs.
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Suffice to say, when the PlayStation 3 was released in November 2006, Sony knew that a strong 2007 was needed. Thankfully, the PlayStation 3 didn’t disappoint, as it provided players with numerous iconic games that made the console worth the wait.
8Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortunewas the first entry in theUnchartedseries, which has since become one of PlayStation’s flagship IPs. The game was developed by Naughty Dog, who was best known at the time for theirCrash BandicootandJak and Daxterfranchises.
Uncharted: Drake’s Fortunekickstarted the studio’s shift into making more mature games. Although the originalUnchartedditches the cartoony aesthetics ofCrash BandicootandJak and Daxter, it doesn’t take itself too seriously, withover-the-top actionand charismatic characters taking precedence over gritty realism like in the studio’sThe Last of Usseries.
7Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2was developed by Ubisoft and was the fourth entry inthe long-runningGhost Reconseries. Like its predecessors, the game differentiates itself from most other shooters on the market with itsemphasis on tactical gameplay.
The game is set just after the events of the originalGhost Recon Advanced Warfighterand pits players against a Mexican rebellion as the US army. Along with its tactical gameplay mechanics, the game also stood out in 2007 for the vast array of biomes that players fight in.
6Assassin’s Creed
From one Ubisoft franchise to another, theAssassin’s Creedseries first burst onto the scene in 2007. Although there was plenty of hype for thestealth titleleading up to its release, few predicted that it would become one of the biggest names in single-player gaming.
The originalAssassin’s Creedhas aged rather poorly, particularly due to how basic its missions are. However, the game is still iconic for how it laid the foundations for one of modern gaming’s most successful franchises.
5Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Every gamer has a title that they will instantly think back to when someone asks them about their favorite childhood games. For those born in the early 2000s, there’s a good chance that that game will beLego Star Wars: The Complete Saga.
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As the name suggests,Lego Star Wars: The Complete Sagatakes the twoLego Star Warstrilogies and puts them in one package. The pair of games were instrumental in crafting the quintessential collectathon, puzzle-platforming gameplay formula that Lego games are well known for today, a style of gameplay that has been replicated inLegoTheLord of the Rings,Lego Harry Potter,LegoIndiana Jones, and many more.
4Guitar Hero 3: Legends Of Rock
Rhythm gameswere at the height of their popularity in the late-2000s, with many gamers spending countless hours trying to perfect their favorite songs and beat their friends' high scores.
Guitar Hero 3: Legends of Rockis seen by many as the best game to come from the rhythm genre’s golden age, as it fine-tuned theGuitar Heroseries' gameplay and offered a fantastic collection of classic tracks. 2007 is also fondly remembered by rhythm game fans for the release of the firstRock Bandgame.
3Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools Of Destruction
TheRatchet & Clankfranchise is one of the longest-running PlayStation IPs that can proudly say it’s still a critical and commercial success today.Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destructionwas one of the most important releases in ensuring the series' long-term success, as it was the firstRatchet & Clankgame to release on PlayStation 3.
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Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destructionisn’t regarded by many as the series' best game, though it did a fantastic job of transitioning the franchise to the next generation, something that PlayStation 1mascot characters likeCrash BandicootandSpyro The Dragonhad struggled with.
2God Of War 2
Many people today forget thatGod of War 2, a PlayStation 2 exclusive, was released almost half a year after the PlayStation 3. The decision to release the game solely on the PlayStation 2 may sound odd, thoughthe game was still a huge commercial success.
God of War 2was a hit with fans and critics, exemplified by its93 critic score and 9.0 user score on Metacritic, with the game’sfluid hack and slash combatand cinematic boss fights being key to its success.
1Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Despite the success of the originalCall of Dutytrilogy,Infinity Ward and Activision decided it was time for a change in direction. That change was to ditch the WWII setting in favor of a modern one, a move that was divisive among fans at the time.
There were few complaints onceCall of Duty 4: Modern Warfarewas released, however, as the game simultaneously provided one of the best FPS campaigns of all time and one of the most enjoyable multiplayer modes, which would go on to significantly influence the gaming industry.
