12 Best Side Scrolling Games for PS3

Golden Axe is an Action, Side-scroll, Beat ‘em up, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Sega AM1 and published by Sega. The game combines the elements of hack and slash and fighting elements and it is the first game in the series of Golden Axe released in 1989. It takes place in the fictional world called Yuria and offers an excellent, in which an evil has kidnapped the king and his beloved daughter. The evil holds the king with his daughter captive in their castle. Now the antagonist is finding the Golden Axe, a magical artifact of the fantasy medieval world, and invades to demolish both the royal family and the axe to become the ruler. There are up to three warriors available and the player can choose one of them to start his journey, in which he has to save the world by defeating the antagonist and his minions. The player equips with a powerful sword that he can use to take down enemies and their bosses. With exciting story, brilliant mechanics, and superb visuals, Golden Axe is the best game to play.

Streets of Rage is video game series of Action, Beat ‘em up, Single and Multiplayer developed and published by Sega. The series offers an exciting gameplay and centers on the struggle of several heroes to wipe out a serious thread from the city called Crime Boss Mr. X and his forces. Streets of Rage is the first installment in the series released in 1991. Two other titles were published, including new features, characters, improved mechanics, and graphics. The game puts the player into the role of the protagonist, who must explore the environment from side-scroll view to fight against enemies and their bosses. There are a series of levels, and each level requires a completion of individual goals to progress through the game. As the story advances, the game increases the level difficulty. The player can use his favorite moves including punch, kicks, elbow, the flying kick and more. With enhanced mechanics, superb gameplay, classic soundtrack and wonderful graphics, Streets of Rage is the excellent video game series to play and enjoy.

Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus is an Adventure, Cinematic Platform, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Oddworld Inhabitant and published by GT Interactive Software. It is the sequel to the Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee video game and a spin-off entry in the series of Oddworld. In this entry, the game follows the story of the protagonist named Abe and his efforts to navigate the world to rescue his friend named Mudokons from another world by the custody of an antagonist named the Glukkons. The game offers the similar gameplay to Flashback and lets you assume the role of the protagonist and explore the two-dimension world to fulfill your objectives. The playfield is divided into multiple screens, when you moves into the screen’s edge, the environment is changed, like the previous entry of the game. Explore the world, fight against enemies and face the boss to save your friends. The game rewards you with hit points as you fulfill your missions. With best mechanics, exciting story and brilliant features, Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus is the best game to play and enjoy.

Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender is a Fast-paced Action-Adventure, Platform and Arcade Retro Shooter (Run and Gun) video game similar to Broforce. The game offers a 2 player Co-Op gaming mode and allows you to blast your way through hordes of mechanical sea monsters in order to get to the Underwater Milk Mine. Once you have captured the Mine, you have to defend it against all the monsters and keep on drinking the Health Full Fat Milk. You must find all the Cats like you, pour them milk and make them stronger in order to fight off the enemies. With a wonderful setting, cool visuals and an addictive game-play, Aqua Kitty: Milk Mine Defender is one of the coolest new alternatives to Broforce. Do try it out.

Monkey Island 2: Special Edition LeChuck’s Revenge is a Single-player and Graphic Adventure video game created and published by LucasArts. The game serves as the 2nd title in the series of Monkey Island and offers an exciting story, in which the protagonist who set out himself on an epic quest to find the mysterious treasure known as Big Whoop after defeating the ghost pirate named LeChuck in the previous title. The game mixes the Graphic Adventure and Point-and-Click elements and puts the player in the role of the playable character named as Guybrush Threepwood. Dialogues and actions appear in an animation window which covers the top part of the playfield, and inventory icons show as icons on the right corner while the verbal command lists in the left corner. During the game, the player needs to solve mind-bending puzzles manipulate the fictional environment known as the Caribbean and unlock further. High detailed Graphics, Classic Modes and Special Edition, Hint System, etc. are core features in the game.

Soulcalibur is a series of a Weapon-based Fighting video game developed by Project Soul and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The series is also known as Soul series and supports both Single and Multiplayer modes. Soul Edge is the first release in the series and offers an exciting gameplay revolves around fighting elements. The game takes place in the historical fantasy world and introduces a variety of characters with different abilities and personalities. To get into the world, the player must select his character from available, and use his primary weapon and fighting skills to take down opponents within the time limit to move on to next stage. The series comprises different games such as Soul Edge, Soulcalibur, Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III, Soulcalibur Legends, Soulcalibur V, and more. During the fight, the player will learn new moves, combat style, and abilities to defend himself or block enemy attacks. Soulcalibur offers prominent features such as Multiple Fighting Styles, a new Chapter, Dynamic Fights, The Master Assassin, Character Customization, and more. Try it out.

Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse is an Action-Adventure, Platform, and Single-player video game developed by Sega Studios Australia and published by Disney Interactive Studios. It is the remake of the original video game developed by Sega Genesis in 1990, which was the first installment in the series of Mickey Mouse game. The game offers the similar gameplay to the previous game and revolves around side-scroll platform gameplay like its predecessor. Like the original game, the game casts you in the role of the protagonist named Mickey Mouse to battle against enemies through the Castle of Illusion to save the Minnie Mouse from an antagonist. There are a series of levels and each level offers exciting gameplay filled with challenging traps and obstacles. Your character is capable of running, jumping, bouncing attack, and more. Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse offers prominent features such as Play as Miki Mouse, World of Wonders, Magical Adventure, Hidden Challenges, Mind-bending Puzzles, Classic Costumes, etc. Try it out, and you’ll enjoy it.

Resogun is a Single-player and Multiplayer Shoot ‘em up and Side-scroll video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It takes place in the cylindrical voxel-based environment threatened by enemies. The game offers fast-paced soundtrack and gameplay and lets the player assume the role of the hero, set out himself on an epic adventure to battle enemies and saves the trapped humans. The world of the game is split into five different distinct such as Ceres, Febris, Acis, Mefitis, and more. The player explores the world from the side-scroll perspective and can combat numerous enemies coming from both left and right sides. As the game progresses, it offers challenging gameplay, and the player can score the highest points while dodging enemy attacks or fires. There are different weapons available including missiles, lasers, nova-bombs, and overdrive. Resogun includes core features such as Massive Destruction, multiple Modes, Leaderboards, and more. With immersive gameplay, smooth controls, and brilliant graphics, Resogun is the best game to play.

Worms Revolution is an Artillery-based, Strategy, and Turn-based Tactics video game developed and published by Team17, and is an addictive game in the series of Worms. The game centers on the traditional gameplay of the series, in which the teams of worms are struggling to eliminate the members of each other using a variety of weapons. It features 2.5D style, with two-dimensional gameplay with three-dimensional graphics. There are different worms available, and each worm has its unique abilities and skills. Before starting the game, the player needs to select his team and pick up the best weapons. The ultimate task is to take aim and release fire at enemies during his turn and effort to remove the enemy from the environment. Multiple levels of different difficulty are available to play and enjoy. New weapons like pistol, water strike, etc. are featured. Soldier, Scientist, Scout, and Soldiers are four different character classes. Worms Revolution includes core features such as Four Classes, Customization, Single-player Campaign, Level Editor, Multiplayer Battles, and more. Try it out.

Terraria 2 is an Action-Adventure, Survival, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Re-Logic and published by 505 Games. The game combines the elements of Side-scroll, Sandbox, crafting, exploration, and combat. You assume the role of the protagonist, and your primary goal is to manipulate the 2D randomly generated the world. You can start the game with three primary tools such as a sword for combat, a pickaxe for mining and an axe for woodcutting. Explore the world, collect resources, craft useful items and fulfill challenging tasks to progress through the game. It becomes difficult, as you advanced. There are a variety of items available, and you can find them only in certain areas of the map, stored in rare and common containers. Craft new items, and use different items to take down enemies. Slimes, Demon eyes, Zombies, Region-specific Enemies, etc. are prominent foes in the game. Score the highest points and use them to unlock further content in the game. With brilliant mechanics, addictive gameplay and superb visuals, Terraria 2 is an excellent game to play and enjoy.

Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is an Action, Platform, Co-op and Single-player video game for Multiplayer platforms developed and published by Ratloop. It offers an exciting gameplay and takes place in the stunning world. The game puts you in the role of the protagonist who is a Hardboiled Chicken and introduces a variety of weapons to unlock. It contains lots of levels and each level offers challenging gameplay with unique obstacles and objectives. The protagonist is armed with a gun and can interact with objects and environment to progress through the game. The game combines the elements of Adventure and Puzzle. It has both Co-op and Single-player modes. In the Single-player mode, you can play alone against dozens of enemies and you have to fulfill mind-bending puzzles to earn points. In Co-op mode, two players can play together to accomplish the missions. A variety of weapons are available and you can use them after unlock. Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken is the best game as compared to other Platform games.

CounterSpy is a Side-scroll, Stealth, and Single-player Shooting video game created by Dynamighty and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game takes place in the procedurally generated world and centers on the cold war. It casts the player in the role of the counter agent who is sent to infiltrate other countries’ bases to prevent them from releasing nuclear attack. The player can control the protagonist and set out on an adventure to fulfill his missions. The aim of the player is to navigate the world from side-scroll and fight against enemies to defeat them and clear the missions. As the game proceed, other levels will be unlocked and the game becomes challenging to play. The protagonist is armed with different weapons that can be used to slaughter the enemies and destroy their bases. With brilliant mechanics, stealth gameplay and superb visuals, CounterSpy is the best game to play and enjoy.