The PlayStation 3 is among the best consoles in recent history. One reason for this is the large catalog of games it offers. There is something for fans of every type of genre. Those looking for action-packed adventures are particularly in luck since there are many action games on the platform.

Most of the best ones are either action-adventure games or shooters. Some have you gunning people down with well-designed weapons, while others let you beat up your adversaries in hand-to-hand combat. There are several that even let you use special powers. The following titles offer a mix of different combat mechanics and are the greatest PS3 action games ever.

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