Are you tired of hearing about super hard video games? It can be a lot of fun to push yourself to the limit while playing video games, but sometimes a simple and easy game is all you want. One common way to put extra difficulty in games these days is to add tough Achievements/Trophies – any player can get through the game, but only the best will be able to clean up every Achievement.
Self-proclaimed “Trophy Hunters” strive to earn as many as possible. If you’re also looking for some nice and easy games, this guide is for you – let’s examine some of the Playstation 3 games that have the easiest Platinum Trophies.
If you’re not familiar with how the Playstation systems handle Trophies, here’s a quick refresher. Trophies are the equivalent of Achievements on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One, one of the best features from the previous console generation. They’re small, specific challenges present in every game released today. Early PS3 games didn’t have Trophies, but any released after January 2009 are required to have them.
Trophies come in four flavors: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. A Platinum Trophy is unlocked only when every other Trophy for a game is completed, except for those tied to downloadable content (DLC). However, if the base game’s Trophies include any that require online play, they are counted for the Platinum.
Just a few notes before the list begins:
The Sly Collection includes all three Sly Cooper games from the PlayStation 2, remastered in HD. They also include Trophies, which the PS2 did not have, and luckily for you, they’re pretty easy to earn. The first game, Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, and the second game, Sly 2: Band of Thieves, are easy Platinums, so this entry really counts for two. The third title, Sly 3: Honor Among Thieves, is a more difficult Platinum since it requires you to earn 100% completion, and as such isn’t a member of the list.
The Sly games are fantastic; if you didn’t get a chance to play them on the PS2, The Sly Collection is the perfect option. These games are a joy to play and the Trophies are a bonus.
The Trophy Guide for Sly 1 outlines what you need to do to earn the Platinum, and it pretty much boils down to completing the game. You’ll need to find all the clue bottles to open the vaults, but you’ll likely be done with 90% of them by just going through the game once. Anything you miss can be quickly grabbed with the help of a guide.
Sly 2 is the same story: as long as you finish the game and buy every upgrade (which isn’t hard to do, as coins are everywhere) you’ll finish this one easy.
Neither game has any missable Trophies.
Around 10-12 hours for each game, depending on how many collectibles you have to clean up after beating the game.
This is a pretty standard shovelware licensed game, and unfortunately, it’s not one of the few that are actually good.
Megamind is an animated movie released in 2010, starring a villain who defeats the hero and has nobody to oppose him anymore. The movie did well enough, but the game shouldn’t be bothered with except to earn some quick Trophies.
Lousy. Unless you’re playing along with a young one, this will be a drag, but at least it won’t last too long.
Nearly all the Trophies are tied to the story and cannot be missed. The only requirement to get these Trophies is to play as Megamind, and to play solo. As long as you do this, all the other Trophies will come through normal gameplay. If you happen to miss one, it just takes a simple retry in a level and you’ll have it in no time.
This one will take you only around 2-4 hours. If you have any skill at video games, you’re looking at the lower end of that timetable. This game doesn’t have any Trophies that you can miss permanently. Check a guide if you have trouble.
Another movie tie-in game, this one for the 2009 movie of the same name, starring Christian Bale. Not much else can be said except that this game is infamous for having laughably easy Trophies, which is why it’s on this list!
Lousy. The game is short, clocking in at just about four hours. Beyond that, the graphics are lackluster, there are absolutely no collectibles to search for, it’s horribly repetitive, and there’s nothing to do once you finish except play through with a friend or play a harder difficulty, but even Hard mode poses no real challenge.
There are only 11 regular Trophies in the game, and they are all Gold, which is a nice bonus for Trophy collectors. What makes this game so great for a Platinum is that every single Trophy requires only finishing a chapter of the story. Play through the game on Hard to earn the last two and you’re done. Seriously, it’s that straightforward.
About 3-5 hours. Play the game straight through on Hard once and you’re all done with this one. That’s the entire game, and this once sold for full retail price. Check the guide if you need help for some reason.
You’ve likely heard of The Walking Dead TV show, which is based on a comic book. This game is also based on that comic book and takes place in the same world. It’s an interactive, story-heavy game, with the player’s choices affecting outcomes in the game.
Time for a breath of fresh air: this game was met with critical acclaim and will be enjoyable for nearly all players. The storytelling is engaging and you’ll be kept on your toes while playing. It’s a game that sticks with you after it’s over and is worth playing for more than just the Trophies.
Like Terminator: Salvation, all of this game’s Trophies are story-related and cannot be missed. As long as you play through the entire game, you’ll earn the Platinum. Forget the Trophy guides and enjoy this fantastic experience of a game.
Each episode will take you around 2-3 hours, so you’re looking at 10-12 hours for the Platinum, which requires you to finish all five episodes. The strong emotions in the game may make it feel longer, depending on the player. Take your time and have fun with this one; there’s no difficulty setting to worry about.
Trine 2, available as a downloadable title through the PlayStation Network (PSN), is an action platforming game with puzzle elements. In it, you control three characters, each with different abilities that you must use to pass obstacles.
It’s a solid title; great, but not the best digital game on PSN. Overall, Trine 2 is a visually appealing game that will please platforming fans.
This game only has 12 regular Trophies, 11 of which are Gold, which is again a nice extra. This game doesn’t even require you to finish it to earn the Platinum, since most of the requirements can be completed anywhere. The Trophies are simple but specific, so check out a guide to find the most efficient way of earning them.
This one is a quickie. It should only take you 3-5 hours to grab this Platinum. It’s all a matter of finding the right spots to perform the required actions; once you find those you’ll be done in no time.
You can probably tell from the title that this is not a must-play PS3 game, but you’re here for the Trophies, right?
Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs is yet another movie tie-in game, this one matching the release of the 2009 animated film. It’s your standard licensed game, consisting of gameplay for all ages with some loose connections to the movie.
Somewhat lousy; don’t expect too much. This could be a fun game to play through with a younger gamer in your life, but not to the point of being a game meant for kids that adults can enjoy. It’s a decent platforming game based on a movie.
This one has a few more Trophies than the others, but it still shouldn’t pose any challenge. More than half of the Trophies are earned by completing the story, and all the others are easy to obtain through normal play. This guide will help you if you encounter any issues.
Note that one Trophy does require you to play a co-op mission – as long as you have a second controller (even a Guitar Hero controller will work) and connect it, you’ll earn the Trophy. You don’t even have to finish a level.
This can be done in an afternoon or two – expect about 6-8 hours to Platinum this title. As long as you’re grabbing the collectibles and smashing everything in sight, you should be all but done upon finishing the game. Just be sure to check your Platinum Trophy for spaghetti sauce when you receive it.
NCIS is a popular long-running TV crime drama that debuted in 2003 and is still being produced today. The game attempts to finally bring the popular television show to consoles, featuring gameplay that has you solving crimes by interacting with crime scenes and evidence.
Meh. This game is about as mediocre as they come. It’s not terrible, as the sound, graphics, and gameplay are all present and tolerable. Hardcore fans of the show or crime enthusiasts might enjoy it; for all others, it’s just a bargain-bin title. It’s short and once you finish it, there’s no replay value.
This one is like The Walking Dead: just beat the entire game and you’ll be handed your Platinum. You can’t miss any of the Trophies, so just take a chunk of time and barge through this title.
This one will take you 4-6 hours, depending on how sharp your crime-busting skills are. Again, you can’t miss any, so feel free to fly through this one with no regard to extras.
Now you have plenty of fodder for earning Trophies. Unfortunately, most enjoyable games have a Platinum Trophy that is either difficult or time-consuming to earn; thus the amount of mediocre titles that appeared on this list. The good news is that none of these Trophies require a large time investment, so you can pick up a few Platinums and head back to your other games.
Think Trophies are silly? Check out some games that make fun of the concept. Or, if you like to earn your Trophies the hard way, challenge yourself with five next-to-impossible Achievements.
Are you a Trophy hunter? What are your most prized Platinum Trophies? Are there any titles you would add to this list? Leave a comment with your experience.
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