Summary
- PS3 had forgotten launch titles but impressed players with exclusive heavy hitters like Uncharted and The Last of Us.
- Games like Far Cry 2 and Dead Space used brown filters to enhance the gritty, tense atmospheres of the titles.
- Metal Gear Solid 4 and Modern Warfare utilized brown filters to match their tones, with iconic missions and immersive gameplay.
The PlayStation 3 is a console that had a rocky start, with fans eventually warming up to the title as Sony got serious and let fans enjoy some of the best exclusives they could get their hands on. From the Uncharted games to The Last of Us and everything in between, the console had several heavy hitters that are in a class of their own.
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The PS3 was also active during a time when gritty and realistic games were all the rage. Lighting systems had yet to evolve properly, which is why most titles resorted to a brown color palette, giving their games a weird filter that has become infamous during this generation of gaming.
8 Resistance 2
A Gritty FPS With The Color Palette To Match
Resistance 2
- Released
- November 4, 2008
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Before it was known as the developer of the best Spider-Man games, Insomniac Games did a great job of letting fans enjoy quality storytelling with their work on the Resistance games. This series of military shooters, where aliens are a threat, did pretty great. The second game is a highlight in the series that fans love.
It's also a game with numerous layers of brown to hammer in just how gritty the setting is. Thankfully, it never gets too overpowering, and many players will find the brown filter to be appropriate given the game's vibes and atmosphere.
7 Far Cry 2
The Game Is Caked With Layers Of Brown
Far Cry 2
- Released
- October 21, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ // Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Open-World
Far Cry 2 is one of the most immersive games in the series. Set in an African country in the midst of a civil war, Far Cry 2 sees players use a handheld map and GPS to explore a hostile territory full of mercenaries who can riddle them with holes if they aren't careful.
Since this game came at the peak of the gritty realism revolution in video games, it's easy to see why Far Cry 2 features one of the most noticeable brown filters in gaming. It adds to the overbearing sense of tension in this game, with players having to use medicine to quell their malaria fits from time to time.
6 Infamous
Cole MacGrath's Adventures Are A Blast
inFAMOUS
- Released
- May 26, 2009
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen // Blood, Drug Reference, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
Infamous is one of the best open-world games on the PS3, and fans are still hoping that this title will get a much-deserved remaster or remake on modern consoles. The brown shades are present but rather muted, going well with the blue or red lightning Cole can wield in these games.
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This unique superhero game features a cool story and excellent comic book-esque visuals that add a ton of character to each scene. This more than makes up for its dreary browns, which would undoubtedly be toned down in a re-release.
5 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns Of The Patriots
A Gritty FPS With The Color Palette To Match
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
- Released
- June 12, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood, Crude Humor, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Stealth
In one of the few instances where a game's brown shades were perfect given their tone and setting, fans who trudged through Metal Gear Solid 4 loved this filter and how it enhanced the game's atmosphere.
It helps that the gameplay is more refined and engaging than ever before, letting players clear stages in style by making the most of Snake's tools. To this day, forcing Snake to move through the microwave corridor is one of the most harrowing moments in video gaming that will leave players shocked by how brutal this scene feels.
4 Dead Space
The Brown Hues Do A Great Job Of Hammering In The Game's Desolate Vibes
Dead Space
- Released
- October 14, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
- Genre(s)
- Survival Horror
Dead Space's claustrophobic visuals and dreary setting made the brown filter perfect for this title. It helped that these sepia tones weren't overpowering and only entered the fray when they were appropriate.
The remake has toned down the browns of this game significantly, but players will still love the original game for its unique visual design. The USG Ishimura is haunting to explore as players dread every corner, hoping that a necromorph isn't lying in wait to ambush them.
3 Call Of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Most Games In The Series Implemented The Brown Filter To Hammer In The Modern Realism Of These Titles
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
- Released
- November 5, 2007
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- m
- Genre(s)
- FPS
Modern Warfare is one of the most important video games ever made, kickstarting the trend of military shooters with a modern setting. The revolutionary multiplayer and enjoyable single-player mode did a great job of making this game more iconic than ever.
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The brown filter is prevalent throughout this title, but is quite fitting, given the gritty modern setting this game has. Every mission is iconic as players control numerous operatives in a war set in modern times that is full of bleak, iconic moments.
2 Red Dead Redemption
An Excellent Open-World Title Where The Brown Color Palette Makes Perfect Sense
Red Dead Redemption
- Released
- May 18, 2010
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs
- Genre(s)
- Open-World, Adventure
Red Dead Redemption is an amazing video game that needs no introduction. Given its Wild West setting, the brown filter was more than appropriate and leaned into the realism that Rockstar wanted to hammer in with their modern titles.
Players explore wastelands, villages, and cities in their quest to take out the former members of the gang that Marston was once a part of. This leads to some tense shootouts, where Marston must help out others to gain their favor and take another step to take out the Pinkertons' targets.
1 Grand Theft Auto 4
A Dull Color Palette Was A Perfect Fit For The Most Serious GTA Game In The Series
Grand Theft Auto 4
- Released
- April 29, 2008
WHERE TO PLAY
Given that Grand Theft Auto 4 was easily the most mature game made by Rockstar at the time, it's easy to see why the dull colors did nothing to take away from the beauty of Liberty City. It helped that the brown filter is nowhere near as noticeable as other games around the time, yet still managed to hammer in the game's dreary setting.
Niko Bellic is a desperate immigrant who resorts to a life of crime to make serious moolah. This leads to him making several friends and enemies in an emotional story with a ton of swerves that fans won't expect.
