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- Metal Gear Solid. Taking the top spot is by far one of the most impactful games ever released on the PS1. Rising to become one of the most classic and iconic games in history, Metal Gear Solid introduced gamers to Solid Snake and challenged the skills of even the most well-versed stealth game veterans.
- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Although this game almost tanked, it was saved by the praises of the critics who fell in love with it. Symphony of the Night was a true non-linear RPG, and it featured a variety of weapons you could use as you worked your way through Dracula’s castle to save Richter Belmont.
- Resident Evil 2. Like Silent Hill, this game scared a lot of people, and it certainly wasn’t one to play alone in a dark room. While it may seem tame by today’s standards, when it was first released it was terrifying.
- Xenogears. The first in the franchise that would go on to rival even Chrono Cross, Xenogears was all about non-linear exploration and working with other characters to become stronger in battles.
Aug 15, 2024 · In fact, the greatest PS1 games are an insight into just how varied and diverse the console's catalogue is, including some of the very best racing, adventure, and action games of all time.
- Parappa The Rapper
- Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
- Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped
- Spider-Man
- Mega Man Legends 2
- Ape Escape
- Crash Team Racing
- Syphon Filter
- Soul Reaver: Legacy of Kain
- Final Fantasy Tactics
Before Rock Band, before Guitar Hero, even before Dance Dance Revolution, there was Parappa the Rapper. An unlikely rapping game starring a cartoonishly flat dog and his animal pals, Parappa won us all over with catchy songs and a quirky charm that stood out among other games seeking to posture themselves as “extreme” or “hardcore” on the new gener...
Oddworld: Abe’s Odysseywas such a weird game; an action/puzzle/platformer with a story that’s sort of like a crazy outer-space Soylent Green. Abe’s Oddysee is fondly remembered for its bonkers character design and deep lore, which led to several fun, weird sequels and spinoffs like ‘Munch’s Oddysee’ and ‘Stranger’s Wrath, and featured unique system...
While we've ranked Crash Bandicoot 2 higher, it's undeniable just how important the entire Crash trilogy was to the PlayStation legacy – and that largely comes down to just how damn fun and challenging Naughty Dog made those first three games. While Crash Bandicoot 3: Warpedhad base levels that weren't as rewardingly challenging as Cortex Strikes B...
Developed by Neversoft (the same developers behind the Tony Hawk franchise), PS1’s Spider-Manserved as the template for pretty much all the good superhero games to follow. This was the first Spider-Man game many of us played that really captured Spidey’s unique method of traversal, swinging between buildings, climbing up walls and acrobatically tak...
Before Mega Man Legends, I don’t think people really thought of the Mega Man series as being all that great for story and character. Mega Man Legends 2changed all that, presenting one of the most unique and charming 3-D action/adventures ever, and the sequel only improved on the formula.
Nowadays, holding a PlayStation controller without the familiar analog sticks feels almost unnatural – like wearing someone else’s shoes, or when your arm falls asleep after leaning on it wrong – but there was a time when the DualShock controller seemed like an unnecessary gimmick. How do you rally players to adopt this new technology? You present ...
While many have come for the Mario Kart throne, Crash Team Racing, surprisingly, is perhaps the kart racer to come closest. Long before its modern-day remake, the original CTR surprised and delighted fans with a mascot racer worthy of excitement alongside Nintendo's long-standing franchise. Introducing a varied and fun set of original tracks, wacky...
Pulling inspiration from hit titles like Metal Gear Solid and GoldenEye, Eidetic Games – now known as Sony Bend – combined elements of both with their own unique blend of stealth and action to create a unique adventure that spawned several sequels. Syphon Filteroffered a wide assortment of fun weaponry that allowed you a good amount of freedom to a...
Perhaps more accurately titled “Legacy of Kain 2”, Soul Reaver: Legacy of Kainis an incredible second chapter in what might be one of the most underrated game franchises ever. Gothic and macabre, the Legacy of Kain sequel is more like a grimdark Ocarina of Time than its top-down, action RPG predecessor, Blood Omen. Shifting between the world of the...
When Final Fantasy Tactics arrived in 1998, it was arguably the best turn-based strategy gameever to grace consoles. Even today, there are few games in the genre since that have even come close. The juxtaposition of cute yet super-deformed characters works well, especially when they get caught up in one of the most complicated video game plots of a...
- Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. Sep 20, 2000 • Rated T. Players can choose to skate with the skills of Tony Hawk, the most legendary pro of all time, or as one of 12 pro skaters from the star-studded lineup.
- Tekken 3. Apr 29, 1998 • Rated T. An ancient evil force has reawakened, attacking in secret and feeding on the souls of mighty warriors. To lure it out of hiding will take the greatest fighting contest the world has ever seen...
- Gran Turismo. May 12, 1998 • Rated E. With authentic cars, courses, and car physics, Gran Turismo 4 adds an even more realistic racing simulation to the series.
- Final Fantasy IX. Nov 13, 2000 • Rated T. The last Final Fantasy for the PlayStation, Final Fantasy IX returns to the pure fantasy roots that spawned the series.
Aug 11, 2019 · Many consoles by Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft grace Metacritic's best games list, but which platforms appear the most frequently in the top 200?
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Jul 17, 2023 · It’s pretty much the foundation on which all modern console games are built. And a lot of its titles still hold up well today. These are the 25 best PS1 games ever.
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Mar 5, 2024 · Take a look at the best PS1 games of all time. From Spyro to Solid Snake, we've got them all! Read on to see which PS1 games made the cut!
