Playstation
Here we have all the games in the Playstation Section.
Playstation
Simulation
Interweaves different time zones from the past, present and future very cleverly to make for a seamless anime adventure with tasty cut scenes as seasoned anime veterans may expect with those fine production values overflowing into the game too.
Playstation
Simulation
Drawing deeply on Middle Eastern mythology comes a smooth war simulator which is no Tower of Babylon. Set in ancient Persia with historically sensitive setting and rekindled recently for a Playstation download.
Playstation
One on One Beat Em Up
Features solid looking contestants realised in full 3D and looking very good for it with full 3D backgrounds and sizeable fighter models doing justice to their real life dimensions. Xing once again show their hand as cunning Playstation programmers. Subtitled K1 Grand Prix.
Playstation
One on One Beat Em Up
Ring walks set the tension, but it’s the ability to zoom out to fit in the ring that adds much to the fight action. The camera does zoom in too and the mixed martial arts blows feel like they have real force behind them due to the solid 3D pugilists.
Playstation
RPG
Fight back against the evil empire whose Dark Knights have burnt down your village. Square does justice to its immense FF series with this sparkling update of the Famicom original.
Playstation
RPG
The innocence of the sprite graphics pulls on the heart strings during the masterfully crafted story’s execution. Known as Final Fantasy II in the West as parts two and three hadn’t received an English language translation. The American version was censored for some reason.
Playstation
RPG
Beautifully rendered settings in that delightful green hue for exploring with the equally lavishly rendered sprites that still have enough charm over polygons to feel deep attachment to them.
Playstation
RPG
Delightful outshoot from the usual RPG action as the Fantasy world is realised in glorious isometric perspective with emphasis firmly on combat. Lavish attention to detail with deceased members of the party being turned into skulls and the beautifully illustrated avatars add to the involvement. The magic effects are expertly handled including some earth shattering attacks with a appropriately soothing or dramatic musical score depending on the action. Thumbs up.
Playstation
RPG
There are collectors who strive to collect every game Squaresoft has released and with such packaging it is easy to understand why that is. More than worthy of an English language translation with some emotion stirring moments in, some Chocobo must have had his head in the sand in Squares Overseas Department. There are some who feel the FF series lost its innocence in the shift from sprite based to the 32 Bit era so great that the time and effort was made to preserve its essence on CD format.
Playstation
RPG
Voted one of the most emotional games ever and even a hardened veteran like Genki had a tear in the eye through the scene itself. A sign of its compelling nature that it can strike such emotion in players once they are fully enveloped in the story.
Playstation
RPG
Continues to move, shake and stir after the emotionally draining experience of the prequel which will have drawn a tear from even the most grizzled gaming veterans eye. Squaresoft maintains its own standards when it comes to quality and its consistent demands of improved visuals and slicker stories is never more evident in the leap made here.
Playstation
Action
Solid Sony developed 3D title as players take the roll of all action Rosco who piles into towering infernos without a second thought for his safety. An axe is sometimes used to take down hazards, but on the whole its a hose a good supply of water that is needed. Plenty of fun and a good tribute to AM2 being a flattering imitation if in a more cartoony style. Known as Rosco McQueen Firefighter Extreme in the West.
Playstation
Action
Fun 3D platform escapades from shooter stable Xing which is done in that much loved Playstation style. Bold colours and sweet anime styling with the obligatory Japanese octopus complete with bandana making an appearance. Well worth a look for those that missed it first time round.
Playstation
Sports
Plenty of hard work is required in getting the shoulder barges and sliding tackles in to get the ball in a decent shooting position. A real battle of attrition in two player mode. The midfield general of football titles.
Playstation
Sports
Fine interpretation of the sport that left many behind in its slipstream with its fine handling and impressive draw distance.
Playstation
Simulation
One of Square’s finest moments sees the Front Mission series return to gallant form with excellent isometric battle scenes, slick intro, inspirational regimental soundtrack, a two player mode, genius proportion character designs and plenty of options to turn your mish-mash of robots into a lean, streamlined battalion. All this plus gameplay that runs very deep.
Playstation
Simulation
Fantastic attention to detail, particularly with the mechs that battle it out before your eyes in this fine continuation of the series that sells itself to non strategy fans due to its gradual learning curve. Visit towns to chat and bulk up your firepower at the local shop with some serious kit on offer.
Playstation
Shooter
Early PSX 3D shooter which adopts a Blade Runner style cityscape for the G Police to explore in futuristic copters. The cut scenes are plentiful, de rigueur at the time.
Playstation
Sports
Subtitled “One and Only Road to Victory.” To quote: “GR3 will realize your dream. The super thoroughbreds wait for your ride. Why not play the real 3D jockey racing game? It’s the ultimate horse riding game, you’ve never seen!!”
Playstation
Action
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
Playstation
Platform
Isometric 3D style towns with platform sections and bosses to battle in mecha suits: yes its Goemon alright. The towns as a pleasure as ever with traditional warm-hearted friendliness to welcome you. And the 3D style boss battles add another dimension to the already varied gameplay. Overall the 3D effect has been well implemented with pretty shading and the proper balance between the trade-off of gameplay and graphical glitz.
Playstation
Platform
A brilliant version containing all the elements that make Goemon so special: brilliant platforming sections, wandering around town getting some octopus dumplings or staying for a nights sleep, crazy, super hero style 3D mecha sections and above all the wacky humour that makes Goemon stand head and shoulders above other gaming characters. Ganbare Goemon!
Playstation
Shoot Em Up
Pixel pefect reproduction of the two player coin-op vertical shooter. The mighty power ups are needed to combat the steep difficulty curve. Incredible attention to detail with even falling debris causing a splash in the background. The squid boss is a Genki fave in a twisted way!
Playstation
RPG
The Suikoken series is based on the Chinese classic Water Margin and is a highly regarded RPG amongst the cognoscenti. Full title: Genso Suikoden.
Playstation
RPG
Stunningly illustrated sprites along with soothing soundtrack that can snap to contain more menace than the Flight of the Valkyries within an instant. Genki wonders how its possible to weave together so many different, deep characters.
Playstation
Rhythm
Konami off-shoot of the Beatmania and DDR series that allows dancers to put in their own CD and cleverly generates the beats and steps from the new CD. An array of intriguing on screen personas from skeletons to cherubs keep players entertained with their rhythmic gyrations.
Playstation
Simulation
The third release in the series with dark anime overtones and imaginative vehicles adding much atmosphere to the air based war simulation proceedings.
Playstation
Shoot Em Up
Playstation exclusive giving the designers free reign to tailor it to the machine’s strengths. A real polished gem in the Gradius family crown. Also known as ‘Nemesis’.
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Sports
Sleek, sensuous, slimline, smooth, stylish…. And that’s just the Japanese box design! The game that sent hundreds of developers back to the drawing board to think again.
Playstation
A Bit Special
Very bold title that sets you up trying to become the next pop idol by creating a music video. There are some loopy loops such as ‘Cheap Bicycle’ and ‘Da! Da! Da!’ but its the madcap Tim Burton created in game persona’s that really take the biscuit.