The best games exclusive to PS1

manuscript PlayStation Changing the industry forever, Sony swung into gaming like a wrecking ball and dominated this generation. They cleverly used the CD format instead of cartridges. and mobilized extensive third-party support for many famous book libraries.

Many iconic console games have been ported to other platforms, though. But there are still a handful of games that never make it out of PlayStation shores. It would be a glorious day if the games below got a re-release or remaster. They deserve to be preserved for years to come, as time passes. The more difficult it will be to find a console and a copy of the game.

While games like Parasite Eve and Xenogear It feels like the perfect contender for this one. They launched on PS3 in PS1 Classic form, although they haven't received the PS4 and 5 versions yet, but players can still purchase and play on older consoles.

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Brave Fencing Musashi

A cutting-edge action RPG

Brave Fencing Musashi There are many advanced mechanisms. The game world follows a day and night cycle. The titular character becomes tired and needs to sleep to regain his energy. The game also features voice acting, which is still a novelty for an RPG.

Square is the king of turn-based RPGs on PlayStation, but Brave Fencing Musashi Proving that developers can spread their wings a little and try something a little more out of left field. The graphics were impressive at the time. And even though I'm getting older But it still retains its timeless charm.

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Legend of Legaia

Cult JRPG with beautiful battle graphics.

• Developer: Pregian, contrail
• Music genre: role playing, adventure
• release: October 29, 1998

This is in addition to a unique battle system where players enter multiple combinations to unleash combos instead of just one attack. Legend of Legaia It also sets itself apart from other JRPGs on the PS1 with the mysterious fog that shrouds the world. and give the monsters uncontrollable power. The 3D models in battle are also detailed specific to the console.

Although cities and dungeons are separated by the world map, Legend of Legaia There aren't many side missions and its story remains focused. In the same way It does a very good job of conveying the differences between the different regions. Meanwhile, Vahn and two other party members, Noa and Gala, travel across on a mission to destroy the Mist Generator.

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Gran Turismo 2

The old Sims Racing still deserves love and recognition.

although Gran Turismo It only gets better each time. There's also something sad about the fact that Gran Turismo 2 It will probably never be released again. It would be fascinating to go back to what was once a state-of-the-art racing simulator and see how the series has evolved.

There are likely many copyright issues that need to be worked out if the game is ever to be released again. Considering that the game uses real cars. It will be interesting to see how impressed young gamers are with the impressive graphics. Gran Turismo 2 That was when it first came out.

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apocalypse

Bruce Willis shoots monsters in a dystopian setting.

The use of celebrities in video games in the late 1990s was still groundbreaking. This helps. apocalypse Standing out among today's crowded PS1 library, Bruce Willis lends his likeness and voice to the main character. Dialogue is limited, though.

The gameplay is a combination of shooting and simple platforming. Players will shoot in any direction as they press the face button or move the analog stick. apocalypse It was developed by Neversoft and the same engine will eventually power it. Tony Hawk's Professional Skater game

Although the gameplay is completely different. But you can still see some DNA from this game. Tony Hawk's Professional SkaterIncluding using real people as character models and including licensed songs.

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troublemaker

Can't sleep before Spyro the Dragon?

That was before developer Insomniac charmed a generation with its childish angst. Spyro the DragonThey created a little-known science fiction first-person shooter called troublemaker– Not only is it exclusive to the original PlayStation. But it was also one of the earlier first-person shooters released for consoles.

The game takes advantage of its sci-fi aesthetic by giving the player many powers. Beyond the weapons of the future Despite the strong reviews But the game didn't make sales skyrocket. Fortunately, the developers have moved on to more financially successful series such as Spiro and Wheels and clangs–

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Alandra 2

Classic 3D action adventure

• Developer: Matrix software
• Publisher: Sony (Japan), Activision (Worldwide)
• release: March 21, 2000

Alandra Featuring the classic top-down 2D perspective of action RPGs from the 90s, the sequel will be fully 3D while maintaining the classic gameplay. Players can now control the camera. While the first game was re-released on PS3 as a PS1 classic, the sequel stuck suspiciously to Sony's launch console.

It doesn't have the same loyal fan base. But it's still a great addition to the PS1 library. The game takes full advantage of the technological leap forward. With cutscenes that use interesting camera movements and even voice acting.

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Tenchu: The Silent Killer

Sneak peek at the full 3D sandbox environment

Tenchu: The Silent Killer The ambitious 3D levels and stealth gameplay are even more impressive knowing that this is a debut game from the studio. Each level is a sandbox that players must sneak through using a limited amount of supplies. Each level has multiple versions to increase tension and encourage multiple playthroughs.

The closest comparison is probably Metal Gear Solidbut Tenju The main character has more camera controls and more flexibility than Solid Snake. The North American version added features such as a level editor, which was also included in the sequel.