Games Retrospect Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 The original PlayStation is very dear to my heart and while I discovered most of my favorite games long after the system's release, there's no denying that the PSone is one of the best consoles of all time. So I share with you some of my favorite games. There aren't that many surprises (some of the games include Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Symphony of the Night, Resident Evil 2, Bushido Blade 2 and Bloody Roar 2,) but I'm wondering what some of your favorites are. Although I love the PlayStation, I certainly missed a bunch of games and more than open to suggestions. Thanks! Top 10: My Favorite PlayStation Games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutsy Doodleheimer Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I got a good deal of favorite Playstation games. The whole Crash Bandicoot series: I enjoy all three! I just like the mix of the overhead view mixed with the 2D sidescroller platformer tornadoing your way through levels. Warped is my favorite out of the whole bunch. These three games are a must have for your Playstation library. Gran Turismo 2: This is personally the best racing game in the market as farbas my opinion is concerned. Over 700 cars, tune them up for events to win big money, earn licenses which is fun, and even import your vehicles in arcade mode for quick racing fun. My favorite one in the whole series. Symphony of the Night: This is also one of the best for the series of Castlevania games. Awesome level design, phenominal graphics, great weapons, and overall a fun game to play. Driver: A great car driving action game. Takes place in 1978 as an undercover cop named John Tanner. After passing the (pain in the ass) parking garage exam you are on your way to infiltrate organized crime. Fun fun game. Mega Man 8: One of the most underrated Mega Man games in the series. It still retains the classic 2D sidescrolling/vertical stages from the NES with nice colorful graphics. The only cons are some of the sounds and voice acting but it doesn't stop the fun. You collect bolts to upgrade your abilities and the difficulty is perfect as most Mega Man games are pretty tough. Resident Evil: The best of the best when it comes to survival horror games! I shall say no more! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuggerVideoGames Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Twisted Metal 2 for the PS1 is still my favorite Twisted Metal game ever. In fact, I felt the future Twisted Metal games sucked. My other favorites on the PS1 include: Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee (yes, I saved all 99 mudukons) Final Fantasy VII Crash Bandicoot 1-3 Motor Toon Grand Prix (this was actually a fun racing game) Spot Goes to Hollywood Metal Gear Solid Edited April 20, 2016 by DuggerVideoGames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuggerVideoGames Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Did anybody else here get the Playstation Underground discs that let you play demos of upcoming games? If not for that disc, I might have never heard of or tried Oddworld or Twisted Metal 2. I also enjoyed playing the 989 Sports games on the PS1 (NFL Gameday games, for instance). Name any other game where Dan Marino does breakdancing moves after completing a pass (15-yard penalty? Well worth it!). While I enjoyed the games on the PS1, I hated the PS1 itself. Up until last year, my NES that I've had since 1985 still worked! The PS1... I went through THREE of those and it ticked me off because that was a waste of so much money. I didn't find out about the class-action lawsuit settlement with Sony until it was too late to join in on it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Have to admit, don't think most of the 3D graphics/games held up very well on the PS1. That said, I do still like the original Destruction Derby for what it is. Just a fun game all around. Oh and Darklight Conflict too. Bought Castlevania: SotN a while ago after buying in to all the hype, but was disappointed in its level design. Too much vertical platform jumping around for my tastes. Couldn't help but think of Pitfall! The Mayan Mess when playing. Okay, maybe that wasn't a fair comparison. Just didn't like this particular Castlevania game... way he's drawn/animated, few save spots, potion system, et al. Would probably like Chronicles better as I prefer my Castelvania games to be old school, but have never played it. And looking at eBay prices, probably never will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Charlie Cat Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) I got a good deal of favorite Playstation games. The whole Crash Bandicoot series: I enjoy all three! I just like the mix of the overhead view mixed with the 2D sidescroller platformer tornadoing your way through levels. Warped is my favorite out of the whole bunch. These three games are a must have for your Playstation library. Gran Turismo 2: This is personally the best racing game in the market as farbas my opinion is concerned. Over 700 cars, tune them up for events to win big money, earn licenses which is fun, and even import your vehicles in arcade mode for quick racing fun. My favorite one in the whole series. Symphony of the Night: This is also one of the best for the series of Castlevania games. Awesome level design, phenominal graphics, great weapons, and overall a fun game to play. Driver: A great car driving action game. Takes place in 1978 as an undercover cop named John Tanner. After passing the (pain in the ass) parking garage exam you are on your way to infiltrate organized crime. Fun fun game. Mega Man 8: One of the most underrated Mega Man games in the series. It still retains the classic 2D sidescrolling/vertical stages from the NES with nice colorful graphics. The only cons are some of the sounds and voice acting but it doesn't stop the fun. You collect bolts to upgrade your abilities and the difficulty is perfect as most Mega Man games are pretty tough. Resident Evil: The best of the best when it comes to survival horror games! I shall say no more! Nice list of games you enjoy Keith. You said it. Driver is such a fun title that I use to hate that garage stage to prove that you're worthy. I took me hours to try to beat that stage. But I love the quote at the end when time ran out saying, "maybe I'll give you a call, when I need a ride to the grocery store" . That was hilarious. Anthony... Edited April 20, 2016 by fdurso224 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) A bunch of the shoot 'em ups are some of my favorites, notably R-Type Delta, Strikers 1945 II (just Strikers 1945 in the US) and The Raiden Project. As far as some more traditional PS1 games, the Crash Bandicoot games are up there for me. Castlevania SOTN is another favorite. DOOM. Mega Man X4. So many good games on the system it's hard to narrow down a small list off the top of my head. Edited April 21, 2016 by Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassGuitari Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Resident EvilResident Evil 2Twisted Metal 2Tekken 2Fear EffectMetal Gear SolidSyphon FilterJet Moto 2Alien TrilogyTenchu: Stealth Assassins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperofLindblum Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Anytime I think about my PS1... I remember a lot of great times and some amazing games. Final Fantasy VII, VIII, and IX (IX is my favorite but still like the other two)Final Fantasy Tactics (easily one of my favorite tactical RPGs) Front Mission 3 (LOOOOOVED IT) Grandia (just adore this game... so damn much) Mega Man X4 (second favorite Mega Man X title after the original) Mega Man Legends and Legends 2 (such a great series... screw you Capcom!) Misadventures of Tron Bonne (an odd bird that somehow is a prequel to Mega Man Legends timeline-wise) Legend of Dragoon (One of the best RPGs that you probably haven't played) Threads of Fate (always wanted this... could never find it, but then it came on PSN so YAY!) and there's probably more that I'm just not thinking of at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Probably have to go with Colony Wars. As a big fan of Xwing and Tie Fighter on the PC in the 90's, I was drawn to this game. Although much simpler it had an epic feel and easy control that made it very accessible and very fun to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter667 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Legacy Of Kain: Blood Omen Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Silent Hill Resident Evil series. Colony Wars is pretty rad. Castlevania SotN, Chronicles Alundra Koudelka Lunar Tiny tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoshiChiri Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I've spent most of the last several years lumping PS1 and PS2 in my head as the 'high school' systems. I realized a few weeks ago that simply isn't true- I bought my PS2 with my graduation money, meaning 'high school' was almost exclusively PS1 gaming. It was an odd thing to realize. Anyway- most of my PS1 gaming was RPGs. Sooo many RPGs... wish I had that kind of time/patience again... Lunar:Sliver Star Complete and Eternal Blue Complete- these are so different from their Sega CD counterparts as to be completely different games. Some of my favorite stories ever in these two. Final Fantasy 8- I know it's got kind of a bad rap, but my enjoyment of a Final Fantasy stems so much from the characters, and I just really liked the cast of this one. Even mopey ol' Squall. Rayman- Damn near platform perfection! Rising Zan: Samurai Gunman- To be honest, I haven't actually played it... but that ridiculous old western opening song is so very worth seeing. Sheep- try to force a bunch of suicidal herd animals to safety. Surprisingly fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slab0meat Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Silent Hill Both Fear Effects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameGirl420 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 My older brother was a game tester for Sony during the PS1 era. I even remember the day it came out in '95. Had every game that was released at one point. Here are some of my faves: Jumping Flash Tail of the Sun Road Rash Coolboarders 3 San Franciso Rush:Extreme Racing Crash Bandicoot Bust-A-Move 2 Sabrina the Teenage Witch:A Twitch in Time Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Tomb Raider 2 Feels like 1998 again lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohoki Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 shipwreckers is neato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 For me 1997 = PC/PS1 gaming. Diablo/Warcraft II and then ungodly amounts of time on FFVII. My personal favs: Castlevania SOTN LOK Blood Omen Resident Evil 2 Suikoden II Final Fantasy 8 Legend of Dragoon Chrono Cross Front Mission 3 Metal Gear Solid Raiden Project Crash Bandicoot 3 Tekken 3 Tenchu Tomba 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Tekken 3 Street Fighter Collections (both) Spice Girls Spice World Ridge Racer series Re-Loaded V2000 Tenchu Wild 9 Parasite Eve Anna Kournikova Smash Court Tennis Tomb Raider series many more, classic machine, the PS1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eltigro Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Since we're listing off our fave PS1 games... Suikoden 1 and 2 Final Fantasy VII Einhander Gran Turismo Castlevania SOTN Wipeout XL Tomb Raider series Resident Evil Breath of Fire III Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee Warhawk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xenomorpher Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Medievil is a great game I don't see mentioned too often. I also love the Gex series and hope for a reboot. Future Cop LAPD is a blast with a friend and so is Fighting Force. Edited May 2, 2016 by xenomorpher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Wild 9 Parasite Eve Very cool games....totally forgot about Parasite Eve. I liked both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78001987 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Resident Evil Return Fire Doom Descent Tenchu Spider Man Tony Hawk Pro Skater Dynasty Warriors Bushido Blade Gex Enter the Gecko Colony Wars Tekken 3 Wipeout Tomb Raider Oddworld Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska_music_fan83 Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Twisted Metal 2Die Hard Trilogy (so many hours of humor playing the driving game...)Poy PoyNHL Open IceJumping Flash!Raiden ProjectCrash Team RacingSkullmonkeysPoint BlankDDR: KonamixNow I must go play some PSX after thinking about these amazing games... Die Hard Trilogy and the "Oscar Meyer wiener" bomb car here I come!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrBlackCat Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) My top PS1 Games aren't based on a wide variety, and they aren't even the best representative games of the PS1. These are just games I enjoyed them back in the day, and still play most of them yearly, sometimes to completion. This list is basically the amount of time spent with re-play frequency. Tenchu Duke Nukem: Time to Kill Tenchu 2 Metal Gear Solid Syphon Filter Medal of Honor Gran Turismo MrBlackCat Edited May 7, 2016 by MrBlackCat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameGirl420 Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Jumping Flash! was amazing. I think I might get another PS1 just to play it again. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska_music_fan83 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Jumping Flash! was amazing. I think I might get another PS1 just to play it again. Jumping Flash! is adorably awesome! I actually feel bad killing some of the cute little enemies when I play... However, its still really fun and you should definitely play it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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