Well, here we are, friends. This will be the last one on my retro gaming eShop list, mainly because I’ve run out of retro consoles with a wide selection of games to choose from. However, I saved the best one for last: the PlayStation. Sony’s first foray into the used console market was more successful than expected, and it’s no wonder it built a library so full of great games that we’re still seeing re-releases to this day. Sure, these games put Nintendo to shame a quarter of a century ago, but now they’re a smile for everyone who can enjoy them on the platform of their choice. Here we have ten of our favorites, in no particular order of course. Go on PlayStation-Show!
Klonoa: Phantom Gate – Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Collection ($39.99)
clone is a very good game that probably doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but enough that it doesn’t get completely ignored. Maybe even one of the most successful 2.5D platformers on consoles. You play as a lop-eared kitten, navigating a dream world to stop dangerous threats. Vibrant visuals, snappy gameplay, interesting bosses, and a surprisingly impactful story. The second game originally released on the PlayStation 2, and while it’s not as good as the first, you have to buy them as a set regardless.
Final Fantasy VII ($15.99)
That’s one of the big things, isn’t it? The Japanese role-playing game finally introduced the genre to the wider Western market, was Square Enix’s biggest success ever, and was one of the main vehicles in PlayStation’s rise to the top of the industry. Of course, there is also a remake Final Fantasy VII It’s there, but I hope now people realize what that actually is. If you want to play the original version Final Fantasy VII You’ll have to risk having your eyes poked out by some sharp polygons during the story. Still a very good game, and it’s not hard to see why so many people love it.
Metal Gear Solid – Master Collector’s Edition ($19.99)
Another big name from PlayStation, metal gear Dragging a more or less dormant franchise into the spotlight of a bigger stage. this metal gear The series got sillier as time went on, perhaps starting to look too deep into its own navel. But it’s hard to argue with the first game, which felt less like a bizarre journey through an island’s philosophical musings and more like an episode special forces. It doesn’t hurt that it’s also a very fun game. Hey, if you like it enough, the two PlayStation 2 follow-ups are also playable on the Switch.
G-Darius HD ($29.99)
Well, let’s take the risk again. G-Darius Take Taito’s classic shooter series and turn it into a 3D version, and the transformation is stunning. Sure, those thick, rough-textured polygons haven’t aged nearly as well as sprites in 2D games, but they certainly have charm. Bright colors, a delightful enemy-capturing mechanic, and creative bosses make for a great shooter.
Chrono Cross: Radical Dreamers Edition ($19.99)
I could almost fill the entire list with Square Enix games, but I’ll leave it to this one Final Fantasy VII Just to give other games a chance. Travel through time and space There’s the impossible job: follow up one of the most popular Japanese role-playing games of all time. No, it can’t quite do the job. People today no longer talk about Travel through time and space the way they do things timed triggerwhich is fair. But if you pull it away from that comparison, you’ll see that this is a very smart and gorgeous RPG, with a huge cast of characters to recruit and play (the main characters are admittedly poorly developed). Additionally, it’s one of the best video game soundtracks of all time. Welcome @me, I was right.
Mega Man X4 – Mega Man X Legacy Series ($19.99)
i like almost every one Mega Man In a way, the game is a game, but I’m well aware that my vision is clouded by a bias born of heavy childhood nostalgia. So when it comes to recommending games in a series with a clearer eye, there are only a few games in each series that I feel are appropriate to put in the hands of non-fans. along with Mega Man Series, only two games: Mega Man and Mega Man X4. Although I enjoyed the competition between them, X4 It just feels like it’s better put together than most of its siblings. It was a brief moment of equilibrium, as things went off the rails again the next game. But hey, don’t take my word for it – buy it Heritage Collection See for yourself!
Tomba! Special Edition ($19.99)
You know, Sony has a lot of first-party games that Sony doesn’t end up owning. I always thought tomb Same as first party property Crash Bandicoot Yes, but…oh wait, I think so was. Anyway, tomb! is a very interesting platform game. It incorporates a lot of adventure game elements, but the action is spot on. Just don’t forget the creator tomb! It’s the same person behind it Ghosts and Goblins. It may seem easy at first, but over time it will challenge you. A really great game and I’m glad it’s available again.
Grandia – Grandia HD Series ($39.99)
Well, technically great The SEGA Saturn game was first, but the PlayStation port was apparently used as the basis for this HD version, so I’m including it here. great from many of the same people lunar calendarand it conveys much of its spirit. During that period, many RPG games were Neon Genesis Evangelion, great Dare to have bright and joyful adventures. It also has a very satisfying combat system built on the foundations of Game Arts lunar calendar Play the game in a powerful way. Another game in the series that isn’t too bad either.
Tomb Raider – Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft ($29.99)
Another true icon of the PlayStation era, Lara Croft had five adventures on PlayStation by the time it ended. The quality of different games varies, and some games are stronger in some aspects and weaker in others. If you asked me to choose the best, I think I would have to choose the original. It’s more focused on actual tomb raiding than action, which I think is the best move in terms of the series’ core design period. But this is another chance to make your own decision, because whether you like it or not, you can get the first three games here.
Moon($18.99)
Let’s finish with a deeper cut. Originally released only in Japan, moon is a deconstruction of contemporary role-playing games. In fact, its creators call it an anti-RPG. In fact, it’s more of an adventure game and very… punk? Can I call it punk? There are parts of the game that aren’t very fun at all, but it also doesn’t want to be fun all the time. This game has an interesting message if you look closely, and I’m glad we’re finally seeing an English version of it.
That’s the list, friends. Do you have any favorite PlayStation 1 games on Switch? Feel free to sound off in the comments and let us know what you think! It’s always interesting to hear other people’s opinions on things like this. I hope everyone enjoys this series of articles as much as I enjoyed writing them. As always, thank you for reading!
