The PS1 version of Tales of Phantasia contains new features including an animated opening sequence produced by Japanese studio Production I.G., re-drawn character sprites and backgrounds, a 3D-rendered world map, and re-recorded character audio to better accommodate the compact disc format. The inclusion of animated Skits and a modified version of the battle system resembling that used in Destiny, were added. For the battle system, the team wanted to increase the overall battle speed and combo potential. Suzu Fubayashi, a non-playable supporting character in the original release, was also made playable as an optional party member.
The PlayStation version of the game has a few notable differences to its Nintendo 64 counterpart: it runs off a version of the Medal of Honor engine, and has 11 missions in contrast to the N64's 14; some of which are not shared between the two. The missions that are similar (usually those taken from the film) further tend to play out differently, and utilize completely different gadgets and weaponry.
It also does not feature additional objectives at higher difficulty modes, and only cheats are unlocked by beating specific missions at a specific difficulty. However, it does feature CD-quality music and voices, as well as video clips from the movie for cutscenes. It is single-player only, and features no multiplayer component.
Rayman Rush is a on-foot racing game developed and published by Ubisoft, based on the Rayman universe. In many ways, it is like half of a port of Rayman Arena, featuring conversions of the same race tracks, the same introduction movie and also character theme songs (it, however, lacks the battles from M, and the character roster is different). It is a 1-2 player game, and each race has 2 characters running (1 in certain game modes). The game was released 4 months after Rayman M/Arena.
Races take place on 12 tracks in four worlds and there are five main modes of play: Training, Championship, Time Attack, Lum, and Target. Some of the modes of play in Rayman Rush concern more combative contests, as opposed to straightforward racing. Success allows players to unlock new characters and play modes. Two Rayman Rush players can race head-to-head, split-screen style.
Open-road racing in its purest form. Designed exclusively with Porsche, and modeled to their exact specifications. Everything you need to test your instincts for the open road. 4 racing environments (USA, Japan, Stuttgart, Alpine) with over 20 track combinations. Even race at Stuttgart -Porsche's official test track.
Mission Critical!
You control Ray, the only surviving member of the elite Contra Force. Blast your way through 10 levels to stop the alien hordes from infesting the jungles of South America.
Although equipped with a huge arsenal of weapons of destruction, including a shatter gun, grenades, rockets, super bombs, and an ever-present machine gun, Ray will have his hands full combating hoards of enemies such as snipers, alien soldiers, tanks, UFOs, and spiked slugs in 9 levels of running, jumping, climbing, and shooting 2D and 3D action.
Cruise as Batman, Nightwing, or Batgirl - or one of 23 criminals like The Joker, Mr. Freeze, Catwoman, and Killer Croc. Master 15 supercharged vehicles loaded with signature weapons like Batarangs, Laughing Gas, Cat Claws, Sewage Slicks, and tons more. Live Batman's world through 51 episode-based missions with real cut-scenes from the TV show.
Go on a crook-bustin' free-for-all in Patrol Mode or start a wild crimewave as a Villain and leave Batman in the dust! Go head-to-head against a friend in Hero-vs.-Villain splitscreen.
Blaze through the urban maze of Gotham in massive 3D-rooming environments and multiple angles.
NASCAR Rumble is a racing game by Electronic Arts for the PlayStation. Players race through 18 different courses set in six different areas collecting powerups to aid them. The game was met with fairly positive reviews, and earned an 80% on GameRankings. This game is a great departure to many NASCAR games, as this game is an arcade racer featuring various tracks and Mario Kart esque powerups.
Explore a vast 3D world inhabited by lovable characters that you can interact with!
Run, jump, climb, and even fly through 9 floating islands of adventure!
Experience the wonder of dramatic anime sequences!
Characters come to life with spoken dialogue!
It is an action shooter set in a futuristic dystopian city on Earth overthrown by aliens. The game has two modes - third person and first person. Most of the time the player sees the character in third person, however the player can also see through the character´s eyes and shoot. However, the player cannot move the character while in the first person. The game is mission-based and it is strictly linear. The main enemies are aliens and cyborgs.
Klonoa Beach Volleyball is a spin-off of the Klonoa game series. Its release was limited to Japan and Europe only with the characters speaking in English in the latter.
Psygnosis hits back with Formula 1 98 not only providing a new game engine and features but also developer Visual Science. Formula 1 98 also sports a real 1998 FIA licences insuring real tracks, cars, racers, teams, more detailed statistics and other F1 lifelike aspects.
Visually Visual Science have managed to tweak field depth and reduce pop up while providing the same detailed, fast visuals the first two were known for. Players also witness the action from a new cockpit view with realistic driver head animation and new particle effects have been added to heighten realism and crash effects. Also check out startling commentary now not only with famous English commentators but also other languages provide real commentators, certainly a good option for those who prefer non-English commentary.
Cars are also modelled upon 1998 versions with greater attention to detail and advertising while all tracks have been greatly improved likewise. The Interface now features a track map in arcade mode while existing car dynamics
T’ai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger is a PlayStation game released in 1999. The game is set in an oriental landscape populated by clans of animals, such as Leopards and Snakes. The game's protagonist, T'ai Fu, is the last remaining survivor of the Tiger clan and must journey to defeat the Dragon Master and avenge his kind. On the way, he learns about his clouded past and masters several Kung Fu styles, one from each clan master he defeats. The game become one of the influences for the DreamWorks Animation film series, Kung Fu Panda and Jeffrey Katzenberg worked on both of them.
Beyblade: Let it Rip! is a tournament-style game with minimal role-playing elements. It features two modes: Tournament Mode and Free Battle. Players can also customize their Beyblade in Customize Mode.
The game is based on the original Beyblade series.
Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn, otherwise known as Chase the Express, is a video game created by Sugar and Rockets for the PlayStation, and released in 2000. On March 16, 2000 Activision announced that they had acquired the North American publishing rights to Sony Computer Entertainment's Japanese action-adventure game, Chase The Express. The game was then renamed Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn for the North American market.
Pro Evolution Soccer has more than 50 international soccer sides and 16 of the best club teams from around the world - ranging from Manchester United and AC Milan to Leeds United, who were briefly a top side at this time.
The player also has a large array of options. The player can play single matches as well as league or cup tournaments, and there is also a training mode. There are 5 difficulty levels, different weather conditions, and injuries are optional, as are extra time and penalty shoot-outs. Players can be designed with a range of physical and mental attributes, as well as different appearances.
Drop into the ultimate challenge. In the next chapter in the Tony Hawk series, pros challenge you to make your mark in huge free-roaming levels, taking on 190 progressively harder goals with no time limits to hold you back. Decide when you're ready to take on your Pro Challenge and move into the pro ranks, where it's a whole new game. Build your skills, perform all-new tricks, play up to eight players online, and show that you've got what it takes to go Pro.
Metal Slug X is a run and gun video game in the Metal Slug series.
The PlayStation version was released in North America and PAL regions by Agetec and features the same "Combat School" mode featured in the console versions of the first two games.
The Japanese release, Winning Eleven 3 was re-released in 1999 as Winning Eleven 3: Final Ver.. The major changes and improvements have been focused on graphic and statistical updates rather than on engine itself. The most significant differences from the original are:
Whole look of the game is less vivid in order to increase the level of realism.
Some home, away and goalkeepers kits have been updated (including the All Star teams).
The appearance of goals and nets has been changed.
Squads have been updated to exactly reflect 1998 FIFA World Cup squads, the number of players in line-ups has been extended to 22 as well.
Three difficulty levels instead of five: easy, medium and hard.
The choice of match length has been widen to 30 minutes in spaces of 5.
Match settings in Exhibition Mode now include the choice of uniforms, extended period, penalty shoot-out and golden goal.
During the Cup Mode the statistics of scores and assists have been added.
The imitation of Stade de France, the venue of 1998 FIFA World Cup fin