Most Popular Playstation Games - Page 9
Namco Museum Vol. 2
1996
Namco Museum Vol. 2
1996
star 6.8The second in Namco's Museum series brings together the following games: Super Pac-Man, Xevious, Mappy, Grobda, Dragon Buster, Gaplus There are also some extras in the museum section, including never before seen pictures and text of the development of each title.Tempest X3
1996
Tempest X3
1996
star 8In Tempest X3 you control a claw that perches and crawls around the outer edge of a series of geometrically shaped, tube-like constructs, shooting down or out into the nebulous void of outer space. From the core of this void, fuseballs, rockets, pulsars, tankers and other hazardous aliens and alien artifacts move toward your ship. Once you clear a screen, you fly into the void and onto the next level. Watch out for spikes as you advance.Hugo 2
2000
Hugo 2
2000
star 5Sequel to the original Game Boy game, although it doesn't follow the Crazy Castle gameplay.Spider: The Video Game
1997
star 6In Spider: The Video Game you control a spider that has been implanted with a neural transmitter port, cybernetic legs, and weapon accessories. You begin at a sector map which functions as a blueprint of the research laboratory which you must explore. In order to clear a level, you must collect a required number of microchips. You must also find exits in each area in order to advance to the next level. The spider is always equipped with a Slasher leg and webbing, and he is capable of enhancing his fighting ability with weapons by collecting power-ups. The weapons include homing missiles, flame throwers, boomerangs, and electro-beams. You'll need these munitions to defend yourself against other spiders, cyber-rats, toxic green frogs, and other laboratory pests in this 3-D side-scrolling platform contest.Aces of the Air
2002
Aces of the Air
2002
star 3.6Fans of classic aircraft take to the skies in Aces of the Air for the PlayStation. Pilot the vintage fliers in realistic 3D combat missions featuring old-school dogfighting techniques and ground combat. Each successfully completed mission earns players a new plane, all created with their own strengths and weaknesses. Those a bit nervous about the first flight will be happy to know a training mode teaches new fliers the basics of vintage aircraft control. Aces of the Air features realistic, 3-D flight simulation, with a focus on dogfighting techniques using vintage aircraft. Missions include aerial combat, strafing ground troops and materiel, and taking out heavily fortified enemy positions.Crossroad Crisis
2001
Crossroad Crisis
2001
star 6.9A budget release from Agetec, this puzzler (also known to some as Tic Tac Chicken) challenges gamers to create a safe path for a lost baby chick so he can return home. Slide and spin the tile pieces to form his walkway, but you're going to have to think quick -- the tiles are floating on water and the little guy isn't a good swimmer!NHL Face Off '97
1996
NHL Face Off '97
1996
star 8NHL FACEOFF '97 has all the basic features you've come to expect from a hockey game. All 26 NHL teams from the 1997 season are included, and you'll find all the players as well. The Season mode lets you take a team through a full slate of games while you keep an eye on how the rest of the league is doing. Players can be traded from one team to another, and created as well. This is Sony's first PlayStation hockey series, and graphically it is considered one of the best-looking hockey games ever to appear on the system. You'll find all the action of the real game here, including wicked slap shots, hard body checks, and plenty of fancy skating and stick handling. Up to eight human players can duke it out via a multitap. So if you're looking for a complete hockey simulation, look no further than NHL FACEOFF '97.Namco Museum Vol. 5
1997
Namco Museum Vol. 5
1997
star 8.3Volume 5 for the PlayStation features: Metro-Cross (1985) Baraduke (1985) Dragon Spirit (1987) Pac-Mania (1987) Valkyrie no Densetsu (1989) – renamed Legend of the Valkyrie outside of Japan.Namco Museum Vol. 4
1996
Namco Museum Vol. 4
1996
star 6.8Volume 4 for the PlayStation features: Pac-Land (1984) The Return of Ishtar (1986) Genpei Touma-den (1986) – renamed The Genji and the Heike Clans outside of Japan. Assault (1988) Assault Plus (1988) – as a hidden game. Ordyne (1988)Star Trek: Invasion
2000
Star Trek: Invasion
2000
star 7The Borg are once again invading Federation space. Their target? Sector 001, Earth. You are part of an elite flying team known as Valkyrie squadron, commanded by none other than Lieutenant Commander Worf of Star Trek: The Next Generation fame. You'll fly through different territories and encounter familiar races from the popular television series, including Klingons, Romulans, Borg and a new enemy known as the Kam'Jahtae. There are twists and turns throughout the game as you protect convoys from enemy attacks, engage galaxy class starships, and go on solo retrieve and rescue missions. The storyline is accented by the voices of actors Patrick Stewart (Captain Jean-Luc Picard) and Michael Dorn (Lieutenant Worf). Your ship is outfitted with phaser cannons and photon torpedoes, both of which you will have to master in order to succeed in your battles with enemy crafts. Users can play from a view behind their ship or from a first-person view inside the cockpit. The game supports analog control as well as force feedbacPower Play: Sports Trivia
2002
star 6.4Think You Got Game? Time to put up or shut up with Power Play Sports Trivia! Climb the ranking ladder, reach the Hall of Fame, and become a Trivia Legend. Take on 4,000 brain-bruising questions from the wide, wide world of football, basketball, baseball, and hockey.Dance Dance Revolution Konamix
2002
star 6Turn this up! America is jamming with Dance Dance Revolution: Konamix. The arcade phenomenon of out-voguing everybody on the dance floor with your smooth moves comes home to the PlayStation. The game includes solid grooves from Japan's dance sensation and you can shake it down to 28 popping tracks pulled from Konami's all-time best Dance Mania tracks. Move it wild to slightly J-Pop and throw down fierce to some manic techno. And to get the best of it all, throw a party with a few rounds of 2-player Dance Dance dance-offs! Plus, with the special Dance Pad (available with the Dance Dance Revolution Dance Pad set), you can get your friends and neighbors on the floor and down on their feet just like in the arcade. Turn that beat and show off how you like to move it! The home version of 4thMix was released in Japan on March 15, 2001, for the Sony PlayStation console. It contains 55 songs, including 3 from Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix (which were not present in the home version of that version) and six hidden songs: onMike Tyson Boxing
2000
Mike Tyson Boxing
2000
star 3.3Mike Tyson Boxing is a 3D simulation based on one of the best-known fighters of the '80s and '90s. The game offers three main modes of play: "Vs." mode offers fast, arcade-style matches in which the loser walks and the winner stays on to meet the next challenger. "Showcase" mode allows up to eight players and eight CPU boxers to meet for rotating tournament action. In "World" mode, the player starts with a rookie fighter and guides his career fight after fight through the ranks of contenders until he finally faces the champ for the belt. Mike Tyson Boxing features over 90 different boxers and 16 world-class venues. Fighters can interact with the ring environment and blood, sweat, and bruises are graphically depicted on the characters. Scoring is based on the point system used in real boxing and a special score bar helps players keep track of how they are doing in the heat of battle.NCAA Final Four 99
1999
NCAA Final Four 99
1999
star 6.3NCAA FINAL FOUR '99 offers three gameplay modes: Exhibition, Tournament, and a 30-game Season. The rules can be configured to your preferences, whether it's arcade or simulation. This affects which fouls get called and determines whether or not your players feel the effects of fatigue. You can also choose from a variety of controller configurations, difficulty settings, game lengths, and camera angles to alter the game. And of course, everything is rendered in 3D, which creates the feeling that you're right in the middle of the action. There are 250 Division I teams available, making it easy to find your favorite squad on the roster. The sound, which includes play-by-play commentary, ball thumps, and sneaker squeaks, works well to get you pumped up and involved in the game. You can also play with up to eight friends (with a multitap) in the multiplayer game.Pool Hustler
1998
Pool Hustler
1998
star 6.4POOL HUSTLER is a straight-ahead billiards simulation. If you consider yourself a rookie when it comes to pool, there's a great Lesson mode that teaches all aspects of pool, from aiming shots to jumping balls. The Two-Player mode offers 9-Ball, Rotation, 8-Ball, and 14-1 Continuous games, while the Trick Shot mode lets you execute 30 multiball trick shots you can use to impress your friends. And there's also a Practice mode, where you can perfect your skills. You can also bet against the computer or a friend in nearly all the modes. You can also take on a friend in the Versus mode, or play the Story mode that takes you into the life of a pool hustler, as you try to make a name for yourself and earn some cash. You travel from one pool hall to the next, playing for money and improving your game. POOL HUSTLER is a must for anyone who considers himself a student of the game of pool.Gunnm Martian Memory
1998
Gunnm Martian Memory
1998
star 8The winds blow the smell of oil and iron around an artificial creation, a city where people dwell between scrap and machine. In this town human beings and cyborgs live mixed-in together. Within there lives a "mostly cyborg, tuning and maintenance" cyberne doctor named Ido. One day, he came out of the town and in a mountain of scrap found a cyborg girl asleep for hundreds of years and brought her back to life.Chocobo's Dungeon 2
1998
Chocobo's Dungeon 2
1998
star 6.1FINAL FANTASY's Chocobo stars in an all-new adventure! In search of treasure, Chocobo and Mog find more than they expect. Joined by other FINAL FANTASY characters, Chocobo must defeat foes and unveil a friend's secrets while exploring a series of mysterious dungeons. Players can combine armor or weapons to form stronger resources in their quest. There are also magic feathers that can aid in your efforts, since they allow gamers to perform magic spells that have an impact on combat. Between your dungeon travels, players are able to explore villages to obtain valuable clues for the journey. In addition, players can use this time to update Chocobo's inventory.Street Sk8er
1999
Street Sk8er
1999
star 4Take to the streets on one of ten stylin' boards in the first skateboarding game for the PlayStation, courtesy of Electronic Arts and Micro Cabin. Two variations of play include the Street Tour Mode, where you skate through three 3D courses trying to pull off as many tricks as you can within a time limit, and Free Skate Mode, where you either play for points or practice your moves without worrying about the clock.Rushdown
1999
Rushdown
1999
star 2Travel across the globe to compete in Africa, Europe, America, Asia, and Japan. Choose one of four 3D characters and their equipment for each event. Kayaks, snowboards, and bikes are all individually rated in speed, handling, and grip, so you'll be able to select a model that suits your playing style before racing. Proud of the way you thrashed the opposition? Records for each course are saved to memory card along with names. Rushdown also features Dual Shock Analog Controller support, instant replays, 13 music tracks from six French bands, and an option to play a friend on either a horizontally or vertically split screen.Guardian's Crusade
1998
Guardian's Crusade
1998
star 7.1The Golden Tower... a majestic symbol of hope to the world. But behind its walls lurks a being that could destroy all. Evil forces are already in motion as the Tower cries out for a hero. Now destiny calls on you – a young knight charged with the care of a magical baby creature of mysterious origins. Prepare to face fantastic foes in a quest that leads to the cradle of all evil.
