The classic PS1 game from 2001 is making a surprise comeback this month

Limited run games confirmed that a classic PlayStation The game from 2001 will be released later this month, ie Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Thanks to help from Implicit Conversions will be ported to modern systems. The returning PS1 title is its prequel fear effectAnd will soon be playable on PS5, Switch, and Steam.

The first PlayStation console was released in late 1994, and took the world by storm within a few years. The PS1 was the first console to ship 100 million units worldwide, and helped popularize disc-based formats over game cartridges as a way to distribute games to consumers. During the height of its popularity, the PS1 was home to such exclusive hits Final Fantasy 7, Gran Turismoand Metal Gear Solid. Although Sony's first console was eventually succeeded by the PS2 and later systems, its game library and widespread appeal made the PlayStation one of the greatest consoles of all time.

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Fear Impact 2 is coming back

Although the fear effect While the series has been dormant for decades, the second entry will soon return for a limited run of games. Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Launches digitally on PS5, Switch, and Steam on Friday, February 27. Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Set in Hong Kong in the year 2048, players take control of the mercenaries Hana, Glass, Deke and Ren. something Fear effect 2Levels range from the futuristic streets of Hong Kong to the lost tomb of China's first emperor. Fear effect 2 cel-shaded 3D graphics, and animated full-motion video (FMV) backgrounds. Despite the name, Fear effect 2 is a prequel to fear effectWith the players taking the last game two years later. First fear effect The title was released by Shadow Games in August 2025 for PS4 and PS5 in a limited run.

While the original PS1 release Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix was done by Kronos and Eidos, Square Enix holds the IP rights fear effect Series since 2015. For modern ports Fear Impact 2: Retro HelixDevelopment was handled by Implicit Conversions, with Square Enix and Limited Run Games serving as publishers. Pending digital release, physical copies of Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Currently in pre-production for Switch and PS5. Pre-orders for the standard and deluxe editions are available now through March 8 through Limited Run Games, although it is currently unknown when these copies will ship. It's also unclear how many physical copies the limited run games will print, so Fear effect 2 Fans looking to add the game to their physical collection have more than a month to decide as of the time of this writing.

Fear Impact 2 stands out from its predecessor

First though fear effect The game was notorious for its tank controls, Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Allows players to choose more traditional third-person controls for its combat. Instead of a traditional hit point indicator, each character's health is tied to their heart rate, which will change depending on the situation. In addition, modern ports Fear effect 2 There will be some quality of life features for players to use. Limited Run Games said these features include save states, achievements, widescreen resolution support, CRT filters, and a rewind function. These effects can be accessed at any time, giving players a choice of what to use while playing Fear effect 2.

Given both fear effect The games pushed the PlayStation to its graphical limits, Fear Impact 2: Retro Helix Fans of old survival horror games should be given a strong dose of nostalgia. It remains to be seen if other classic PS1 titles will make limited run games back in 2026.