The best RPGs available only on PS1, ranked

summary

  • The PS1's library of RPGs was crucial to its success.

  • Titles like Beyond the Beyond, Brave Prove, and Thousand Arms stuck on the PS1.

  • Alundra 2 and Koudelka are examples of great sequels but not re-releases, no modern platforms.

Without a strong supporting library of RPGs, PS1 Might not be a smash hit. One of the smartest decisions Sony ever made was re-releasing PS1 games digitally on PSN for both PS3 and PSP to enjoy. That moment when players realized they could play the game like they did Final Fantasy 7 Eyes should be open while going.

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Final Fantasy 7 And many other Square Enix and non-Square Enix RPGs have crossed over to the PS1 through the digital ports mentioned above and other versions as well. These other games are still stuck on the PS1 though with no way to play them other than emulation or hard copy and the good old PS1.

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beyond beyond

Sony's first Sun

  • Developer: Camelot Software Plans

  • Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

  • Platform: PS1

  • Released: September 11, 1996 (NA)

beyond beyond was one of the earliest RPGs released for the PS1. It was developed by Camelot who was a small name at the time but grew to size for Nintendo. They are the team responsible for Golden Sun and various others was killed Game titles that are borderline RPGs.

beyond falling In battle, the UI looks like Golden Sun with large sprites and colorful animations. Sony has been re-releasing PS1 games on PS4 and PS5 lately with minor upgrades, so maybe one day beyond beyond As can be returned Dragon's Tale. For now, though, it's stuck on the PS1 and Sony should follow Nintendo to deal with it.

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Proven brave

Go west young man

  • developer: Data Waste
  • publisher: Data Waste
  • issued: 16 April 1998 (Japan)
  • platform: PS1

Proven brave In 1998 in Japan the PS1 was released only when cooking with gas. This is an action RPG developed by Data West, a company fans should not confuse with Data East, the makers of such good games. Burgertime and Joe and Mac. Brave Prove has large, bulky-looking sprites, but they're well-detailed compared to the game's many polygonal backgrounds.

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For 1998, it may seem too dated to be released outside of Japan. However, retro fans can appreciate it now especially since there are fan translations of it in English and the hack-and-slash gameplay is satisfying despite being old.

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Alundra 2: A New Story Begins

The first one is safe but the sequel is not



Alundra 2: A New Story Begins

issued

November 18, 1999

Alundra The PS1 was the answer The Legend of Zelda With a heavy emphasis on dreams. It was a top-down action-adventure game that was re-released on digital storefronts similar to the PS3. Alundra 2: A New Story Begins There was a more ambitious sequel featuring full 3D backgrounds and characters.

It was played like that Mega Man LegendsAnother hidden gem from the PS1, but with sword gameplay instead of using guns. Unlike its predecessor, Alundra 2: A New Story Begins It never made it to the PS1 and hopefully, the pirating adventure can once again see the light of the console.

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A thousand weapons

Befriend a woman, become a master smith



A thousand weapons

systems

Playstation-1

issued

October 14, 1999

developer(s)

Red Company, Tose

A thousand weapons One would fit right in the house personality A collection of fans and not only because it was published by Atlus. It's also a turn-based RPG that features romance mechanics. The players are a young blacksmith named Meis who can only become stronger with his hammer if he falls in love.

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Players will meet various female party members in their quests and dialogue options can increase or decrease these relationships. It's a very silly story like a harem anime Tenchi moaned or Love Hina Except for a lot more turn-based battles.

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Koudelka

A precursor to Shadow Heart



Koudelka

Survival horror

Adventure

systems

Playstation-1

issued

December 16, 1999

developer(s)

SNK

Koudelka is a turn-based horror RPG set in 1898. Players can move their party across a grid-based tile set on the battlefield, though similar to a mini-tactical RPG. Players assume the role of the titular Koudelka, a psychic who is sent to investigate the mansion. Resident Evil.

is the forerunner of Shadow heartsAnother obscure RPG, which takes place in the same universe. There were plans to port Koudelka to Neo Geo Pocket Color and Steam at separate points but those plans fell through and now the game is officially stuck on the PS1 forever.

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Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past

A truly forgotten past

  • developer: Palpitation of the heart
  • publisher: Enix
  • issued: November 1, 2001 (NA)
  • platform: PS1

Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past Was a late game and a late entry overall for the PS1 Dragon Quest series. The sixth entry was a SNES game and was released in Japan in 1995. Due to the late release and dated looking graphics, many passed this PS1 classic over and it became a rarity after that.

Eventually, it was remade for the 3DS which is really the best way to play it and then there was also a mobile version based on the remake. So, it is possible to play Dragon Quest 7: The Forgotten Fragments Elsewhere technically but not fundamentally it's a different experience to the PS1. Dragon Quest Purists will surely love the chance to play this time-travel game.

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