# Recommend me some good PS1 games! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 7, 2003, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155 "2003-04-07T20:03:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Yorikke](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yorikke/32/4335_2.png) [@Yorikke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yorikke)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 4:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/21 "2003-04-08T16:51:33Z")
We buy games, play them out, and give them to our less-financially-fortunate in-laws. The following is a list of games we have kept because of extreme playability… **Klonoa : Door to Phantomile** - very charming, fun adventure game, appropriate for all age groups. **Tekken 3** - great beat-em-up game, fun, easy-ish single player challenge, many easter-eggs. **Devil Dice** - utterly all-consuming puzzle game. You will become addicted. **Crash Team Racing** - the best cartoon-race game. Solid control, VERY fun. **Crash 2 and Crash Warped** - excellent platform adventures. **Crash One** is too hard with not enough fun to offset the difficulty. **Rayman** - The first game we bought, about 4 years ago. Fun, cute, but HARD in the higher levels platform adventure. hrh ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/22 "2003-04-08T18:44:56Z")
Someone mentioned EB – can you buy this stuff online or do I have to actually find an EB store and go through their selection? Thanks for starting this thread **Olentzero** … a big help. ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/23 "2003-04-08T18:49:41Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by White Lightning \* > \*\*Someone mentioned EB – can you buy this stuff online or do I have to actually find an EB store and go through their selection? > > Thanks for starting this thread **Olentzero** … a big help. \*\* Is EB the same as Gamestop now? I’m quite impressed with [Gamestop](http://www.gamestop.com)’s setup, you can not only buy online, but check the stock at local stores. ---
**Author:** ![c\_goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@c\_goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/c_goat)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/24 "2003-04-08T20:03:18Z")
**Ape Escape** is a great platformer for kids and adults alike. Lots of fun catching the escaped monkeys. ---
**Author:** ![c\_goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f4b2a3/32.png) [@c\_goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/c_goat)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/25 "2003-04-08T20:09:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by TeleTronOne \* > **It had a german name, but I don’t remember anything else past what I’ve already posted.** Are you thinking of **Einhander**? It fits the above criteria. Oh, and EB’s online site is [www.ebgames.com](http://www.ebgames.com) ---
**Author:** ![Olentzero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/90ced4/32.png) [@Olentzero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Olentzero)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/26 "2003-04-08T20:17:29Z")
**TeleTron** , thanks for the GameStop link. As a matter of fact there’s a FuncoLand store quite nearby my house, which seems to have a lot of the titles listed here. Which rules as far as the Tzeroling and I are concerned, but probably not Mrs. O. Too bad for her. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/27 "2003-04-08T20:21:38Z")
**Soul Blade** is another one–it’s the canonical fantasy 3d fighting game. Lots of things to do. Unlike many other 3d fighters, there’s actually plenty of story line. It’s the prequel to Soul Calibur, which you might or might not be familiar with (although you should 🙂 ). ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/28 "2003-04-08T20:57:21Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by c\_goat \* > \*\*Are you thinking of **Einhander**? It fits the above criteria. > > Oh, and EB’s online site is [www.ebgames.com](http://www.ebgames.com) \*\* YES! That’s it! You are a gentleman and a scholar sir, I am greatly indebted to you. ---
**Author:** ![White\_Lightning](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@White\_Lightning](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/White_Lightning)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2003, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/29 "2003-04-08T23:48:19Z")
I think I’ve looked at [ebgames.com](http://ebgames.com) and their selection was crap and all the PS1/DC games were way too expensive. I’ll have another look; maybe having a list in hand will help. ---
**Author:** ![caveman](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/caveman/32/7242_2.png) [@caveman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/caveman)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 12:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/30 "2003-04-09T00:44:12Z")
I always enjoyed Jumping Flash…kind of a kiddo game, but good graphics and vertigo-inducing gameplay… ---
**Author:** ![Daikona](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Daikona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daikona)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/31 "2003-04-09T06:52:00Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by raisinbread \* > \*\*Xenogears > \*\* Best game ever. Not something you can just stop by and pick up somewhere though. Takes some looking, and tends to run pretty high for a several years old PS1 game. But oh, it’s worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Parallax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/bbce88/32.png) [@Parallax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Parallax)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 12:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/32 "2003-04-09T12:29:15Z")
On the RPG side - Wild Arms. ---
**Author:** ![Hamadryad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6de8d8/32.png) [@Hamadryad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamadryad)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/33 "2003-04-09T13:41:39Z")
Hey, don’t forget _Micro Machines_! A bonus being, you can play 4-player mode with two controllers. Good for when friends are over as well. ---
**Author:** ![Daniel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Daniel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daniel)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/34 "2003-04-09T14:53:03Z")
**Dance Dance Revolution** is, without question, the best game ever. You need a special dance pad to play it on, but once it’s there, you’ll not want to play anything else. The higher levels (heck, the intermediate levels) get very challenging, so there’s always more to work towards. And it’s great exercise! that said, **Bust-A-Move 4** is extremely addictive, and some good platformers include **Ape Escape** and **Tarzan**. I’d also go for **Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2**. ---
**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2003, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/35 "2003-04-09T15:45:16Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Daikona \* > \*\*Best game ever. Not something you can just stop by and pick up somewhere though. Takes some looking, and tends to run pretty high for a several years old PS1 game. But oh, it’s worth it. \*\* I actually managed to find my copy used for $35. I’m pretty proud of that accomplishment. Second vote for **Bust-a-move 4**. I’ve spent more time than I care to admit playing the Dreamcast port of that game. ---
**Author:** ![Daikona](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@Daikona](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Daikona)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/36 "2003-04-10T01:43:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by slortar \* > \*\*I actually managed to find my copy used for $35. I’m pretty proud of that accomplishment. > \*\* I got mine for $36, I think. I found it totally at random, and spent all but about 3 cents I had on my person to get it. I was terrified I’d end up not having enouch. 😉 I tried to find a copy as a gift for someone a couple of months ago though, and all I could find were going for almost $50 if you settled for no case, no booklets. I think the only one I found with all the bits was 60some. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Netbrian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71e660/32.png) [@Netbrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Netbrian)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 2:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/37 "2003-04-10T02:07:20Z")
I’d nominate Mega Man Legends 2, a very good game with a ton of style. I could very likely play that game for hours. ---
**Author:** ![slortar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6bbea6/32.png) [@slortar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slortar)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/38 "2003-04-10T12:16:09Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Daikona \* > \*\*I got mine for $36, I think. I found it totally at random, and spent all but about 3 cents I had on my person to get it. I was terrified I’d end up not having enouch. 😉 > > I tried to find a copy as a gift for someone a couple of months ago though, and all I could find were going for almost $50 if you settled for no case, no booklets. I think the only one I found with all the bits was 60some. ☹ \*\* I got all the bits with mine. It’s a shame it’s so hard to find–you’d think Square would rerelease it. There’s definitely a market, especially considering Xenosaga just came out. ---
**Author:** ![smiling\_bandit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@smiling\_bandit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/smiling_bandit)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/39 "2003-04-10T13:37:19Z")
Breath of Fire III and IV are pretty good. I’ve played both of them, both are “clean” games, as the monsters tend to be cartoonish. ---
**Author:** ![Super\_Gnat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e274bd/32.png) [@Super\_Gnat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Super_Gnat)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2003, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155/40 "2003-04-10T19:12:25Z")
I like Tomba. Never played the second one, though. Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Tony Hawk are practically essential. And DDR is way fun. If you’re into racing games, Need for Speed 3 is pretty awesome. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-me-some-good-ps1-games/167155.md?page=3)