Ghost in the Shell on PS1 is a mecha action game featuring the Fuchikoma spider-tank from the manga. Varied missions in convincing 3D environments for the era. The license is well exploited and the cyberpunk atmosphere faithful to Masamune Shirow's work. A solid licensed action title.
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Mecha action based on the Ghost in the Shell anime, where a Section 9 Tachikoma hunts terrorists in a cyberpunk megalopolis. Created by Production I.G and Exact, published by Sony Computer Entertainment and THQ, released in 1997 in Japan, the United States and Europe. Third-person 3D view, twelve missions, wall- and ceiling-climbing, exclusive Production I.G animations and electro soundtrack. European multilingual editions.
A playable adaptation of the Ghost in the Shell franchise, putting the player in control of a Fuchikoma spider-tank through cutscenes animated by Production I.G. Fairly common in the West, its interest lies in this careful link to the anime and its acrobatic handling rather than scarcity. A piece valued by fans of the universe, accessible on the market.
Is Ghost in the Shell still worth playing in 2026?
Ghost in the Shell on PS1 is an Exact mecha action game with Production I.G involvement, featuring the Fuchikoma spider-tank from the manga. Varied missions in convincing 3D environments for the era, well-used licence with anime staging and remarkable animated cinematics. Surprisingly supple controls with target lock and vertical spider mode. A genuinely interesting detour today.
