Japanese release of Ghost in the Shell on PS1. Mecha action game featuring the Fuchikoma in a cyberpunk universe faithful to Masamune Shirow's work. Varied missions in convincing 3D environments, oppressive atmosphere perfectly rendered. A solid licensed PS1 action title.
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Action1 player12+
Description
Original Japanese edition of Ghost in the Shell adapted from Masamune Shirow's manga, a 3D action where the player pilots a legged Fuchikoma for Section 9. Created by Production I.G and Exact, published by Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1997 in Japan under the Koukaku Kidoutai Ghost in the Shell title. Thirteen missions with vertical exploration via walls and ceilings, original storyline with original Production I.G cinematics and licensed techno soundtrack. Original Japanese edition.
Koukaku Kidoutai - Ghost in the Shell review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,36 GB📅17/07/1997
Published by Sony Music Entertainment
Koukaku Kidoutai - Ghost in the Shell (PS1) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The original Japanese version of the playable Ghost in the Shell adaptation, under its local title Koukaku Kidoutai, predating the Western releases. This native edition, carried by Production I.G cutscenes, appeals to those wanting the first pressing in its original language and packaging. Its local run sustains interest above the more common Western version.
Is Koukaku Kidoutai - Ghost in the Shell still worth playing in 2026?
Koukaku Kidoutai - Ghost in the Shell is the Japanese version of Ghost in the Shell on PS1. An Exact mecha action game with the Fuchikoma spider-tank from the manga, in a Masamune Shirow-faithful cyberpunk universe. Varied missions in convincing 3D environments. A genuinely interesting detour today.
