Lifeforce Tenka (Codename Tenka) is a futuristic FPS by Psygnosis with military sci-fi atmosphere. Varied levels, different weapons and robotic enemies. Technically limited compared to PC FPS of the era but offers a decent shooting experience on PS1.
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First-Person Shooter1 player12+
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European sci-fi FPS by Psygnosis where mercenary Tenka roams infested space stations eliminating the Friend AI. Created by Psygnosis and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, released in 1997 in Europe with multilingual versions under the Lifeforce Tenka title. Fifteen 3D levels, several futuristic weapons including laser and grenade launcher, health and shield management, varied enemies and ambient electronic soundtrack. European multilingual editions under the Lifeforce Tenka title.
A Psygnosis FPS noted for its industrial mood and labyrinthine level design, at a time when the genre was finding its footing on console. Still common in Europe, its interest lies in its place in the publisher's catalog and this attempt at a living-room FPS rather than scarcity. An affordable curiosity for fans of late-1990s first-person shooting.
Is Lifeforce Tenka still worth playing in 2026?
Lifeforce Tenka, also Codename Tenka, is a futuristic Psygnosis FPS with a military sci-fi atmosphere. Varied levels, different weapons and robotic enemies, the title is technically limited versus contemporary FPS but offers a singular mood. Cinematic staging makes a mark, the electronic soundtrack supports. A defensible detour today.
