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Philosoma (USA)

PlayStation
🇬🇧
Reviewed in
1996
66
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Philosoma is a vertical shmup by Sony Computer Entertainment with original direction-change mechanics. Demanding genre-typical gameplay with good enemy variety. A decent niche shmup for genre fans on PS1, though less impressive than the major references.

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Category
Shooter 1 player 7+
Description
Japanese shoot them up by G-Artists, where the pilot faces an alien threat in phases alternating 2D, behind-the-back 3D and free 3D. Created by G-Artists and Sony Computer Entertainment, released in 1995 in Japan, 1996 in the United States and Europe under the Philosoma title. Six levels with variable perspectives including 2D, behind-the-back 3D and free 3D, customizable ship, extended boss mode and orchestral soundtrack. Multi-regional edition under the Philosoma title.

Philosoma review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
2/5
Music
★★★★★
"Decent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Light"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,36 GB 📅31/01/1996
Published by Sony Computer Entertainment

Philosoma (PS1) price, value & rarity

Notable
Q1 loose
 $20 Q6 complete
 $66 Q10 new
 $106 !
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Other versions
Philosoma
Japan
28/07/1995
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Philosoma
Europe
30/11/1995
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