The PlayStation tipped gaming into 3D and CD-ROM with a legendary library: Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil, Gran Turismo, Crash Bandicoot. This Top 100 gathers the best of the PS1, re-tested and re-ranked by RomWize, each title with its re-evaluated score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Rockman X4 (Mega Man X4) is the Japanese version of the finest X saga entry, with distinctly playable X and Zero. Two campaigns, gameplay at its peak, excellent level design. A Mega Man X series masterpiece in its native Japanese PS1 version."
"Silent Hill is an absolute Konami Team Silent survival horror masterpiece. Harry Mason searches for his daughter in a fog-shrouded nightmare town. Psychological horror, surrealist creatures and Akira Yamaoka's soundtrack create a unique and terrifying experience. Unsurpassed."
"Complete version of Lunar Silver Star Story on PS1, the most complete and best localized by Working Designs. Game Arts JRPG with touching narrative, polished FMVs and memorable soundtrack. The definitive edition of this excellent PS1 JRPG, with additional bonus content."
"Spyro 2 is the direct and more generous sequel to the first Spyro, with more worlds, varied quests and a lively central hub. NPC interactions are enriching and playtime is extended. Still as visually magnificent and fun. An excellent entry consolidating the franchise on PS1."
"Twisted Metal World Tour is the enhanced version of the first Twisted Metal with new levels and world arenas. Armed vehicle combat with Sweet Tooth and rivals in international arenas. A valued intermediate step before the Twisted Metal 2 masterpiece on PS1."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 is the third legendary series entry with new mechanics including the revert. Larger and more open levels, expanded roster and varied missions. An excellent entry further enriching the formula without exhausting it. One of the finest skateboard games on PS1."
"Wipeout 3 Special Edition is the definitive version of the finest Wipeout on PS1. More circuits, ships and content than the standard version with refined flight physics. The electronic soundtrack is legendary. The absolute pinnacle of the Wipeout franchise on PS1 and one of the greatest racing games ever made."
"Street Fighter Alpha 2 improves on its predecessor with new characters, moves and custom combos. Richer and more balanced 2D versus fighting gameplay. One of the finest PS1 ports in the Alpha series, faithful to the arcade. A must for competitive 2D Street Fighter fans on PS1."
"Tenchu Stealth Assassins is the first 3D stealth ninja game in history. Free mission exploration with the option to silently eliminate enemies. Dark and immersive feudal Japan atmosphere. A niche masterpiece founding an entire sub-genre, technically impressive on PS1."
"Spyro 2 is the direct and more generous sequel to the first Spyro, with more worlds, varied quests and a lively central hub. NPC interactions are enriching and playtime is extended. Still as visually magnificent and fun. An excellent entry consolidating the franchise on PS1."
"Twisted Metal 2 surpasses its predecessor with iconic world arenas, more characters and refined vehicular combat gameplay. Levels in Paris, Los Angeles, Moscow and Antarctica. Sweet Tooth and rivals in spectacular destruction. The finest series entry on PS1."
"Klonoa Door to Phantomile is an absolute 2.5D platformer masterpiece. Surprisingly emotional storytelling, ingenious enemy rotation gameplay and sublime art direction. The ending is one of the most memorable in video game history. An overlooked PS1 treasure that transcends its era."
"Street Fighter Alpha 3 is the pinnacle of the Alpha sub-series with the largest roster and spectacular V-ISM system. Three distinct combat modes offer remarkable depth. Excellent PS1 port with additional content. One of the finest 2D versus fighting games ever ported to PS1."
"Colony Wars Vengeance is the direct sequel with a new protagonist and a passionate revenge story. Space combat gameplay is refined and mission freedom increased. Probably the finest entry in the trilogy, technically impressive on PS1."
"Street Fighter Alpha 3 is the pinnacle of the Alpha sub-series with the largest roster and spectacular V-ISM system. Three distinct combat modes offer remarkable depth. Excellent PS1 port with additional content. One of the finest 2D versus fighting games ever ported to PS1."
"Crash Team Racing is the finest kart racer on PS1 and one of the greatest ever made. Generous adventure mode, technical drifting, excellent tracks and devastating multiplayer. Naughty Dog surpassed Mario Kart with this masterpiece that still holds up today."
"Wip3out is the third Psygnosis anti-gravity franchise entry, with a refined and futuristic aesthetic. New teams, circuits and weapons in more precise gameplay. Exemplary electronic soundtrack. A Wipeout series pinnacle on PS1 before the Special Edition."
"Crash Bandicoot 2 refines the original formula with better levels, varied power-ups and balanced difficulty. Technically superior to the first, it retains the series' charm. An excellent 3D platformer and one of the most accomplished games on PS1."
"TOCA 2 Touring Car Challenge is a Codemasters British touring car simulation on PS1. Racing on real BTCC championship circuits, demanding driving physics and rich content. One of PS1 generation's finest touring car racing games, valued by genre fans."
"Rival Schools United by Fate is an original Capcom fighting game featuring high school students with special powers. Unique tag system with Partner Team Attack, accessible and deep 3D gameplay. Varied roster with iconic characters. One of Capcom's most original PS1 fighting games."
