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.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"R4 Ridge Racer Type 4 is an absolute PS1 racing masterpiece. Technical and satisfying drift gameplay, magnificent nocturnal aesthetics, legendary electronic soundtrack and unique RPG progression. The perfect combination of style, technique and soul. One of the greatest racing games ever made."
"Resident Evil 2 is an absolute survival horror masterpiece surpassing its predecessor. Leon and Claire in a zombie-overrun Raccoon City, two interlinked campaigns, Mr X pursuing the player. Permanent tension, brilliant level design and effective narrative. A genre pinnacle 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."
"Mega Man X4 is one of the finest X saga entries with two distinct campaigns playing as X and Zero differently. Action-platformer gameplay at its peak, excellent level design and memorable soundtrack. A Mega Man X series masterpiece, native to PS1 and Saturn."
"King of Fighters '98 Dream Match Never Ends is considered the finest classic series entry. Fantastic roster with the best characters from previous editions, perfectly balanced gameplay. An absolute 2D versus fighting masterpiece, often cited as one of the greatest fighting games ever made."
"The Misadventures of Tron Bonne is a Mega Man Legends spin-off starring the adorable pirate Tron Bonne. Strategy and action gameplay managing Servbots as a small army. Full of humor and charm, short but intense. One of PS1's most original and endearing spin-offs."
"Street Fighter EX2 Plus is the second entry in Arika's 3D Street Fighter experiment. Expanded roster, original new characters and spectacular Meteor Combo system. 2D gameplay in 3D space more masterful than the first. A solid entry in this experimental Street Fighter branch on PS1."
"Strider 2 is the direct and modernized sequel to the Capcom classic on PS1. Hiryu returns in a larger acrobatic action adventure with striking pre-calculated 3D graphics. Sharp and precise gameplay, varied levels. An excellent and overlooked niche action game on PS1."
