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.
"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."
"Re-Volt is an excellent Acclaim RC car racing game with circuits in enlarged everyday environments. Precise and technical arcade gameplay, vehicle customization, fun multiplayer mode. One of PS1's finest miniature vehicle racing games, unjustly overlooked."
"Suikoden II is considered by many the finest PS1 JRPG. 108 heroes to recruit, emotionally deep narrative on friendship and war themes of rare depth, impressive team combat system. Memorable soundtrack, unforgettable characters. An absolute masterpiece."
"Conspiracion Mortal is the Spanish version of Syphon Filter 2. Espionage TPS action with Gabe Logan untangling a global biological conspiracy. Rich and varied gameplay, well-constructed levels. An excellent espionage action game for Spanish-speaking players on PS1."
"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."
"TOCA 2 Touring Cars is the alternate version of TOCA 2 Touring Car Challenge, British touring car simulation. Codemasters offers real circuit racing with polished physics. One of PS1's finest touring racing games for fans of realistic automotive simulation."
"Tobal 2 is Dream Factory and Square's overlooked masterpiece, Japan-exclusive on PS1. Revolutionary ground grappling combat system and unique character roster with Dragon Ball and Final Fantasy designers. Deep and original quest mode. An absolutely fantastic overlooked niche classic."
"TearRingSaga is the tactical RPG by Shouzou Kaga, Fire Emblem's original creator, after leaving Nintendo. Deep tactical mechanics directly inherited from Fire Emblem, epic fantasy scenario with the series' characteristic themes. An unjustly overlooked PS1 tactical JRPG masterpiece outside Japan."
"Jumping Flash is a unique PS1 FPS platformer experience where Robbit the robot-rabbit leaps between platforms in colorful and naive worlds. The verticality sensation and first-person view create unprecedented gameplay. A foundational and cult PS1 title."
"Darkstalkers 3 is the finest of Capcom's trilogy, with an expanded roster and enriched Dark Force system. Extremely fluid and deep 2D gameplay, unique characters and sumptuous animations. A 2D versus fighting masterpiece on PS1."
"Worms World Party is another excellent Team17 series entry with new weapons and online modes. Artillery combat gameplay with armed earthworms remains as addictive. A solid Worms franchise representative on PS1 for hilarious multiplayer sessions."
"Oddworld Abe's Exoddus is the direct and more generous sequel to Oddysee. Longer, richer in content and refined mechanics, with SoulStorm Brew as a key new element. As brilliant as its predecessor with more memorable levels. A PS1 puzzle platformer masterpiece."
"Warzone 2100 is a Pumpkin Studios PS1 real-time strategy game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Base building, technology research and commanding customizable combat vehicles. Impressive strategic depth. One of PS1's most complete and ambitious RTS games, often underrated."
"Shin Megami Tensei II is the direct sequel to the first entry with an even more ambitious post-apocalyptic scenario. ALEPH in a dystopian Millennium, moral choice between Law and Chaos. Enriched demon combat and negotiation system. A mature PS1 JRPG masterpiece, even darker than its predecessor."
"ISS Pro Evolution is the direct precursor to PES, Konami's football simulation. Realistic ball physics and precise tactical gameplay. A foundational entry in the long FIFA rivalry, already carrying the DNA that would make the Pro Evolution Soccer series successful."
"Mizzurna Falls is a deeply atmospheric Japanese PS1 proto-open world. American mountain village with day-night cycle, characters with autonomous routines and murder mystery plot. Ambitious for its era, precursor to Deadly Premonition. A cult oddity for fans of experimental games."
"Time Crisis Project Titan is the Time Crisis sequel with a new espionage scenario. Namco's revolutionary cover system remains as effective for dodging bullets. Additional content and new mechanics. A solid light gun shooting entry for fans of the first Time Crisis on PS1."
"Metal Slug X is the enhanced version of Metal Slug 2 with new enemies, weapons and enriched gameplay elements. Frenzied run and gun with incomparably handcrafted sprite beauty. Difficult but fair, exhilarating and visually splendid. One of the finest run and gun games ever made."
"PoPoLoCrois Monogatari II enriches the adventure with an older Pietro facing more mature challenges. Deeper narrative, new areas to explore and improved combat system. A sequel matching the first entry, preserving the fairy-tale visual charm and narrative warmth that define the series."
