Wipeout, Lemmings: Psygnosis, the studio with the iconic owl, left its stylish mark on the PlayStation and the 16-bit era. RomWize re-ranks the publisher's best games by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.
"Wipeout XL is the American version of Wipeout 2097, often cited as the finest series entry by purists. Technical circuits, iconic Auricom team, legendary Chemical Brothers/Prodigy soundtrack. Speed and adrenaline at their peak on PS1. An absolute masterpiece of futuristic racing."
"Wipeout 2097 (XL in America) is the franchise's second entry and often cited as the finest by purists. More technical circuits, new Auricom team, legendary Chemical Brothers/Prodigy soundtrack. Maximum speed and adrenaline. An absolute masterpiece of futuristic racing on 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."
"Wipeout 3 is the third Psygnosis anti-gravity racing franchise entry with refined aesthetics and more creative circuits. Exemplary electronic soundtrack by FSOL and Orbital. An excellent entry preparing the ground for the legendary Special Edition. Essential for series fans."
"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."
"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."
"Iconic futuristic anti-gravity racing game, decent Saturn port. Electronic atmosphere and dizzying speed are well rendered. Some technical rough edges but the essential Wipeout feeling is preserved. A futuristic racing must on Saturn."
"Kingsley's Adventure is a Psygnosis 3D platformer featuring a fox knight. Accessible exploration gameplay, colorful and well-built levels. Visually polished for its era with enchanting fantasy settings. An honest and charming family platformer often overlooked on PS1."
"Colony Wars Red Sun is the third series entry with an original economy system. Players can buy and upgrade ships between missions. More open than its predecessors but also more accessible. An excellent PS1 space combat game."
"Team Buddies is a Psygnosis PS1 tactical action game featuring colorful cubic characters who build weapons from crates. Original and fun multiplayer concept for up to 4 players. Offbeat humor and dynamic gameplay. An overlooked niche title but very entertaining on PS1, excellent in multiplayer."
"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."
"Lomax is a Psygnosis 2D platformer based on Lemmings characters. Colorful levels with hybrid gameplay between platformer and Lemmings. Charming art direction faithful to the original Lemmings. An honest and entertaining spin-off for fans of the little green creatures on PS1."
"Epic space combat game by Psygnosis with a gripping narrative campaign and varied missions. Colony Wars immerses players in a galactic conflict with distinctly piloted ships. An overlooked PS1 space combat gem with impressive visuals for its era."
"Spanish release of Colony Wars Red Sun, third entry in the series. Space combat game with an original economy system allowing players to buy and customize ships. Less linear than its predecessors, it offers increased freedom in this galactic conflict."
"Futuristic aerial combat game in a dystopian city with armed heavy police fighters. G-Police features varied missions in a striking 3D urban environment for its era. Oppressive cyberpunk atmosphere and sharp shooter gameplay. An original and memorable PS1 title."
"Rollcage is a futuristic racing game by Attention to Detail and Psygnosis featuring cars that can drive on walls and ceilings. Extreme speed and tube tracks. Sharp and original arcade gameplay. A creative and adrenaline-filled PS1 racing title too little known by the general public."
"Discworld sequel with an even zanier narrative centred on Death. The port is better than the first and the humour sharper. The better entry point for the series on Saturn."
