Wipeout XL

Wipeout XL

Developer: Psygnosis     Publisher: Psygnosis     Released: 09/30/96     Genre: Racing The early PlayStation lineup was not very good in retrospect. But one of the bright stars of the Sony’s console debut was Wipeout. With its fantastic graphic design and look it...
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The Adventures of Little Ralph

The Adventures of Little Ralph

Developer: New Corporation    Publisher: New Corporation    Released: 06/03/99    Genre: Platformer We were all so naïve. As the 16-bit generation declined some of the best 2d platformers of all time were released. While I was sad to say...
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Silent Hill

Silent Hill

Developer: Team Silent    Publisher: Konami    Released: 01/31/99    Genre: Survival Horror Resident Evil did not make an immediate splash but when it caught on it basically established the framework of the survival horror genre. Legions of titles wou...
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Dragon Valor

Dragon Valor

Developer: Namco     Publisher: Namco     Released: 10/16/00      Genre: Action RPG When the PlayStation RPG explosion hit it hit big. Publishers big and small tried to tap in to this newfound market, with some finding success and others flounderi...
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Wipeout

Wipeout

Developer: Psygnosis     Publisher: Psygnosis     Released: 11/21/95     Genre: Racing When Sony entered the console market many were skeptical. If you were around during their publishing days you’ll remember a slew or terrible licensed titles suc...
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Valkyrie Profile

Valkyrie Profile

Developer: Tri-Ace    Publisher: Enix    Release: 08/29/00    Genre: RPG Valkyrie Profile is one of the most unique RPGs ever released. It has nothing to do with its setting; plenty of games crib from Norse mythology. No, Valkyrie Profile innovates by....
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Klonoa – Door to Phantomile

Klonoa – Door to Phantomile

During the 8 and 16-bit era I’ll admit I did not think too much of Namco.  Not that they weren’t putting out good games, but compared to Capcom and Konami they were low on my priority list.  All that changed...
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Disney’s Hercules

Disney’s Hercules

Developer: Eurocom     Publisher: Disney Interactive     Released: 07/01/97     Genre: Platform Disney’s Hercules is an anomaly. It’s hard to believe now but once upon a time some of the brightest creators in the video game industry devoted...
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Parasite Eve II

Parasite Eve II

Developer: Square    Publisher: Square EA    Release: 09/12/00   Genre: Action RPG Parasite Eve is one of my favorite PlayStation games of all time. At a time when Square were rapidly expanding off the back of Final Fantasy VII it...
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Gradius Gaiden

Gradius Gaiden

Developer: KCE Tokyo     Publisher: Konami     Released: 08/28/97     Genre: Shooter I’m not much of a fan of mobile gaming but I do appreciate that it has given shooters a second life in the US. The slow, agonizing near death of...
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