PSN Store Playstation Classics Wish List
When it comes to downloadable Playstation 1 Classics on the PSN store, Japan seems to be head and shoulders above the rest. You can download Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy VII, Xenogears, Resident Evil 1-3 and Policenauts, amongst others.
That’s all well and good, but I want to play my games in English, which in my case means using my account on the UK store. Some of the “classics” featured there include Championship Bass, Hardcore 4x4, Judge Dredd and the Little Mermaid. Of the paltry 46 titles available on the UK store, Final Fantasy VII and Syphon Filter are the only titles I would consider “Playstation classics”.
So for the sake of everyone with a UK store account, here are 6 titles that really need to be added.
Final Fantasy VIII
A beautifully crafted game, and often overlooked when it comes to best of the series discussions. Featuring an epic storyline and demonstrating a huge graphical achievement, it has already taken up many, many hours of my time. The junctioning combat system has taken many a hit over the years, but I actually enjoyed the levels of character customization that it afforded and the time it took to fully get to grips with all of its nuances. The side quests and mingames are very entertaining, especially the Triple Triad card game, the music is outstanding and the characters are believable and likeable. I would love to see FFIX and Final Fantasy Tactics make an appearance too, but not before I get the opportunity to add FFVIII to my PS3 library.
For an excellent retrospective look at FFVIII you should check out this.
Vagrant Story
One of the finest games featured on the PS1, scoring a perfect 40 from Japanese gamers bible Famitsu. Developed largely by the team behind Final Fantasy Tactics, it features RPG levels of customization and options alongside action packed combat and fiendish puzzles. It also boasts an excellent archaic English translation which contributes to a very atmospheric and unique game.
Vagrant Story follows Ashley Riot in his quest against the Mullenkamp cult and is based in Ivalice, the same universe as Final Fantasy XII and Tactics. The action is stylish, cinematic and engrossing, and unlike other games of the genre, it never drags.
Metal Gear Solid
It’s already being available on the Japanese and US stores, so hopefully it will only be a matter of time before it finds its way onto the UK store. It represents a defining moment in video game history and remains as playable today as it was 10 years ago. It was innovative, engrossing, addictive and a sight to behold and still deserves your unbridled attention. So do us a favour Sony/Konami, and stick it on the UK store.
Legend of Dragoon
Being somewhat overlooked, dwelling in the shadow of the Final Fantasy series, Sony’s foray into the world of lengthy RPGs with cinematic cut scenes is one that I thoroughly enjoyed upon release and would relish having another go at today.
The look and setting will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played other games of its ilk as it deviates very little from Square’s PS RPG formula for success. It’s certainly not a perfect game, but at its core are an interesting story and an impressive and expansive world to explore.
Grand Theft Auto
I recall being blown away the first time I played GTA. Fold out map in hand, I wreaked havoc for hours on end. The freedom it afforded and the endless possibilities it presented kept me more amused than the story, but not until GTA IV did narrative become a true strength of the series. I like the idea of returning to the old top down view on my PS3, even if just to see if it remains playable after I have been spoilt to death by GTA IV.
Resident Evil 2
The first game I bought for the PS. It was almost worth selling my original Sega Saturn for!
With two scenarios for each of the two protagonists, each featuring different perspectives of the story, the game’s scope was extremely impressive. Players were also rewarded with the unlockable 4th Survivor mode and the spoof Tofu Survivor game. It remains the best selling instalment of the series, and is already featured on the Japanese store. Let’s get Tofu on the PS3.
Honourable Mention;
Chrono Cross/Xenogears (never released in PAL territories)
Grandia
Silent Hill
Resident Evil
Resident Evil 3
Tenchu Stealth Assassins
Parappa The Rapper
Tekken 3
Soul Reaver
Gran Turismo 2
That’s all well and good, but I want to play my games in English, which in my case means using my account on the UK store. Some of the “classics” featured there include Championship Bass, Hardcore 4x4, Judge Dredd and the Little Mermaid. Of the paltry 46 titles available on the UK store, Final Fantasy VII and Syphon Filter are the only titles I would consider “Playstation classics”.
So for the sake of everyone with a UK store account, here are 6 titles that really need to be added.
Final Fantasy VIII
A beautifully crafted game, and often overlooked when it comes to best of the series discussions. Featuring an epic storyline and demonstrating a huge graphical achievement, it has already taken up many, many hours of my time. The junctioning combat system has taken many a hit over the years, but I actually enjoyed the levels of character customization that it afforded and the time it took to fully get to grips with all of its nuances. The side quests and mingames are very entertaining, especially the Triple Triad card game, the music is outstanding and the characters are believable and likeable. I would love to see FFIX and Final Fantasy Tactics make an appearance too, but not before I get the opportunity to add FFVIII to my PS3 library.
For an excellent retrospective look at FFVIII you should check out this.
Vagrant Story
One of the finest games featured on the PS1, scoring a perfect 40 from Japanese gamers bible Famitsu. Developed largely by the team behind Final Fantasy Tactics, it features RPG levels of customization and options alongside action packed combat and fiendish puzzles. It also boasts an excellent archaic English translation which contributes to a very atmospheric and unique game.
Vagrant Story follows Ashley Riot in his quest against the Mullenkamp cult and is based in Ivalice, the same universe as Final Fantasy XII and Tactics. The action is stylish, cinematic and engrossing, and unlike other games of the genre, it never drags.
Metal Gear Solid
It’s already being available on the Japanese and US stores, so hopefully it will only be a matter of time before it finds its way onto the UK store. It represents a defining moment in video game history and remains as playable today as it was 10 years ago. It was innovative, engrossing, addictive and a sight to behold and still deserves your unbridled attention. So do us a favour Sony/Konami, and stick it on the UK store.
Legend of Dragoon
Being somewhat overlooked, dwelling in the shadow of the Final Fantasy series, Sony’s foray into the world of lengthy RPGs with cinematic cut scenes is one that I thoroughly enjoyed upon release and would relish having another go at today.
The look and setting will be instantly familiar to anyone who has played other games of its ilk as it deviates very little from Square’s PS RPG formula for success. It’s certainly not a perfect game, but at its core are an interesting story and an impressive and expansive world to explore.
Grand Theft Auto
I recall being blown away the first time I played GTA. Fold out map in hand, I wreaked havoc for hours on end. The freedom it afforded and the endless possibilities it presented kept me more amused than the story, but not until GTA IV did narrative become a true strength of the series. I like the idea of returning to the old top down view on my PS3, even if just to see if it remains playable after I have been spoilt to death by GTA IV.
Resident Evil 2
The first game I bought for the PS. It was almost worth selling my original Sega Saturn for!
With two scenarios for each of the two protagonists, each featuring different perspectives of the story, the game’s scope was extremely impressive. Players were also rewarded with the unlockable 4th Survivor mode and the spoof Tofu Survivor game. It remains the best selling instalment of the series, and is already featured on the Japanese store. Let’s get Tofu on the PS3.
Honourable Mention;
Chrono Cross/Xenogears (never released in PAL territories)
Grandia
Silent Hill
Resident Evil
Resident Evil 3
Tenchu Stealth Assassins
Parappa The Rapper
Tekken 3
Soul Reaver
Gran Turismo 2
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