Request PS1/PS2 Hidden Gems?

[ChronoArcaile2025]

I am LOVING the suggestions! You guys are legends! More would not be amiss, even if you believe them to be more known.

Your very welcome:P Another game I highly reccommend for the playstation 1 is defentially "Threads of Fate" (Which is known in japan as Dew Prisim)

by Square Soft (This was what the company used to be known as back in the 90's/2000's before they merged with Enix and became Square Enix as they're known today.lol) you can choose from two different characters,a male protagonist named Rue and a female protagonist named Mint,each have they're own seperate different story arcs:P

 

[UrielSol]

Kudus to @ouyrtuy for playing gungage I love that game even if I play it in Japanese
Another good game is Macross plus

It give you both mech battles and aerial dogfights

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

 

[ouyrtuy]

One last title from me

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Kudus to @ouyrtuy for playing gungage I love that game even if I play it in Japanese
Another good game is Macross plus

It give you both mech battles and aerial dogfights

I love games with mechas! Also I wish there were more games like Gungage.

 

[Boog111]

Aight, for the PS2 we have some options:
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These are pretty good, and all from The Repo, enjoy.

Any of the shadow hearts games are great. I even like the 3rd one although I may be in the minority on that one.

Aight, for the PS2 we have some options:
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These are pretty good, and all from The Repo, enjoy.

Any of the shadow hearts games are great. I even like the 3rd one although I may be in the minority on that one.

 

[UrielSol]

One last title from me
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I love games with mechas! Also I wish there were more games like Gungage.

Then you should try Omega Boost if you haven't that is, is a good somewhat short mecha game

It has good music to boot

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

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[ouyrtuy]

Then you should try Omega Boost if you haven't that is, is a good somewhat short mecha game

It has good music to boot

ryokai !

 

[Ícaro Oliveira Santos]

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[SecretStrategist]

When it comes to PS1 Hidden Gems, I recommend the following if you're interested in them:

Genei Tougi: Shadow Struggle and its sequel Critical Blow
Panzer Bandit
T.R.A.G. - Mission of Mercy (also known as Hard Edge)
The Bishi Bashi games by Konami
Crisis Beat
Crisis City
Dangan
EOS: Edge of Skyhigh
Evil Zone
Fighters' Impact and its American localization version Vs.
Gaia Seed: Project Seed Trap
Gamera 2000
The Gun Shooting and its sequel The Gun Shooting 2
Gunners Heaven (also known as Rapid Reload)
Hermie Hopperhead: Scrap Panic and its spinoff Tamago de Puzzle
Gunbare: Game Tengoku 2
Harmful Park
Hyper Speed GranDoll
Kaisoku Tenshi: The Rapid Angel
Shin Senki Van-Gale: The War of Neo-Century
Silent Bomber
Silhouette Mirage
Speed Punks
Touki Denshou: Angel Eyes
Trap Gunner: Countdown to Oblivion
Virtual Hiryu no Ken

 

[killy.vg]

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[bjork]

Another vote here for Racing Lagoon. One of the only games I still own physical.
I don't know how hidden it is, but there's a PS1 port of Cleopatra Fortune that's pretty fun.

 

[ZombieFish]

Left field maybe, but Peter Jackson's King Kong for PS2 is a fun little romp, and flexes what the system can do. It reminds me of Jurassic Park: Trespasser, except not completely broken and unplayable.

 

[stealthRUSH]

PS1

V2000
Azure Dreams
Radikal Bikers
Diver's Dream
Invasion From Beyond
Deep Freeze
Team Buddies
Gangway Monsters
Cyber Org
Hard Rock Cab
Lucifer Ring
Soukaigi
Punky Skunk
Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force
The Bombing Islands
Project Gaiaray
The Unholy War
Eggs of Steel
Krazy Ivan
Dreams



PS2

Trapt
Spy Fiction
Heavenly Guardian
The Sword of Etheria
Air Ranger Rescue Helicopter
Vampire Panic
Bujingai: The Forsaken City
Crimson Tears
Spectral vs. Generation
Innocent Life
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Ring of Red
Shinobido: Way of the Ninja
Dragon Blaze
Yanya Caballista City Skater
Ribbit King
The Nightmare of Druaga
Robot Alchemic Drive
Iridium Runners
ChainDive

 

[RageBurner]

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PS1

V2000
Azure Dreams
Radikal Bikers
Diver's Dream
Invasion From Beyond
Deep Freeze
Team Buddies
Gangway Monsters
Cyber Org
Hard Rock Cab
Lucifer Ring
Team Losi RC Racer
Punky Skunk
Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force
The Bombing Islands
Project Gaiaray
The Unholy War
Eggs of Steel
Krazy Ivan
Dreams

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PS2

Trapt
Spy Fiction
Heavenly Guardian
The Sword of Etheria
Air Ranger Rescue Helicopter
Vampire Panic
Bujingai: The Forsaken City
Crimson Tears
Spectral vs. Generation
Innocent Life
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Ring of Red
Shinobido: Way of the Ninja
Dragon Blaze
Yanya Caballista City Skater
Ribbit King
The Nightmare of Druaga
Robot Alchemic Drive
Iridium Runners
ChainDive

Awesome list! I should look these up and see which ones I'd like to try.

 

[ciro64]

Yeah I'm serious.

The campaign mode supports local co-op. The video doesn't show it but you can unlock some super weird tables.

 

[RageBurner]

Yeah I'm serious.

The campaign mode supports local co-op. The video doesn't show it but you can unlock some super weird tables.

Is this like air hockey? it looks like it would make for a great couch game.

 

[ciro64]

Is this like air hockey? it looks like it would make for a great couch game.

Yeah! Just plain, simple fun.

I'm more of a n64 fanboy, but lately I've been thinking of exploiting my ps2 to play ps1 games from an HD or something. Not only to relieve part of my childhood but also to experience new games as well, including multiplayer ones. I have a feeling ps1 may have the most diverse library of games out of all consoles.

 

[RageBurner]

Yeah! Just plain, simple fun.

I'm more of a n64 fanboy, but lately I've been thinking of exploiting my ps2 to play ps1 games from an HD or something. Not only to relieve part of my childhood but also to experience new games as well, including multiplayer ones. I have a feeling ps1 may have the most diverse library of games out of all consoles.

That's most likely true. Between PS1 and 2 you have a huge swath of gaming history to pick from, right there.

 

[Vanity Crow]

I'm new here so I tried to be organized, Also I didn't want to post a wall. So I put my hidden gem lists under spoilers for the PSX. These are games I'd generally recommend for anybody looking for unique experiences on the PSX and show the best the console has to offer. Although I'm sure that I've missed some things, like games I haven't gotten to play like Ape Escape or Kamen Rider Hurricaner. But this should be helpful.

Apologies for the lengths of my JPN and USA picks.

Spoiler: [In depth PSX JPN Hidden Gems Game List]

If you're a fan of Devil Dice, try out XI [sai] Jumbo.
If you like Jumping Flash, Robbit Mon Dieu

And now some general hidden gems in my honest opinion, most games have minimal language barriers:

Mad Panic Coaster, Paranoia Scape, Project Gaia Ray [as long as you don't mind gameplay clones], Kamen Rider Ryuki, Cosmo Warrior Zero, Chou Kousoku Grandoll, Ten Made Jack, Zig Zag Ball, 70's Robot Anime - Geppy X - The Super Boosted Armor, Abalaburn: A Battle Legend of Asttercia, Advanced V.G 2, Arkanoid R 2000, Armed Fighter, Breed Master, Asuka 120% Special - Burning Fest Special, Carton-Kun, Crisis City, DamDam Stompland, Egg, Expert, Gamera 2000, Gear Fighter Gendoh, Gundam - The Battle Master 2, Kaettekita Cyborg Kuro Chan, Tiny Bullets, Touki Denshou - Angel Eyes, Tsumu, Wolf Fang - Kagura 2001, Yuusha-ou Gadgaigar - Blockaded Numbers. Mahjong Station Mazin, Medarot R, Megatudo 2096, Mouja, Mr. Driller G [This is an arcade port, but a decent one nonetheless], Mizuki Shigeru No Youkai Butouden, Oh No! , Pop'N Tanks, Rakugaki Showtime, Running High, Slap Happy Rhythm Busters, Smash Court 3, Speedpower Gunbike, Tatsunoko Fight. Vehichle Caviler.

Spoiler: [A super brief PAL region exclusive PSX list]

Discworld Noir, Firo and Klawed, Firebugs, Future Racer, Ghoul Panic, Hellnight, Klonoa Beach Volleyball, Rapid Reload

Spoiler: [Long USA PSX Game List]

All-Star Slammin' D-Ball [this has some great reskins in other regions] , Apocalypse, Aquanaut's Holiday, Blaster Master Blasting Again, Assault: Retribution, Blasto, Brave Fencer Musashi, Bomberman World, Brahama Force : The Assault on Beltlogger 9, Deception III : Dark Delusion, Desteraga, Einhander, Future Cop : LAPD, Ghost in The Shell, Heart of Darkness, Herc's Adventures, Hogs of War, I.Q: Intelligent Qube, Incredible Crisis, Invasion from Beyond, Irritating Stick, Jersey Devil, Jet Moto 2, Jumping Flash!, Kingsley's Adventure, Klonoa Door To Phantomile, Micro Maniacs Racing, Mort The Chicken, N2O : Nitrous Oxide, Nanotek Warrior, NASCAR Rumble, Nightmare Creatures 1 and 2, Omega Boost, One, Rising Zan: The Samurai Gunman, Rival Schools : Untied By Fate, Soul of the Samurai, Parasite Eve 1 + 2, Robo Pit, Star Gladiator Episode I - Final Crusade, Tail Concerto, Team Buddies, The Adventures of Lomax, The Divide : enemies Within, The Misadventures of Tron Bonne, Vagrant Story, Warpath : Jurassic Park, Zero Divide.

 

[RageBurner]

Welcome!
You made some pretty dense lists, and I have to admit I know only a few of those, but I'll definitely take a look at your recommendations.

 

[Vanity Crow]

Welcome!
You made some pretty dense lists, and I have to admit I know only a few of those, but I'll definitely take a look at your recommendations.

Thanks. I've been studying a lot of game consoles, the PSX especially for the past few years. Honestly, I just always wanted to find some things that weren't mentioned by most people. I'm certain that whenever I get to checking over my own PS2 collection, I'm sure I'll have more to say!

These are just some games that I keep close to my heart personally, and love playing on and off! I'd highly recommend these to many people especially if they've never heard of it before. If people know any games that I have missed, I would love to hear!

 

[pipolaplaya]

A few ideas on PS1 that come to mind in different genres:
Terracon (action/adventure)
Overboard! / Shipwreckers! (puzzle/action)
Sheep, Dog'n'Wolf / Sheep Raider (puzzle/platformer)

 

[RustySK]

Ooh, so many more suggestions, you love to see it! In that case, I'll throw two more into the ring!

First off: Aconcagua, for the PSX.
A super high effort and high budget Point & Click game with some basic survival elements with a really cinematic presentation (and shockingly decent voice acting for the time!).
Not the sort of thing I associate with the PSX, but it's genuinely really impressive and such an overlooked oddity that I definitely recommend it.

And second: Remote Control Dandy, PSX again.
This one's a mix of visual novel and giant mecha brawler that emulates the structure of an old mecha anime, definitely a fun romp!
(One big negative though - since the game is really big on immersion, the camera during battles can be really iffy)

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And since I haven't brought up a PS2 game as yet, here's one of those as well: Genji - Dawn of the Samurai.

One of the most PS2-as-hell games ever.
It's an action game with some light RPG elements that's somewhere between Ninja Gaiden, God of War and Onimusha, with a genuinely impressive, colorful presentation.
No idea how this one ended up slipping through the cracks, it seems like the exact sort of thing the PS2 audience was into.

 

[Keaks]

Loving these replies, I think we could even push it to more than just PS1 and 2 games if people are feeling spicy?