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While Square would not see nearly as much success in these areas, the games did endear more fans to the company, leading some to speculate that Squaresoft alone could pick which console would win the generation wars.Ĭheck for Final Fantasy Series on eBay Metal Gear Solid When the book was closed on these blockbusters, the huge revenue stream helped fund the company’s attempts at breaking into other game genres. Indeed, the quality of CG would make Square even more famous then it had been after its success with Nintendo’s previous consoles. Final Fantasy VIII and IX took it a step further by filling up four CDs each. Final Fantasy VII spanned multiple discs at it’s release in 1997 in Japan, just over two years after the release of the console, using disc space to put 3D rendered characters on pre-rendered backgrounds, as well as featuring 3D combat and pre-rendered cut scenes. The length of the games was also quite impressive. Final Fantasy VII finished up with 9.8 million copies worldwide and the sequels followed up with 6 million and 5.08 million respectively.įinal Fantasy VIII and IX really showed Square’s growth in using high-quality music and graphics for storytelling. The PlayStation would also see highly-anticipated releases of Final Fantasy VIII and Final Fantasy IX – each of which was met with rave reviews and tremendous sales. Even though it may not have been the greatest Final Fantasy in terms of game mechanics, it is definitely high on the food chain in terms of iconic characters and experiences from the 32-bit era. For many impressionable youths in this new gaming generation, it was an introduction to the genre and was an early showcase of what could be done with computer generated cut-scenes and story-telling. Square, angry about Nintendo’s decision to go with the cartridge format instead of CD, dropped all connections with the company and instead began producing titles exclusively for the PlayStation, including their beloved Final Fantasy series.Īs the first Final Fantasy game to be presented in three dimensions, Final Fantasy VII was a milestone in the RPG genre. In addition to a new competitor in Sony, Nintendo suffered from the loss of Squaresoft as premier third party publisher. After Nintendo breached the contract and ultimately decided to ditch the CD format, Sony decided to create the PlayStation on their own and make Nintendo regret their decision. Thanks to all for their contributions and I hope everyone enjoys the results! Final Fantasy Seriesīefore Sony made the bold move of taking on Sega and Nintendo in the ultra-competitive gaming industry, Sony had partnered with Nintendo to develop a CD add-on for the Super Nintendo. While Ack and I led this project, there were also many contributions from Daniel Primed, The Apprentice, Radarscope1, Niode, Fastbilly1, and BulletMagnet. If you want to learn more about the actual Playstation hardware history, library, accessories, and how it fits into a retro gaming lifestyle today, check out our Playstation 101 Beginners Guide.ĭue to the size of this article and the variety of games discussed, it quickly became a group project.

This overview of the PS1 takes a look at the games that made the largest impact on the industry at the time and gave the Playstation its unique personality while overcoming its opponents (as opposed to a standard list of “the best” PS1 games).

(See our technical comparison of the Sony Playstation vs the N64 and the Sega Saturn for more info) With some impressive technology, ease of development and a heavy marketing budget behind them, Sony rallied a number of the best game developers in the industry to create a powerhouse library of games – many of which laid a solid foundation for generations to come. The Sony PlayStation essentially came out of nowhere in the mid 1990’s to take on both Nintendo and Sega in the heated console wars. If you enjoy this guide, check out the rest of our Defining Games of Retro Gaming series

Games That Defined The History of the PlayStation (PS1)

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