PlayStation Retro Discussion (inc. PS3, digital PS1 & PS2 Classics & PS Plus Premium)
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Aeon
Student Council President
For anyone who has PS Plus Premium, I highly and I mean HIGHLY recommend checking out the Timesplitters series when it becomes available, Timesplitters 2 and Future Perfect are two of the best FPS games ever made, while the first one’s alright if a bit of a trial run for what would become the absolute classics that are the next two games, IMO Embracer had no valid excuse to shut down Free Radical who deserved far better
Dai
Death Scythe
Whoever added the UK PSN listings for Timesplitters has screwed up. If you search by title, it looks like only the first game is available. You need to go into the product page for that one and bring up the list of editions to find the sequels. This is the same nonsense that happened when R-Type Final 3 was listed as an edition of Final 2, an error that has never been fixed.
The good news is this shouldn't stop you buying any of them; it's just going to mean that a lot of people won't know that all three games are available.
The good news is this shouldn't stop you buying any of them; it's just going to mean that a lot of people won't know that all three games are available.
We are back again with another batch of classics. Last month we had the TimeSplitters trilogy from the PS2 line-up which Deep Sliver mentioned will have trophy support potentially later down the line.
This month, we go into cult classic territory for PS2 games as well as a first party PSP game that was leaked by Sony's own newsletter range.
Mister Mosquito (PlayStation 2)
Developed by Zoom (Phalanx, Zero Divide), this 2001 obscure title is literally you being a mosquito going after Japanese humans while avoid being slapped by them. Honestly this is one I'm happy to see make a return for modern audiences as I've heard its pretty entertaining. Sony published the game in Japan while Edios & Fresh Games handled distribution internationally so in theory there should be trophy support included.
Secret Agent Clank (PlayStation Portable)
Developed by High Impact Games (Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure) in 2008, this is the original PSP version of the Ratchet & Clank spin-off which centered on Clank with a James Bond style approach. I recall people enjoying this one alongside Size Matters so I'm curious to see how it plays. Like the previous games in the franchise, expect trophy support to be made available.
SkyGunner (PlayStation 2)
Developed by PixelArts, this 2001 combat fight simulation game has pretty much gone under the radar. Sony published the game in Japan but Atlus USA handled distribution in North America whilst Europe did not receive this title. It's also the developer's first project which I read was originally planned to be released for PS1 back in the day. This game may receive trophy support given Sony's involvement.
This month, we go into cult classic territory for PS2 games as well as a first party PSP game that was leaked by Sony's own newsletter range.
Mister Mosquito (PlayStation 2)
Developed by Zoom (Phalanx, Zero Divide), this 2001 obscure title is literally you being a mosquito going after Japanese humans while avoid being slapped by them. Honestly this is one I'm happy to see make a return for modern audiences as I've heard its pretty entertaining. Sony published the game in Japan while Edios & Fresh Games handled distribution internationally so in theory there should be trophy support included.
Secret Agent Clank (PlayStation Portable)
Developed by High Impact Games (Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier, Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure) in 2008, this is the original PSP version of the Ratchet & Clank spin-off which centered on Clank with a James Bond style approach. I recall people enjoying this one alongside Size Matters so I'm curious to see how it plays. Like the previous games in the franchise, expect trophy support to be made available.
SkyGunner (PlayStation 2)
Developed by PixelArts, this 2001 combat fight simulation game has pretty much gone under the radar. Sony published the game in Japan but Atlus USA handled distribution in North America whilst Europe did not receive this title. It's also the developer's first project which I read was originally planned to be released for PS1 back in the day. This game may receive trophy support given Sony's involvement.
Lucky_Deity
Pokémon Master
Mister Mosquito is a nice surprise, will definitely be buying that, always wanted to play it. I'll get Secret Agent Clank as well to continue my R&C series playthrough.
Dai
Death Scythe
That's giving me flashbacks to the early PS2 era when it felt like almost every game was doing something new. I can tell you one game from circa 2001 that will almost certainly never get rereleased on PSN: Stretch Panic (aka. Freak Out). No way would the puritan Sony of 2024 approve a game where your main attack involves stretching women's giant boobs and letting them snap back like elastic.
Trophy listings now available for Mister Mosquito, Secret Agent Clank, SkyGunner, TimeSplitters, TimeSplitters 2 and TimeSplitters: Future Perfect.
Dai
Death Scythe
Dino Crisis and Legacy of Kain: Blood Omen are coming in October. Also, some PS1 games are getting the remaster treatment: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 on 10th Dec and Lunar 1 & 2 next spring. I've still got my PS1 versions of the Lunar games, but I'll get these if they reverse the annoying game balance changes that Working Designs made for the old US release.
It exists. Dino Crisis has been officially confirmed to make its appearance on PlayStation Plus Premium later this year, after being leaked multiple times by Sony themselves two years ago. This also marks the first Capcom title to be added onto the service since the original Resident Evil Director's Cut was added at launch which is still the only title to remain exclusive to the service.
Also joining Dino Crisis is Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, the 1996 action adventure game that Silicon Knights and Crystal Dynamics made before Soul Reaver (Soul Reaver itself is getting the remastered treatment later this December).
Both games were released on PlayStation 3 so you should be entitled to own them for free when they arrive on the service.
Sony have revealed their October 2024 Classics line-up.
Dino Crisis (PlayStation)
Released in 1999, this survival horror game developed by Capcom is a cult classic in itself. I suppose Jurassic Park meets Resident Evil is a good comparison, but do not be fooled as these dinosaurs can randomly appear in your room at any point. At least you have guns and fields to fend them off. This has been previously released on PlayStation 3's Classics line-up (alongside its sequel) and was leaked to be part of the PS Plus Premium slate since Day One of the relaunch. Sony officially revealed it during their latest State of Play and its not long before you can relive the dino crisis. While Capcom hasn't made Resident Evil Director's Cut available to purchase, the 'free-to-own' part should in theory be available for Dino Crisis if you own the PS3 digital version like it did with REDC (I own this so I can confirm when its available next week).
Forbidden Siren (PlayStation 2)
Released in 2003 and also known as Siren over in Japan and North America, this is a survival horror game developed by the Project Siren team within Japan Studio, who are former members of Konami who helped create the Silent Hill franchise. This zombie game set in Japan is a cult classic and I've only played the remake/reimagining version SIREN BLOOD CURSE which was interesting. This is also the first PlayStation 2 game to be re-released from the PS2 on PS4 line-up, as it will also be available on PlayStation 5 so this should be using the new emulator. The previous version did have trophies so I'm expecting the same list or an updated one, while its not clear if you have to rebuy the game if you bought the PS4 version prior.
Dino Crisis (PlayStation)
Released in 1999, this survival horror game developed by Capcom is a cult classic in itself. I suppose Jurassic Park meets Resident Evil is a good comparison, but do not be fooled as these dinosaurs can randomly appear in your room at any point. At least you have guns and fields to fend them off. This has been previously released on PlayStation 3's Classics line-up (alongside its sequel) and was leaked to be part of the PS Plus Premium slate since Day One of the relaunch. Sony officially revealed it during their latest State of Play and its not long before you can relive the dino crisis. While Capcom hasn't made Resident Evil Director's Cut available to purchase, the 'free-to-own' part should in theory be available for Dino Crisis if you own the PS3 digital version like it did with REDC (I own this so I can confirm when its available next week).
Forbidden Siren (PlayStation 2)
Released in 2003 and also known as Siren over in Japan and North America, this is a survival horror game developed by the Project Siren team within Japan Studio, who are former members of Konami who helped create the Silent Hill franchise. This zombie game set in Japan is a cult classic and I've only played the remake/reimagining version SIREN BLOOD CURSE which was interesting. This is also the first PlayStation 2 game to be re-released from the PS2 on PS4 line-up, as it will also be available on PlayStation 5 so this should be using the new emulator. The previous version did have trophies so I'm expecting the same list or an updated one, while its not clear if you have to rebuy the game if you bought the PS4 version prior.
Vincentdante
Time-Traveller
Literally been playing siren 1 on my ps5 this week lol
Dai
Death Scythe
I hope Metal Slug Anthology gets rereleased on the new emulator. The current PS4 version is unplayable due to the input lag.
Sony have revealed their November 2024 Classics line-up.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PlayStation)
Released in 1996 (& 1997 for Europe), this is the first instalment of the classic Legacy of Kain series by developer Silicon Knights (Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Too Human) and publisher Crystal Dynamics. Soul Reaver is the more popular and known of the franchise, which is getting a remaster this December, but now Blood Omen is here though via Sony's emulator. This game was released for PlayStation 3 and should be free to download if you bought it on that platform. Trophies are also expected.
Blood Omen 2 (PlayStation 2)
Released in 2002, Crystal Dynamics returns to develop the second Blood Omen game considering from Soul Reaver onwards they took over the IP with Eidos. From what I have heard, it's recommended that you play the three previous Legacy of Kain games first, but at least this is now available for PlayStation fans. Trophies may be available.
Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PlayStation)
Released in 1996 (& 1997 for Europe), this is the first instalment of the classic Legacy of Kain series by developer Silicon Knights (Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes, Too Human) and publisher Crystal Dynamics. Soul Reaver is the more popular and known of the franchise, which is getting a remaster this December, but now Blood Omen is here though via Sony's emulator. This game was released for PlayStation 3 and should be free to download if you bought it on that platform. Trophies are also expected.
Blood Omen 2 (PlayStation 2)
Released in 2002, Crystal Dynamics returns to develop the second Blood Omen game considering from Soul Reaver onwards they took over the IP with Eidos. From what I have heard, it's recommended that you play the three previous Legacy of Kain games first, but at least this is now available for PlayStation fans. Trophies may be available.
Vincentdante
Time-Traveller
PSA: The playstation version of the original Blood Omen is... not great.
Sony earlier in the month revealed a batch of PlayStation 2 games as part of their 30th Anniversary. I'm guessing this will be similar to the June line-up where another batch of classics should be revealed tomorrow.
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 7.45GB minimum space required
Released in 2001 exclusively for the platform, Jak & Daxter was developed by Naughty Dog, the creators of the PS1 Crash Bandicoot games and PS3's The Last of Us. This game is pretty much a spiritual successor to that franchise to begin with before they eventually settled towards a GTA style experience with the second game. The Precursor Legacy is great fun and while I didn't get into it as a kid, I did enjoy my time with the HD Remaster that was released on PS3. Sony have re-released the franchise as part of the PS2 on PS4 program (with Limited Run even releasing their own physical versions) but those won't run as strongly on PS5, which is why this game is now next in line to use the latest PS2 emulator which includes save states, rewinds etc. as well as a separate trophy list. If you have bought the PS2 on PS4 version, you should be entitled to a free ownership of this new version and that old version will eventually be delisted like Siren did.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 21.28GB minimum space required
Released in 2004 exclusively for the platform, this is the second game in the thieving franchise developed by Sucker Punch, the creators of Nintendo 64 title Rocket: Robot on Wheels and PS4's Ghosts of Tsushima. Much like the first Jak & Daxter, the first Sly game was also a Crash Bandicoot clone pretty much but the second game builds on what worked and took a bigger direction with larger levels and lots of stealth. It's a long game but very well polished from what I played of the PS3 HD Remaster, and now you can experience this fun instalment which many consider to be the favourite in the franchise now on PS5 with save states, rewinds and trophies.
Sly 3: Honour Among Thieves (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 18.28GB minimum space required
Released in 2005 exclusively for the platform and also developed by Sucker Punch, this wraps up the trilogy of Sly games before the HD generation and I honestly liked this instalment more than the second game did but they're both solid for the most part. As per usual, there will be save states, rewinds and trophies.
Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 7.45GB minimum space required
Released in 2001 exclusively for the platform, Jak & Daxter was developed by Naughty Dog, the creators of the PS1 Crash Bandicoot games and PS3's The Last of Us. This game is pretty much a spiritual successor to that franchise to begin with before they eventually settled towards a GTA style experience with the second game. The Precursor Legacy is great fun and while I didn't get into it as a kid, I did enjoy my time with the HD Remaster that was released on PS3. Sony have re-released the franchise as part of the PS2 on PS4 program (with Limited Run even releasing their own physical versions) but those won't run as strongly on PS5, which is why this game is now next in line to use the latest PS2 emulator which includes save states, rewinds etc. as well as a separate trophy list. If you have bought the PS2 on PS4 version, you should be entitled to a free ownership of this new version and that old version will eventually be delisted like Siren did.
Sly 2: Band of Thieves (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 21.28GB minimum space required
Released in 2004 exclusively for the platform, this is the second game in the thieving franchise developed by Sucker Punch, the creators of Nintendo 64 title Rocket: Robot on Wheels and PS4's Ghosts of Tsushima. Much like the first Jak & Daxter, the first Sly game was also a Crash Bandicoot clone pretty much but the second game builds on what worked and took a bigger direction with larger levels and lots of stealth. It's a long game but very well polished from what I played of the PS3 HD Remaster, and now you can experience this fun instalment which many consider to be the favourite in the franchise now on PS5 with save states, rewinds and trophies.
Sly 3: Honour Among Thieves (PlayStation 2)
Available now for £7.99, 18.28GB minimum space required
Released in 2005 exclusively for the platform and also developed by Sucker Punch, this wraps up the trilogy of Sly games before the HD generation and I honestly liked this instalment more than the second game did but they're both solid for the most part. As per usual, there will be save states, rewinds and trophies.