PlayStation 1: The Legendary Console's 5 Best Games Based on Metascore

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - PlayStation 1, also known as the PS1 or PSX, is an iconic home video game console developed and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment.

It was first released in Japan on December 3, 1994, followed by North America on September 9, 1995, and Europe on September 29, 1995.

PS1 was a fifth-generation console, successfully competing with the Nintendo 64 and Sega Saturn at the time.

More than just hardware, the PlayStation 1 was also known for its rich and innovative game library.

Many titles released on the platform not only received critical acclaim but also became timeless classics that are still played and remembered today.

With a Metascore of 98, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 (THPS2) has been named one of the best games on the PlayStation 1.

Developed by Neversoft and published by Activision, this skateboarding game was released on September 20, 2000.

The game built on the success of its predecessor by introducing innovative new features, such as manuals, which allowed players to combine tricks into longer, more extreme combos to earn maximum points.

THPS2 also introduced the "Create-a-Skater" and "Park Editor" features, which have become staples of the series.

Tekken 3, with a Metascore of 96, is a legendary fighting game developed and published by Namco, released in 1997.

The game takes place nineteen years after Tekken 2 and features a largely new cast of characters, including the debut of several main characters like Jin Kazama, Ling Xiaoyu, and Bryan Fury, and adds sidestepping abilities for each character.

Tekken 3 retains the same core fighting system as its predecessor, but brings many significant improvements.

These improvements include significantly more detailed graphics and animations, fifteen new characters, more modern music, and faster, smoother gameplay.

PlayStation version of Tekken 3, released in 1998, included additional content such as a beat 'em up mode called Tekken Force and a Tekken Ball mode.

Gran Turismo, with a Metascore of 96, is a 1997 simulation racing video game developed and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.

The game defined the simulation racing genre with unprecedented realism, offering realistic graphics and over 150 vehicles to choose from.

The game took five years to develop, with the team working tirelessly to create a complex and realistic racing experience.

Gran Turismo features two main modes: Arcade Mode, where players can freely choose tracks and vehicles, and Simulation Mode (or Gran Turismo Mode), the core of the game where players begin their racing career, purchase used cars, and earn licenses.

The game is also known for its vehicle physics, which are based on real-world principles, requiring an understanding of actual racing driving techniques to be competitive.

Final Fantasy IX, with a Metascore of 94, is a 2000 role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation console.

The plot focuses on a war between nations in a medieval fantasy world called Gaia.

The story follows a thief named Zidane Tribal who becomes involved in an attempted kidnapping of Princess Garnet Til Alexandros XVII, and together with his allies, they try to stop Queen Brahne from starting the war.

Final Fantasy IX was the last main game in the series to feature the Active Time Battle (ATB) combat system.

The game offers a rich story, complex characters, stunning graphics, and a captivating soundtrack composed primarily by Nobuo Uematsu.

Chrono Cross, with a Metascore of 94, is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square for the Sony PlayStation.

A sequel to Chrono Trigger, this game focuses on the theme of parallel worlds, where the main character, Serge, finds himself in an alternate reality where he died as a child.

Serge seeks to uncover the truth behind the divergence of the two worlds, aided by over forty other recruitable characters.

Chrono Cross was praised for its gripping story, stunning musical score, and beautifully rendered environments.

Its gameplay system is innovative, with character stats growing through battle without a traditional leveling system, and magic represented by assignable items.