{"id":82715,"date":"2025-02-19T01:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T01:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=82715"},"modified":"2025-02-19T01:23:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T01:23:52","slug":"ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/","title":{"rendered":"PS1 Games Now Play Great on the PS5, Start With These 10 Classics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#PS1_Emulation_Is_Finally_Good_on_the_PS5\" title=\"PS1 Emulation Is Finally Good on the PS5\">PS1 Emulation Is Finally Good on the PS5<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#10_Resident_Evil_Directors_Cut\" title=\"10 \n        \n                            Resident Evil: Director&#8217;s Cut\">10 \n        \n                            Resident Evil: Director&#8217;s Cut<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#9_Dino_Crisis\" title=\"9 \n        \n                            Dino Crisis\">9 \n        \n                            Dino Crisis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#8_Ape_Escape\" title=\"8 \n        \n                            Ape Escape\">8 \n        \n                            Ape Escape<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#6_Syphon_Filter\" title=\"6 \n        \n                            Syphon Filter\">6 \n        \n                            Syphon Filter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#5_Oddworld_Abes_Oddysee\" title=\"5 \n        \n                            Oddworld: Abe&#8217;s Oddysee\">5 \n        \n                            Oddworld: Abe&#8217;s Oddysee<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#4_Blood_Omen_Legacy_of_Kain\" title=\"4 \n        \n                            Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain\">4 \n        \n                            Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#3_R4_Ridge_Racer_Type_4\" title=\"3 \n        \n                            R4: Ridge Racer Type 4\">3 \n        \n                            R4: Ridge Racer Type 4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#2_The_Legend_of_Dragoon\" title=\"2 \n        \n                            The Legend of Dragoon\">2 \n        \n                            The Legend of Dragoon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/ps1-games-now-play-great-on-the-ps5-start-with-these-10-classics\/#1_Wild_Arms\" title=\"1 \n        \n                            Wild Arms\">1 \n        \n                            Wild Arms<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The PlayStation 5&#8217;s collection of PS1 emulations weren&#8217;t great at launch. But after receiving more games and some important changes, it&#8217;s now one of the best ways to revisit the PS1&#8217;s greatest hits.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Not injecting Ads due to No-Ads mode. --><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"ps1-emulation-is-finally-good-on-the-ps5\">\n            PS1 Emulation Is Finally Good on the PS5<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>When Sony first launched the PlayStation classics collection\u2014which contains official PS1 emulations for the PS4 and PS5\u2014many players noticed that some of these emulated games ran at lower frame rates than their original PS1 versions.<\/p>\n<p>The downgraded performance was a result of certain emulations being based on the PAL-region versions of their respective games, which ran at a 50 Hz refresh rate rather than the standard 60 Hz used in NTSC regions. This difference caused the PAL versions of most PS1 games to suffer from lower frame rates, visual bugs, and overall worse performance than their NTSC counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>The drawbacks of PAL versions aren&#8217;t severe enough to make a game downright unplayable, and the performance difference is unnoticeable in some games. However, the omission of NTSC versions meant players would get a better experience on the original hardware or unofficial emulators.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, most of the emulated PS1 games have been updated to include both their PAL and NTSC versions. Additionally, the PlayStation Classics collection was initially exclusive to PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers, but its games are now available for anyone to purchase from the PlayStation store.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Not injecting Ads due to No-Ads mode. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"resident-evil-director-39-s-cut\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">10 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Resident Evil: Director&#8217;s Cut<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Promotional art for Resident Evil: Director&#039;s Cut.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Capcom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> There&#8217;s a good reason why the original <em>Resident Evil <\/em>is often considered the grandfather of survival-horror games. While it wasn&#8217;t the first of its kind, <em>Resident Evil <\/em>set the standard for the rest of the survival-horror genre with its emphasis on resource management, atmospheric exploration, and terrifying encounters with nightmarish creatures. Even the game&#8217;s more dated elements, like its fixed cameras and cumbersome tank controls, add to the tension of trying to slip past shambling zombies and mutated dogs.<\/p>\n<p>The version available on the PlayStation Store is <em>Resident Evil: Director&#8217;s Cut<\/em>, which adds new game modes, quality-of-life features, and a few other surprises, but otherwise retains everything fans loved about the original release. If you&#8217;ve never played a <em>Resident Evil <\/em>game or are looking to revisit the early entries, <em>Director&#8217;s Cut <\/em>marks a fantastic starting point for the series. While the 2001 remake is arguably the better game, it&#8217;s also substantially tougher and features numerous changes that you&#8217;ll appreciate more after playing the PS1 original.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"dino-crisis\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">9 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Dino Crisis<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Promotional art showing Regina from Dino Crisis.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_900_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_900_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Capcom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Dino Crisis<\/em> is another survival-horror classic from the creators of <em>Resident Evil<\/em>, but it hasn&#8217;t received the attention it deserves. Much like <em>Resident Evil<\/em>, the game revolves around exploring a creepy facility, solving abstract puzzles to progress, and using your limited resources to fend off foes.<\/p>\n<p>What sets <em>Dino Crisis <\/em>apart from other PS1-era horror games is its titular antagonists. Unlike the undead enemies of <em>Resident Evil<\/em>, the velociraptors and pteranodons of <em>Dino Crisis <\/em>are fast and ferocious, giving you only a few seconds to react to their attacks. Combat in <em>Dino Crisis <\/em>is much more intense than its contemporaries, and the game places a heavier focus on action rather than quiet exploration. That doesn&#8217;t stop <em>Dino Crisis<\/em> from being absolutely terrifying, as you&#8217;ll also need to contend with a limited supply of ammo and healing items, which makes every encounter and missed shot feel absolutely panic-inducing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"ape-escape\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">8 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Ape Escape<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A monkey from Ape Escape.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_778_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_778_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The PS1 was home to many of the best 3D platformers ever made, and <em>Ape Escape <\/em>stands out as one of the console&#8217;s greatest. <em>Ape Escape <\/em>follows Spike, a young boy tasked with capturing an army of evil, time-traveling monkeys\u2014not apes, despite what the title may lead you to believe. Throughout the game, you&#8217;ll use a small selection of gadgets to traverse open-ended areas and capture over 200 monkeys scattered across the different levels.<\/p>\n<p>Along with its entertainingly bizarre premise and silly sense of humor, <em>Ape Escape <\/em>manages to feel refreshingly different from other 3D platformers. Capturing each monkey requires that you figure out the best way to reach them without being seen, as they will run away or attack if you&#8217;re spotted. Some monkeys can only be reached by platforming to high areas, while others require you to use environmental obstacles to block their escape. <em>Ape Escape <\/em>constantly finds new ways to shake up its simple formula with fun gimmicks and entertaining boss fights.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cover art for Twisted Metal 2.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_601_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_601_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Twisted Metal <\/em>helped kickstart the vehicular combat genre, yet it&#8217;s still one of the genre&#8217;s best games, with only its sequels surpassing it in quality. The original <em>Twisted Metal <\/em>nearly perfected the concept of a heavily-armed demolition derby, wherein players battle with weaponized vehicles to be the last one standing. Beyond being addictively fun, <em>Twisted Metal <\/em>was also notable for its iconic characters and apocalyptic story.<\/p>\n<p>The first two <em>Twisted Metal <\/em>games are featured in the PlayStation Classics collection, and while both games still hold up, <em>Twisted Metal 2 <\/em>is often considered to be the pinnacle of the series. The sequel improves upon the original&#8217;s explosive vehicular combat in just about every way, expanding the roster with new vehicles and adding more stages based on real-world locales. <em>Twisted Metal 2 <\/em>also introduces a co-op mode, allowing you to play through the campaign with a friend.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from these additions, <em>Twisted Metal 2 <\/em>doesn&#8217;t change much from the first game, instead focusing on refining the series&#8217; formula and keeping the carnage that fans loved from the original.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"syphon-filter\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">6 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Syphon Filter<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cover art for Syphon Filter.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_629_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_629_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Most third-person shooters from the 90s didn&#8217;t age well, but <em>Syphon Filter <\/em>is one of the rare exceptions. <em>Syphon Filter<\/em> delivers a thrilling blend of fast-paced shooting and simple-yet-satisfying stealth\u2014both of which are helped by the game&#8217;s impressively unpredictable AI. The exciting gameplay is upheld by a campaign with plenty of mission variety and a sizable selection of weapons, though you can get through some areas by relying solely on the taser. <em>Syphon Filter <\/em>also delivers an engaging spy-thriller story, with a plot centered around terrorist organizations, government conspiracies, and a heap of dramatic twists and turns.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the original <em>Syphon Filter<\/em>, the PlayStation Classics collection allows you to emulate <em>Syphon Filter 2 <\/em>and <em>Syphon Filter 3<\/em>. If you enjoy stealth-action series like <em>Metal Gear Solid <\/em>and <em>Splinter Cell<\/em>, don&#8217;t miss out on this<em> <\/em>series.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"oddworld-abe-39-s-oddysee\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">5 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Oddworld: Abe&#8217;s Oddysee<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Promotional art for Oddworld Abe&#039;s Oddysee.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_919_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_919_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Oddworld Inhabitants<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Oddworld: Abe&#8217;s Oddysee<\/em> tells the story of Abe, a member of an enslaved alien species known as the Mudokons, as he attempts to escape from a dangerous meat-processing factory while saving his fellow captives. <em>Abe&#8217;s Oddysee <\/em>is a &#8220;cinematic platformer,&#8221; similar to PC classics like <em>Another World <\/em>and <em>Prince of Persia<\/em>. As is common for the genre, your movement is slow and grounded\u2014contrasting the fast and floaty controls of traditional 2D platformers\u2014which contributes to the game&#8217;s punishing difficulty.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout <em>Abe&#8217;s Oddysee, <\/em>you&#8217;ll be jumping over precarious hazards, sneaking past enemies, and solving puzzles\u2014sometimes dealing with all three at the same time. Despite its tough design, <em>Abe&#8217;s Oddysee <\/em>is a rewarding experience full of clever puzzles and imaginatively bizarre visuals.<\/p>\n<p><em>Abe&#8217;s Oddysee <\/em>received a remake in 2014 titled <em>Oddworld: New &#8216;N&#8217; Tasty<\/em>, which is also available on the PlayStation store. Unlike the <em>Resident Evil <\/em>remake, <em>New &#8216;N&#8217; Tasty <\/em>is almost functionally identical to the original game. While some fans prefer the PS1 version&#8217;s darker visuals, both versions serve as fantastic introductions to the <em>Oddworld <\/em>series.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"blood-omen-legacy-of-kain\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">4 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Cover art for Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_785_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_785_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Crystal Dynamics<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain <\/em>has largely been overshadowed by its sequels, but the first game is an excellent\u2014and severely underrated\u2014action roleplaying game. Placing you in the role of Kain, a vengeful vampire with an arsenal of magical powers, <em>Blood Omen <\/em>allows you to roam a non-linear world wherein you hunt bosses, explore dungeons, and acquire abilities for combat and accessing new areas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Blood Omen<\/em> also does a fantastic job of immersing you in its world. The land of Nosgoth feels like a real place with dozens of unique locales separated by forests and small villages. The NPCs in these areas don&#8217;t just serve as set dressing, as Kain can consume their blood to restore his health or speak with them by disguising himself as a human.<\/p>\n<p>As you progress through <em>Blood Omen<\/em>&#8216;s story, you&#8217;ll learn even more about the history of Nosgoth and its inhabitants. If you can get past <em>Blood Omen&#8217;s <\/em>stiff combat and awkward controls, you&#8217;ll find one of the most enjoyable and immersive role-playing games on the PS1.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"r4-ridge-racer-type-4\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">3 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>R4: Ridge Racer Type 4<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Promotional art for R4: Ridge Racer Type 4.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_218_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_218_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Bandai Namco Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The <em>Ridge Racer <\/em>series has always set itself apart from other racing games with a driving model that combines the blistering speed of arcade racers like <em>Need for Speed<\/em> with the precise controls of simcade racing games like <em>Gran Turismo<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>If that doesn&#8217;t already sound like a challenge, <em>Ridge Racer <\/em>ups the ante with an emphasis on skillful drifting over pure speed, placing a myriad of sharp turns and tight corners on nearly every track. <em>Ridge Racer <\/em>has a steep learning curve compared to other arcade racing series, but it reveals itself to be one of the PS1&#8217;s most exhilarating racing games once you understand its unique design.<\/p>\n<p><em>R4: Ridge Racer Type 4 <\/em>is often regarded as the best game in the franchise, offering a wide selection of challenging courses, over 300 cars, and an unforgettable original soundtrack that includes pulse-pounding electronica and upbeat jazz. Races are spread across multiple game modes, including standard racing game staples like time attack and Grand Prix modes, as well as multiple full-length story campaigns.<em> <\/em><em>R4<\/em> offers a breadth of content along with one of the most polished racing experiences on the PS1, making it a must-play classic for any fan of arcade racing games.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-legend-of-dragoon\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">2 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>The Legend of Dragoon<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Box art for The Legend of Dragoon.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_927_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_927_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <em>The Legend of Dragoon <\/em>is a divisive game among JRPG fans, but it has gathered a cult-following since its release. The game features a creative twist on turn-based combat with its &#8220;addition&#8221; mechanic, which allows each character to initiate powerful combo attacks by successfully completing a series of quick-time events. As characters level up, they&#8217;ll unlock longer combos that can deal more damage, but also leave them vulnerable to enemy counter-attacks. However, pulling off these lengthy combos requires extremely precise timing, giving every battle an extra source of challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of combat, <em>The Legend of Dragoon <\/em>is still an eye-catching experience with its detailed environments and iconic character designs. The story itself is nothing particularly unique, but it&#8217;s carried by the game&#8217;s likable cast and in-depth world-building. <em>The Legend of Dragoon <\/em>is a flawed gem, and likely won&#8217;t change your mind if you don&#8217;t already enjoy turn-based JRPGs, but its strengths make it an underrated highlight of the PS1&#8217;s library.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wild-arms\">\n            <span class=\"item-num\">1 <\/span><br \/>\n        <span><br \/>\n                            <em>Wild Arms<\/em><br \/>\n                    <\/span><br \/>\n       <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\">\n<figure>\n<p>                <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"700\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Promo art showing the three main characters from Wild Arms.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_657_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/1739928229_657_PS1-Games-Now-Play-Great-on-the-PS5-Start-With.jpg?resize=1200%2C700&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"height:auto;max-width:100%\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Sony Interactive Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Whereas <em>The Legend of Dragoon <\/em>was a flawed gem for avid JRPG fans, <em>Wild Arms <\/em>is a tightly designed experience that anyone can enjoy. Set in a magical re-imagining of the Wild West, <em>Wild Arms <\/em>boasts a straightforward yet entertaining story and a challenging turn-based battle system with more depth than it initially lets on. While <em>Wild Arms <\/em>doesn&#8217;t try to revolutionize the genre, it&#8217;s unconventional setting and consistently enjoyable combat make for one of the most tightly designed JRPGs in the PS1&#8217;s library.<\/p>\n<p><em>Wild Arms 2<\/em> is also available in the PlayStation Classics collection, and it improves on just about every aspect of the first game. Combat has been expanded with a larger cast and new abilities, the Western setting is better realized with detailed environments, and the sequel tells a more ambitious story with a much darker tone. You also don&#8217;t need to play the first <em>Wild Arms <\/em>to understand the plot of <em>Wild Arms 2<\/em>, though both games are equally worthy of your time.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The games on this list make up only a small portion of the PlayStation Classics collection, and there are plenty of fantastic games that I wasn&#8217;t able to include. If you own a PS4 or PS5, do yourself a favor and take some time to revisit some of the PS1 classics.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The PlayStation 5&#8217;s collection of PS1 emulations weren&#8217;t great at launch. But after receiving more games and some important changes, it&#8217;s now one of the best ways to revisit the PS1&#8217;s greatest hits. 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