Best 2d games in psx

Remember Me? What's New? Page 1 of 2 1 2 Last Jump to page: Results 1 to 20 of Thread: Best 2D PS1 games? Thread Tools Show Printable Version. Best 2D PS1 games? What are some good ones? See how it feels to feel what you see. It's vertically scrolling, but the Raiden Project is a must have in my opinion. Besides what was already mentioned especially Symphony of the Night!

If you want a shooter and don't mind importing, get Darius Gaiden. The Saturn version was released in the US, though, and also benefits from the Saturn's d-pad being much better. If you want the absolute best platformer on the system, try Klonoa. The graphics are 3D of course, but the game plays like a 2D side scroller. Originally Posted by o. Ralph is equipped with a sword to travel through the platforming sections but reverts to a full-grown man when the game transitions into a tournament fighter, giving you Street Fighter like moves.

A cinematic platformer is characterized by stiff controls but with heavily animated character movement. The genre also requires a lot of trial and error as you are rarely guided and the control is purposefully made odd. Heart of Darkness is about a young boy genius named Andy who is trying to save his dog after he was kidnapped by shadow-like specters. Andy has to traverse various environments and solve puzzles, all while protecting himself from wildlife and environmental hazards.

There are, however, multiple endings, giving the game plenty of replayability. The sprite work in this game is incredibly detailed and may actually look familiar to some.

The game was developed by Irem and designed by the same group of people who would later go on to create the Metal Slug series which is also known for its highly detailed sprite work.

Sequel to the point and click adventure Neverhood, Skullmonkeys was developed by Neverhood Inc. Skullmonkeys is a 2D platformer that uses claymation and shares a lot of the quirky humor and character design that is found in Neverhood.

Being one of the first games on consoles to use claymation, Skullmonkeys has a very unique look. In Skullmonkeys you play as Neverhood resident Klaymen who is kidnapped in order to prevent the destruction of his home and stop the evil Klogg who was banished from Neverhood at the end of the first game.

Strider 2 was released for arcades in and was later ported to the PlayStation in The game takes the same fast-paced action found in the original game but uses the extra memory of newer hardware to create even larger and more detailed enemies. Strider 2 takes place years after the first game and starts Strider Hiryu. The game uses both sprites and polygonal graphics to create a unique look and give the game depth.

The levels are lightning-fast and relatively short, possibly due to it originally being an arcade game. As with all Mega Man games before it, you pick from 8 different stages, fight a robot master, steal their powers, and use them to defeat other robot masters. X fights using long ranges attacks with his arm cannon, while Zero uses his laser sword to take the fight up close. Oct 25, 7, Oh yeah, Klonoa.

One of the more enjoyable platformers I've played. If we're counting 2. Richter Member. Oct 27, 35, Castlevania Chronicles. I also remember loving Hercules on it but I am not sure how it holds up today. Might have to repurchase it. Deleted member User requested account closure Banned. Jan 14, Deleted member user requested account closure Banned. Oct 27, 2, ResetERA. Gonna go with Legend of Mana as well.

Fantastic artstyle and some really great stories throughout the adventure. Sep 3, Best is a Stretch, but Gex is pretty underrated. Like the hat? Oct 25, 3, Suikoden 2 is the best game on the system, glitches and all. StarPhlox Member. Oct 25, 2, Wisconsin. May 29, 3, Legend of Mana Mega Man X4. Zukuu Banned. Oct 30, 6, Does Suikoden count? If yes, that. Oct 28, 1, Skunky punk.

Oct 29, 5, Mega Man X4, Symphony of the Night. Strings Member. Oct 27, 20, Last edited: Sep 15, Mar 17, 2, Hayama Akito Member. There are a lot of awesome 2D gems on PS1 but sadly most of those games are Japan-only and really expensive. Harmful Park is one of the best 2D shooters on the machine Chippoke Ralph no Daibouken is also an awesome 2D platform game who was a "retro game" even at the time, also the boss stages has Street Fighter-style controls!

Not as good, but still great if you want to check it out. Skullmonkeys and Oddworld are 2D yet made with pre-render stuff, but both are great games.

I like it but is not for everybody. Ah, yeah, Lomax is absolutely awesome but sadly the price of the game has risen up to crazy numbers in less than three years Shane M Avenger.

Jan 1, Thorold, Ontario, Canada. StarPhlox said:. AmericanKirby Member. Aug 31, Inside your house. KrangBakesaTurtle said:.

Fiye Member. Oct 29, 2, Texas. Heri Member. Oct 27, 1, If you like shoot 'em ups, get Raiden Project. Both Raiden 1 and 2 are on here. These are classics and for me, the best shoot 'em ups ever created. Jun 6, 1, So, something interesting, a Playstation could not actually produce 2D sprites.