So What PSX Game Should I Play On My First Try of the Core?

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I have waited for the official PSX release before playing so almost no bugs/etc will be left.
And i just started thinking about what game should i try first?

I have decided that it must not be any of the well known games or big releases.
Also not any fighting game sure jiggle physics and finishers is fun for 5-10min but after that the games are just boring.
And no sport/dance/sing/play guitar games so "mad dance fifa revolution 69" is out :roll:

So what kind off unknown but good game should i play first?
The winner that suggest the game i try will win a full MiSTer and CRT setup that they have to order and pay for themself :o :shock: :? :oops:
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Motor Toon Grand Prix 2 - crazy racing
Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn - RE-style action adventure
Omega Boost - shoot'em up
Disruptor - FPS
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Ridge Racer R4
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grizzly wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 7:59 am The winner that suggest the game i try will win a full MiSTer and CRT setup that they have to order and pay for themself :o :shock: :? :oops:
I'm out then =)
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Klonoa
Rayman
Mikey's wild adventure

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Jumping Flash 1 or 2
Legacy of Kain (the 1st one, not soul reaver)
Wild Arms
Parasite Eve 1 and 2
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Pepsi Man
Magic Castle [Net Yaroze Game]
Arc the lad 1 and 2 (Transfer the Save from 1 to 2's memory card)
Super Robot Taisen Alpha Gaiden
Tetris Grand Master (Arcade Port)
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Racketboy’s list of hidden PSX gems contains lots of titles for different genres, complete with descriptions:
https://www.racketboy.com/retro/best-un ... on-ps1-psx
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akeley wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 9:00 am Motor Toon Grand Prix 2 - crazy racing
Covert Ops: Nuclear Dawn - RE-style action adventure
Omega Boost - shoot'em up
Disruptor - FPS
Have already played Covert ops but a good choice for a first game otherwise.
Omega boost seems ok but i generally do not like "after burner" style of games.
daveo wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 9:29 amRidge Racer R4
Ridge racer is a very well known series so no.
Stupid Dufus wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 10:05 am I'm out then =)
You can always rob a bank :twisted:
kathleen wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 10:12 am Klonoa
Rayman
Mikey's wild adventure
Rayman is a bit too know to fit here mickeys wild adv too i think.
darksakul wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 12:17 pm Pepsi Man
Magic Castle [Net Yaroze Game]
Arc the lad 1 and 2 (Transfer the Save from 1 to 2's memory card)
Super Robot Taisen Alpha Gaiden
Tetris Grand Master (Arcade Port)
You don't know Jack
Tetris? One of the most well known games ever so no!
Hey i know everything! At least all the useless stuff :mrgreen:
Motor Toon Grand Prix 2
Disruptor
Klonoa
Jumping Flash 1 or 2
Legacy of Kain (the 1st one, not soul reaver)
Wild Arms
Parasite Eve 1 and 2
Pepsi Man
Magic Castle [Net Yaroze Game]
Arc the lad 1 and 2 (Transfer the Save from 1 to 2's memory card)
Super Robot Taisen Alpha Gaiden
Good suggestions! did a quick google serach and a very fast youtube look at them.
I think i´m going with Klonoa since i was near to rent that many,many times at the time but i always got something else instead and i do not think i have tried it on emulators either.
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Yes, you're right, Rayman is a bit too know to fit here mickeys wild adv too i think.

I've just thought about a game that I liked and finished, is is "D" and adventure game in 3 CD's. Maybe less known this one.

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Urban Chaos. Solid game, esp. co-op.
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I had a similar thread that I am still in the early stages of diving into. I am looking forward to trying Alundra when I have time.
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n2o

One of the most underrated games for the PSX, fantastic graphics and superb soundtrack.
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I suggest One Piece Mansion.

It's an interesting puzzle game where you move rooms around a building to make sure all the tenants are happy. Some tenants generate stress, some soothe stress, in specific directions. Place them all in optimal configurations and win!
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Where did my last post go?
All i said was that i did play Klonoa for about 2 hours and that it was a good but not fantastic game.
And then said Urban Chaos is one of my all time favorites games, played the hell out of it on PC at the time.
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I'm the biggest Valkyrie Profile simp so...

Valkyrie Profile.
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grizzly wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 1:31 am And then said Urban Chaos is one of my all time favorites games, played the hell out of it on PC at the time.
Same. Great atmosphere, voice acting, exploration, side missions, freedom to solve a level in different ways, variation. Such a great game.
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One of my 1st PSX games was Gunners Heaven. Has aged well. And of course Dragon Warrior VII.

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I second Gunners Heaven
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If you're in the market for some shmup action, I can recommend:

- Harmful Park
- Zanac X Zanac
- Gaiaseed: Project Seed Trap
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Chrono Cross, one of the best soundtrack ever, plays and sounds perfectly on Mister.
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40 Winks
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Chrono Cross
Dragon Warrior VII
Alundra
Pretty well known and big games so not on this list.
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Gunners Heaven
Harmful Park
Zanac X Zanac
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Seems like they can be good.
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Megaman Legends is decent, better than the N64 version IIRC. Never played the Tron Bonne spinoff;
I should give it a try...

No One Can Stop Mr Domino! is pretty fun and unique.

Internal Section is very trippy with great music
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Silent Bomber, fun to pick up and play awesome with fast paced action. Graphics are pretty good as well almost can seem like a PS2 launch title when zoomed out.

Fear is the mind killer!
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