This isn’t a story I imagined I’d be writing this morning.
APlayStation1 game is on the way and no, I do not mean a remake or remaster is coming to modern consoles.
The game is actually being made with the PlayStation 1 as the targeted launch platform.
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I have to applaud this endeavour. For me, no other console oozes nostalgia quite like the PlayStation 1.
It’s tied to my very earliest memories.
I vividly remember commandeering my brother’s console as I’d load upCrash Bandicoot, Croc: Legend of the GobbosorSpyro The Dragon.
I know I’m not alone in adoring this bit of hardware.
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To prove that, I need only point to the PlayStation 1-inspiredPS530th Anniversary Collection which sold out in record time, despite everyone declaring that they didn’t want nor need a PS5 Pro.
But I digress. If you do still have your OG console lying about, you’ll hopefully soon be able to hop into a brand new game.
ICYMI:LEGO Horizon Adventureshas confirmed that it’ll launch on PS5 and Nintendo Switch on 14 November.
The project remains unnamed but it’s the work of solo indie developer Elias Daler.
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Daler took to Twitter toannouncethe news, writing, “Huge news. I’m making a game for PS1. It runs on a real console.”
The delightful accompanying screenshot showed a cat standing in front of a TV, boasting anAnimal Crossing-inspired art style.
Daler went on to provide a brief clip showing the game running on the PS1.
We only got to see a short zooming motion as opposed to any real gameplay, but it was certainly enough to whet our appetite.
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The dev went on to reveal that he’s writing the game in C++20 and if there’s enough interest, would consider porting it to modern platforms via an emulator.
At the moment, the game is just at the tech demo stage but this is a wonderful project that we’ll be keeping an eye on, and I’m sure more than a few of you will also find joy in following along.
Topics:PlayStation,Sony,Retro Gaming,Indie Games
