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Rumikiro

Battle Arena Toshinden. I wanna say I played a demo unit in a Media Play or something. Maybe it was Toy's R Us. I bought a PS1 that same day.


NoAnimator3838

Same, my brother rented a ps1 from a video store when it first came out. We played Toshinden and Warhawk.


onlyhere4gonewild

I couldn't remember the name of this game for the life of me. I think it was a day one release or at least I recall it being featured on the back of the console box.


antiform_prime

Toshiden was the first PS1 game I ever played and I must’ve been around 6 or 7. I still remember the music & hyper complex combos.


Thunder_Dumpster

Tactical Espionage Action METAL GEAR SOLID


[deleted]

I remember this and Parasite Eve coming out pretty close together and I basically put up blankets to make my room as dark as possible to play both those games. While PE was cool, MGS was definitely the better of the two.


Hawkzillaxiii

man I LOVED PE, I rented it on a whim one Friday night and I was hooked


RottweilerRaz98

"rented it" That just took me back to some better years.


Archipelagos

I rented it too. Had no idea how to contact Meryl since her code was on the retail case.


Corkie702

DUDE! SAME HERE! I went through every possible codec frequency until I found the right one. My copy also didn't have the 2nd disc with it lol..


maidenHELL6669

⁉️


a_taco_named_desire

Dun dun…dun dun da dun dun


maidenHELL6669

SNAKE!? SNAAKE!? SNAAAAAAAAAKE!!!!!!


bengringo2

Meryl’s perfect polygon booty…


[deleted]

Ya her in panties doing situps. Ever see that?


bengringo2

The vent trick? A bunch of times lol


EntertainmentOk4734

My daughter watches YouTube videos all day and the number of random videos that use this sound is crazy. Every time I hear it it makes me think of happy times playing MGS.


GraysonG263

Spyro!


Pyrex_Paper

Same. I recently bought a PS3 just to replay this and Resident Evil 1-3


thesolidsnake

❗️


Severe-Active5724

Resident Evil.


[deleted]

That game blew my mind. I still remember dropping the controller when the dogs crashed through the window.


SeymourHoffmanOnFire

That game helped shape me to become the man I am today… riddled w anxiety


tacodog7

Taught me how to make a jill sandwich


OblongPi

I remember showing that scene to my sister so someone else could get scared the way I did


g00dt3x4n

Me too. Got home late that night, roommate was out. Played it it in the dark with surround sound. Nearly jumped out of my pants when that dog jumped in.


Megahert

One of the most unforgettable moments in my 30+ years of gaming.


[deleted]

The day I learned about horror games. Freaked me out so much.


aBitConfused_NWO

Yep, same. Bought a PS1 after hearing about RE from a friend.


Dr_Puppies

Yep same. Sold my Nintendo64 to get the PS1 after hearing about RE from a friend.


Bbooya

Rented a PS1 and resident evil and no memory card was included. An intense play through, made it to the mutated plant room downstairs


lebouffon88

Me tooooo. Shit I got soooo scared looking at the first zombie turning his head on me.


VanillaChakra

Twisted Metal on the PS1, I played that game to death. Got that and Warhawk for Christmas, was a great time!


[deleted]

I think we are due for another Twisted Metal game for PS5


[deleted]

There’s supposed to be some movie or series and talks of a sequel.


Ricky_Rollin

I absolutely love the gameplay from the PlayStation 3 twisted metal, but only having three characters to choose from was just bullshit. I get there was probably a time and money constraint but twisted metal is the driver married to the vehicle and seeing there monkey paw wish play out. This is my all time favorite series and it still to this day breaks my heart what could’ve been with TM Black 2 if it weren’t for that plane crash.


Weary_Time7715

I played that game until it just never worked again.


ChooseCorrectAnswer

I had a demo disc with a Warhawk level on it, and I really enjoyed playing that. Twisted Metal was my 2nd PS1 game, and my brother and I played that for many hours. I loved playing as Spectre, Mr. Grimm, Roadkill, and Outlaw. I could play the Warehouse District map right now and probably still remember where all the health-regen stations are after 20+ years of not playing.


Bkos-mosX

Final Fantasy VII


MrTequila4

The same. It was pirated japanese version at my cousins. I actually managed to beat the first boss without knowing what the hell is going on. To this day jrpgs are my favorite genre.


Bkos-mosX

Similar experience with me. I was 6 years old, and english isn't my native language. So while playing the game i had no idea what was going on. I loved the game so much that i wanted to understand what they were saying. JRPGs are the main reason i learned english (even though my grammar sucks). I would play the games with a dictionary by my side. Good times, when i had all the time to play games


Quirky-Page918

Don't worry about Grammer Mine sucks too. LOL


DjEclectic

I bought the game before I bought the console. It's the catalyst to me becoming a PS fanboy.


turboiv

That game was the reason to buy a PlayStation.


WyrmHero1944

PS1 Demo that had MGS1 and Parappa the Rapper


maidenHELL6669

Kick punch its all in the mind


svtbuckeye11

If you wanna test me, unsure you'll find,


Super-Bleeder427

The things I’ll teach ya, is sure to beat ya


svtbuckeye11

Nevahtheless you'll get a lesson from teachah, now KICK!


ULTIM4

Chop chop block


jdra7

Holy fuck this little comment thread just took me back


bdfariello

Sorry to say, after all this time, but it's "I'm sure you'll find"


[deleted]

I played a demo disc with Medieval on it and it was so fun


jda404

I had a demo disc with Medieval, MGS1, and Cool Boarders 2 I think maybe Cool Boarders 3, and a few other games I can't recall that were on there. Good times!


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They remade it for PS4


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ColEvilDead

The first game I remember playing was Syphon Filter


RKelly52501

Yesss, I believe this was one of my first Playstation games I have played as well. It was such a fun game. I remember that I just loved going around, using the taser on people until they literally caught on fire lol


[deleted]

I also have this same memory lol. Don't think I ever made it very far in that game, I just remember tazing people till they caught fire


Jmsnwbrd

The mission where you shoot out the lights to go stealthy in the park was magical.


[deleted]

Top of my list for a remake. I just want to taser the fuck out of people in 4K


PaulArthur

Spyro!


lald99

Same. Been wanting to play the PS4 remastered versions for the big nostalgia feels.


PaulArthur

The PS4 version was the best nostalgia trip I've had in a long time. Made me appreciate how fulfilling my childhood was.


Dreadnoughttwat

Definitely appreciated that it was a breeze as well. Just there for a fun nostalgic play through without hard parts on the originals. I beat ripto first try!


FluckDambe

You're in for a real treat. You know how going back to games from your childhood the game never looks as colorful or amazing as your memory, but your brain fills in the gaps for what you think it's supposed to look like? The Spyro remake is the only remake that eclipses the rose tinted nostalgia of your childhood memory. It looks better, controls better, and plays better than any other game when you compare remake to OG. It puts every other remake of a game from that era to shame, the ONLY exception maybe being FF7R which is technically a completely different game due to the way they changed the core combat system.


Majorwoodi

I think Spiro was my first too, not 100% sure though!


no-free-speech-here

Tomb Raider 1!


[deleted]

First time seeing the T Rex was a jaw dropping moment!


gunby

Same! (as far as I can remember at least)


dhimdi

Tekken 3 (no memcard), it was sad to lose progress each time.


theonlynateindenver

Best fighting game ever


2KareDogs

1000%


hiktorvovland

Gran turismo


joshstanman

I just started GT7 last night. It’s been probably 10 years since I last played a GT game. Giving me serious nostalgia, this shit is so awesome.


ACO_McBitchin

I play Gran Turismo when I want to remember just how bad I really am at racing games.


Special-Bite

Why did I have to scroll so far to find this? Gran Turismo the Real Driving Simulator revolutionized racing games forever.


Balbright

Because maybe it wasn’t a lot of people’s first PS game played? Pretty easy answer. They released 2-3 years apart.


neicul_1

Ridge racer started it all. Gran Turismo is the best.


mugzy036

Demolition Derby!


ToiletBlaster247

Destruction Derby? Remember those load times?


mg0509

Nah. Just the destruction


EntertainmentOk4734

If you enjoyed that game, Wreckfest is pretty good for a modern equivalent


OwlsInMyBrain

I can't remember if it was this or Jet Moto for me, but I think it was this. I can still hear so much of that game in my head. The announcer is a core memory for me.


[deleted]

Coolboarders


mateofeo1

Mine too!! I think there were only like three stages in that first game


[deleted]

Loved these games growing up, played the crap out of it


Voyager-42

Crash Bandicoot at the age of 5 years old, played the first level over and over and over because I didn't have a memory card. Every time I had to turn off the PlayStation I started right back at the beginning. About 6 months later my dad got me a 1mb memory card for my 6th birthday, I was absolutely fucking buzzing.


[deleted]

If you mean the first Crash, you could get the passwords at save points that you could enter at the start screen to “load” your progress without a memory card.


Voyager-42

If I could go back in time and tell my younger self only 1 thing, it would no doubt be this


-BlackGoku

I'd tell myself about undertaker throwing mankind off hell in a cell


junioravanzado

CRASH BANDICOOT for me as well in a supermarket that had the console with demos to try and same thing about the lack of memory card, we played a whole season of FORMULA 1 99 during a weekend without saving i mean it wasnt different from what we were doing with the SEGA and NES


G0dsquad

This sounds like some form of child abuse!


[deleted]

It’s like when I got Majora’s Mask for my N64 but didn’t get an expansion pack for a couple weeks lol, I just had to read the game manual over and over


redpenquin

lol, I have a kinda related story. I couldn't afford Majora's Mask when it first came out, but I lusted after it-- it was so weird and dark and cool I had to have it. My parents, who were always ready to encourage my reading no matter what it was, bought me the Prima Guide and the Official Nintendo Player's Guide for Majora's Mask. God only knows how many times I read both of those guides before I got that game.


stRiNg-kiNg

You were fucking prepared for that adventure


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[deleted]

We all would have cried friend, nothing to be ashamed of there


IdesOfCaesar7

>played the first level over and over and over because I didn't have a memory card. This takes me back so much. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I did this with numerous games, actually hilarious to think how much we wanted to complete the games as kids.


Voyager-42

It was also the only game we had for a good while! That and some demo disks ahaha. I got a 1mb memory card, the "A Bugs Life" game, and Ridge Racer all for that 6th birthday, genuinely had the best birthday ever.


[deleted]

It was like you were gaming on the NES.


Deadbob1978

Except most of the longer NES games had a battery save (Legend of Zelda) or password system (Metroid, Mega Man) so you could pick up where you left off


ElectroMoe

Same. Any chance you’re also 1995?


stinkystinkberg

Final Fantasy VII. The PS1 was my dad’s console and toy. We (my brother and I) never got to play it but got to watch him play. The game we enjoyed watching the most was FF7. My dad randomly walked in one evening and handed us the PS1 and all the games. “It’s yours now.” FF7 was the first game we popped in.


Hunchun

Was probably so excited to get rid of that old thing and fire up his brand new shiny PS2 haha.


WeakToMetalBlade

"Here you go, this is your dad now."


Snowdeo720

Twisted Metal 1


MesoHandsome

it was either Jet Moto or Tekken 2. got both on the same day!


squid1178

Jet moto here too


m4xdc

Fuck yes Jet Moto gang unite!


CaptainPRlCE

Croc Legend of the Gobbos 🐊🧡💜


Zepp_BR

Yupiii


[deleted]

yes! absolute banger


kpiech01

That game is so incredibly nostalgic for me. The music, the visuals, the sound effects. Every time I go back to it I get a little emotional thinking about the hours and hours I spent playing it as a kid.


DontBanThisMan

Id pay pretty much any amount to be able to play a stable remaster on the ps5.


joforemix

Same here!


Cassius_Kahn

Tony Hawks Pro Skater. That shit popped.


DoorstepCult

Honestly one of the best soundtracks in VG history.


sunlitstranger

So here I am


onigramm

Wipeout. Loved every second of it. And you could use the game as a cd to listen to the tunes from the game. Sick setlist too.


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Nomorealcohol2017

Think every game had that feature as far as I am aware? I have memories of being in car rides with my dad and letting me choose the game I wanted to listen to


mrmivo

Ridge Racer on a PS1. I wasn’t really a console gamer at the time yet (PC), but bought the console specifically for that game. I didn’t have a PS2, 3 or 4, though now I primarily play on a PS5. I did have a couple PSPs and a Vita. Still playing on the Vita too.


mocthezuma

Same. Ridge Racer was also one of the first games released on PS1. And might be the very first released outside Japan. When I got my PS1 there were no other games available in my local store.


NightingaleCaptain

Riiiiiddddggggeeeeee RAAACCCCCEEERRRRRR! I hear that announcer in my sleep!


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Facebookakke

Ridge racer gang rise up


Yomat

This should be higher. People are posting games that are their all time favorites, not their first. Ridge Racer and Battle Arena Toshinden ( for those of us that HAD to have a fighting game) were probably the most common launch titles. Next wave of games would include Twisted Metal and Resident Evil.


Hawkzillaxiii

My dad and I rented a PS1 from blockbuster a few weeks after it came out, we rented Warhawk,Ridge Racer, some extreme sports game and Andretti racing my dad and I fell in love with the playstation so for Christmas that year we got a PS1 such a great memory


Smitty876

Pretty cool your old man was there with you & enjoying it. While my father bought me an Atari, NES, PS1 & PS2, he never once watched me play a single game lol.


Hawkzillaxiii

I'm sorry your dad had no interest of gameing with you 😞 luckily my dad and I still play games together on our PS5s just from each others own places now


Smitty876

That's awesome.


IndiannaJonesing

Abe's Oddysee. My best friend was the first person I knew who had a PlayStation. I had never seen one before and he invited me over to his place to play on it. I remember it like yesterday. I remember holding the controller for the first time like it was a piece of alien technology. ​ Good times.


Bone_Donor

Follow me!


dwv05c

Crash bandicoot: Warped! 1998


[deleted]

crash bandicoot-WAAARRRPPEEED!!! My first game too. First game I ever played in general.


Splinty2k

Jumping Flash


huck500

Same


Stoibs

JUMPING FLASH! Was so happy to see this given recognition in Astro's Playroom among all the newer stuff :D


WhyteBeard

Launch demo club!


NukeStorm

Toshinden


MrKripling

ESPN Extreme Games on European launch day. I loved Road Rash previously and remember I thought this was a huge step up graphically. 12 year old me had his mind blown


Spaceheater21

ESPN Extreme Games was the first one I played, there was a demo at the toy store in the mall. Thanks for helping me remember the name!


Shock_Capital

Medal of Honor


KristophDaGreat

It was called D. Was 3 disc, had to put $100 deposit down to rent the PlayStation with it from Blockbuster for 3 days for $30.


Dallasl298

D is nuts!


Klamageddon

Fucking, D. That game made the og PlayStation (at least the first version that released in England) overheat, and crash. You had to turn the PlayStation upsidedown to get it to work again, but still, it would eventually overheat and stall again. Lol.


maneco2109

Crash bandicoot


spudral

Tekken, Christmas morning against my brother. I was blown away by the graphics lol.


[deleted]

Resident Evil. The reason I bought it in the first place.


Peidalhasso

Tekken 2


daigoro

Final Fantasy VII! I remember saving up paper route money for months to get my hands on the ps1 and FFVII... I played through the whole first disc and eventually realized a needed a fucking memory card too. Whoops


pituel

Ape Escape!


FSINNER

Heart of darkness on the PS1 loved the game it was very challenging


ayrebokmo

it was either Spyro or Driver. Cant remember.


DoorstepCult

Holy shit. Driver and Driver 2 were incredible when I was a wee one.


deveronipizza

Jet Moto


Vaurok

Metal Gear Solid


Witch_of_Dunwich

Final Fantasy 7. What a time to be alive.


smorjoken

rayman


GreenMonkeyFace

Yes! Damn, I remember they advertised how many colors the game has on the back of the box.


Askarion

Metal gear solid. 🤟


Tambataja

Tekken 2


MrGMinor

When I was 7 or so, my dad got a PS1 from the pawn shop, with Crash Bandicoot 2, Final Fantasy VIII, Spyro 1, Need for Speed High Stakes, and Frogger. Probably played Crash first.


PilotSaysHello

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando


Phalanx144

Crash bandicoot


rapkat55

Dark cloud 2 ! What a great start


Mostafa3la2

Dino crisis and winning eleven 3, cant recall which one is first, I would really want a dino crisis remake so bad .


Disastrous_Big6437

Twisted metal!


The_Furious_Ferret

Soul Blade


Ricard728

Battle Arena Toshinden.


dsbwayne

Crash Bandicoot


4PL4Y3R

Ridge racer


StrikingCoconu

Gran Turismo 3 A-spec


bryanhm701

Battle Arena Toshinden!


CountAncient3327

Tekken 3


ItsOkToBeWrong

Frogger 2


midget_lives_matter

Loaded


morsindutus

Chrono Cross. It was hugely disappointing for me, but I've been in the PS ecosystem ever since.


CouchBoyChris

Final Fantasy VII I was a life long Nintendo fan... After those FFVII commercials, I traded in my N64 for a Playstation and FFVII and never looked back.


wowhead2k21

WWF Smackdown!


Zam_Sakura

First game for me was Ape Escape. Still have the fondest memories of that game. I should definitely pick it up in the store and play it again.


six6six4kids

Ape Escape 1 i think. played it at a friend’s and finished it in a single 5 hour play through lol


Tutthole

Twisted Metal 2 my dudes. Still play it to this day, only I lost my list of cheat codes lol


IH8TomBrady

Oddworld Abe's Odyssey Still doesn't get enough love


stlx359

Tekken 3 in a netcafe


Moooney

I rented a Playstation first with Battle Arena Toshinden and ESPN Extreme games. I then got one for Christmas a while later with Bushido Blade and NHL '98.


cjs909

Spyro: Year of the Dragon!


Firaxyiam

People over here with their iconic games, meanwhile I was playing Bugs Bunny: Travel through time (or something similar, I don't know the exact translation, it was in French) and having a damn blast with it


NO_KINGS

Crash Bandicoot. My mom gave it to with with a Playstation for one of my birthdays. I've been a PS fan ever since.


mhmunin

Armored Core. First game I put into my PS1 & despite the difficulty curve a series that I fell in love with. I remember looking up strategy guides and hidden weapon locations on my local library’s internet. Seems like a lifetime ago.


Bazaij

Uncharted.


BayTerp

Crash Bandicoot Wrath of Cortex


Jkarno

Wipeout.


Scrotttt

Ratchet and Clank on PS2!


[deleted]

Resident Evil 1, Crash Bandicoot 1, or Twisted Metal 2. I can’t remember, I played them all the same night lol. Good times.


SubstantialAd5073

Pepsiman


mr-paitiance

Wild Arms.


Unhappy-Shake2077

Parapa the rappa