40. Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain (PS1)

39. WipEout (PS1)

Up to PS5 (come on, Sony), there's been a new WipEout game of some kind on every new console, and it's easy to understand why. The original is a legendary launch title for PS1, pushing the edgy image Sony was going for with this futuristic but gritty combat racer. Hard as nails but very satisfying once you learn its quirks, WipEout's floaty, anti-grav action would be refined to a real sheen over the years, but much of its success can be traced all the way back to the start, where the music and presentation are still iconic.

38. Medal of Honor (PS1)

It’s perhaps difficult to recall, in this era of Call of Duty, that back in 1999, first-person shooters were predominantly the domain of PC players. Of course, games like DOOM had enjoyed successful conversions on PS1, but Medal Of Honor felt like a wholly original experience. Produced by legendary director Stephen Spielberg, this played like an interactive movie, with its cinematic portrayal of World War 2 leading to universal critical acclaim.

37. Tomb Raider (PS1)

PS1 gaming doesn’t get much more memorable or iconic than Tomb Raider, arguably one of the most famous games ever made. The legendary 3D platformer introduced the world to heroine Lara Croft, and also a level of cinematic gameplay never seen before. With its stunning, sprawling environments and tough as nails puzzle platforming gameplay, it’s one of the most important titles of all time.

36. Twisted Metal 2 (PS1)

Bigger, better, more bad ass. That was the mantra for Twisted Metal 2, which took everything that was successful about its predecessor, and really amped it up. The game features some of the most iconic maps in the series, like Paris, with its shootouts in and around the Eiffel Tower, and Hong Kong, with its ridiculously detailed urban streets.

35. Resident Evil (PS1)

Where it all started, the original Resident Evil will remain a bonafide classic for eternity. As one of the first survival horror games, its popularity helped birth a new genre that's only gotten better and better ever since — both in its own seminal instalments and original games from other developers. The Spencer Mansion is still one of the most iconic settings in gaming, and while its gameplay certainly feels dated by this point, what Capcom was going for remains obvious. The survival horror formula has been done better in the decades since, but the first Resident Evil will forever remain relevant, and a true classic of the industry.

34. Final Fantasy VIII (PS1)

How did Squaresoft follow up the immense success of Final Fantasy VII? Why, it did something completely different, of course. Final Fantasy VIII is one of the series' most experimental mainline instalments, replacing traditional levelling mechanics with the complex, but ultimately quite rewarding, Junction system. Said system still divides opinion, but there's no doubt that it helps Final Fantasy VIII establish a unique identity. What's more, the futuristic setting, premise, and characters of VIII ensure that it's still a strikingly memorable entry in a series filled with memorable entries. It's also a game that redefined the word "whatever" for an entire generation.

33. Wild Arms (PS1)

Whenever the topic of classic 90s JRPGs comes up, Wild Arms should always be mentioned. A quintessential PS1 title, it's a fairly straightforward adventure in terms of structure — traditional to a fault, at times — but overall, it's a timeless formula. Fusing fantastical story elements with Wild West aesthetics, Wild Arms is quite unique in its overall tone, and although its storytelling is direct, it's well paced and strings you along on a memorable adventure.

32. Tomb Raider II (PS1)

Lara Croft was at the peak of her powers when Tomb Raider 2 released in 1997, and PlayStation knew it. The platform holder negotiated console exclusivity for the sequel with publisher Eidos, resulting in the cancellation of a SEGA Saturn version. While production was completed in under eight months, the game went on to become one of the PS1’s greatest, taking Lara to Tibet, Venice, and the Great Wall of China. It sold almost seven million copies, and remains one of the most revered entries in the long-running series today.

31. Spyro the Dragon (PS1)

While not Insomniac Games' first PS1 title, Spyro the Dragon really put the studio on the map. This colourful 3D platformer has lots of wide open levels to explore at your leisure as you look for dragons to rescue and treasure to collect. Spyro's simple move set allowed for some fun, imaginative platforming design, and some novel special stages added some variety to the mix. Still a good time today, Spyro is up there with Crash Bandicoot as a top tier mascot platformer for Sony's first console.