Top 10 PS1 Hidden Gems!

Here is my top 10 PS1 hidden gems. The PS1 was the first console I owned for new and, no cap, it blew my mind! Let me know which games I missed in your opinion in the comments!
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[@XBC3-4GOTY]

Fighting Force is an Underrated Beat Em Up Gem 💎

[@8bitH]

You know!

[@angrymobsters1599]

Only the first one is good. The second one was awful.

[@HAZARDOUS88]

Such a great soundtrack too!

[@The_Nametag]

This is a great list. I see too many of these by people who aren't really gamers. You know, ones that recommend Legend of Dragoon right off the bat, because it's a very well known "obscure" game. This one's got some really good suggestions on it that most people won't have heard about. Though, I'd consider even most of my suggestions to probably be a bit too common. Like Alundra, Blaster Master: Blasting Again, Legend of Legaia, Re-Volt, etc. Kind of a catch 22, "if I'd actually heard about them enough to have played them, they can't really be obscure."

[@8bitH]

Thank you man! I do love a hidden gems list but haven't found lots of good ones. I'm glad you liked it anyway! The only one you mentioned that I really know is Revolt but I haven't played it much!

[@ShamanNoodles]

This comment deeply resonated with me 😂 Dragoon is totally that game

[@catsaregovernmentspies]

I'm playing Legend of Lagaia now. 😀

[@marisanya]

This video is so absurdly to the point. I highly recommend doing more of these with more classic consoles.

[@8bitH]

Haha thank you man - I’m glad you enjoyed it! I do have another couple up my sleeve

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Not only Gems but anything from PS1 and PS2 what is worth mention. Especially in this era when so many online/service games come out and next gen 99% will be digital only, we must collect/save what we can from generations with disc copies.

[@snoozy04]

Circuit Breakers and Jackie Chan Stuntmaster was my jam back in the day!

[@8bitH]

You know it - they still hold up!

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Jackie Is Awesome too.

[@The_Lamer_Gamer]

I did a top 10 ps1 game a while ago and rogue trip was number 1, I've never seen anybody else mention it. Whoop whoop

[@8bitH]

Sweet! :D I used to play Rogue Trip a lot as a kid - absolutely loved it!

[@nevadaxelizabeth]

Rosco McQueen was a game i received as a birthday gift on 98 and to this day holds up extremely well.. especially emulated with a capable Graphics card to bump the resolution . the art style is so timeless and the concept was so fresh for the era. is one of these games that genuinely deserves either a sequel or remake.

[@8bitH]

I really enjoyed Rosco McQueen at the time! I don't even know what it was - the music is great and I love the art style.

[@thepumpkingking8339]

"Come Digit, we have work to do."

[@BMPK]

Emulation is the only way never look back

[@PS2GAMER100]

Too many remakes in this stsle console generation just like hollywood with their movies so would just prefera new game or games and just emulate the old we if you want to replay them

[@PS2GAMER100]

Stale console generation I meant to say

[@Evo187]

vigalante 8 , jackie chan stuntmaster and rollcage.... ahhh yeah great memories i need to play them again

[@8bitH]

You know!!

[@madcat4563]

Holy smokes this was a video that lived up to its title. Many of these games I've never seen or heard of and I have frequently dig through the PS1's library and found obscure games. But this was a surprisingly refreshing list. I think US channels (which are the ones that usually make recommendations) might not know of some of these games, or they might have been less known or popular over there. Overboard looks like fun and loaded looks like something I didn't know I wanted to play

[@8bitH]

That's awesome to hear! Yeah, I imagine some titles are more popular in the UK than the US and versa versa. Both of those games are so awesome - but Loaded you absolutely must play!

[@madcat4563]

@8bitH I do know the Wipeout was very popular in the UK, I think the games where playable in clubs or they had the music playing there. I heard so from MVG in one of his PS1 videos. I think it was for the Dev unit. (Net Yaroze)

[@paulgee2939]

I love Rollcage game. I played it for hours and hours and hours. The physics, the futuristic climax, the music. I was sooo fascinated with this game back then. Thanks for reminding me this nostalgic tittle... 👍

[@8bitH]

You’re welcome dude. It was a great title, no doubt! 🤝

[@MrMisanthrope84]

World's Scariest Police Chases was great.

[@8bitH]

I've actually heard that was a decent game - I've never played it though! I will try to at some point!

[@nostalgigamer]

❤ OMG you took me right back with Rosco! Completely forgot about that one. Never knew about Rogue Trip - definitely taking a look at that. Nice selection!

[@8bitH]

Thank you man - Rosco was SO good! And hell yeah, I'd recommend Rogue Trip if you enjoy car combat.

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Me too.

[@SegisSwedubs]

Great list! Overboard and rollcage was one of my favorites as little. Got a few Favorites that isnt that havnt had the best spotlight. Incredible crisis is one of my favorite ps1, just love that game, should give it a try if you can find it :) Other games like Wild 9, Bishi Bashi Special, Vandal Hearts, Motor Toon Grand Prix and Klonoa. Ps1s libary with games are insaine. BTW! Great job with the video! Keep it going!

[@8bitH]

Thanks a lot - appreciate it! Incredible Crisis I’ve heard of but never played. Wild 9 is actually a game that interests me. I just remember it being released at the time but I think I’ve only briefly played a demo. Klonoa - I have on my switch! :D

[@LennyMarcusNY]

Amazing list, thanks Alan Partridge

[@8bitH]

😂

[@Starfish_RPD]

You put a good list together!

[@8bitH]

Aw thank you!

[@Prebound_]

I adore PS1's unique graphics so darn much. Even that 'Paperboy' knockoff game looks beautiful to me.

[@8bitH]

Same actually, same. In recent times I've really come to love the somewhat dodgy PS1 graphics - there's just something about them!

[@miditemplate4011]

Did you just insult my favorite ps1 game of this list? But paperboy can't fight, this one even uses special moves to stack them for later use. It is also surreal looking, like something is wrong with every city. I don't know but it does use the adrenaline and nerves. I forgot to mention Urban Chaos, another open world-ish game that was before gta3. I'd say that game is daring, ps1 version is worse, sure, might be 7.3. It's a rooftop simulator in the end.

[@Huginja]

"When it comes to firefighting games, name me a better one" Firefighter F.D.18 Very fun arcadey game

[@8bitH]

I NEED to try that game!!

[@Beautoks]

Great list. I had Courier Crisis and Overboard back in the days. I would recommend Herc's Adventures, Panzer Bandit, Rapid Reload, Exhumed and Evil Zone. Top tier!

[@8bitH]

Thanks dude! I have Exhumed - great FPS game that still holds up! I'll try to look out for the others!

[@BusyMEOW]

The original Army Men game on PS1 had a great multiplayer mode and controls

[@8bitH]

I don’t think I’ve played that but noted! 🙏

[@crackadon86]

Rollcage, Rosco McQueen and Jackie Chan Stuntmaster?! Awesome list. You gained a subscriber, man ✌🏻

[@8bitH]

The big 3 - thanks g!

[@RyonMugen]

Oohh boy did you fool me with the thumbnail! I really thought this was another putz making a misguided list! I was very wrong! Love the list especially the mention of Jackie Chan Stunt Master

[@8bitH]

Haha thanks man - got you! 😂 Yeah, Stuntmaster is some title.

[@GoldenGateNum9]

Hahaha Fighting Force, me my bro and cousin had so many laughs with that one, thanx👍beautiful song also thanks for including it in vid, with Love Shan ❤ P.S. Off the top of my head, Ninja Shadow Of Darkness was a bit of a hidden gem.

[@8bitH]

Agreed! I did play Ninja Shadow Of Darkness back in the day... and rated it! Haven't played it in years though - need to fire it up!

[@chaosdimension6433]

I like how you keep it short and to the point, subscribed

[@8bitH]

Thanks a lot - much appreciate it!!

[@SunnyBeeRandomTuber]

Roll cage 🔥🔥🔥

[@8bitH]

Rollcage was flames!!

[@polygon.fiction6514]

Thanks for reminding me about Rollcage; I've been meaning to try it.

[@8bitH]

It's a solid game!

[@polygon.fiction6514]

@@8bitH I think I heard about it due to the music. Definitely looks like a hidden gem. I love retro racers.

[@walter201175]

Loved the games thankyou❤

[@8bitH]

Thank you 🫶

[@mgproductions2007]

1:01 just flat out RAAACEEEE

[@8bitH]

😂

[@newageBoundhippie]

Fighting Force was awesome and it deserves a modern remaster!

[@8bitH]

It might be interesting to see them bring the series back!

[@thepumpkingking8339]

My brother back in the day. Swapped my copy of DOOM for this one. Still haven't forgiven him

[@redherring5532]

Courier Crisis was everywhere for a couple months for like 5 bucks lol, it was pretty good though

[@8bitH]

It's a game that's I've not played for a long time but I love somewhat random games like that - especially with that odd 2d/3d art style!

[@redherring5532]

@@8bitH the shout out to Vigilante 8 was cool, 2Nd offense was great too. I didn't know it was derived from the interstate game

[@8bitH]

@@redherring5532 I've not played 2nd Offence as much but I do love the general 70s vibe from that series!!

[@fongsungjaupseio5542]

That Jackie Chan game surprised me and I never heard of it!

[@pavelyankouski4913]

Probably "wargames defcon 1" 3d action game

[@8bitH]

I can’t say I’ve played it… I’ll look out for it though!

[@alucardhellsing9640]

awesome list

[@8bitH]

Thanks a lot - appreciate it!

[@SyRetro]

Great list there mate 😊

[@8bitH]

Thank you buddy!!

[@SyRetro]

@@8bitH cool channel too

[@8bitH]

thanks a lot man - I appreciate that!@@SyRetro

[@Solwid100]

You just earned a new subscriber!👍

[@8bitH]

Thanks a lot dude!!

[@CookieTheHaydens]

nice one, great video, you hit gold with this one!

[@CookieTheHaydens]

How about top 10 hidden gems for megadrive?

[@8bitH]

@@CookieTheHaydens Thank you Chris! I might struggle with Mega Drive because I just don't know the system that well. I do have some other countdown videos I'd like to do though!!

[@iDenosis]

Rollcage is called Grip now on PS4

[@8bitH]

Yeah, I’ve played Grip - I enjoyed it! It wasn’t the best on the switch though.

[@chelsona2574]

I loved overboard lol

[@8bitH]

big game!

[@D9Beats]

Oh man I love overboard! Such a gem

[@8bitH]

Quality little game!!

[@rooty]

If you like Loaded, I recommend Machine Hunter

[@8bitH]

Noice! I’ve never heard of that title!

[@rooty]

@@8bitH It was on an Official PlayStation Magazine demo disc (the one with Lara in scuba gear on the cover). Lots of other cool stuff on there we played over and over until it was burned into our brains lol

[@8bitH]

@@rooty you can’t beat a ps1 demo disc - big respect!

[@Yngdady]

find this lost gem that's similar to fighting force, I can't remember what its called but it was a beat em up and you could pick up weapons and trash cans and beat people down while going through a city location where you end up in a sky scraper. It hasn't been brought up AFAIK

[@8bitH]

I think I saw that on another hidden gems list recently... is it Gekido?

[@jack_slater_x8708]

7 of the games on THIS list i actually OWNED and loved playing when i was younger ....... and i thought i was the only person on EARTH that even knew about interstate 76 WOW smh !!!!

[@8bitH]

Respect - we clearly played a lot of the same titles! Interstate 76 is such a banger!

[@merman1974]

Good list!

[@mikeydashank3897]

Anyone remember Felony 11-79? I swear when I was a kid I thought that yellow truck was the PS1 mascot 😅

[@strosa12]

in at 11, Silent Bomber...top down goodness.

[@8bitH]

Heard of it but never played - looks decent!! 👌

[@maximusthecannabist5170]

My favorite ps1 game is blasto I like alot of games for ps1 that include duke nukem,tomba,tomb raider, etc but if you want a hidden gem try and find fist of the north star for ps1 its a really good game 👍

[@8bitH]

Blasto is kinda on my list as I think I remember that game/it looks cool. I think I have that game on Game Boy - I will try to track it down on PS1!

[@maximusthecannabist5170]

@8bitH blasto is probably one of the best games on ps1 graphically and in overall gameplay the sound quality is top notch with voice acting done by late actor and comedian Phil Hartman who also voice acted Troy McClure from the simpsons amd was in jingle all the way, he has such an iconic voice and it fits perfect for blasto I do highly recommend a Japanese version of fist of the north star titled HOKUTO NO KEN you can find it archived online 👍

[@8bitH]

@@maximusthecannabist5170 I’m officially adding Blasto to the list! (That my ‘to-buy’ list) thanks for the recommendation dude!

[@GreySectoid]

Nice list!

[@8bitH]

Thanks my guy!

[@yuriythebest]

good video!

[@8bitH]

Thanks dude!

[@lmcgregoruk]

Hidden gems, Rollcage, Vigilante 8 and Loaded? I mean Loaded was literally one of the Demo's on the original UK Demo One.

[@arandomkaz]

is it just me of those pink robots from Rosco Mcqueen look like robo-amongus?

[@8bitH]

It's not just you! Maybe they ripped off Rosco McQueen! 😄

[@fazares]

Fantastic top 10...keep up

[@8bitH]

My guy - thank you!

[@peppercornsauce5067]

What an incredibly enthusiastic young man..

[@Walczyk]

Lol this was a great video

[@8bitH]

Cheers dude!!

[@CANTHINKvfhdss]

This was the era where tou would play a different game 2wice a week and figure out what games to buy after renting them. It's sad to say that the video game industry ended up the way it is today. R.I.P SNES NINTENDO SEGA -PS2

[@8bitH]

I hear you! It's not what it was. I do enjoy playing my Switch but they're slacking - no new Mario (other than 2d), Mario Kart or Donkey Kong in HOW LONG!?

[@CANTHINKvfhdss]

Its gotta be console or future gaming we haven't experienced

[@thequestion2859]

Great video

[@esotericmissionary]

I got _Road Rash_ (the port of the 3DO original) for it last month and found a new favorite game

[@8bitH]

I actually LOVE the look of Road Rash on the ps1! I love the mixture of 2d and 3d sprites 😍 it’s on the list!!!

[@shigshug8581]

Jackie Chan Stuntmaster was the best hidden gem I've ever had the fortune to play when I was a kid.

[@8bitH]

Yeah, it’s definitely up there for me. Was/is an awesome little game.

[@morellimark]

Syphon Filter, should have a mention

[@8bitH]

Possibly.. I dunno if I'd class it as a hidden gem though!?

[@JusticeInGaming_JIG]

Beat Em Ups, Car Combat Games and Rosco MUST COME BACK!

[@8bitH]

Rogue Trip was SO good! I played the arse off that game as a kid.

[@Joshuaaaaaa]

Rollcage is so good

[@8bitH]

Facts

[@miditemplate4011]

Cool thumbnail, I see you fighting a system, KZbin is almost full China for 10 straight years. I consider hidden gem when it didn't sold much and isn't played a lot. That would be echo night, dreadful pallete and schizophrenia enhances badness, it is sorta humble but working, subconsciously. Echo 2 was a bit disappointing that it didn't invent as much as first. But my favorite would be jumping flash, out of US launch titles it is most desired by me. But it ain't hidden gem at all I think. Because you don't have much to choose from in early days (therefore might have sold 600k). And because it is based on a cool older 3d game (might be respected/popular). Spriggan is cool.

[@8bitH]

thanks for watching dude! I have Jumping Flash on my PS1 mini - it's never really appealed to me in all honesty though!

[@heyWhatWho]

Nice channel

[@8bitH]

Thank you!!!

[@emen3y-ttv]

great top 10

[@8bitH]

Thanks dude!!

[@TheViper4Life]

I know Twisted Metal was more popular, but I've never thought to call Vigilante 8 a "hidden" gem. It has its own level of popularity and I feel like PS1 and N64 owners knew about it.

[@8bitH]

That's fair. I'm not really sure what constitutes a hidden gem.

[@TheViper4Life]

@@8bitH I always defined it as a game that got little to no recognition, but was so good you can't believe it's not up there as one of the best from the system. Most of what you named could be classified as such, I just think Vigilante 8 was little more mainstream-ish.

[@RetroSmoo]

Ronin Blade aka Soul of the Samurai #1 for me

[@8bitH]

I’m aware of it but I’ve never played - it looks like solid title though!

[@MrHenro]

Why do you have to have a photo of yourself in the thumbnail lol?

[@MrRusCrack]

TY FOR ROGUE TRIP

[@8bitH]

My guy!

[@MrRusCrack]

@@8bitH already beat 1st level 🏎️

[@8bitH]

@@MrRusCrackwhattttt

[@8bitH]

@@MrRusCrack🤯

[@MrRusCrack]

@@8bitH u can find these games online bro, thats mind blowing

[@foyo5497]

Fighting Force was definitely not a banger. It was one those games that sold us on what would be in the game in previews, then all that stuff was non-existent in the final game. I bought the game day one and was super disappointed. I remember the game getting average and below reviews as well.

[@8bitH]

What was in the previews?

[@foyo5497]

@@8bitH There were several things but main thing I remember is that the stages were suppose to have hazards. Like cars, trains, etc. You could get knocked into oncoming traffic or you could knock enemies into it. I vaguely remember the screenshots in I believe Gamefan magazine it was. Seeing an enemy get knocked into traffic in the image got me too hype lol. I sold the game immediately after beating it. Honestly I think the beatem up Dynamite Cop games from that era were way better, though they were arcade/Sega games.

[@8bitH]

@@foyo5497 That's fair. I enjoyed Fighting Force at the time but I haven't played it (properly) in years. Dynamite Cop I'm not familar with - but I'll look out for it!

[@DestroyerOfWombs]

Name a better firefighter game? Easy. The Firemen on the SNES.

[@8bitH]

That must be a hell of a title if it’s better than Rosco!

[@DestroyerOfWombs]

It’s a cult classic for a reason. Seeing as how it’s from the previous console generation, it is a bit more primitive in its game play. Maybe you won’t like it as much, or maybe you’ll like it more! There’s only one way to find out. Let me know what you think of it.

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

Loaded was the 3rd game i ever bought😊 should not have sold it. I have Rollcage stage 2 still.

[@8bitH]

Both great games! I remember buying Loaded at my local market, second hand, years ago - good memory!

[@thevirginmarty9738]

Fighting Force brings back memories, but the sequel was dull and mind numbing.

[@8bitH]

Haha I've not really played the sequel... haven't heard great things though.

[@thevirginmarty9738]

@@8bitH I bought it on Dreamcast based on my satisfaction of the original. Fighting Force 2 on Dreamcast was just a port of the PlayStation 1 version. No remastering went into it at all. The Dreamcast hardware was seriously underutilized. I felt ripped off as soon as I gained control of my character.

[@alejandromenendez8039]

forsaken hidden gem. Multiplayer is great.

[@8bitH]

Check out my ‘10 more hidden gems’ - forsaken is actually on that list!

[@alejandromenendez8039]

@@8bitH yeah, check. Good game.

[@VWDAWGXP]

Na ee na ee nine

[@tylers7048]

Vigilante 8 wasn't very hidden everyone I knew had that game

[@Cybershroom]

Why the hell have they never made a new Rollcage is beyond me.

[@8bitH]

They kinda did.. have you ever played Grip?

[@Cybershroom]

@@8bitH Oh, I remember that one, kind of forrgot about it for the moment.

[@Number1Tailsfan]

Where’s Klonoa?

[@8bitH]

I never played that on PS1 - I do have it on Switch though!

[@JR-mr1tw]

Burning rangers!

[@8bitH]

That looks like it’s a Saturn exclusive! 😅

[@westberkshiregoalkeepersch3711]

I think they mean when you asked if there was a better fire fighting game.

[@voigthkampff3595]

I don't know... Forme was good... As marvellous and "Rare"

[@voigthkampff3595]

Thx

[@yournightmare9999]

I have all of them

[@8bitH]

Big respect!!

[@yournightmare9999]

@8bitH I really like PlayStation1 era overall I still have 750+ games in collection

[@8bitH]

@@yournightmare9999 it's the best! I have just under 200 games

[@yournightmare9999]

@@8bitH great amount to 👌

[@8bitH]

@@yournightmare9999 🙌🏻

[@jamieoiler5690]

umm i cant understand you...

[@Yinzermakesvids]

I have no issues

[@DaveDoc1984]

Not meaning to be an asshole but some of these are FAR from “Hidden”. Loaded is well known and well known enough to have a sequel released which is arguably more “Hidden”. RollCage is also well known enough to have got a sequel “RollCage Stage 2”….

[@8bitH]

Yeah, I mean it's difficult to define a hidden gem but you make a fair point. Fighting Force had a sequel as well! 😂

[@DaveDoc1984]

Circuit breakers wasn’t well know so that is a good example and also a very good game.

[@8bitH]

@@DaveDoc1984 it is great fun. Mashed on PS2 is similar if you haven't played it.

[@planeswalkerpain8854]

:) You forgot Dino Crisis 1

[@8bitH]

Dino Crisis 1 is too good!!

[@kalasatwater2224]

No time stamps -_-

[@8bitH]

Why'd you need time stamps?

[@kalasatwater2224]

@@8bitH I love just being able to jump to the games that catch my attention ^^

[@8bitH]

@@kalasatwater2224 hmmmm... I'm more a fan of the old school television format of watching a program from start to finish. But each to their own!

[@sleepwalker29]

Your game selection is horrible. "D" and Psychic Detective are two of the rarest and most expencive PS1 games.

[@lmcgregoruk]

D's only rare on the PS1 because Sony only manufactured 28,000 copies, even though there were pre-orders for around 100,000.

[@icemantopice9791]

Fighting force 2 better

[@8bitH]

controversial!

[@chidvon5064]

Road rash 32 bit or driver 2 👋😂

[@8bitH]

I actually really want that Road Rash game now! Graphics look epic. I played Jail Break back in the day - which was epic! It very nearly made this list.

[@Autotrope]

I played rollcage on PC at the time. Loved it. There were a few such games that were on PS1 as well as PC, like the need for speed games, and descent.

[@8bitH]

Yeah, Rollcage was a wicked game! Yeah, I loved the early NFS games. I haven't played Descent but I've played similar games. If you watch my '10 more hidden gems' video - you'll see NFS3 in there + Forsaken (which is similar to Descent I think).