One of the perks of the new PlayStation Plus Premium subscription service is access to several classic games from PlayStation Vaults. While the PS Plus classics list is still small, Sony has confirmed that you can expect its retro library to grow over time. For fans of retro games who don’t own a PS2, PS3, or PS Vita, this option is the best option. In addition to quality of life updates, some games also come with trophy support, in case you ever wanted some retro praise for your efforts on classic titles.
Remember that the library of classics – PS1, PS2 and PSP – is only available to PlayStation Plus Premium members. The classics library mainly contains PS1 and PS2 at the moment, with only a few PSP games available. Streaming PS3 games on PS Plus also requires a Premium subscription. But essentially, if you’re looking for some nostalgia, you should opt for the Premium subscription over the slightly cheaper Extra subscription.
Our list of the best classics for PlayStation Plus Premium members includes some of the all-time greats that will take you back to the era of CRT TVs and wired controllers. But now you can play them with its sophisticated wireless DualSense controller and on a beautiful screen. We exclude PS4 remasters of classic games originally released for PS1, PS2 or PSP. That means you won’t find Patapon or Locoroco on this list.
Ape Escape 1 + 2
Ape Escape set a new benchmark for the PlayStation by being the first game to require players to use the DualShock controller. The wacky platformer, which made use of both analog sticks, quickly became a huge hit. As the title suggests, Ape Escape revolves around capturing runaway monkeys with a variety of gadgets. The sequel was released on the PlayStation 2 and added new gadgets and better graphics. We recommend both Ape Escape games on the service, but you’ll likely get the most out of starting with the first one before moving on to the more refined sequel.
Dark Cloud 2
What happens when you combine time travel, RPG elements, and at least one power-hungry emperor determined to destroy the world? You get the cult classic PS2 RPG Dark Cloud 2, one of the pioneers of cel-shaded visuals and loaded with an impressive amount of flexible gameplay options. The original Dark Cloud is also on PlayStation Plus. If you have dozens of hours to delve into long RPGs, go ahead and start with the first game. We explicitly chose Dark Cloud 2 because it removed some of the tedious grinding found in the original.
Echochrome
If you’re looking for a brain challenge, one of the games worth checking out is Echochrome for its collection of puzzles and elegantly minimalist design that offers a fresh perspective on puzzles.
Hot Shots Golf
The first game in the Everybody’s Golf series, this original title may seem simple, but it’s full of fun and challenging scenarios that are worth checking out today if you like arcade golf games.
Mr. Driller
Another fantastic puzzle game, Mr. Driller is a fast and frantic exploration as you fight against time and the threat of blocks falling on your head, burying you under a mountain of colorful rubble.
Jak e Daxter 1-3
Jak and Daxter have yet to receive a PlayStation revival, but until that day comes, Naughty Dog’s original trilogy of platforming misadventures is worth revisiting. We recommend playing them in order. Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is a traditional action platformer that tells the origin story of unlikely heroes. Meanwhile, Jak 2 shakes things up significantly, taking players to a sprawling metropolis. You can compare it to Grand Theft Auto. And Jak 3 introduces larger vehicular combat and massive wastelands. All told, this is a trilogy not to be missed.
Red Faction
As first-person shooters began to gain popularity, Red Faction came up with an ambitious idea to create a world that was more destructible than a Michael Bay movie set. The story of the Martian uprising wasn’t too bad either. Red Faction II is also available for PS Plus Premium subscribers.
Resident Evil: Director’s Cut
The game that set a new standard for survival horror when it was first released in 1996, the original Resident Evil is still an expertly crafted creepy and unnerving zombie horror game. With this Director’s Cut, expect the horror to be amplified with a selection of features that enhance the original.
Rogue Galaxy
When you’re playing as a character named Jaster Rogue, you know you’re going to have fun with a JRPG. A triple threat of gameplay ahead of its time, well-aged visuals, and an epic story set among the stars, Rogue Gallery is an underrated gem of the PS2 era.
Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter
Not just another great entry in the Star Wars space combat game library, Jedi Starfighter added to the formula by incorporating Force powers into space combat. Unique gameplay, a large selection of starfighters, and repeatable missions helped give Force Feedback a new twist.
Syphon Filter
Stealth gameplay was on the rise in the late 90s, and Siphon Filter stood out as one of the best the genre had to offer. Fantastic characters, a gripping storyline and polished gameplay combine to create a memorable spy action set in 1999.
Wild Arms 1 + 3
Another JRPG series that is long overdue for a return to the spotlight, the first three Wild Arms games are available on PS Plus Premium. Whether the PlayStation original or the third game in the series on PS2, this franchise deserves to be explored to see how wild west action, magical firepower and vibrant visuals have combined to create a stunning JRPG series. We’re mostly recommending the first and great third stellar entry in the series here, as Wild Arms 2 was an underwhelming experience. That said, if you love the first Wild Arms, you might still want to check out the follow-up entry before moving on to the PS2 era for Wild Arms 3.
This article is a translation of the writing by Darryn Bonthuys to the website GameSpot.
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