PlayStation Classic: 10 Best Games NOT Included
Hey Sony, you know you have WAY more to put on here, right?
The PlayStation Classic’s list of 20 games was just announced and features some iconic, era defining games. Final Fantasy VII, Metal Gear Solid, Tekken 3 and Resident Evil will all be there for fans to enjoy.
But with so many amazing games on that wonderful console, some true greats didn’t make the cut. Whether because of licensing agreements, plans for future remakes, lack of international appeal or just because 20 was all they could cram in there, such a short list was always going to lead to some disappointmen, even amongst the nostalgia fuelled excitement.
This list isn’t about nitpicking or finding fault; instead it’s a celebration of all the games the original PlayStation had to offer. Even after collecting the 20 best, there’s so many gems worthy of discussion that were left by the wayside. Because of this, sequels of games on the Classic have been left out. While some may prefer Twisted Metal 3 or Tekken 2, those franchises are represented already. It’s also unlikely Sony would have taken up two spots on Resident Evil and Silent Hill, so that misses out too.
That still leaves shelves full of games to dig into, and here’s ten of the very best.
10. Crash Bandicoot & Spyro The Dragon
Kicking off the list with a joint entry just because so much that could be said about Crash could also be said about Spyro. For the purists, Crash's best effort was probably the third (Warped) while Spyro peaked at his second attempt (Gateway To Glimmer/Ripto's Rage).
Both of these trilogies spawned console mascots that, unlike Polygon Man, have remained in fan's hearts and minds to this day. They're also iconic platformer legends, and while the PlayStation Classic does offer up things like Jumping Flash and Rayman, players whose fondest memories of the original PS1 would surely place Crash and Spyro above both of those admittedly great games.
Of course, one reason they might not be on the Classic is because they've just recieved remasters. Crash Bandicoot: The N Sane Trilogy smashed even the highest of expectations and despite releasing exclusively on the PS4 to massive sales figures in 2017, sold hugely in 2018 on the Xbox One as well.
Spyro's Reignited Trilogy is just under a fortnight away and seems on track to be just as popular. One comfort for fans is that while it's not on the Classic, they'll still get to relive their childhood with these two.