Apocalypse PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Apocalypse

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperActivision
PublisherSuccess
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Apocalypse is a shooter developed by Activision and published by Success. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Activision also made Return to Zork for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Apocalypse is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Apocalypse gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Apocalypse cheats & codes

19 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Unendlich Leben800FF7A8 000F
Unverwundbar (benutzt eingebauten Cheat, also Vorsicht)800FF250 0001
Alle Waffen anwählbar800FF24C 0001
Alle Level anwählbar800FF264 0001
Alle Checkpoints anwählbar800FF26C 0001
Unendlich Smartbombs8005D008 0000

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Apocalypse walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Apocalypse FAQ

When did Apocalypse come out on the PS1?

Apocalypse was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Apocalypse?

It was developed by Activision and published by Success.

Is Apocalypse multiplayer?

No. Apocalypse is a single-player game.

How long does Apocalypse take to play?

As a shooter, Apocalypse typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Apocalypse on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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