Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life PS1 box art

PlayStation · Adventure / Action

Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreAdventure, Action
DeveloperYumekobo Co., Ltd
PublisherSNK
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPsycho Soldier
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Yumekobo Co., Ltd and published by SNK, Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as an adventure game. It blends adventure 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.

It is part of the Psycho Soldier series.

Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life walkthroughs & guides

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Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life FAQ

When did Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life come out on the PS1?

Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life?

It was developed by Yumekobo Co., Ltd and published by SNK.

Is Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life multiplayer?

No. Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life is a single-player game.

How long does Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life take to play?

As an adventure game, Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Athena: Awakening from the Ordinary Life 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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