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PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Black Dawn
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Black Ops Entertainment Inc |
| Publisher | Virgin Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Black Dawn is a shooter released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Black Ops Entertainment Inc and published by Virgin Interactive. It blends shooter and action elements.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
Black Ops Entertainment Inc also made Treasures of the Deep for the PS1.
Black Dawn is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
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 Black Dawn 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.
Black Dawn cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Armour | 8006048C
0064 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 8006048A
0575 |
| Secret | 8006055C
0063 |
| Weapon | 30060562
0005 |
| Missiles | 80060554
0063
3006055E
0005 |
| Rockets | 80060556
0063
3006055F
0005 |
Black Dawn 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.
Black Dawn FAQ
When did Black Dawn come out on the PS1?
Black Dawn was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Black Dawn?
It was developed by Black Ops Entertainment Inc and published by Virgin Interactive.
Is Black Dawn multiplayer?
No. Black Dawn is a single-player game.
How long does Black Dawn take to play?
As a shooter, Black Dawn 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 Black Dawn 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.