PlayStation · Simulation / Action
Colony Wars: Red Sun
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Simulation, Action |
| Developer | Psygnosis |
| Publisher | Midway |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Colony Wars |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Colony Wars: Red Sun is a simulation game developed by Psygnosis and published by Midway. It blends simulation and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 40 PS1 simulation games in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Colony Wars series; on the PS1 you can also try Colony Wars and Colony Wars: Vengeance. Psygnosis also made Wipeout 2097, Wipeout and The Adventures of Lomax for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 clear goals and a defined ending
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Colony Wars: Red Sun is like
Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.
Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.
Colony Wars: Red Sun cheats & codes
55 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D004D8A8
???? |
|---|---|
| PAL2NTSC | 8008BAD6
3C00 |
| Unendlich Credits | 8004264A
0098 |
| Max Teile möglich | 8004263C
0009 |
| Max Anzahl Platz H1 | 8004261A
0063 |
| Max Anzahl Platz H2 | 8004261E
0063 |
Colony Wars: Red Sun walkthroughs & guides
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Colony Wars: Red Sun FAQ
When did Colony Wars: Red Sun come out on the PS1?
Colony Wars: Red Sun was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Colony Wars: Red Sun?
It was developed by Psygnosis and published by Midway.
Is Colony Wars: Red Sun multiplayer?
No. Colony Wars: Red Sun is a single-player game.
How long does Colony Wars: Red Sun take to play?
As a simulation game, Colony Wars: Red Sun 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 Colony Wars: Red Sun 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.