Cooking Fighter Hao

PlayStation · Action

Cooking Fighter Hao

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SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAction
DeveloperNippon Ichi Software
PublisherNippon Ichi Software
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Nippon Ichi Software, Cooking Fighter Hao arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as an action game.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

Nippon Ichi Software also made Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess 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)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Cooking Fighter Hao is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

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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.

Cooking Fighter Hao FAQ

When did Cooking Fighter Hao come out on the PS1?

Cooking Fighter Hao was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Cooking Fighter Hao?

It was developed by Nippon Ichi Software.

Is Cooking Fighter Hao multiplayer?

No. Cooking Fighter Hao is a single-player game.

How long does Cooking Fighter Hao take to play?

As an action game, Cooking Fighter Hao 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 Cooking Fighter Hao 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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