Crisis Beat PS1 box art

PlayStation · Beat 'em Up

Crisis Beat

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreBeat 'em Up
DeveloperSoft Machine
PublisherStudio 3
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Soft Machine and published by Studio 3, Crisis Beat arrived on the PlayStation in 1998 as a beat 'em up.

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. Among the 18 PS1 beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

Crisis Beat supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling

What playing Crisis Beat is like

Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.

Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.

Crisis Beat gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Crisis Beat cheats & codes

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

Reversed Complementary Joker Command P1D00643E2 ????
Reversed Complementary Joker Command P2D005AAF4 ????
PAL2NTSC80050EAC 0000
Y-Fix800377CC 0000
Timer frozenD006676A 2442 8006676C 0000
Infinite healthD0078772 0043 80078774 0000

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Crisis Beat 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.

Crisis Beat FAQ

When did Crisis Beat come out on the PS1?

Crisis Beat was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Crisis Beat?

It was developed by Soft Machine and published by Studio 3.

Is Crisis Beat multiplayer?

Yes. Crisis Beat supports up to 2 players.

How long does Crisis Beat take to play?

As a beat 'em up, Crisis Beat typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Crisis Beat 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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