E.T.: Interplanetary Mission PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action

E.T.: Interplanetary Mission

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SystemPlayStation
Released2001
GenreAction
DeveloperDigital Eclipse Software Inc
PublisherNewKidCo, Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Digital Eclipse Software Inc and published by NewKidCo, Inc, E.T.: Interplanetary Mission arrived on the PlayStation in 2001 as an action game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial: Interplanetary Mission.

It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.

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 E.T.: Interplanetary Mission 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.

E.T.: Interplanetary Mission gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

E.T.: Interplanetary Mission cheats & codes

5 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Health30077234 0063
Infinite Lives30077238 0063
Max Flowers30077538 0063
Extra Lives80028140 0001
Press L1 For Matrix Mode (GS 2.2 Or Higher Needed!)E008F26B 00FB 8007CEB0 0002 E008F26B 00F9 8007CEB0 0002

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E.T.: Interplanetary Mission walkthroughs & guides

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E.T.: Interplanetary Mission FAQ

When did E.T.: Interplanetary Mission come out on the PS1?

E.T.: Interplanetary Mission was released for the PlayStation in 2001.

Who made E.T.: Interplanetary Mission?

It was developed by Digital Eclipse Software Inc and published by NewKidCo, Inc.

Is E.T.: Interplanetary Mission multiplayer?

No. E.T.: Interplanetary Mission is a single-player game.

How long does E.T.: Interplanetary Mission take to play?

As an action game, E.T.: Interplanetary Mission 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 E.T.: Interplanetary Mission 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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