Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals PS1 box art

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Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals

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SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreAction
DeveloperKokopeli Digital Studios
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals is an action game developed by Kokopeli Digital Studios and published by THQ.

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.

Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals 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.

Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals cheats & codes

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

PAL2NTSC301284EE 0020
Music low30146878 0000
Infinite lives80158594 0008
500 gems80146B74 01F4
Walk on water8010AD1E 1000
Survive deep fall8010AF0C 0000

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Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals walkthroughs & guides

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Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals FAQ

When did Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals come out on the PS1?

Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals?

It was developed by Kokopeli Digital Studios and published by THQ.

Is Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals multiplayer?

No. Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals is a single-player game.

How long does Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals take to play?

As an action game, Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals 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 Floating Runner: Quest for the 7 Crystals 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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