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Hard Edge
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Sunsoft |
| Publisher | Sunsoft |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Hard Edge is an action-adventure game developed by Sunsoft. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
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.
Sunsoft also made Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors, Blaster Master: Blasting Again and Hebereke's Popoitto for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- 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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Hard Edge is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Hard Edge cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Max AE Bullets | 8009811C
03E7 |
|---|---|
| Max HE Bullets | 8009811E
03E7 |
| Infinite Energy ALL Characters | 3011AD58
00FA |
| Max HP Michelle | 80098500
03E7
80098502
03E7 |
| Max HP Alex | 80098504
03E7
80098506
03E7 |
| Max HP Rachel | 80098508
03E7
8009850A
03E7 |
Hard Edge walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Hard Edge.
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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.
Hard Edge FAQ
When did Hard Edge come out on the PS1?
Hard Edge was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Hard Edge?
It was developed by Sunsoft.
Is Hard Edge multiplayer?
No. Hard Edge is a single-player game.
How long does Hard Edge take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Hard Edge 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 Hard Edge 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.