Harmful Park PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up

Harmful Park

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperSky
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Sky, Harmful Park arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a shoot 'em up.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

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've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Harmful Park is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Harmful Park gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Harmful Park 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.

Harmful Park FAQ

When did Harmful Park come out on the PS1?

Harmful Park was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Harmful Park?

It was developed by Sky.

How long does Harmful Park take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Harmful Park 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 Harmful Park 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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