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PlayStation · Adventure / RPG
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Released for the PlayStation in 2000, Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time is an adventure game developed by Koei. It blends adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 80 PS1 adventure games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
Koei also made Aerobiz, Sangokushi Koumeiden and Genghis Khan II: Clan of the Gray Wolf 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
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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.
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time FAQ
When did Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time come out on the PS1?
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time multiplayer?
No. Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time is a single-player game.
How long does Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time take to play?
As an adventure game, Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time 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 Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time 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.