Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperPixelogix
PublisherGT Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds is a shooter developed by Pixelogix and published by GT Interactive. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds 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 are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds FAQ

When did Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds come out on the PS1?

Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds?

It was developed by Pixelogix and published by GT Interactive.

Is Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds multiplayer?

No. Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds is a single-player game.

How long does Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds take to play?

As a shooter, Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds 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 Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds 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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