Lifeforce Tenka PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter

Lifeforce Tenka

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreShooter
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Lifeforce Tenka is a shooter released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Psygnosis.

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.

Psygnosis also made Wipeout 2097, Wipeout and The Adventures of Lomax for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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 Lifeforce Tenka 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.

Lifeforce Tenka gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Lifeforce Tenka cheats & codes

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

Heartbeat high80019DD4 00FF
Heartbeat low80019DD4 0001

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Lifeforce Tenka walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Lifeforce Tenka FAQ

When did Lifeforce Tenka come out on the PS1?

Lifeforce Tenka was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Lifeforce Tenka?

It was developed by Psygnosis.

Is Lifeforce Tenka multiplayer?

No. Lifeforce Tenka is a single-player game.

How long does Lifeforce Tenka take to play?

As a shooter, Lifeforce Tenka 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 Lifeforce Tenka 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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