Lone Soldier PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

Lone Soldier

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperTempest Software
PublisherTelstar Electronic Studios
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Lone Soldier is a shooter released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Tempest Software and published by Telstar Electronic Studios. It blends shooter and action elements.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

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 Lone Soldier 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.

Lone Soldier gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Lone Soldier cheats & codes

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

Unendlich Energie800B7FD0 0190
Unendlich Plasma-Burst80084314 0096
Unendlich Photon-Geschosse80084312 0003
Unendlich Laserkanone80084316 0096

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Lone Soldier 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.

Lone Soldier FAQ

When did Lone Soldier come out on the PS1?

Lone Soldier was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Lone Soldier?

It was developed by Tempest Software and published by Telstar Electronic Studios.

Is Lone Soldier multiplayer?

No. Lone Soldier is a single-player game.

How long does Lone Soldier take to play?

As a shooter, Lone Soldier 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 Lone Soldier 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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