PlayStation · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Novastorm
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Psygnosis |
| Publisher | Psygnosis |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Novastorm is a shoot 'em up released in 1995 for the PlayStation, developed by Psygnosis. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96.
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 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
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Novastorm 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.
Novastorm cheats & codes
1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Enable Level Select | 801FDFFC
0001 |
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Novastorm 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.
Novastorm FAQ
When did Novastorm come out on the PS1?
Novastorm was released for the PlayStation in 1995.
Who made Novastorm?
It was developed by Psygnosis.
Is Novastorm multiplayer?
No. Novastorm is a single-player game.
How long does Novastorm take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Novastorm 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.
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