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Omega Boost
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Polyphony Digital |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony, Omega Boost arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up 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. Among the 60 PS1 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
Polyphony Digital also made Gran Turismo and Gran Turismo 2 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Omega Boost 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.
Omega Boost cheats & codes
59 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Reversed Joker Command | D009C882
???? |
|---|---|
| Viper Boost activated | 300A81CC
0001 |
| Amount of enemies | 300A7C3A
00?? |
| Amount of destroyed enemies | 300A7C3C
00?? |
| Infinite energy | 800A81A8
04B0
800A81AC
04B0 |
| Full Viper Boost | D009C882
0100
800A81B4
1000 |
Omega Boost walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Omega Boost FAQ
When did Omega Boost come out on the PS1?
Omega Boost was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Omega Boost?
It was developed by Polyphony Digital and published by Sony.
Is Omega Boost multiplayer?
No. Omega Boost is a single-player game.
How long does Omega Boost take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Omega Boost 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.
Read more about Omega Boost 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.