One PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

One

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SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperVisual Concepts
PublisherASC Games
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the PlayStation in 1997, One is a shooter developed by Visual Concepts and published by ASC Games. It blends shooter and action elements.

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.

Visual Concepts also made NHL 97, Viewpoint and NBA Fastbreak '98 for the PS1.

One 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 One 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.

One gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

One cheats & codes

30 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Reversed Joker CommandD0119710 ????
Infinite Lives801140CC 0009
Infinite Rage Meter80113CC8 00C0
Mid Air Jumps80113CF8 0002
Infinite Special Weapon Energy80113D10 FFFF
Have Missile Launcher80113D0C 0001

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One 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.

One FAQ

When did One come out on the PS1?

One was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made One?

It was developed by Visual Concepts and published by ASC Games.

Is One multiplayer?

No. One is a single-player game.

How long does One take to play?

As a shooter, One 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 One 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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