Perfect Weapon PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

Perfect Weapon

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1996
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperGrey Matter
PublisherASC Games
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Grey Matter and published by ASC Games, Perfect Weapon arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure 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.

Perfect Weapon is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Perfect Weapon is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Perfect Weapon gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Perfect Weapon cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health Recovery's (On Pickup)8008D8E8 0500
Infinite Energy8011ADAC 1000

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Perfect Weapon walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Perfect Weapon FAQ

When did Perfect Weapon come out on the PS1?

Perfect Weapon was released for the PlayStation in 1996.

Who made Perfect Weapon?

It was developed by Grey Matter and published by ASC Games.

Is Perfect Weapon multiplayer?

No. Perfect Weapon is a single-player game.

How long does Perfect Weapon take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Perfect Weapon typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Perfect Weapon 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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