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Project Overkill
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Konami Computer Entertainment Chicago |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Project Overkill is a shoot 'em up released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Chicago and published by Konami. It blends shoot 'em up 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.
Project Overkill 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 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 Project Overkill 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.
Project Overkill cheats & codes
32 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite health | 801EE2C6
0164 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo Weapon 1 | 801EE2EA
0063 |
| Infinite Ammo Weapon 2 + 3 | 801EE2EC
0963 |
| Infinite Ammo Weapon 4 | 301EE2EE
0063 |
| Scanner Eye | 801B0830
0101 |
| Digiprint Hand | 301B0838
0001 |
Project Overkill walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Project Overkill FAQ
When did Project Overkill come out on the PS1?
Project Overkill was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Project Overkill?
It was developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Chicago and published by Konami.
Is Project Overkill multiplayer?
No. Project Overkill is a single-player game.
How long does Project Overkill take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Project Overkill 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 Project Overkill 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.