Psybadek PS1 box art

PlayStation · Platformer / Action

Psybadek

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenrePlatformer, Action
DeveloperPsygnosis
PublisherPsygnosis
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Psybadek is a platformer released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Psygnosis. It blends platformer and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

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 run, jump and explore
  • 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 get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Psybadek is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

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

Psybadek cheats & codes

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

Infinite lifes800AA648 6300
Have 99 stars800B0594 0063
Have 60 penguins in Level 280092080 003C

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Psybadek 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.

Psybadek FAQ

When did Psybadek come out on the PS1?

Psybadek was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Psybadek?

It was developed by Psygnosis.

Is Psybadek multiplayer?

No. Psybadek is a single-player game.

How long does Psybadek take to play?

As a platformer, Psybadek 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 Psybadek 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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