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Psychic Detective
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Colossal Pictures |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Psychic Detective is an adventure game developed by Colossal Pictures and published by Electronic Arts.
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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Psychic Detective is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Psychic Detective cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC Pad 1 | 70007572
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|---|---|
| RCJC Pad 2 | 7000759A
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| PAL2NTSC | 300442DA
0020 |
Psychic Detective 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.
Psychic Detective FAQ
When did Psychic Detective come out on the PS1?
Psychic Detective was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Psychic Detective?
It was developed by Colossal Pictures and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Psychic Detective multiplayer?
No. Psychic Detective is a single-player game.
How long does Psychic Detective take to play?
As an adventure game, Psychic Detective 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 Psychic Detective 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.