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PlayStation · Racing
Re-Volt
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Racing |
| Developer | Acclaim Studios London |
| Publisher | Acclaim Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Re-Volt |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 24 |
Developed by Acclaim Studios London and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Re-Volt arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as a racing game.
It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis. Among the 160 PS1 racing games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the Re-Volt series. The series also appears on other systems with Re-Volt (N64) and Re-Volt (Dreamcast). Acclaim Studios London also made Armorines: Project S.W.A.R.M. for the PS1.
Re-Volt supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to race and compete
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a story or exploration rather than laps
What playing Re-Volt is like
Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.
Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.
Re-Volt cheats & codes
63 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D00B7242
???? |
|---|---|
| Max Points in Championship Mode | 800BE37C
0063 |
| Infinite Tries | 800BE370
0003 |
| Time Trial - Time is 0:00:00 | 8006AD32
2400 |
| Add A Retry | 8002DA40
0001 |
| Have All Stunt Arena Stars + Enable Clockwork Carnage | 800BE644
0014 |
Re-Volt 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.
Re-Volt FAQ
When did Re-Volt come out on the PS1?
Re-Volt was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made Re-Volt?
It was developed by Acclaim Studios London and published by Acclaim Entertainment.
Is Re-Volt multiplayer?
Yes. Re-Volt supports up to 2 players.
How long does Re-Volt take to play?
As a racing game, Re-Volt 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 Re-Volt 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.