Final Fantasy VIII Classic
PlayStation · RPG
Saiyuki: Journey West
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Koei Co., Ltd |
| Publisher | Koei Corporation |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Saiyuki: Journey West is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Koei Co., Ltd and published by Koei Corporation.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.
Saiyuki: Journey West 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Saiyuki: Journey West is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Saiyuki: Journey West walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Saiyuki: Journey West.
If you like Saiyuki: Journey West, the Matrix also picks…
Final Fantasy IX Classic
Chrono Cross Classic
Final Fantasy VII Classic
Xenogears Classic
Vagrant Story Classic
Dragon Quest VII Classic
Legend of Mana Classic Co-op
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.
Saiyuki: Journey West FAQ
When did Saiyuki: Journey West come out on the PS1?
Saiyuki: Journey West was released for the PlayStation in 2001.
Who made Saiyuki: Journey West?
It was developed by Koei Co., Ltd and published by Koei Corporation.
Is Saiyuki: Journey West multiplayer?
No. Saiyuki: Journey West is a single-player game.
How long does Saiyuki: Journey West take to play?
As a role-playing game, Saiyuki: Journey West typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Saiyuki: Journey West 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.