Shanghai: True Valor PS1 box art

PlayStation · Puzzle

Shanghai: True Valor

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSunsoft
PublisherSunsoft
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Shanghai: True Valor is a puzzle game developed by Sunsoft.

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.

Sunsoft also made Galaxy Fight: Universal Warriors, Hard Edge and Blaster Master: Blasting Again for the PS1.

Shanghai: True Valor supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Shanghai: True Valor is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Shanghai: True Valor gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Shanghai: True Valor walkthroughs & guides

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Shanghai: True Valor FAQ

When did Shanghai: True Valor come out on the PS1?

Shanghai: True Valor was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Shanghai: True Valor?

It was developed by Sunsoft.

Is Shanghai: True Valor multiplayer?

Yes. Shanghai: True Valor supports up to 2 players.

How long does Shanghai: True Valor take to play?

As a puzzle game, Shanghai: True Valor 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 Shanghai: True Valor 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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