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PlayStation · Action
Small Soldiers
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Dreamworks Interactive |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Small Soldiers is an action game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Dreamworks Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.
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.
Dreamworks Interactive also made Medal of Honor, Medal of Honor: Underground and T'ai Fu: Wrath of the Tiger for the PS1.
Small Soldiers supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing Small Soldiers is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Small Soldiers cheats & codes
27 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D009E978
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|---|---|
| Unendlich Energie Level 1 | 800E09B2
0064 |
| Unendlich Energie Level 2 | 800F6E92
0064 |
| Unendlich Energie Level 3 | 800E8132
0064 |
| Unendlich Energie Level 4 | 800E7182
0064 |
| Unendlich Energie Level 5 | 800EB182
0064 |
Small Soldiers walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Small Soldiers.
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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.
Small Soldiers FAQ
When did Small Soldiers come out on the PS1?
Small Soldiers was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made Small Soldiers?
It was developed by Dreamworks Interactive and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Small Soldiers multiplayer?
Yes. Small Soldiers supports up to 2 players.
How long does Small Soldiers take to play?
As an action game, Small Soldiers typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Small Soldiers 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.