Spawn: The Eternal PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action

Spawn: The Eternal

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreAction
DeveloperSony
PublisherSony
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Spawn: The Eternal is an action game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Sony.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

Sony also made Ape Escape, The Legend of Dragoon and 2Xtreme for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

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've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spawn: The Eternal 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.

Spawn: The Eternal gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Spawn: The Eternal cheats & codes

47 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJC Pad 170072A2E ????
PAL2NTSC0424B4B4 DCE8
Y-Fix84237C64 2854
Y-Fix 204237DE5 29D5
Difficulty3007F568 00??
Levelselect8007F582 ????

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Spawn: The Eternal walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Spawn: The Eternal FAQ

When did Spawn: The Eternal come out on the PS1?

Spawn: The Eternal was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Spawn: The Eternal?

It was developed by Sony.

Is Spawn: The Eternal multiplayer?

No. Spawn: The Eternal is a single-player game.

How long does Spawn: The Eternal take to play?

As an action game, Spawn: The Eternal 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 Spawn: The Eternal 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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