Spice World PS1 box art

PlayStation · Music & Rhythm

Spice World

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperSCE Studio Soho
PublisherSony
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Spice World is a rhythm game developed by SCE Studio Soho and published by Sony.

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. Among the 20 PS1 music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

SCE Studio Soho also made Porsche Challenge and Rapid Racer for the PS1.

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

Pick it if…

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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Spice World is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Spice World gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Spice World cheats & codes

7 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Have Naked Spice Title Screen Enabled8008D220 0001
Have Handbag Mode Enabled8008D218 0001
Giant Ginger Spice8007629C 2710 800762A0 1450 800762A4 2710
Giant Scary Spice80076664 2710 80076668 1450 8007666C 2710
Giant Posh Spice80076848 2710 8007684C 1450 80076850 2710
Giant Baby Spice800760B8 2710 800760BC 1450 800760C0 2710

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Spice World 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.

Spice World FAQ

When did Spice World come out on the PS1?

Spice World was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Spice World?

It was developed by SCE Studio Soho and published by Sony.

Is Spice World multiplayer?

No. Spice World is a single-player game.

How long does Spice World take to play?

As a rhythm game, Spice World 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 Spice World 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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