Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperBig Ape Productions, Inc
PublisherLucasArts Entertainment Company
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 17

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is an action-adventure game developed by Big Ape Productions, Inc and published by LucasArts Entertainment Company. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

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. Among the 72 PS1 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace cheats & codes

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

Qui-Gon Jinn - Infinite Health800B86D8 0064
Queen Amidala - Infinite Health800B8770 0064
Hold Jump For Moon JumpD0077774 0040 800B8358 0190
Captain Panaka - Have Weapons & Infinite Ammo800B8740 01F4 800B8760 004B 800B875C 0064

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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace walkthroughs & guides

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Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace FAQ

When did Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace come out on the PS1?

Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace?

It was developed by Big Ape Productions, Inc and published by LucasArts Entertainment Company.

Is Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace multiplayer?

No. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is a single-player game.

How long does Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace 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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