PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Big Ape Productions, Inc |
| Publisher | LucasArts Entertainment Company |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Certified 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 cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Qui-Gon Jinn - Infinite Health | 800B86D8
0064 |
|---|---|
| Queen Amidala - Infinite Health | 800B8770
0064 |
| Hold Jump For Moon Jump | D0077774
0040
800B8358
0190 |
| Captain Panaka - Have Weapons & Infinite Ammo | 800B8740
01F4
800B8760
004B
800B875C
0064 |
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.