The Crow: City of Angels PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Beat 'em Up

The Crow: City of Angels

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreAction-Adventure, Beat 'em Up, Action
DeveloperGray Matter Studios, Inc
PublisherAcclaim Entertainment, Inc
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

The Crow: City of Angels is an action-adventure game released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Gray Matter Studios, Inc and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. It blends action-adventure, beat 'em up and action elements.

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.

The Crow: City of Angels 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)

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 The Crow: City of Angels 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.

The Crow: City of Angels gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

The Crow: City of Angels cheats & codes

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

Easy Difficulty80080956 0001
Medium Difficulty80080956 0002
Giraffe Mode8007F468 0001
Debug Mode80080962 0004
Infinite Health80087862 007F 8008313A B712

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The Crow: City of Angels walkthroughs & guides

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The Crow: City of Angels FAQ

When did The Crow: City of Angels come out on the PS1?

The Crow: City of Angels was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made The Crow: City of Angels?

It was developed by Gray Matter Studios, Inc and published by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.

Is The Crow: City of Angels multiplayer?

No. The Crow: City of Angels is a single-player game.

How long does The Crow: City of Angels take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Crow: City of Angels 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 The Crow: City of Angels 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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