The Fifth Element PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action-Adventure / Action

The Fifth Element

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreAction-Adventure, Action
DeveloperKalisto Entertainment
PublisherActivision
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 9

The Fifth Element is an action-adventure game released in 1998 for the PlayStation, developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Activision. It blends action-adventure and action elements.

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.

Kalisto Entertainment also made Nightmare Creatures II for the PS1.

The Fifth Element 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 Fifth Element 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 Fifth Element gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

The Fifth Element cheats & codes

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

Joker CommandD00A5432 ????
PAL2NTSC (In Game)800A0314 0000
Infinite lifes801FFF46 000A
Screen X8003CB78 00?? 8003CB7C 00??
Screen Y8003CB6A 00?? 8003CB7E 00??
Infinite shields800DAD0C 00FF 801FFF96 0001

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The Fifth Element 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.

The Fifth Element FAQ

When did The Fifth Element come out on the PS1?

The Fifth Element was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made The Fifth Element?

It was developed by Kalisto Entertainment and published by Activision.

Is The Fifth Element multiplayer?

No. The Fifth Element is a single-player game.

How long does The Fifth Element take to play?

As an action-adventure game, The Fifth Element 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 Fifth Element 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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