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Time Crisis
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1997 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Time Crisis |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Time Crisis is a shoot 'em up released in 1997 for the PlayStation, developed by Namco. It blends shoot '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. Among the 60 PS1 shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Time Crisis series. Namco also made Tekken 2, Ace Combat 3 and Air Combat for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Time Crisis is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Time Crisis cheats & codes
32 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Max Reverse Joker Command | D010C426
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | 800B20C0
0005 |
| Infinite Bullets | 800B1DDC
0006 |
| Infinite Credits | 800B1D5C
0009 |
| Infinite Time | 800b1D64
0DDA |
| More Time | 800B1D66
0001 |
Time Crisis 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.
Time Crisis FAQ
When did Time Crisis come out on the PS1?
Time Crisis was released for the PlayStation in 1997.
Who made Time Crisis?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Time Crisis multiplayer?
No. Time Crisis is a single-player game.
How long does Time Crisis take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Time Crisis 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 Time Crisis 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.