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PlayStation · Strategy / Action
Ubik
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Smart Dog |
| Publisher | Cryo Interactive Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Ubik is a strategy game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Smart Dog and published by Cryo Interactive Entertainment. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.
Smart Dog also made All Star Tennis '99, 360: Three Sixty and Roadsters for the PS1.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ubik is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Ubik 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.
Ubik FAQ
When did Ubik come out on the PS1?
Ubik was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Ubik?
It was developed by Smart Dog and published by Cryo Interactive Entertainment.
Is Ubik multiplayer?
No. Ubik is a single-player game.
How long does Ubik take to play?
As a strategy game, Ubik typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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