Vanark PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter

Vanark

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreShooter
DeveloperAsmik Ace Enterainment
PublisherJaleco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Vanark is a shooter released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Asmik Ace Enterainment and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

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.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Vanark is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Vanark gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Vanark cheats & codes

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

Infinite Continues30015C60 0005
Infinite Time80015C22 00B3

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Vanark 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.

Vanark FAQ

When did Vanark come out on the PS1?

Vanark was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Vanark?

It was developed by Asmik Ace Enterainment and published by Jaleco Entertainment.

Is Vanark multiplayer?

No. Vanark is a single-player game.

How long does Vanark take to play?

As a shooter, Vanark typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Vanark 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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