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PlayStation · Action / Horror

Virus: It is Aware

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SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreAction, Horror
DeveloperCryo Interactive
PublisherCryo Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Cryo Interactive, Virus: It is Aware arrived on the PlayStation in 1999 as an action game. It blends action and horror elements.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

Cryo Interactive also made Egypt 1156 B.C., China: The Forbidden City and The Raven Project 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 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 prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Virus: It is Aware is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Virus: It is Aware gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Virus: It is Aware FAQ

When did Virus: It is Aware come out on the PS1?

Virus: It is Aware was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Virus: It is Aware?

It was developed by Cryo Interactive.

Is Virus: It is Aware multiplayer?

No. Virus: It is Aware is a single-player game.

How long does Virus: It is Aware take to play?

As an action game, Virus: It is Aware 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 Virus: It is Aware 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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