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PlayStation · Strategy / Shooter
WarGames: Defcon 1
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Strategy, Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Interactive Studios Ltd |
| Publisher | MGM Interactive |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 10 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1998, WarGames: Defcon 1 is a strategy game developed by Interactive Studios Ltd and published by MGM Interactive. It blends strategy, shooter 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. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.
Interactive Studios Ltd also made Glover and Firo and Klawd for the PS1.
WarGames: Defcon 1 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing WarGames: Defcon 1 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.
WarGames: Defcon 1 cheats & codes
18 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Time | 800A9780
FFFF |
|---|---|
| Select Unit 1 HOLD L2 & Triangle | D00AB8B0
1100
800A9A7C
0000 |
| Select Unit 2 HOLD L2 & Circle | D00AB8B0
2100
800A9A7C
0001 |
| Select Unit 3 HOLD L2 & X | D00AB8B0
4100
800A9A7C
0002 |
| Select Unit 4 HOLD L2 & Right | D00AB8B0
0120
800A9A7C
0003 |
| Select Unit 5 HOLD L2 & Left | D00AB8B0
0180
800A9A7C
0004 |
WarGames: Defcon 1 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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WarGames: Defcon 1 FAQ
When did WarGames: Defcon 1 come out on the PS1?
WarGames: Defcon 1 was released for the PlayStation in 1998.
Who made WarGames: Defcon 1?
It was developed by Interactive Studios Ltd and published by MGM Interactive.
Is WarGames: Defcon 1 multiplayer?
Yes. WarGames: Defcon 1 supports up to 2 players.
How long does WarGames: Defcon 1 take to play?
As a strategy game, WarGames: Defcon 1 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 WarGames: Defcon 1 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.