PlayStation · RPG
Wild Arms
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Media.Vision Entertainment / Contrail |
| Publisher | Sony |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Wild Arms |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Wild Arms is a role-playing game developed by Media.Vision Entertainment / Contrail and published by Sony.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
It is part of the Wild Arms series; on the PS1 you can also try Wild Arms 2.
Wild Arms is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Wild Arms is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Wild Arms cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Xploder). Here are a few Xploder codes to start with:
| Kartenanwahl & Debug-Menue (Note 1) | $87BAD6D33436
$87E246472AEA |
|---|---|
| Keine zufaelligen Kaempfe | $778C25D91260
$87A93EA04535 |
| Allee auf Level 99 nach einem Kampf | $87777025D298
$8736732657B7 |
| Max / UE Gella | $8721B54225CD
$87A6421958B4 |
| UE Gegenstaende (Allee Plaetze) | $77FB1ADCC7A9
$874FAE6C5935
$7757BBD8C7A9
$87AB4F685935 |
| Durch Waende gehen | $77E75B17901A
$87FCA4BAE5D7
$77E75B17901A
$876A9A6C3D35
$77A58DED125C
$87BEA2B84535
$77ADDAEEC1B4
$87099CE45935 |
Wild Arms walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wild Arms.
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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.
Wild Arms FAQ
When did Wild Arms come out on the PS1?
Wild Arms was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Wild Arms?
It was developed by Media.Vision Entertainment / Contrail and published by Sony.
Is Wild Arms multiplayer?
No. Wild Arms is a single-player game.
How long does Wild Arms take to play?
As a role-playing game, Wild Arms typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wild Arms 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.