Key Takeaways
- Final Fantasy 7 was crowned the top PlayStation game in a recent Famitsu poll, with Monster Hunter at 2nd & Xenogears at 3rd.
- PS1 dominated the Famitsu poll with 16 games, while neither PS5 nor PS Vita made the list.
- The poll focuses largely on story-driven titles, with multiple Final Fantasy games included as well as Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 3. Kingdom Hearts 2 and the original Resident Evil also appeared in the top 30.
As a seasoned gamer who’s been through the gaming revolution since the days of the old 8-bit consoles, I must admit that seeing the PlayStation 1 (PS1) take the lead in Famitsu’s Top 30 PlayStation games poll is truly heartwarming. The memories of staying up all night to finish Final Fantasy 7 or Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G still bring a smile to my face.
The results of a poll to crown the Top 30 PlayStation games of all time were released, and the original version of Final Fantasy 7 took the top spot. The poll was created as part of the PlayStation 30th Anniversary celebrations, and over half of the listed entries were JRPGs made by companies such as Square Enix, Sony, and Capcom.
On December 3rd, 1994, Sony stepped into the console industry by debuting the PlayStation in Japan. The console was made available to Western markets approximately a year later, with releases starting in North America and Europe in September 1995. Since then, PlayStation has been a formidable competitor alongside Nintendo and Microsoft in the realm of console manufacturing, often referred to as the “big three.” To celebrate 30 years since the initial Japanese launch of the PlayStation, Sony provided PS5 users with some exclusive 30th anniversary themes for a limited period. These themes incorporate unique sound effects and wallpapers from each preceding generation of PlayStations, allowing fans to select their preferred themes while they are still available.
While Final Fantasy 7 was declared as the best PlayStation game ever by a poll conducted by Famitsu (a Japanese publication), it wasn’t the only title that received recognition. In fact, 29 other games were also included in the list. The poll, which had around 4,000 voters, saw five Final Fantasy games making the cut, with Final Fantasy 10 securing the fourth spot. Eight top-tier PlayStation games from Square Enix, such as Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King and Kingdom Hearts 2, also found a place on this list. Other companies like Sony, Capcom, and Konami had multiple entries, with Sony boasting seven games, and Capcom and Konami each having four. Interestingly, three out of Capcom’s four entries were from the Monster Hunter franchise, with Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G taking the second position. Xenogears and Resident Evil also featured in the top five, occupying the third and fifth positions respectively.
What Are Famitsu’s Top 30 PlayStation Games Of All Time?
- Final Fantasy 7
- Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G
- Xenogears
- Final Fantasy 10
- Resident Evil
- Monster Hunter Portable 3rd
- Metal Gear Solid
- Arc the Lad 2
- Ridge Racer
- Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Time
- Final Fantasy 8
- Monster Hunter: World
- Wild Arms
- Gran Turismo
- Final Fantasy 9
- Suikoden 2
- Final Fantasy 11
- Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
- Dragon Quest 8: Journey of the Cursed King
- Kingdom Hearts 2
- Suikoden
- Shadow Hearts
- Dynasty Warriors
- Persona 4
- Doko Demo Issho
- Yakuza
- Crash Bandicoot
- Tales of Eternia
- The Last of Us
- Ghost of Tsushima
In the Famitsu poll for top PlayStation games, the PS1 took the lead with 16 out of the 30 games listed. The PS2 came in second with nine games. The PSP and PS4 had two games each, while the original release of “The Last of Us” was the only entry from the PS3. Interestingly, neither the PS5 nor the PS Vita appeared in Famitsu’s Top 30 PlayStation games poll. The 30th spot was taken by “Ghost of Tsushima,” which saw a surge in popularity after the announcement of “Ghost of Yotei.
Though story-focused PlayStation 1 games led the Famitsu survey, the impact of the PlayStation on gamers endures strongly. The future of the PlayStation brand in 2025 is yet to unfold.
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2024-12-08 01:13