The 10 games that Sony must include on the mini PlayStation Classic

With the announcement of the PlayStation Classic, Sony follows Nintendo by launching a small console filled with nostalgia. There will be a total of 20 games on the device, all played with an authentic replica of the original console controller which, if we remember, was launched without the two analog sticks used since by all the traditional controllers.

But rather than announce all games at once, Sony has teased us with a small handful of them. Whether it is still necessary that the parties involved sign on the dotted line, or that it simply retains them for marketing reasons, there has been a lot of speculation about The edgeThe office about which games might end up joining Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Ridge Racer Type 4, Wild Weapons, and … uh … Flash jumping?

Read on for the personal choices of our staff:

QI: Smart Qube

QI: Smart Qube was a puzzle game that could feel like a horror of survivor. The premise was simple: you had to eliminate the cubes by marking a place in the level and waiting for the cubes to roll on it. But IQ was not abstract like most riddles; you have actually controlled a little character, and you must avoid being crushed by the moving blocks. As the difficulty has increased, it has turned IQ in an intense survival experience, because you had to play both smart and fast to stay alive. It was also a game that showed how 3D graphics could elevate a seemingly simple concept into something much more immersive. – Andrew Webster

Vib-Ribbon

This is easily my favorite rhythm game. Minimalist, elegant and completely addictive. You play as Vibri, a stick-shaped rabbit that has to navigate a two-dimensional track full of obstacles to climb, turn or roll over at the same time as the music by pressing the right button. The main feature of the PS1 was that you could load the game into the RAM of the console, then put your own CD and the game would generate new levels based on your music. Imagine this, but with the integration of Spotify. A perfect party game that many people have not had the chance to play. – James Vincent

Metal Gear Solid

Yes, the series may have started technically with Metal gear on the MSX2, but for many, it's this PS1 title that has reinforced the features that would define the adventures of Solid Snake. The cutscenes were maybe basic, clogged and so long, but AMS completely changed the way we think about stories in games, and its stealthy gameplay has not aged as badly as many other titles of the time. – Jon Porter

Final Fantasy VIII

The iconic love story of Square Enix has been a difficult time. Other Final Fantasy The games have seen many reissues on a range of devices, most recently with FFVII and X being announced for both the Nintendo Switch and the Xbox One. But the eighth installment was absent. Final Fantasy VIII has always been a game that divides somewhat; he made major structural changes to the Final Fantasy formula and had an uneven narrative based on a story of teenage love. But it is even more memorable that its quirks are still distinguished in the long series. It's strange, but it certainly should not be forgotten. Squall and Rinoa deserve better than that. – Andrew Webster

Castlevania: Symphony of the night

Next to Metroid, Castlevania has come to define the Metroidvania genre, which is based on a unique location that slowly opens as you unlock a steady stream of new powers and abilities. And while the series existed well before its PlayStation debut, Symphony of the night is the game that introduced this open structure that is now synonymous with franchise. Castlevania: Symphony of the night was an almost anachronistic 2D side-scroller designed at a time when 3D was taking over, but this gives it a timeless quality that makes it as current as ever – and that's before you reach the middle game key which is worth almost the price of admission alone. – Jon Porter

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

We can chat for days to find out if the Pro skater The series have reached perfection with their second or third entry (after all, it's this third game that introduced the "return" that has allowed you to connect just about all your tricks in a level combo). Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 was without doubt the best entry to honor the PS1. This is a game that everyone should play, if only to remind them of what this series was before more and more elaborate scripts and open worlds are becoming part of this classic game. timeless arcade. – Jon Porter

Spyro the dragon

Spyro the Dragon is one of my most popular action-adventure games. As one of my first games entirely in 3D, I was delighted to get into the field or fly over it. The music is contagious, and she has a lot of charm and classic Insomniac polish that were later expanded into the beloved one. Cliquet & Clank series. – Cameron Faulkner

Gran Turismo 2

Ridge Racer Type 4 was the best running game of the PS1 (and does not let anyone tell you otherwise), but Gran Turismo 2 was his beautifully corny cousin. While dorsal laughed at you when you were less than 90% off for a whole race, GT2 Encouraged you to take the life of an international race champion much more slowly. Why jump into the fastest car you can afford when you can spend hours getting your driver's license instead? Why indeed Gran Turismo. Why indeed – Jon Porter

Um Jammer Lammy

PaRappa gets all the love, but that's Um Jammer Lammy which deserves a place in the PlayStation Classic library. The story may have been wrong, but its odd cast of characters, fun songs, and interesting multiplayer mode that allowed a guitar duo – even allowing PaRappa to join the game – make it a memorable game. would be happy to come back in – Cameron Faulkner

Chrono Cross

Billed as an ostensible sequel to the beloved classic RPG the trigger of a stopwatch, Chrono Cross ended up becoming a lot more for the lucky RPG fan of the PS1 era who met him at any time over the past 20 years. He put you in the role of Serge, a teenager who embarked on another dimension in which he died as a child. From there, you must unravel your destiny, recruit dozens of playable party members, and move between two worlds. The plot was largely incomprehensible to young fans like me (I would come back later on the wiki to find answers), but there was an excellent fighting system, tons of colorful characters and the only thing I could do. one of the best RPG soundtracks ever created. – Nick Statt