Golden era of gaming:Sony Playstation-Part II

I still like to dust off my old Playstation games and relive some of these great gaming moments. Despite being a poor student upon the release of the PS1, I'm still surprised by how I was able to splurge on new titles pretty regularly. Come to think of it, I did spend those few years feasting on a diet of pasta and beans! Well worth it though, I think.

The games library was immense and varied - but after much deliberation, here are my final five highlights...

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Yet another racing game, but this was a permanent fixture in my console for ages. Destruction Derby 2 was superb fun - not only a great little arcade racer but for the less talented drivers such as myself there was also the opportunity to plough into your rivals and cause unparalleled carnage!




Oddworld Abe's Oddysee looked fantastic - but also perfectly blended comedy and humour with a great storyline. Help wiry looking Abe traverse a world of platforms and pitfalls in his bid for freedom. Was a great start to a series that unfortunately fell into obscurity.



Wipeout was all about speed. Boy, was it fast - so much so that it had to be played in small doses as my eyes would quickly feel like they were bleeding after racing along just a few tracks. Bright and brash colours, a great electronica soundtrack and huge range of hovering vehicles to pilot ensured this would capture the imagination of many.



One of Peter Molyneux's finest, Syndicate Wars remains a firm favourite of mine - it holds a lofty position in my all-time top ten! Control four drug-induced, gun-toting cyber agents and carry out countless missions - each of which inevitably ends in death and destruction. Atmospheric, moody and fun...



Before I became hooked on the likes of Football Manager, the Playstation's LMA Manager was just the tonic. I owned this and Premier Manager for the PS1 - but LMA will always have a place in my heart for its crisp graphics and involving gameplay. In my eyes, it was the best example of a footy management game on any console at the time, giving you access and control over all the facets of a top manager's job!

Read part one.
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