20 PERFECT Good-Looking 2D PS1 Games That Are WAY Ahead of Time // THE ULTIMATE BADASS LIST

Golden era of the PlayStation 1 to celebrate twenty stunning 2D masterpieces that pushed 32-bit hardware to its limits. While 3D polygons dominated the era, these artistic gems utilized intricate sprite work and fluid animations that remain breathtakingly beautiful in 2026. From the legendary hand-drawn environments of Castlevania Symphony of the Night to the high-octane action of Mega Man X and the vibrant world of Rayman, these titles were truly ahead of their time. Our list explores how these classic games achieved a timeless aesthetic that modern indie developers still emulate. Discover the peak of retro visual design and witness why these badass 2D titles are essential for every PlayStation collector today.

0:00 Intro
0:59 Mega Man X4
2:20 Rayman
3:32 Metal Slug X
4:52 Strider 2
6:01 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night
7:24 Street Fighter Alpha 3
8:34 The King Of Fighters '98
9:50 Mortal Kombat Trilogy
11:13 Silhouette Mirage
12:23 Tomba!
13:25 Alundra
14:36 Heart of Darkness
15:53 The Adventure of Little Ralph
17:17 Gundam: Battle Assault
18:36 In The Hunt
19:55 Panzer Bandit
21:11 The Adventures of Lomax
22:25 Valkyrie Profile
23:37 Harmful Park
24:56 Conclusion

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