When gamers think of the PlayStation era, one title stands above the rest. Final Fantasy VII was a landmark release that defined a generation, blending cinematic storytelling, massive environments, and unforgettable characters. But what many people forget is that this legendary RPG was almost a Nintendo 64 game. In the mid 1990s, Square had been a long time Nintendo partner, releasing every mainline Final Fantasy title on Nintendo hardware. Naturally, …
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Rayman PlayStation Review and Longplay â A Timeless 1995 Classic Introduction In the mid-90s, the platforming genre was thriving, but few titles captured the magic of the era quite like Rayman on the PlayStation. Released in 1995 by Ubisoft, this 2D platforming masterpiece introduced players to a limbless hero whose charm, fluid animation, and breathtaking worlds helped define the systemâs early library. The vibrant art style, precise gameplay, and unforgettable …
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