The R36S plays every PS1 game at 100%. Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania: SotN — the complete PlayStation 1 library runs perfectly on R36S. iGC tested 200+ PS1 titles. Here are the definitive top 30 rankings.
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🏆 Top 30 PS1 Games on R36S — iGC Ranked
| Rank | Game | Score | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Final Fantasy VII | 10/10 | RPG |
| #2 | Tekken 3 | 10/10 | Fighting |
| #3 | Castlevania: Symphony of the Night | 10/10 | Action RPG |
| #4 | Final Fantasy IX | 10/10 | RPG |
| #5 | Metal Gear Solid | 10/10 | Stealth Action |
| #6 | Final Fantasy Tactics | 10/10 | Tactical RPG |
| #7 | Crash Bandicoot 2 | 9.5/10 | Platformer |
| #8 | Spyro the Dragon | 9.5/10 | Platformer |
| #9 | Resident Evil 2 | 9.5/10 | Survival Horror |
| #10 | Final Fantasy VIII | 9/10 | RPG |
| #11 | Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped | 9.5/10 | Platformer |
| #12 | Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage | 9.5/10 | Platformer |
| #13 | Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 9.5/10 | Fighting |
| #14 | Tekken 2 | 9/10 | Fighting |
| #15 | Soul Blade | 9/10 | Fighting |
| #16 | Resident Evil (Director's Cut) | 9/10 | Survival Horror |
| #17 | Xenogears | 9.5/10 | RPG |
| #18 | Vagrant Story | 9.5/10 | Action RPG |
| #19 | Chrono Cross | 9/10 | RPG |
| #20 | Suikoden II | 10/10 | RPG |
| #21 | Crash Bandicoot (original) | 9/10 | Platformer |
| #22 | Spyro: Year of the Dragon | 9.5/10 | Platformer |
| #23 | Darkstalkers 3 | 9/10 | Fighting |
| #24 | Parasite Eve | 9/10 | Action RPG |
| #25 | Resident Evil 3: Nemesis | 9/10 | Survival Horror |
| #26 | Tactics Ogre | 9.5/10 | Tactical RPG |
| #27 | Marvel vs Capcom | 9.5/10 | Fighting |
| #28 | Brave Fencer Musashi | 8.5/10 | Action RPG |
| #29 | Bushido Blade | 8.5/10 | Fighting |
| #30 | Alundra | 9/10 | Action RPG |
📜 Best PS1 RPGs on R36S
Cloud, Sephiroth, Midgar. 3 discs. iGC: 10/10. 40-80h. Greatest RPG ever.
Zidane, Vivi, Garnet. 4 discs. iGC: 10/10. 40-70h. Most charming FF.
Alucard. Inverted castle. iGC: 10/10. 15-25h. Metroidvania king.
108 Stars of Destiny. Best PS1 RPG story. iGC: 10/10. 40-60h.
Philosophical epic. Mechs. iGC: 9.5/10. 60-80h. Cult classic.
Solid Snake. Shadow Moses. iGC: 10/10. 10-15h. Stealth masterpiece.
🔫 Best PS1 Action Games on R36S
| Game | Score | Why Play |
|---|---|---|
| Crash Bandicoot 2 | 9.5/10 | Best Crash. 25 levels. Cortex strikes back. |
| Spyro the Dragon | 9.5/10 | Charming 3D platformer. 6 homeworlds. |
| Resident Evil 2 | 9.5/10 | Leon & Claire. Raccoon City. 2 scenarios. |
| Parasite Eve | 9/10 | Square's action RPG. NYC setting. Unique. |
🥊 Best PS1 Fighting Games on R36S
| Game | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tekken 3 | 10/10 | Greatest PS1 fighter. 23 chars. 60fps. |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | 9.5/10 | 35 characters. V-ism. Best SF on PS1. |
| Soul Blade | 9/10 | Weapon-based. Edge Master mode. Unique. |
💿 PS1 Setup Tips for R36S
FF VII (3 discs), FF VIII (4 discs), FF IX (4 discs). Convert to .pbp format to combine all discs into one file. No disc-swapping needed.
Menu + R1 before every PS1 boss. PS1 RPG bosses can be brutal. Never lose 10+ hours of progress.
Menu + R2 (hold) for 2x speed. Essential for FF VII grinding, Suikoden II leveling, and any random battle heavy PS1 RPG.
For Tekken, Crash, Spyro: enable analog mode in RetroArch PS1 settings. R36S dual sticks map perfectly to PS1 DualShock.
❓ FAQ
Yes. R36S plays all PS1 games at 100% using the PCSX ReARMed emulator. Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3, Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil — all fully supported. 200+ PS1 titles preloaded.
iGC top 5: Final Fantasy VII (10/10), Tekken 3 (10/10), Castlevania SotN (10/10), Final Fantasy IX (10/10), Metal Gear Solid (10/10). All at 100%. Start with FF VII or Tekken 3 for the most iconic PS1 experience.
Yes. Metal Gear Solid (PS1) runs at 100% on R36S. Full game, all codec calls, all boss fights, true ending. iGC score 10/10. 10-15h. The greatest stealth game ever made.
Yes. Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 all run at 100% on R36S. RE2 is the best (9.5/10). All scenarios, all endings, all items. Perfect PS1 survival horror experience.
200+ PS1 games preloaded on R36S. Includes Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IX, Tekken 2/3, Crash Bandicoot 1/2/3, Spyro 1/2/3, Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 1/2/3, and hundreds more.
