No doubt at the time, PSX was a console with a TON of good games at very nice prices. When PS2 rolled around, it was nice to have the backwards compatibility. I haven't bought any new PS1 games for awhile, and I am trying to make a list of what I want. The problem is aside from RPGs, there is not much that hasn't been either released in a better version on a different console or has been eclipsed by newer games. I am not a fan of 3d fighters in general, but Tekken 3 for example has newer iterations on PS2. All the good 2d Fighting games are better on the Saturn/DC/or PS2.
Also racers, while cutting edge at the time have been eclipsed by the newer generation...is there a reason to own GT1/GT2 anymore if you have GT3/GT4?
Anyway, here is a list of what I like and own. Based on it, could you guys remind me of some stuff that I might be forgetting. I already took a look at some top 25 lists, and honestly, they didn't really impress me with games like Twisted Metal 2. Great game in its time but I highly doubt I'll have any urge to go back and play it.
Imports highly welcome!
-Metal Gear Solid Integral
-Einhänder
-Brave Fencer Musashi
-DoDonPachi
-Vib Ribbon
-Intelligent Qube
-Rakugaki Showtime
-Silhouette Mirage
-Strider 1+2
-Castlevania: SOTN
-Tenchu
-Tenchu 2
-Tenchu expansion pack
-Bushido Blade
-Bushido Blade 2
-Gunner's Heaven
-Policenauts
-Snatcher
-Ghost in the Shell
-Samurai Spirits RPG
Things I like, 2d fighters, shooters, ninja, samurai, giant robots, and funkiness, beat-em ups
I almost never look for filler to my collection, but I have to believe that there is more than 20 games for PS1 that I would really like!
Feel free to add random recommendations for anyone participating in the thread.