11 PS1 Side Scrollers So Good They Feel Illegal!

Renkaigames presents a countdown of PlayStation-era side-scrolling platformers that the channel describes as feeling almost illegal in their quality. The video highlights titles ranging from clay-sculpted madness to physics-defying fishing rods, underscoring the era's experimental design. It argues that modern developers have yet to replicate the polish of these games.

Featured entries include Wild 9 (1998), Abe's Oddysee (1997), Umihara Kawase Shun (1997), Gex (1995) and Mega Man 8 (1996), among others. The selection spans quirky protagonists, inventive mechanics and distinctive visual styles.

The video runs through each title with timestamps, allowing viewers to jump directly to their favorite segments. Commentary emphasizes how these platformers pushed the limits of the PS1 hardware. The compilation serves as a reminder of the console's lasting impact on the genre.

Watch the rundown of PS1's most impressive side-scrollers now: