Best Playstation 1 Games for Learning

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Final Fantasy IX

$20.00 Est. at Amazon

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the item based learning system is sort of a confusing system, but neat in it's own kind of way.
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should you de-equip it without learning it, you won't be able to use the ability.
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the class system sees to it that the characters stay unique, only learning what their class will allow, while the little touches of the job and junction systems allow customization and strategy.
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i've liked all of the numbered ones to some extent (1-6 were great, 7 was pretty good, but 8 really lacked in too many areas) but this one is my favorite.this one combines learning from what you have
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for example, i love the method of learning new skills in this game, although i wanted to swear at square for the new limit break system, in this game called 'trance'.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Great Storyline, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen),T - (Teen)

2 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for LEARNING

Street Fighter Alpha 3

$80.00 Est. at Amazon

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learning the characters and different abilities and finding the new characters is always a challenge.
from StarScream82, www.shopping.com
cons: learning curve is a bit wide but not a major problem.
from akumaninja, www.shopping.com
pros: controls , graphics, variety cons: learning curve ( for rookies),language barrier (japanese version)
from vashy, www.shopping.com
pros: good learning curve, short load times, great variety of moves and characters cons: several moves are hard to pull off with the standard psx controller.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Replay Value, Great Sound Quality, Publisher: Capcom,Capcom

3 RECOMMENDED by 14 people for LEARNING

Final Fantasy Tactics

$75.00 Est. at Amazon

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the initial learning curve is a little steep, but after i won the game the first time, i've played it again numerous times, each time working on a different party strategy, trying to maximize certain
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i recommend this game to anyone who enjoys chess and has the discipline to sit and learn something themselves, with no assistance from others (that is the only detraction, a very steep learning curve)
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once you get past the learning curve (not too long) it's something you'll beat and play again and again.
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each character class has a unique set of abilities that you learn on a "job class" system that rewards you for acting in battle.the one big warning i have is that the learning curve is rather steep.
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in other words, you learn abilities how you want to, along a self-designed learning tree.

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Great Graphics, Nice Replay Value, Publisher: Square Soft, Ltd.,Square Soft, Ltd.

4 RECOMMENDED by 4 people for LEARNING

Elmos Number Journey

$31.00 Est. at Amazon

from Audrey1978, www.shopping.com
pros: graphics, learning levels cons: not easily maneuvered.
from tonia, www.shopping.com
pros: wonderful learning tool!
from mrcni3, www.shopping.com
pros: promotes learning of numbers cons: that there is not more areas of play

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Positives: Challenging, Publisher: NewKidCo,NewKidCo, Genre: Educational,Educational, Max. Number Of Players: 1

5 RECOMMENDED by 7 people for LEARNING

Xenogears for PlayStation 1

$146.00 Est. at Amazon

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half of the game, you fight hand to hand, learning and then executing combos or ether(magic) attacks.
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combat, when in character form, relies on learning deathblows by pressing different button combinations to defeat your foes.
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i like the idea of not completely learning everything all at once.
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also, you keep learning new attacks up into the 80-something levels, so leveling up isnt only a tedious chore.
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learning deathblows, i quickly beat him afterwards.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Storyline, Excellent Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen),T - (Teen)

Mortal Kombat Trilogy

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

from theclone, www.shopping.com
pros: great graphics, excellent graphic effects, excellent music cons: poor learning curve the bottom line: great graphic units in game, but needs better learning curve
from subzero2004, www.shopping.com
pros: it's very fun while learning the game.
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oh my god dont get me started on this game oh how ive played this so i was ten and playing this game some times accidentally doing a fatality or babality oh how i was so anoying i repeated the same

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Positives: Good Graphics, Challenging, Excellent Sound Quality, Publisher: Williams Entertainment,Williams Entertainment

Final Fantasy VIII

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

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but after learning all the technical stuff about the game.
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battle-wise, there is a steep learning curve, making this game suitable for people with the patience and smarts to play it through.
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=o) although this game is a little difficult with the applying spells to your weapons and armor and learning the proper skills, it is worth it once you do it right.
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you spend most of the game learning about the past and what led up to the current events, but you don't ever learn the motives behind it all from the sorceress...this is probably the most puzzling
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the good news is that after hours and hours of learning how to play this game by trial, error, and getting online to ask questions, it starts to become rewarding.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Nice Storyline, Great Realism, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

Vagrant Story

$120.00 Est. at Amazon

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this aspect of the game is a steep learning curve for newbies but it is rewarding when the weapons get stronger.my ranking of square games (that i've played):
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at a point in the game, your character will learn a few "chain abilities." afterwards, each battle you encounter will slowly bring him closer to learning another.
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if you have the patients to get through the first hour for mainly learning the gameplay mechanics you will not be disappointed.
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this games difficult learning curve has turned away so many players without the patience to learn this games ridiculous systems.

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Positives: Nice Storyline, Good Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

Tekken 3

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

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i played for hours learning the combos getting all the characters and playing tekken ball mode.
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if you're new to fighting games, this is a good place to start, with lots of easy combo strings and flashy moves, with enough depth to justify spending a week or two learning the ins and outs of your
from B_Campbell, www.shopping.com
pros: easy to jump into, large selection of characters, great graphics for psx cons: steep learning curve, really just another fighting game the bottom line: as fighting games for the

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Realism, Publisher: Namco,Namco

Metal Gear Solid

$140.00 Est. at Amazon

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upon learning of the terrorist's plans to use a new nuclear weapon capable of mass destruction, snake must use his cunning and his stealth manuevering to outsmart his enemy and destroy the ultimate
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the learning curve isn't too bad,the first boss can be a bit hard,but after that its smooth sailing till near the end.
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pros: alot of movie clips, great soundtrack, fantastic weapons, learning how to play is easy.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Storyline, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Konami,Konami

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

$21.00 Est. at Amazon

from RobbieB333, www.shopping.com
pros: great tricks, unlimited expansion cons: no learning curve
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pros: brilliant graphics, easy controls, excellent gameplay cons: not much moves, not much options the bottom line: buy the game if you a non-skater or learning how to skate as you will
from cyberhex, www.shopping.com
pros: great learning experience!

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Positives: Good Graphics, Great Realism, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Activision,Activision

Chrono Cross

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

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it looked too complicated and i assumed the learning curve would be high.
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much of the mystery and excitement stems form learning how this world and these characters tie in with chrono trigger.
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cons: learning curve (1 day) and tough-to-understand story (2 days)
from girlgamer, www.shopping.com
pros: excellent graphics and fmv, multiple routes add to the replay value cons: goofy accents, slow story, steep learning curve could frusterate some the bottom line: this is a really good

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Great Storyline, Great Sound Quality, Publisher: Square Electronics Arts,Square Electronics Arts

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

$23.00 Est. at Amazon

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however, with tony hawk's you can get straight into the gameplay, and, although it may require a little practice to start getting the points, the learning process is just as fun.
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learning to master the game is pure fun, and you end up trying to beat the game with every character to unlock the cool (and sometimes wacky) cheat codes.
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the learning curve may be a bit high when you first start, but after three levels, you will be a pro.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Good Multiplayer, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen)

NHL 2000

$55.00 Est. at Amazon

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cons: learning how to play can get frustrating.
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pros: improved graphic, team creation, seasonal stats, easy learning curve cons: play-by-play sound lacking

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Excellent Realism, Challenging, Publisher: EA Canada,EA Canada

Final Fantasy Anthology

$108.00 Est. at Amazon

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the gameplay is also different in both games with regards to learning new abilities and such, so it's not like you're having to start from square one again once you finish one game, and then start
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after learning how to play, i became addicted.
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simple spell learning, using, and easy equipping of the weapons.

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Positives: Excellent Storyline, Great Graphics, Great Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: T - (Teen),T - (Teen)

Wipeout 3

$58.00 Est. at Amazon

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cons: but the learning curve is horrendous the bottom line: i would liek for a lot of people to still try to this game, but be forewarned that it is very very hard.
from Nightshade_01, www.shopping.com
pros: excellent graphics, great soundtrack, easy-to-learn controls cons: sharp jump in the learning curve

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Good Graphics, Excellent Storyline, Publisher: Psygnosis,Psygnosis

MTV Music Generator

$115.00 Est. at Amazon

from shawnsherman, www.shopping.com
pros: excellent sound tool/ learning tool cons: must have some musical exp.

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Positives: Great Sound Quality, Excellent Affordability, Great Multiplayer, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone),E - (Everyone)

Mega Man X4

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

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pros: ability learning through boss destruction cons: same-old same-old

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Good Sound Quality, Good Storyline, Publisher: Capcom,Capcom

Civilization II

$145.00 Est. at Amazon

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the bottom line: perhaps an acquired taste for some, and patience is a virtue when learning how to play it, but rewarding, addictive and hugely entertaining.

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Excellent Graphics, Challenging, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature

$135.00 Est. at Amazon

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it's a great learning experience.
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at first i bought this game on a friends advice that my two children; ages 7&9, would have a good time learning the routines of a typical farm and interact with "town folk." whoa!

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Positives: Nice Graphics, Good Storyline, Nice Sound Quality, Publisher: Natsume,Natsume

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Playstation 1 Games

Best Playstation 1 Games for Learning

Final Fantasy IX

Street Fighter Alpha 3

Final Fantasy Tactics

Elmos Number Journey

Xenogears for PlayStation 1

Mortal Kombat Trilogy

Final Fantasy VIII

Vagrant Story

Tekken 3

Metal Gear Solid

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater

Chrono Cross

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2

NHL 2000

Final Fantasy Anthology

Wipeout 3

MTV Music Generator

Mega Man X4

Civilization II

Harvest Moon: Back to Nature

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