Barbarian
One-on-one combat game featuring large, detailed sprites and David Whittaker's C64 soundtrack. An early example of Psygnosis's commitment to visual ambition. Composer: David Whittaker.
Psygnosis titles across C64, Atari ST, Amiga, DOS, and PlayStation — 1984 to 2000. See the screenshot gallery or listen to compositions in the music player.
One-on-one combat game featuring large, detailed sprites and David Whittaker's C64 soundtrack. An early example of Psygnosis's commitment to visual ambition. Composer: David Whittaker.
Strategy-shooter hybrid with a science-fiction setting. C64 music by David Whittaker. An ambitious multi-platform Psygnosis release from their early C64 period.
Horizontal shoot-em-up developed by DMA Design (later Rockstar North) and published by Psygnosis. Composer: David Whittaker. An important early collaboration with DMA that would lead to Lemmings.
Run-and-gun action set in a post-apocalyptic future. C64 music by David Whittaker. Distinctive Psygnosis visual style applied to the side-scrolling action genre.
Multi-directional shoot-em-up by DMA Design. Composer: David Whittaker. Available in the music player via HVSC SID files. Listen to Whittaker's dynamic soundtrack across all platforms.
Psygnosis's defining Amiga showcase: 128 colours, 13 layers of parallax scrolling, and an atmospheric soundtrack by David Whittaker. Deep dive in Flagship Titles. C64 version available in the music player. Roger Dean box art. A technical landmark of Amiga gaming.
Amiga-exclusive vertical shoot-em-up of extraordinary visual beauty. Atmospheric fantasy setting; music by Raphaël Gesqua. One of the most visually stunning Amiga games ever produced. Deep dive in Flagship Titles.
Cultural phenomenon. Puzzle game by DMA Design published by Psygnosis. 97% in Amiga Power Issue 1; CU Super Star. Sold millions worldwide. Deep dive in Flagship Titles.
Amiga mech-combat game from DMA Design published by Psygnosis. Innovative two-phase gameplay; graphically impressive Amiga action.
PlayStation launch window title and cultural icon. Anti-gravity racing with electronic music by Tim Wright / CoLD SToRAGe. Defined the PlayStation aesthetic. Deep dive in Flagship Titles. See also: Wipeout soundtrack.
Vehicular combat racing developed by Reflections Interactive (later Ubisoft Reflections) and published by Psygnosis. A PlayStation launch title and commercial success.
Futuristic police-helicopter combat game developed and published by Psygnosis. Atmospheric sci-fi setting; music by Tim Wright / CoLD SToRAGe.
Space combat game with branching narrative structure. Music by Tim Wright / CoLD SToRAGe. An ambitious PlayStation title and commercial success for late-era Psygnosis.
Sequel to the original Wipeout; expanded music roster including Tim Wright / CoLD SToRAGe alongside tracks from The Prodigy, Orbital, and other electronic acts. See music page for soundtrack context.
You typed the secret sequence. The owl has been watching all along.
“We always wanted to make games that felt like they came from another world.” — Ian Hetherington