32 Bit Library is a retro gaming book series for nostalgic gamers. Each volume is a curated retrospective of games from the original PlayStation library. Every game inside has a written entry discussing key details and information, not a generic review, and details on what made each title unique. Screenshots from each game highlight moments and refresh readers on these classic titles. Bonus entries from industry professionals add extra content to each volume. The goal is to have an archive of the PlayStation catalog organized chronologically and focused on a specific publisher or genre with each volume.
32 Bit Library Greatest Hits Volume 1 focuses on 50 of the best-selling titles released under the GREATEST HITS label. This was a program Sony had for games that met certain sales thresholds and were reprinted at an even lower price point. This curated collection lets me take a look at games that wouldn’t usually end up in a 32 Bit Library book. Looking through 50+ different games over the course of 344 pages, you can chronologically see the evolution of these games on the PSX. Some industry friends and collaborators provide bonus essays, such as Ry-Spirit doing the original art, Kurt Kalata from HG101 providing bonus coverage on a number of import games, and Shawn from MemCard.art. I have some guest contributions writing up some of the games inside by Andre from Fine Time, Andrew Elmore, Dave Jackson from Tales from the Backlog, Andrew Bluett, and James Halliday. I will also have some original essays on the PlayStation and the Greatest Hits program by Addie (EposVox), Luis Aguasvivas, and Marc Normandin.
The standard hardcover edition is the premium way to jump into the 32 Bit Library series. It’s a 6” x 9” standard size book with ticker paper for vibrant and colorful screenshots. Other formats are also available.
Included with your order:
Retro trading card
Ry-Spirit Art Sticker
Here is the complete list of the included games covered inside the book (not including the bonus import coverage by Kurt):
007: The World Is Not Enough Alien Trilogy Army Men 3D Battle Arena Toshinden Cool Boarders 2 Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX Destruction Derby 2 Die Hard Trilogy Digimon World Digimon World 3 Doom Dragon Ball Z: Ultimate Battle 22 Driver Driver 2 Fighting Force Formula 1 Gran Turismo Grand Theft Auto Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Medal of Honor Mortal Kombat Trilogy Need for Speed II NFL Blitz Rayman Reel Fishing SimCity 2000 Sled Storm Soviet Strike Spider-Man Star Wars: Dark Forces Street Fighter Alpha 3 Syphon Filter Tekken 2 Tenchu: Stealth Assassins Test Drive 4 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Tomb Raider Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 Twisted Metal Twisted Metal 2 Vigilante 8 WCW vs. the World WCW: Nitro Wipeout WWF SmackDown! WWF SmackDown! 2: Know Your Role WWF War Zone X-Men: Mutant Academy
