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It was released in Japan in July 1995, North America in January 1996 and PAL territories in March 1996. Philosoma is a shooter video game developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | G | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | H | Right face |
| □ Square | T | Left face |
| △ Triangle | Y | Top face |
| L1 | E | Left shoulder |
| R1 | P | Right shoulder |
| L2 | R | Left trigger |
| R2 | O | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | Space | Select |
| Left Stick Up | W | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | S | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | A | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | D | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | X | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | , | Stick press |
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The Story Behind Philosoma
He nonetheless gave the game a mild recommendation for shooter fans. Alpha and Bravo teams are called in, but after enemy contact is made, the team fails to respond. It suffered a prolonged development cycle with its release date being pushed back multiple times, before finally appearing in Japan at the end of June 1995.
If you want the next great experience in gameplay and graphics, Philosoma wouldn't even make a top 75 list. ... Philosoma was released for the PlayStation in Japan on July 28, 1995. One of the earliest PlayStation games, it was met with mediocre reviews, with most critics assessing its graphics as dull and its gameplay as primitive.
How Philosoma Plays
A recently colonized alien planet named Planet 220 reports a devastating attack by an unknown force and requires assistance. The camera switches several times during various levels from a vertical/top-down perspective to a rail shooter perspective (which is often reversed), to a horizontal scrolling perspective and an isometric scrolling perspective. The player assumes the roles of D3, a rookie pilot, as well as his commander and Charlie squadron Commander Nicolard Michau.
The player ships have four weapons that can be upgraded thrice as well as side-arms consisting of homing missiles and rockets. However, a horrible secret hidden in the battle awaits them. Philosoma plays like many scrolling shooters with the noticeable difference of its multiple perspectives.
Why Players Still Load It Up
However, a horrible secret hidden in the battle awaits them. A recently colonized alien planet named Planet 220 reports a devastating attack by an unknown force and requires assistance. It was released in Japan in July 1995, North America in January 1996 and PAL territories in March 1996.
Alpha and Bravo teams are called in, but after enemy contact is made, the team fails to respond. The player assumes the roles of D3, a rookie pilot, as well as his commander and Charlie squadron Commander Nicolard Michau. One of the earliest PlayStation games, it was met with mediocre reviews, with most critics assessing its graphics as dull and its gameplay as primitive.
Philosoma — Frequently Asked Questions
How many players does Philosoma support?
This browser version of Philosoma handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Philosoma online for free?
Yes — Philosoma runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Philosoma?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Philosoma?
Philosoma was developed by G-Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.