ePSXe for Android

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ePSXe for Android is a must-have app for Playstation fans, allowing you to play your favorite PS1 games on your Android device. With its awesome game mechanics, ingenious graphics, and great music, it provides an immersive and enjoyable gaming experience. However, be prepared for some grinding as you progress through the game. Overall, it's a fantastic way to relive your childhood memories or discover classic games from the past.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 17,065 reviews

graphics119 positive mentions

stability200 negative mentions

graphics
344 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
63%
3%
The graphics of the emulator receive mixed reviews, with many users praising the ability to enhance visuals through settings and the OpenGL plugin, resulting in smoother and more appealing graphics compared to the original PlayStation. However, some users report graphical glitches, lag, and issues with specific games, particularly when using the OpenGL plugin. Overall, while the emulator offers significant improvements in graphics quality, there are still occasional bugs and performance issues that can affect gameplay.
- “The graphics are almost flawless and I didn't notice any latency issues at all with the controls when I played Tekken 3, which is a game that requires accuracy and timing.”
- “Graphics and sound are top notch and the games run smoothly.”
- “Beautiful looking graphics and good speed, I'm running this on an Eagletv box which allows me to play on my big-screen living room TV - very good experience thanks to the gamepad support and ability to hide the on-screen controls.”
- “Graphical glitches, sound distortions, and frame rate issues on my device makes some games unplayable.”
- “The biggest graphical issues occurred while playing Koudelka and Star Ocean: Second Story.”
- “It seems the OpenGL plug-in destroys a lot of in-game elements, which is sad because without it, graphics are quite painful.”
stability
306 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
5%
65%
Overall, the stability of the emulator is mixed, with many users reporting smooth performance and minimal glitches, particularly on newer devices. However, several games experience freezing issues, especially during specific scenes or when using certain features like save states or cheats. While some users have found workarounds for these problems, others express frustration over persistent bugs that hinder gameplay.
- “Absolutely love it, runs great and with little issue, once I learned how to extract files, it was easy!”
- “Has been very stable with no glitches.”
- “Runs great never had any problems and I'm a heavy user on multiple devices.”
- “Graphical glitches, sound distortions, and frame rate issues on my device makes some games unplayable.”
- “I bought this and tried running a PS1 game and it gets to the loading screen and it just crashes and glitches, says error code etc. Anyone know what to do?”
- “Every time I want to save game in Suikoden 2, it freezes.”
optimization
257 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
24%
7%
Overall, the optimization of this emulator is highly praised, with most users reporting smooth performance and compatibility across a wide range of PS1 games. While many appreciate the user-friendly setup and extensive customization options, some have noted occasional audio stuttering and controller compatibility issues, particularly with Bluetooth devices. Despite these minor drawbacks, the emulator is considered one of the best in its category, especially when the device specifications are adequate.
- “Overall pleased with the optimization, accuracy, and performance.”
- “Every PS1 game runs smoothly (50 fps constant) on Galaxy S10 Plus Exynos.”
- “This is such a great and optimized emulator, I'm glad I bought it.”
- “Perfect control, perfect compatibility, fantastic graphic enhancements, yet major optimization issues with modern hardware resulting in many performance problems even with high-end hardware.”
- “Could also use some optimization since I can run games just fine using a competing emulator at close to 1080p resolution, while in this I get small dips by just increasing to 2x resolution, and at 4x resolution games become unplayable, and I'm using an Nvidia Shield TV.”
- “Became so heavy and slow after the update.. loading a game in one folder took ages.. very poor performance compared to the previous version.. please fix it.. 😫”
gameplay
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
51%
6%
Overall, the gameplay experience is generally smooth and enjoyable, with many users praising the emulator's performance and nostalgic feel of classic PS1 games. However, there are notable issues such as button mapping inconsistencies, occasional freezes, and audio lag that can detract from the experience. While some users report excellent stability and fluidity, others encounter frustrating bugs and slowdowns, particularly with specific titles.
- “Excellent performance, as advertised, and amazing classic gameplay. I was able to play games like Legend of Legaia, Gex, Crash Bandicoot, and many more PS1 games with the same graphics as I remember playing these were my very first games I had played in 1998.”
- “I can't believe how smooth the gameplay is.”
- “Great gameplay, smooth as can be.”
- “The mapping still shows correct when I go to the configuration screen but not working during gameplay.”
- “Random slowdowns during gameplay are extremely annoying, especially during rhythm games.”
- “I thought 'cool I'll give it a shot and I purchased the app' it worked fine the first day, but for some reason the next day I went to play it I experienced extreme lag rendering my gameplay virtually impossible.”
music
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
77%
4%
The music in the emulator has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting issues such as skipping, lag, and desynchronization with gameplay. While some players appreciate the sound quality and the ability to play classic soundtracks, others express frustration over missing or choppy music tracks, particularly in games like Final Fantasy VII and Castlevania: Symphony of the Night. Overall, while the emulator performs well in many aspects, the music playback requires further refinement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “Perfect emulator, never had problems, all games run 100% smoothly (even soundtracks are perfect), thank you for this amazing app!”
- “Getting great fps with this and sound emulation is 10/10 which is important for games like FF7 with an amazing soundtrack.”
- “No freeze up, music plays perfect, thank you EPSXE you made my Galaxy S3 even better!!”
- “Every time I play a game, the music always skips a few seconds throughout the game.”
- “Music skips around and sound effects are delayed by up to a full second.”
- “I was on FF9 but I noticed the music tracks won't play smoothly; there'll be abrupt skips in parts of the background music.”
story
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
77%
5%
The reviews highlight a strong appreciation for the storytelling in classic games like "Vagrant Story," "Final Fantasy VII," and "Front Mission 3," with many users reminiscing about their experiences and the emotional impact of these narratives. However, some players have encountered technical issues that hinder their ability to fully engage with the storylines, such as crashes and save problems. Overall, the narrative depth of these titles is celebrated, despite occasional gameplay frustrations.
- “The story is hard to beat; I would like to see a fully functional PS2 edition.”
- “Ahh, Dragon Quest 7: Journey of the Cursed King.”
- “Thought I was done with the classics when I got drunk one night and severed the power cable to my PSX with a throwing knife, but EPSXE saved the day with this awesome app that runs my childhood favorites FF7, Legend of Dragoon, and Vagrant Story perfectly.”
- “I try to save my game at some point of the story of some titles, but it won't save normally sometimes.”
- “It crashes whenever I try to play first player story mode.”
- “Because it's making it hard to complete quests in Diablo and follow storylines.”
monetization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
6%
77%
The monetization aspect of the app is highly criticized, with users expressing frustration over excessive ads, including unskippable pop-ups that disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the absence of in-app purchases in paid versions, others feel misled by the app's advertising, citing issues like crashes and lack of promised features. Overall, there is a strong desire for more paid apps that offer a seamless, ad-free experience.
- “This is way better than most of the new games full of in-app purchases.”
- “A nice paid app with no ads and in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, play offline, bring Harvest Moon back to my life.”
- “It's very broken and I have a Samsung S10, so it can't be because my phone is old. This app is a scam and impossible to refund. These reviews have to be faked because it's literally just a virus; it just gives me ads and tries to get my permission to access my files.”
- “Does not come with BIOS or any games, does not explain this in the advertisement. Not impressed after paying for it.”
- “Fullscreen 30-second unskippable ads to load save state; however, after the ad is finished, the save state doesn't load. I am now locked out of a save with 40 hours of gameplay.”
grinding
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users find the grinding aspect of games tedious, particularly due to repetitive button pressing and the need for frequent configuration changes in emulators. A common suggestion is the inclusion of a fast forward feature, which could alleviate the monotony of grinding in RPGs and make the experience more enjoyable. Overall, while some appreciate the ability to speed up gameplay, the setup process and manual grinding remain significant pain points.
- “The only reason I'm giving 4 out of 5 stars is because I think there should be a fast forward button in emulators; it makes those grindy games so much more fun.”
- “It's so tedious to continuously press a button when farming in a game.”
- “Configuring plugins for each game was tedious.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, reminiscing about their childhood experiences and feeling nostalgic when revisiting their first games. However, frustrations with unresponsive controls occasionally detract from the overall emotional experience, as players struggle with navigation issues that disrupt their engagement.
- “I cried when I opened up my first game that I ever played as a kid.”
- “Made me feel young again.”
- “I cried when I opened up my first game that I ever played as a kid.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users suggest that while most games are playable with the supplied digital controller, using a Bluetooth controller can enhance the experience, particularly for certain titles. However, there is uncertainty regarding the compatibility of analog games with the provided controller, which may affect replayability for those specific titles.
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the reviews primarily stems from the irony of the emulator's limitations, particularly the inability to run popular games on certain devices, which users find amusing. Additionally, the playful tone in comments about device compatibility adds a lighthearted touch to the critique of the emulator's performance.
- “Funny thing is, pretty sure you can't use this on an iPhone, haha.”