ePSXe for Android
Get on Play StoreePSXe 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.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The emulator runs smoothly and allows for easy setup and use, making it user-friendly.
- It supports a wide range of games, with many users reporting flawless performance and compatibility.
- The ability to use Bluetooth controllers enhances the gaming experience, providing a more authentic feel.
- There are issues with audio lag and sound quality, which can detract from the gaming experience.
- Some users report problems with saving games, including lost save states and memory card issues.
- The on-screen controls can be unresponsive or difficult to use, especially for games that require precise inputs.
- graphics162 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the emulator have received mixed reviews, with many users praising the significant improvements over original PlayStation visuals, especially when using the OpenGL add-on for smoother and enhanced graphics. However, some players have reported graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly with certain games, indicating that while the emulator generally performs well, there are still areas needing optimization. Overall, the graphics are considered good, especially for a nostalgic experience, but users recommend tweaking settings for the best results.
“Works like a treat, love the fact it has an OpenGL add-on making the graphics lovely and smooth without compromise.”
“Graphics look sharp with this update.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Opengl lags the games down to unplayable levels as well as cause graphic mishaps (FF9 the menus don't show at all during battle + FF7 battles freeze the game).”
- stability142 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
Overall, the stability of the emulator is mixed, with many users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues, while others experience frequent freezes, particularly with specific games or when using certain features like cheats. Some users noted that the app runs well on various devices, but graphical glitches and audio lag can detract from the experience. Frequent app freezes, especially when switching tasks or loading save states, indicate that further updates and optimizations are needed to enhance stability.
“App runs great, straightforward settings, no problems at all and all these games on my phone that I can play offline anywhere I go.”
“Runs great, options are decent, and I never lose progress because I closed my phone in a rush.”
“Absolutely love it, runs great and with little issue, once I learned how to extract files, it was easy!”
“Sometimes when I load a save state slot, the sound is muted and the save sometimes freezes.”
“Legend of Lagaia freezes in dungeons (particularly Drake Castle and Snowdrift Cave after finishing Zeto) kindly fix if needed.”
“Every time I want to save the game in Suikoden 2, it freezes.”
- optimization120 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 23 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the emulator is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and compatibility across a range of devices. However, some users have noted issues with audio stuttering, controller support, and performance dips on high resolutions, indicating that while the emulator performs well for most, there are areas that could benefit from further refinement. Frequent updates and customization options are highlighted as positive aspects, contributing to an overall satisfactory experience for users with capable hardware.
“Overall pleased with the optimization, accuracy, and performance.”
“Amazing performance across most games, easy setup, gamepad support that works very well with my PS4 controller and a fast, easy-to-use GUI.”
“From the game browser to the performance to the number of useful options, this emulator is just stellar.”
“Video and audio stuttering even on a game's main menu.”
“Became so heavy and slow after update.. loading game in one folder took ages.. very poor performance compared to previous version.. please fix it.. 😫”
“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 a Nvidia Shield TV.”
- gameplay64 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay experience is generally smooth and enjoyable, with many users praising its stability and responsiveness, especially when using a PS4 controller. However, there are notable issues such as button mapping errors, occasional lag, and bugs that can lead to lost progress, which detract from the overall experience. While the emulator successfully replicates classic gameplay, some users have reported sound issues and the need for better controller support to enhance playability.
“Excellent gameplay, brings back classics.”
“Very smooth gameplay.”
“Great gameplay, smooth as can be.”
“However, there are some things that need fixing; the warning isn't explained well. I ended up making a mistake and couldn't find my default memory card with several hours of gameplay on it!”
“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.”
- music52 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the emulator has received mixed reviews, with users praising its ability to play soundtracks smoothly in many games, while also reporting issues such as music skipping, choppy audio, and occasional lack of sound effects. Some users expressed a desire for better volume control and synchronization between music and gameplay, while others noted that certain games either lack music entirely or have inconsistent audio performance. Overall, while many enjoy the nostalgic soundtracks, there are significant concerns regarding audio quality and reliability that need addressing.
“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.”
“Games I thought would never run properly are at full speed here with excellent and full music/sound.”
“I just noticed sometimes when I play Final Fantasy, the music skips some sounds.”
“So when I play FF7, the battle music skips and it bugs the hell out of me.”
“Every game I run on it works great, my only issue is sound. The sound works fine when I first start the game, but after playing for a while, certain sounds from game music disappear, and other times sounds from music in different scenes play during sounds from current scenes, mixing together and sounding horrible.”
- story32 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a nostalgic appreciation for classic RPGs, particularly praising the intricate storytelling found in titles like "Vagrant Story," "Final Fantasy VII," and "Xenogears." Players express enjoyment in revisiting these narratives, although some mention technical issues that occasionally disrupt their experience. Overall, the story aspect of these games is celebrated for its depth and emotional engagement, making them memorable favorites.
“Playing Resident Evil 3 and Vagrant Story has been a real joy.”
“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.”
- monetization15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the app is polarizing, with some users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases in paid versions, while others express frustration over intrusive ads, crashes, and a lack of transparency regarding additional costs like missing bios or games. Many users prefer paid apps to avoid ad interruptions, but complaints about ad bombardment and functionality issues persist, leading to mixed feelings about the overall value.
“No ads, play offline, brings Harvest Moon back to my life.”
“This is way better than most of the new games full of in-app purchases.”
“A nice paid app with no ads and no in-app purchases.”
“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 savestate; however, after the ad is finished, the savestate doesn't load. I am now locked out of a save with 40 hours of gameplay.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of games to be tedious, particularly when it involves repetitive actions like button pressing or configuring settings for different games. Many express a desire for a fast forward feature in emulators to alleviate the monotony of level grinding, which would enhance their overall enjoyment of grind-heavy titles. Overall, while some appreciate the ability to toggle fast-forward options, the setup and repetitive nature of grinding remain common frustrations.
“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.”
“It is really tedious and is really my only gripe.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a deep emotional connection to their gaming experiences, often reminiscing about childhood games that evoke strong feelings, such as nostalgia and joy. However, frustrations with unresponsive controls can detract from the overall emotional engagement, leading to moments of disappointment.
“I cried when I opened up my first game that I ever played as a kid.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players suggest that while most games are enjoyable with the supplied digital controller, using a Bluetooth controller can enhance the experience, particularly for games that may require more precise controls, like analog titles. However, there is some uncertainty about the compatibility of certain analog games with the digital controller.
“The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for a second playthrough.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return.”
“The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews appears to stem from the frustration of users regarding the limitations of the emulator, particularly its inability to run certain games on an iPhone, leading to a lighthearted tone in their complaints. The mention of "funny" gameplay issues adds to the comedic element, highlighting the irony of technical difficulties in a gaming context.
“The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I love how the game incorporates funny dialogue that keeps me laughing.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add so much charm to the gameplay.”
