ePSXe openGL Plugin

About

The ePSXe opengl plugin is a graphics rendering solution for the ePSXe Android emulator, enabling enhanced 3D visuals and performance for PlayStation games. It takes advantage of OpenGL technology to provide upscaling, texture filtering, and other graphical improvements. This plugin aims to deliver a smoother and more authentic gaming experience for ePSXe Android users, ensuring their classic PlayStation titles look and perform their best.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 716 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The plugin significantly enhances graphics, making games look sharper and more vibrant.
It works well on low-end devices, allowing a wide range of users to enjoy PS1 games.
Many users appreciate the plugin's ability to improve the overall gaming experience on the ePSXe emulator.

The plugin suffers from compatibility issues, causing crashes and graphical glitches in several games.
Many users report that the plugin makes games darker and can lead to performance drops.
There is a lack of updates and support from developers, leaving many bugs unresolved.

graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the emulator app ePSXe for Android receive mixed reviews, with many users praising the significant enhancement in visual quality, particularly for games like Final Fantasy VIII and Gran Turismo. However, several players report issues with optimization, including slow performance, graphical glitches, and compatibility problems with certain titles, leading to a less consistent experience. Overall, while the graphics upgrade is appreciated, it is marred by technical issues that detract from gameplay.
- “Man, this plugin creates a night and day difference in the graphics.”
- “Now when I play Gran Turismo 2, the graphics are so good it almost looks like an early PS2 game.”
- “Excellent graphics, 60/60fps nice game.”
- “It's not actually good; it's not compatible with most games, and the graphics glitch out very often, especially with FF7.”
- “Very bad; some games work in HD graphics, and others do not. When we start the game, the screen goes black. Fix this please.”
- “When I played Crash Bandicoot 2, I felt like there was something wrong with the graphics.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The stability of the app is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and issues such as black loading screens and screeching sounds. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus indicates that the app requires significant improvements to enhance its reliability and performance.
- “It's slowing down the game with many bugs and screeching sounds.”
- “But there were major glitches using this plugin.”
- “Buggy, very buggy but still fun!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the OpenGL plugin for the ePSXe PS1 emulator delivers excellent performance in hardware mode across most smartphones and platforms, with only a few exceptions like Driver 2. The emulator is praised for its optimization, providing a smooth gaming experience on both Windows and Linux.
- “The performance of the OpenGL plugin is often accurate and good (except for games like Driver 2) in hardware mode, which works great and flawlessly on most smartphones released in the last 10-11 years.”
- “ePSXe is a great PS1 emulator in general; I have used and played it on Windows and Linux with extraordinary performance.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features some improvements that address previous issues, but users find the interface timing to be slow, which detracts from the overall experience despite appreciating the graphics.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music and sound effects in the game are criticized for their very poor sound quality, especially when compared to other emulators.
- “The sound quality for the music and sound effects is very poor compared to other emulators I've used.”
- “The music tracks are repetitive and lack variety, making the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- “The audio mixing is off, with music often drowning out important sound effects.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that the game lacks clear labeling for ads, which can lead to confusion and frustration among players regarding the monetization strategy.
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “I find the in-game purchases to be overpriced and not worth the value they provide.”
- “The reliance on ads for revenue detracts from the overall experience, as they pop up at the most inconvenient times.”