Einhander

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 5, 1998
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  • Summary: Pilot the most technologically advanced shooter ever created. You're a suicide pilot up against Earth's final assault. Cut through hordes of enemy fighters and battle the most monstrous bosses ever designed. Pilot fully loaded tactical fighters. Modify speed and agility on the fly. Single,Pilot the most technologically advanced shooter ever created. You're a suicide pilot up against Earth's final assault. Cut through hordes of enemy fighters and battle the most monstrous bosses ever designed. Pilot fully loaded tactical fighters. Modify speed and agility on the fly. Single, double, and triple gunpod designs. Extendible claw for stealing enemy weapons. Armed for gatling guns, homing missiles, cannons, and more. Two bonus fighters earned through meritorious battle.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Gaming Age
    96
    A masterful game. It is a game with non-stop action and can be pretty tough at times. All of this is combined with just enough of a brainwork requirement to make this game more interactive, hence more enjoyable.
  2. netjak
    95
    The graphics in Einhander are stunning. Before this I'd never seen 3D move so swiftly...Great graphics, high difficulty, lots of secrets, breathtaking CG, variety, and a killer soundtrack. There is honestly nothing more than I want out of a shooter than Einhander gives.
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  3. Da Gameboyz
    95
    Einhander is one of those games you never want to get rid of, because no matter how good you think you are, it's always a challenge. Combined with the audio and visual elements of this game, Einhander is nothing short of a great gaming experience!
  4. GMR Magazine
    90
    "Einhander" is German for "awesome 2D shooter that should have sold way more that it did." That, or "one-handed." We're not sure. [Feb 2003, p.97]
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  5. GamePro
    90
    The foot-tapping techno music tracks accompany each stage perfectly, and the sound effects shine with a plethora of explosions and other sounds of destruction.
  6. PSM Magazine
    90
    Great graphics, tight control, amazing sound.
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  7. GameSpot
    79
    And while the fruit of its efforts may not be the miracle this genre needs for a complete revival, it's just about as good as shooters get.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. DarthI.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Best game ever, second only to SMRPG.
  2. PauloR.
    Oct 21, 2005
    10
    The only thing left to make einhander a super game is: the second part, please do it make a continuation for einhander. I am brasiliam and didThe only thing left to make einhander a super game is: the second part, please do it make a continuation for einhander. I am brasiliam and did not see or reard nothing about this. thank you.… Expand
  4. Brute1995
    Dec 23, 2012
    10
    This game is great. I first played it in 2000 on the PS1 and I've played it every now and then since then.

    Costs a pretty penny if you want    This game is great. I first played it in 2000 on the PS1 and I've played it every now and then since then.

    Costs a pretty penny if you want to buy it nowadays.    … Expand
  5. AntoineS.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    Wonderful game, by Squaresoft. The graphics, the gameplay, the atmosphere - it has everything good going for it. For shooter fans it is a Wonderful game, by Squaresoft. The graphics, the gameplay, the atmosphere - it has everything good going for it. For shooter fans it is a must have as it is easily one of the best shooters of all time.… Expand
  6. WillG.
    Feb 28, 2007
    10
    I disagree with Roger. Personally, I think this game has great playability and is full of action. Although a little slow, Einhander adds a I disagree with Roger. Personally, I think this game has great playability and is full of action. Although a little slow, Einhander adds a dimension of gameplay that is not easily utilized. On another note, this game is unique in its own way, so classifying it by genre is already pitting it against games that are almost completely different.… Expand
  7. logan1087
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    Un gran videojuego no me esperaba este nivel de calidad y me ha sorprendido, a pesar de estar en 2017 supera prácticamente a todos loUn gran videojuego no me esperaba este nivel de calidad y me ha sorprendido, a pesar de estar en 2017 supera prácticamente a todos lo videojuegos actuales… Expand
  8. RogerB.
    Jun 16, 2005
    5
    Nice shoot but only beginners will really appreciate it because it is too slow and there's not enough action. There are plenty of better Nice shoot but only beginners will really appreciate it because it is too slow and there's not enough action. There are plenty of better games in the same genre for the fans.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#13 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#10 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998