How did the limitations of the PS1 hardware impact game design and creativity?

[Emilia]

How did the limitations of the PS1 hardware impact game design and creativity? Why do some PS1 retro games have long loading times, and how did developers overcome this? How does the PS1 library compare to the libraries of other consoles like the N64 or Sega Saturn?

[Harry333]

The limitations of PS1 hardware, such as its limited memory and polygonal rendering capabilities, pushed developers to be more creative in their design choices, often leading to highly stylized graphics and innovative game mechanics. Some play ps1 games experienced long loading times due to the slower read speeds of the CD format, but developers employed tricks like loading data in the background during cutscenes to mitigate this. The PS1 library, with its vast collection of genres and iconic titles, outshone competitors like the N64 or Sega Saturn, especially in terms of RPGs and experimental games.