Yes, emulate it because it was released so long ago that the only way we can play it today is this way (unless we want to wear out our discs and consoles).

Delve into the colorful histories of the original cast of mercenaries and the extraordinary circumstances that brought them together in Fear Effect. Discover what drives Hana Tsu-Vachel, a beautiful assassin who specializes in matters of love and death; Royce Glas, a master counterintelligence operative haunted by his past; and Jakob “Deke” Decourt, a cold-blooded killer driven by money and murder. Meet Rain Qin, a stunning new character and close companion of Hana, whose beauty hides a dark secret.

According to Kronos Digital Entertainment, the original development team behind Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix, the new Motion FX 3D technology enables the most impressive animations ever seen on game consoles. Experience unparalleled interaction with eight new environments, clever puzzles, and intense action. Enemies react with cunning artificial intelligence as you try to destroy them with an expanded arsenal that includes stun guns and flamethrowers. Gameplay and cutscenes flow seamlessly, so there’s no loading time, even after deadly scenes.

So, what is this emulation? We didn’t bring it up by accident. Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix was originally released on February 21, 2001, for the PlayStation 1. Although Kronos Digital Entertainment no longer exists, Limited Run Games, in collaboration with Square Enix, will release it on modern platforms. It is currently confirmed that it will be released for the PlayStation 5, PC, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch sometime in 2026. There will also be physical editions, but it has almost become the norm for PC games to be left out; in this case, they are only planning to release it for the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

But let’s not forget that this is a PS1 game. Anything can emulate it today because PCs were capable of doing so 15 years ago, and technology has advanced tremendously since then.

Source: Gematsu