Philosoma

Philosoma is a shoot 'em up video game developed by G Artists and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation in 1995. It is notable for its use of full-motion video cutscenes to advance its narrative and its varied gameplay, which shifts perspectives and offers different vehicle types.

The game is set in the 23rd century and follows a team of space pilots tasked with investigating a mysterious and hostile alien force near a colonized planet. The player controls various spacecraft and mechs throughout the game's stages, battling enemies and ultimately uncovering the truth behind the alien invasion.

Philosoma features a mix of traditional side-scrolling shooting sections, forward-scrolling stages reminiscent of Space Harrier, and levels where the player controls a mech in a more confined environment. The game's difficulty is considered high, and players must master the different vehicles and their unique abilities to succeed.

While Philosoma was praised for its graphics and cinematic presentation at the time of its release, it also received criticism for its steep difficulty, limited replay value, and occasionally disjointed gameplay. Despite mixed reviews, Philosoma is remembered as one of the early PlayStation titles to experiment with cinematic storytelling and varied gameplay mechanics.