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Dreamcast Suggestions

Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
edited January 2008 in Games and Technology
I just got a free Dreamcast and I need some suggestions for games.

I know the really popular ones like Soul Calibur, Skies of Arcadia, Grandia 2, RE: Code Veronica and I've already picked those up used. I just need suggestion for more "must have" titles to flesh out my collection. RPGs, SHUMPS, and action/adventure/arcade games are probably best. I'm not a huge fan of fighting and sports games. Besides, I already have Soul Calibur and I'll probably pick up Marvel vs. Capcom if I can find it.

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  • BurtletoyBurtletoy Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Chu Chu Rocket if you have friends and 4 controllers.

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  • Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Only 2 controllers...

    Isn't there a Berzerk game for the DC? How is that?

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  • wunderbarwunderbar What Have I Done? Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Shenmue

    no Dreamcast colletion is complete without Sonic Adcenture either.

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  • ArrathArrath Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Toy Commander! Best with friends.

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  • SaddlerSaddler Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Only 2 controllers...

    Isn't there a Berzerk game for the DC? How is that?

    It's a good beat em up, but pretty much obsolete.

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  • BigJoeMBigJoeM Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Only 2 controllers...

    Isn't there a Berzerk game for the DC? How is that?

    It's pretty good it has nothing on the PS2 game but i'd recommend it.

    It can get annoying at times due to some cramped quarters early on and it is moderately difficult (especially on hard)

    But it is a decent action game and it shouldn't cost that much.

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  • SheepSheep Registered User, __BANNED USERS regular
    edited January 2008
    Tw4win wrote: »
    Only 2 controllers...

    Isn't there a Berzerk game for the DC? How is that?

    Yup. It's pretty good.

    Cult of the Wyrm is alright too, and in the same type of style.

    Get Jet Set Radio and Wetrix while you're at it.

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  • The_SpaniardThe_Spaniard It's never lupines Irvine, CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited January 2008
    I agree with the recommendations of Sword of the Berserk. Also I'd eat a big nutty brown pile of dogshit and smile doing it if it would mean that Berserk for the PS2 would get ported. :cry:

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  • ApostateApostate Prince SpaceRegistered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Tech Romancer was tons of fun. Anime Mech fighting game. What's not to love?

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  • CarolinaBBQCarolinaBBQ Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    Ready 2 Rumble was a bunch of fun to play with a buddy.

    Of course I also found Sega Bass Fishing on LSD to be an amazing experience.

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  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited January 2008
    -Maken X; first person slasher made by the SMT team. The localization is weak, but the gameplay's fun.
    -Last Blade 2: Heart of the Samurai (excellent 2d fighter)
    -Rival Schools: Project Justice (best 3d fighter ever, IMO)
    -Space Channel 5
    -Illbleed(weird survival horror game)
    -Ecco: Defender of the Future; beautiful game, but very difficult.

    Just remembered a few solid shmups:

    -Gunbird 2
    -Bangai-O

    Also, Shenmue 1 & 2 are essential. The latter is PAL-exclusive, but it lets you port your data from the original, and you don't have to put up with the nightmarish Xbox dub(subtitled in English instead).

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  • MasoniteMasonite Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    I've only played/watched a friend's Dreamcast, but 3 games that have stuck with me were Jet Grind Radio, Crazy Taxi, and Bangai-O.

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  • Tw4winTw4win Registered User regular
    edited January 2008
    cj iwakura wrote: »
    -Maken X; first person slasher made by the SMT team. The localization is weak, but the gameplay's fun.
    -Last Blade 2: Heart of the Samurai (excellent 2d fighter)
    -Rival Schools: Project Justice (best 3d fighter ever, IMO)
    -Space Channel 5
    -Illbleed(weird survival horror game)
    -Ecco: Defender of the Future; beautiful game, but very difficult.

    Just remembered a few solid shmups:

    -Gunbird 2
    -Bangai-O

    Also, Shenmue 1 & 2 are essential. The latter is PAL-exclusive, but it lets you port your data from the original, and you don't have to put up with the nightmarish Xbox dub(subtitled in English instead).

    Maken X sounds awesome, as does Illbleed.

    Thanks for the suggestions everyone...now I'm off to spend some cash...

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