Good multiplayer games for Dreamcast?

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:57 pm

Hey guys.
I work in a shared flat for misfit teenagers and thought it would be a good idea to get them a Dreamcast, so they can play together. I am mainly looking for some games that are easy to pick up and play. The kids are 2 guys, 16 and 18 years old, and two girls, 15 and 18 years old.
Some games i already thought of:
Soul Calibur > button masher
Chu Chu Rocket > 4 players
Capcom Vs SNK 2 > Cmon it HAS to be there
Powerstone 2 > 4 player mayhem
Giga Wing 2 > so i can play something during breaks ^^
Dave Mirra BMX > the wipeout multiplayer mode is pure fun
Worms World Party > well it's worms

can you recommend some other fun mp games that appeal to the average joe?

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:17 pm

Marvel Vs capcom has a four player mode.
And marvel vs capcom 2 can be fun if everyone does not know the exploits.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 6:34 pm

erm what exploits? ^^"

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:27 pm

I always thought Project Justice was pretty fun and Tech Romancer is alright if you dig giant robots.

subcons · Post by **subcons** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:03 pm

Bust-A-Move 4 is good stuff switching off in versus. Sega Marine Fishing is awesome with a controller. Dated looking, but still great arcade style fun.

You've pretty much got the good four player stuff covered.

Erinu · Post by **Erinu** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:51 pm

There's only one answer.. Chu Chu Rocket.

Pixel_Outlaw · Post by **Pixel_Outlaw** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:05 pm

"It's just you..."

Jet Black · Post by **Jet Black** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:24 pm

Virtua Tennis is also a very nice 4-Player game.

D · Post by D » Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:59 pm

Jet Black wrote:Virtua Tennis is also a very nice 4-Player game.

Hear me now and believe me later.....erm Virtua Tennis 2 is all they need. If they could pick one, they should choose this.
4 player mode, meaning 2 vs 2 and there are both male and female players so I feel another battle of the sexes coming.
It's the only thing I play with friends.

perhaps Tetris 4D, which has 4 player mode.
There are lots of goofy 4 player racing games, but you only play those once or twice

subcons · Post by **subcons** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 11:35 pm

Ha, I forgot about Virtua Tennis. That game was the shit. We played that 4-way for a good while.

My friend used to always pick one of the extra characters that looked like an 80s pornstar that wore white pants. We called him "Pants"... that guy would fall down diving for balls constantly. Terrible.

D · Post by D » Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:50 am

subcons wrote:Ha, I forgot about Virtua Tennis. That game was the shit. We played that 4-way for a good while.

My friend used to always pick one of the extra characters that looked like an 80s pornstar that wore white pants. We called him "Pants"... that guy would fall down diving for balls constantly. Terrible.

There is also the tank tennis racket.
One we were playing and I selected a custom character and it had the tank as a racket. every time he hit you'd hear "KLOIN". We all laughed about it.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:10 am

Thanks for all your tips so far.
I totally forgot about Virtua Tennis 2.
Bust a Move and Tetris 4D are great as well.
Is there a Puyo Pop with 4-Player Mode?
Fever is just for two players, right?

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:59 am

Jockel wrote:erm what exploits? ^^"

ITS MARVHILLLLLL BAAAAEEEBEEEE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZZUMjoxfZA

no just 2p puyo pop fever.

Diabollokus · Post by **Diabollokus** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:02 pm

Quake 3 arena was the best multiplayer experience on the Dreamcast, but its not exactly 'casual' its fast and bloody so its not really a fun game for kids but its brilliant for anyone seeking an fps thrill + the game AI isn't bad either, stick a few Xero's in there with railguns and your sorted.

Exciting as it gets. Virtua Tennis 2 is essential.

subcons · Post by **subcons** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:13 pm

Jockel wrote:Is there a Puyo Pop with 4-Player Mode?
Fever is just for two players, right?

Indeed there is (yep, it's 4-player). I own that game too, but I didn't suggest it because I thought it was pretty uncommon. Apparently not the case. Pretty good price on that one too.

gennss · Post by **gennss** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:00 pm

Dead or Alive 2 has a 4 player tag team mode. Gauntlet legends is 4 players . gigawing and gigawing 2 obviously

D · Post by D » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:37 pm

gennss wrote:Dead or Alive 2 has a 4 player tag team mode. Gauntlet legends is 4 players . gigawing and gigawing 2 obviously

gigawing 1? are you sure? never knew.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:54 pm

subcons wrote:
Jockel wrote:Is there a Puyo Pop with 4-Player Mode?
Fever is just for two players, right?
Indeed there is (yep, it's 4-player). I own that game too, but I didn't suggest it because I thought it was pretty uncommon. Apparently not the case. Pretty good price on that one too.

I did not even know about that :-S
I love puyo pop too!

subcons · Post by **subcons** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:14 pm

D wrote:gigawing 1? are you sure? never knew.

It's only two player.

[EDIT: I'm retarded.]

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:29 pm

Success! They love it.
They played Giga Wing 2 the most oO
But srsly, you can't watch them play.
It's like credit feeding taken to the next level: life feeding.
They spawn, bomb, die, repeat.
Virtua Tennis 2 doesn't appeal to them as they think tennis is boring.
They played Capcom Vs SNK 2, too.
One of the guys almost beat me ^_~
Boy, today was fun.
I played Sega Tetris with our psychologist for a long time, too ^^

Skykid · Post by **Skykid** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:19 pm

Come on man, Outrigger!

And with the mouse too if possible.

lgb · Post by **lgb** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:43 pm

Phantasy Star Online.

Jockel · Post by **Jockel** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:44 pm

i guess not, as these kids are pretty retarded ^^"
but hey, at least the 18yo girl is hot

Diabollokus · Post by **Diabollokus** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:15 pm

lgb wrote:

Phantasy Star Online.

DC version dosen't support offline multiplayer I'm afraid, its also sucks offline

lgb · Post by **lgb** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:21 pm

Jockel:Really? That sucks. PSO doesn't require much to even get started, and getting started is all you need.

Diabollokus: OP didn't exactly ask for an offline multiplayer game specifically, and the already given hint is a bit vague. Also, read his last sentence.

I know. ;_; But that applies to every game. People say the same for shmups.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:29 pm

lgb wrote:Jockel:Really? That sucks. PSO doesn't require much to even get started, and getting started is all you need.

Diabollokus: OP didn't exactly ask for an offline multiplayer game specifically, and the already given hint is a bit vague. Also, read his last sentence.

I know. ;_; But that applies to every game. People say the same for shmups.

from the first post he does sound like he is entertaining people

Diabollokus · Post by **Diabollokus** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:03 pm

lgb wrote:

Jockel:Really? That sucks. PSO doesn't require much to even get started, and getting started is all you need.

Diabollokus: OP didn't exactly ask for an offline multiplayer game specifically, and the already given hint is a bit vague. Also, read his last sentence.

I know. ;_; But that applies to every game. People say the same for shmups.

I also had the impression that the entertainment of a coherent audience was at stake. This thread could get crazy if we start talking about non multiplayer dreamcast experiences though. REZ could be solution if TC's penultimate line is true.

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:19 pm

Jockel wrote:Hey guys.
two girls, 15 and 18 years old.
any games you can think of?

A few come to mind. Naked twister, and just about anyhting with alchol involved.

nem · Post by **nem** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:46 pm

Red Dog and Propeller Arena, both support four player mp.

shmups.system11.org

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