Reviews (18)

Very above average! Good gameplay.
This game is extremely enjoyable if you've played N64. The courses are varied and offer challenge and make the player concentrate. Some courses are very hard and nearly unbeatable if one doesn't memorize them, as I do. In my personal opinion, it is an honor for an amateur to place 4th in the Amateur podracing circuit. It is even more so if they place 7th in the Galactic and Invitational circuits. So, it is pretty fair. All the podracers to choose from are top notch, but the best armor and durability goes to a player named Gasgano. (If you disagree, there are many choices) This is the player I use the most on the more advanced courses. If you are a beginner, go with Anakin Skywalker.
Go buy this game if you like good, technical fare.

a good game
the graphic a below advage for dreamcast but the game play fun and different form other raceing games because you have to find the quickiest route .Your pod take on damage and boosting is fun.

Kickarse Game
This is probably the best game ive ever played of star wars mostly cause I mean hey Its on the dreamcast and thats all u need! Graphics, Sound, and All the best In game graphics and Cinema Graphics combined! So if u add Star Wars to it! You know ye gonna love it! If you dont buy this ye a fool! FOR ALL THOSE NEGATIVE VIEWERS FLAMING THIS!! Your all nothin but a bunch of Sad Sad Star Wars hating Munchkins... 'Tis a pity.

-A figment of ye Imagination ... Read more

Subjects:  1. starwars    2. Pod racer (podracer)    3. Video Games    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Racing    6. Flying    7. Star Wars (Starwars)   

Reviews (6)

A fun game with slight camera prooblems
Super Magnetic Neo is a great game, with great graphics, great gameplay and cool sound. It bad camera angles cause it to suffer sometimes but a great purchase overall. If you liked Crash Bandicoot (or hated it) then Neo is the game for you. It takes a tried and true gameplay style, adds origionality and humor to make it an instant classic.

You won't regret this purchase its clean fun!

Better than Bandicout
this game is Better than Bandicout 99% that one precent because theres no racing version. that stinks . oh well this is the best game of the adventure games that ive bought yet . BUYYYYYYYYY ITTTTTTTTTTTTTT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! . + its educational.

EXTREMELY CHALLENGING
This is a good game that takes a very long time. the replay value is very poor (because it is sooooo HARD) but all other aspects are good. you must go through a variety of worlds rescung pao pao park from pinki, an evil minded baby. this game is worth the money. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Editorial Review

Lara Croft makes her Dreamcast debut in Tomb Raider: The LastRevelation, a must-have title for fans of the busty heroine's PlayStationexploits. Featuring high-resolution graphics that rival those of the PC version,this visual masterpiece sports a "fleshed-out" Lara in addition to lighting andwater effects that make its 3-D environments seem all the more realistic.

Beneath the surface, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation is pretty much thesame old Tomb Raider action-adventure formula, with gameplay consistingof exploration, combat, and puzzle solving. (Which is not necessarily a badthing, as most Tomb Raider fans just can't seem to get enough.) However,gamers do get to play as "young" Lara Croft for the first time, and the gallerymode rewards players with pictures of Lara as they progress through the game.

Unfortunately, advancing in Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation can be quitefrustrating at times, as the controls--which utilize all the functions of theDreamcast controller--are not only awkward, but also lack the responsivenessthat some of the game's challenges require. --Joe Hon

Pros:

• Enhanced graphics rival those of the PC version
• Ability to play as young Lara Croft
• Gallery feature a definite plus for fans

• Poor controls

Reviews (20)

The Best One To Me
The 4th addition (or fifth if you count The Lost Artifact) is one of the better ones and comes in second to the fantastic Tomb Raider 2. The gameplay is interesting.

In this game, you are in Egypt and going through tombs and pyramids and such. The first level is a training level when Lara is like 16 or something of that nature. Features:

The most intriguing thing about this game is the ability to pass between the same stages more than once in order to get to another stage. The game offers a great challenge and the graphics are very good. There are minimal glitches. The storyline is incredible. The ending is a great one, also.

Pretty Good
Well, to begin, i liked the thought of actually being Laura Croft. I mean, how exciting?! But, really hard. I got like past 2 or 3 levels and found myself really, inexpressibly stuck. I was like, WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO NEXT?! So, away went that game for quite a while and i have yet to get back to it for fear of losing absolute faith in myself to play a game and actually win.

BUY THIS NOW!!
This was a cool game I shot lots of stuff and I was a girl with guns and I had fun but ... Read more

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Reviews (18)

The best Dreamcast fighting game is here!! Soul what???
Rival Schools: Project Justice is great! I didn't think that this game would be this good because I was not impressed with the PS1 version. But boy was I wrong!! This game is tight! The graphics are clean, the characters are cool and origional, the story mode is decent and the extras add replay value to the title.

I once owned both this and Soul Calibur and I must say that this is better that Soul Crap...er I mean Calibur. The moves are more along the lines of Street Fighter but not played out and overdone. Almost all the characters are playable and entertaining (unlike any Street Fifgter game) and the game itself is a joy to play.

On a bad note my only turn-off is that the last boss has a demon posessed sword (was that a hot idea in 1999, 2000?). This, in my opinion, is a tired and weak excuse for a last boss, it reminds me of the lame and seriously dark (and demonic) story line of Soul Calibur.

If it were not for that lack of origionality in designing a last boss then this game would be one of the greatest of all time. As it is its just great and worth it to any Dreamcast owner.

3 People beating up 1 person! GREAT!
This game has the best tag feature. You can do either a 2, or 3 person tag attack. If you decide not to use a TAG ATTACK, you could do one of your SPECIAL ATTACKS. Each character has about three special attacks which they perform by themselves. There are over 20 characters and all of them have good special attacks. One of my favorites is a 12 year old girl who gives you a beat down with her tennis rackets.
The game also has a story mode where you can view a comic book story between fights.
MY ONLY COMPLAINT: You need a special code to get the last boss Demon Hyo. Even if you beat the game a hundred times, Demon Hyo will not be selectable without the code.

Come On Baby!
The Rival Schools series has a unique place in video game history.It's never been considered a hit, but it has a huge...following (this is the video game world's Buffy The Vampire Slayer).Project Justice is the third game in the series, but the second released in the US and storywise is the direct sequel to the original Playstation game.This game is very very good...the story mode in this game is great.The story is a very intense one, suprises are plentiful, and if anything it makes you want to fight more when you learn that the characters actually have some reason to fight other than "to be the strongest."...These characters are all very very cool and very original (well OK, some are more interesting than others but still).Capcom has probably done it's best work on this game in terms of characters (c'mon, name ONE new character from the SF3 series).The R & D team must have worked long hours to ensure that this is the ONLY game where you can play as a guy in a speedo, a black guy with blonde hair who speaks Japanese, and beat up people with a violin-wielding girl.What's more, you can have them all on the same team!The Gameplay itself is great.The new Team-up Counter and Party-Up techniques add the flash, and the gorgeously refined fighting engine brings the skill.There aren't many modes (5 in all), but Story mode and all the secret characters will keep you busy.The graphics are really crisp and sharp.The backgrounds are well thought out if not entirely amazing, but they get the job done.The music is great too ...Overall, if you can find it, and if you're a fighting fan and/or a teen (trust me, you'll appreciate the Story mode alot more if you are), give Project Justice a shot.... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Fighting   

Editorial Review

Top-down space shooters, so popular in the late '80s, have gone the way of legwarmers and Mr. T. With the influx of richly textured 3-D worlds and interactiveenvironments, old-school shooters aren't exactly in massive demand. But Armadafor the Dreamcast boldly bucks that trend by giving gamers more than just a rehashedshooter. Armada takes the addictive formula of breakneck shooting action andmelds it ingeniously with role-playing game (RPG) elements such as involved characterinteraction and a growth system based on experience points.

As a member of Allied Command, you must annihilate the destructive Armada whosereign threatens all humankind. But behind this simplistic premise lies a deep gameplaysystem, where you travel within an enormous galaxy filled with space stations,supernovas, planets, and a battery of Armada ships. Although you are assigned primarymissions, there are plenty of secondary objectives, spaceship tweaking, and statusbuilding during the nonlinear gameplay. In this way Armada cleverly interjectsrapid shooting action with involved strategy elements to create a unique experience.Throw in four-player simultaneous play--with up to four people onscreen at once--andArmada has plenty of multiplayer fun as well. --Sajed Ahmed

Pros:

• Loaded with elements of sci-fi, fast shooters, and tactical play
• 6 distinct races to choose from
• RPG-like credit system, where you earn credits to spend on tweaking your ship
• Create and name your own character

• The environments are muted
• Gameplay can become monotonous

Reviews (39)

A massive mistake!
First, don't get me wrong: I love 2D space shooters and RPGs. 'Armada' is a mix of these fine genres, but it's a very poor mix. It fails as a shooter because it has bad controls and poor action; It fails as an RPG because story and characters are never developed.

And here's the most ridiculous thing: this game has no end. That's right: after you beat all missions, you just keep flying on space, fighting the aliens as if nothing had happened. What's the point of beating the game, then?

This may be 'Asteroids' on steroids, but that is not nearly enough to make it actually fun.

A massive mistake!
First, don't get me wrong: I love 2D space shooters and RPGs. 'Armada' is a mix of these fine genres, but it's a very poor mix. It fails as a shooter because it has bad controls and poor action; It fails as an RPG because story and characters are never developed.

And here's the most ridiculous thing: this game has no end. That's right: after you beat all missions, you just keep flying on space, fighting the aliens as if nothing had happened. What's the point of beating the game, then?

This may be 'Asteroids' on steroids, but that is not nearly enough to make it actually fun.

Armada - A good game that could have been much better.
No genre goes back as far as the shooter. The first computer game, the 2 player Space War, was a shooter, with subsequent titles, such as the classic Asteroids, being more complete versions of that original concept. In many ways, Armada could be seen as a successor to those two titles. Indeed, control is handled much the same way, as is the perspective, but Metro3D intended for it to be much more. In essence, Armada could be said to be 2 parts Asteroids & 1 part Populous. If this is the combination Metro3D was going for, they did not entirely succeed.

While everything looks very crisp and clean, nothing ever really looks quite good enough to impress the fact upon you that you're playing a Dreamcast game. There's nothing here that couldn't be done on the Playstation, albeit with a bit of texture warping. That said, the lighting and translucency effects are easy on the eyes, and the textures are clean. Add to that the fact that there are quite a few enemies on-screen at any given time, and you have a game that looks good, even if it doesn't exactly tax the Dreamcast hardware.

Armada has an adequate sound package. The music is quite good, consisting of the usual orchestral science-fiction scores, that stack up quite well. Whether you complete a mission, get your ship upgraded or get defeated in space (at which time you're transported back to Earth) you are awarded with appropriate music, fitting each particular mood, as the soundtrack tries its best to give the game an epic feel. Voice acting is also quite competent, and in most cases sounds better than 90% of the B-Movie dialogue most companies seem to be going for (probably by accident). As far as the usual bells and whistles, there all there too. Explosions, weapons, alien screams, etc. all sound very good, not to mention quite loud. Another invaluable aspect is that allies can and will make themselves known, at which point you can choose whether or not to assist them in their mission (you will be awarded appropriately with a sum of credits). Whenever you manage to get the audio aspects of a game to assist in the actual gameplay, rather than just supply a mood, you know you've done something right. Armada delivers on both counts.

Armada's controls are simple and straightforward. You use the Analog stick to rotate your ship, and the analog triggers for acceleration (energy-draining warp engines, or standard sub-light engines). The D-Pad also is used, but not for out and out control. By pressing down on the D-Pad over an appropriate site (planet, space station, etc.), you will enter other areas for combat, or in the case of Earth, refuel and rearm your Power Pods (smart bombs). Pressing up on the D-Pad while in these sites will of course cause you to blast back out into space. While the system quickly becomes second nature, and is never too cumbersome to drain from the game, the amount of actions is probably a bit too limited (scan/converse, shoot, smart bomb, accelerate) for a game trying to be a "Shooter RPG."

While not a bad game by any means, the promise of a "Shooter RPG" seems to get hopes up a little too high, because when all is said and done, Armada is basically just an overhead, mission-based shooter with a few elements of role- playing, such as conversing with NPC's and levelling-up thrown in for good measure. The multiplayer aspects of the game add some much-needed life into a game that can get extremely repetitive rather quickly, but oftentimes it also can become frustrating when you have players who choose not to cooperate. Another downer is the open-ended gameplay, because as soon as every mission is completed, you basically have nothing more to do, and it seems more like a way to cheat the player out of a proper ending, than a "feature." As a shooter alone, Armada would have been a passable title, but throw the letters "RPG" in there, and you have a game that cannot possibly live up to the hype.

Armada, if a bit of a let down, was and is a good idea in concept, if falls a bit short in execution. Don't get me wrong, Armada is an enjoyable game, especially if you like shooters, but it simply doesn't deliver the role-playing experience Metro3D seemed to promise. Multiplayer is a nice touch, when used properly, but the open-ended game cheats the avid gamer who completes the game, from a more fulfilling experience. Unless Metro3D plans to have additional missions for download into a VMU or the upcoming ZIP Drive, this is a mistake. Rumor has it that Metro3D is already planning to correct the mistakes and provide a more thorough role-playing experience in the sequel. If this is true, perhaps then gamers will get the overall experience they deserved with this game. As it is, Armada is a welcome, if somewhat disappointing addition to the US Dreamcast library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Science Fiction    4. Role Playing Games    5. Strategy Games    6. Sega Dreamcast    7. Action    8. Adventure    9. Role Playing Games (Game, rpg, rpgs)    10. Strategy (Strategic)   

Reviews (4)

POD Speedzone: Interesting and Difficult to Master
First, an important note: This review DOES NOT cover the online gameplay capabilities for POD Speedzone, as I do not have online capabilities at this time.

POD Speedzone is an interesting game.There have been many futuristic racing games both in the arcades and on the various consoles.POD Speedzone certainly does not even attempt to distinguish itself from the rest of the futuristic racing games in existence, but it is still rather interesting and fun to play.

However, players should DEFINITELY bypass the opening movie.It is not interesting at all.In fact, the opening movie is absolutely unnecessary.Even worse, it is embarrassingly open-ended without having really presented any believable storyline to make such an open ending worthwhile in any way.

in POD Speedzone, it is important to become familiar with the controller configuration as quickly as possible.Fortunately, there are five configurations from which to choose, including steering with either the analog stick (which is really rather difficult unless someone is an analog-steering specialist) or the D-pad (the arrow buttons beneath the analog stick).Those coming to the DreamCast now (since there are so many used DreamCast consoles on the market in the States) from the PlayStation/PSOne or the PlayStation2 - both consoles primarily use the D-pad for steering in racing games - will find the analog stick difficult to use for steering, as it is inherently not nearly as precise as the D-pad, and oversteering or overcorrecting is FAR too easy to do with the analog stick.

For those who do not have the DreamCast console configured and wired for Internet access and online play, Arcade Mode is the only game mode available (other than Two Players Mode).The game presents a number of cars, each varying in both look and performance; two of the cars are not available, as they are apparently for online use only.Once a car has been selected, a race venue can be selected; again, one race venue is not also available unless online capability has been detected.

Each car comes equipped with shields and a fixed amount of Boost.Shields are destroyed due to collisions with ANYTHING, and once shields are gone, the next collision cripples the car and the race immediately ends.Shields and Boost can both be provisionally augmented by collecting the proper power-ups.Weapons are also available to try to blow the competition out of the way.

In many situations at most racing venues, the raceway is bounded by metal barriers.Touching these barriers or any other obstacle (including another vehicle) will result in the car's shields fading away due to the incurred damage.In ALL situations, the raceway is extremely narrow, so passing must be done with care; this is an obvious benefit to the race leader, as there is not much raceway to protect when driving defensively.

POD Speedzone is interesting, and difficult to master.Players can expect to spend a lot of time with this game.

Internet Must!!!!
It's a good game if you have internet access.If you don't, don't bother

could be better
this games is really really fun but has way too much bad things.first off theres only 6 tracks, not much options and no championship or story mode etc.Therefore this game gets boring quickly.I think Speed Devils is a better bet.the racing may not be as good but there IS WAY MORE REPLAY VALUE BECAUSE OF THE CAREER MODE. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Action    4. Adventure    5. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Editorial Review

Dreamcast fans have been waiting to come off the top rope for quite sometime, and now they have their chance with WWF Royal Rumble for theDreamcast. Last year's WWF Attitude title for the Dreamcast was mediocreat best, as the characters moved like robots and the control was verycumbersome. WWF Royal Rumble changes all that, with excellent animationand solid controls. This is a perfect translation of a concurrent arcade standup(so save those quarters for more important things--like laundry!).

Nine characters can fight it out in the ring at any one time, making this game ashowcase for the power of the Dreamcast. The action turns into quite the meleeas over 20 of your favorite WWF superstars (the Rock, the Road Dogg, Kane, D'LoBrown, the Big Show, for instance) take to the squared circle in a battle ofepic proportions.

Like its arcade cousin, the Dreamcast version features controls that are easy tolearn and a breeze to execute. One button is used for attacking, another forgrappling, and a third for pinning, running, and climbing the top rope. Use thedirectional pad when tapping the buttons to determine which special move youwill perform on your opponent. A double button press during a match causes yourpartner to toss in a concealed weapon, do a run-in attack, or maybe even performa double tag-team move on your opponent.

Each time a wrestler takes damage or delivers a special move, his or her specialmeter increases. Once the meter is filled, an S appears next to themeter. The letters allow signature moves to be executed, or they can be used toescape or hold a pin. The more Ss you have, the more power you have in amatch (you can save up to five of these important letters).

The single-player mode gets old quickly, but add two or three of your friendsand this game becomes amazing. For some, WWF Royal Rumble will be abutton-mashing masterpiece. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Up to nine wrestling characters at a time
• Perfect port of the arcade version
• Special meter allows you to save up for special moves

• Limited fun for the single player

Reviews (61)

DO NOT BUY!RENT!
This is not a very Good Wrestling Game...NO mercy for the N64 was the best..get that..

This game is very dull...the controls are alright but a bit clunky..I though it was fun for about 1 hour..Very bad Dream Cast game...AND THERE ONLY WRESTLING GAME...But that doesn't really matter since Dream Cast has some of the Best Games ever made..

This game just plain sucked...Don't buy it...

Later...

Wrestling on Dreamcast at its WORST!!But there's hope...
For those of you who actually like Royal Rumble for the Dreamcast I must say that you are deprived! If you want the best wrestling game on the Dreamcast go track down "Fire Pro D Wrestling", an import game.

This game has over 200 wrestlers and the most indepth create a player mode found in ANY wrestling game. Heck you can even edit the origional given wrestler costumes, wanna see Bret Hart in a blue jeans, then just edit one of his costumes. Wanna see the Rock in a shiny gold shirt and long black dress pants, then just edit one of his costume choices. You can edit costumes for everyone if you like, from Andre the Giant to Hulk Hogan to Dallas Page to Goldberg to Vader to Shawn Michaels to Chyna to Ric Flair to Y2J to Hawk and Animal and any of the japaneese wrestlers.

EVERYTHING you want in a wrestling game is HERE!! It also supports 4 players and NEVER suffers from any slowdown.

The cast of characters Fire Pro D range from stars from the WWF, WCW, UFC (yes Ultimate Fighter Championships) and numerous wrestling organisations in Japan. This game rocks! There are numerous game modes like Royal Rumble, Battle Royal, Survivor Series, 3 man tag, 4 man tag, 2 man tag, single match, cage match, barb wire match, submission matches and MORE. This has the MOST moves per character in ANY wrestling game. I dare any Smackdown fan to compare the two, they will loose BADLY!!!

Overall the game is what a wrestling game on the Dreamcast should be and not the disappointing mess called Royal Rumble!!

IMPORT THIS GAME, ITS A MUST HAVE!!!

Good for a rental or two.......
This game's really not that bad. The Rumble and Single player modes are okay but there are no storylines. This game's similar to the Smackdown! series, but there are better graphics and more signature moves. There are also newcomers (at the time) like Kurt Angle, Tazz, and Rikishi. If you want something to do on a weekend, give this game a try. Or, if you can find this game for a reasonable price ...buy it. The thing that kills this game, though, is lack of depth. No Create-A-Wrestler feature or gimmick matches (although, there is a cage area). Besides that, this game's pretty good. ... Read more

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Reviews (3)

FUN
I don't know what I would do with out Hoyle. It brings such happiness to my life as well as my family. Endless fun for all ages, you can play so many games and make up characters. Very fun!

Top-notch smashing good game
I found this game to be filled with some amusing and colorful characters. It could have been better if the characters had a larger vocabulary. It would have been a plus if there was some more character interaction within the game. But all in all it is a fine game worth hours of vast enjoyment.Buy this game.

One player only
I was extremely disappointed in this game.First of all, if you are playing with more than one person, it takes way too much time.Bets are made one player at a time, so the people you are playing with have to wait until you are done in order to place their bets.That makes you feel rushed.

The game also freezes up and stagers.It froze up on me twice the first hour I played.

In all previous gambling games you could only play one player poker.I thought just possibly that your cards could be shown on your VMU, and then you could play poker with all four controlers.Not the case, only one player can play poker, slots, video poker.

Graphics are nothing special, rather bad for DC.And If your going to have computer players that say things then at least have them say different things.About the 2nd time you hear the computer player next to you say the same thing they just said, you turn the computer players off.

Slow, slow, slow.Don't buy ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast   

Editorial Review

Ms. Pac-Man Maze Madness takes the original formula and updatesit for the new millennium. The most striking change is the game's new 3-Dorientation. The play is expanded, but it is largely based on the original.Maze Madness involves a weird story of gems being scattered throughoutPac-Land. A witch is after the gems, so you must find them all before shedoes.

Maze Madness is a bit of a misleading title, because while the game doesinvolve mazes, it's the puzzles that will stop your progress. Most of thepuzzles aren't that hard, but a few will stump you for a bit. There are blocksto push, TNT to explode, and springboards that propel you upward.

Players are awarded stars for completing different tasks, such as finding allthe fruit in a level, munching all the pellets in a level, or beating the levelin time-trial mode. Initially, earning one star per level will get you to thenext stage, but you must go back and earn more stars to unlock later levels.

Maze Madness' graphics are smooth and crisp, but they aren't verydetailed. The game has the look and feel of a cartoon's minimal lightingeffects. Ms. Pac-Man herself is just a round polygonal sphere with sometextures, arms, and legs glued on. There are a few particle effects in the titlethat look very good, but Namco didn't do too much else to tax the Dreamcast'sgraphics abilities.

Where this game excels is in the level design. A puzzle game like this is madeor broken on the ingenuity of the levels. Also, Maze Madness featuressome multiplayer options, which, combined with its simple, family-friendlygameplay, makes it an excellent choice for a party game. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Extremely simple yet addicting gameplay

• Graphics are a little too simple

Reviews (8)

Clean fun for the family and a dying breed of games
There should be more games like Ms Pac Man out there. Its clean fun and a great game. If you want a good, challenging and most of all FUN game then its made for you.

Go get it you won't regret it and pick up Frogger 2 while you're at it, they're both mad fun

Great graphics, great sound and challenging (you gotta think to beat this one)!

Fun for the Whole Family
I bought this game, wondering if it was similar to the retro-Centipede.It was better in many ways.Like Centipede, you can play either the classic version or the new.Personally, I like the new game better.The music is superior, the graphics are good, and the adventure theme makes the game more challenging than the "antique".
The object of the game is to eat all the dots and collect all the fruit.This isn't an easy feat.There are several gadgets you have to work to get around in the levels.Those are easy to learn, thanks to the tutorial in the first level.Not only do you have to avoid/eat the ghosts, but there are other nasty creatures as well, such as exploding bottle rockets (in the China Town level), feral cats (in the Ice level), and guard dogs (in the Haunted House level).When you complete each level, you have the option of playing a bonus game or moving on to the next level.What's more, you can either play the Quest level or the Timed level.The latter involves getting Ms. Pac-Man through the maze in a minute or two.For experienced gamers, this isn't a problem.For novice users, it will prove more frustrating.
The haunted house level was my favorite.There were so many monsters and pitfalls that it kept me entertained for hours.I found that if I kept going in full circle, I was able to collect everything.What frustrated me in the other levels was that I couldn't get to all the dots and fruits, which is needed to earn a star, which determines whether or not you can go to the next level.I learned that there were secret doors, but sometimes I couldn't access them.Then there was the issue of the controls.The slightest push could send Ms. Pac-Man to her doom.There were many times where I lost a life because I had moved the controller one way, but went the other.That didn't matter because you can go back to the previous level and collect more health/life icons.By the time I finished the game, I had collected more than 150 lives.
Despite the frustrations, this is a very good game the whole family will enjoy.Highly recommended.

Fun and Addictive
I thought this game was the best! If i could i would have played it for hours on end-though some of the puzzles can be annoyingly hard-that gives the game texture. Along with the fact that there are many different courses to go alonge the maze. For retro loves there is also the first one and fun multiplayer games. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Classics (Classic)    4. Retro   

Editorial Review

The Dreamcast delivers a new sense of realism to the racing-gamesgenre with F1 World Grand Prix. Not only is it one of themost beautiful games of its kind, with lavishly modeled cars andtracks, but it's one of the deepest ones as well.

Almost every aspect of F1's cars can be customized, includinggear ratio, suspension, brake sensitivity, front and rear wings, aswell as tires and the amount of fuel racers choose to carry. Pit stopslet players refuel and repair damage--which cars take realistically--andan announcer identifies racers' ranking, position gains and losses,and specific car damage.

There are 16 races in championship mode, each with weather conditionsbased on conditions found in the real event. A match-race mode lets twofriends compete, which is ideal when you want to go head-to-headagainst a buddy. The only real drawback to this game is that it lacksthe speed of an arcade-style racer, but this fact alone may be enoughto scare away nonracing fans. --Robb Guido

Pros:

• Real F1 racers and their cars
• Beautifully modeled tracks and nice weather effects
• An in-depth car-setup screen

• Races are slower than they could be
• The controls are a bit difficult to master

Reviews (7)

Good stuff.
This game frustrated me when I first played it.I couldn't place in the top 10 despite having played many driving games.Over time, I learned the game's subtleties.The game rewards smoothness and consistency, as I've read real racing does.If you jerk the wheel, you'll spin.Simple.Don't mash your brakes, learn to drift into some turns, apply power smoothly and you'll do O.K.On longer races, I learned the tracks and got the turns down to a science, hitting the lines cleanly, even in tight chicanes. I could go on about the pleasures of mastering this game, but will leave with a simple caveat.If you like to turn the game on, drive, speed up your heartbeat a little, and get the scantily clad girls at the end, you'll be disappointed.If you enjoy Formula One racing, driving tactics, and can last a full race (many, many laps)then this game is for you.Oh, and one more thing: if you buy this game, play it with a steering wheel.It's just a pain without it.

given the choice, I usually go for Monaco Grand Prix
But not always.F1 wins over Monaco GP in some areas.Mainly in presentation.As other reviewers mentioned, in F1, there is a little more dynamic atmosphere - crowds roaring, camera flashes from the grandstands,etc.

Monaco GP, however, has a much better driving simulator.It winshands-down for simulating spins and texture changes.F1 allows you todrive at nearly full speed doing hard turns (even on grass) and come outunharmed, but in Monaco GP you have a pretty good chance of slamming into awall if you try that (even with ABS and traction control on).The onething that F1 seems to simulate reasonable well is understear.If you trybreaking too hard coming into a turn, your front tires lock up and you justplow straight forward...

When I want to play a couple rounds of somethingflashy, I'll start up F1 WGP, but then I'll switch to Monaco for morerealistic racing..

Best "pure" racing game for the DC
I'm mainly writing this to counter the reviews that are saying that this is a horrible game.I don't see that at all.True, if you're not a fan of pure racing games based on a love of auto racing as a sport, you won't likethis game.It's not an arcade game like Crazy Taxi, Tokyo Extreme Racer,etc.This game has depth and requires a little effort.But having saidthat, if you are looking for a racing simulation, this is a great game. The graphics are very good.Definitely good enough to show off to your N64and Playstation friends.They could've been a little tighter in someareas, but overall they are definitely impressive.The control is good,making good use of the analog thumb triggers and analog "stick". You also have the option of making the steering more or less sensitive. This is entirely separate from the handling options dealing with adjustingthe downforce, etc.It also offers many levels of play, from fairly easyto downright impossible.The sound is average overall.Adequate music andsound effects.But having the pit crew on the radio is great.Instead oflooking at corners of your screen to see how the other racers are doing(when you should be staring at the road), your pit crew will chime in withremarks letting you know that you're 3 seconds back, or that you're up 2seconds on the guy behind you, etc.Very nice.Also, the crowd sounds asyou pass by them (while they wave flags and such) are a subtle, but nice,touch.There is a great illusion of speed and the frame rate is crispthroughout. You can choose among 5 views during gameplay.The trackfly-bys before the race and the replay option after the race are justbeautiful to watch.One of the biggest surprises (and what I believe setsthis game apart from all other racers) is the incredible weather effects inthis game.The rain is amazing!It affects your handling and vision andjust looks incredible.And during the race, it can go from cloudy toraining within a few laps and then taper off.True realism. My one bigcomplaint is that they should have tried to include the track from theupcoming US Grand Prix event in Indianapolis this August.But, other thanthat, I'm very happy with this game.All of the 1998 tracks (which areessentially all the tracks on the 2000 circuit) are captured in amazingdetail.Good competition, good control, great graphics, manyoptions--system, mechanical, race--, good sound.Easy to play, hard tomaster.(I can't comment on how this does on 2-play mode or with any othercontroller besides the original DC controller since I haven't tried themyet). ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Racing    3. Cars    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Flying   

Editorial Review

Taking the '80s art of 2-D space shooters and melding it with 21st-century technology, Mars Matrix fills the screen with intricate backgrounds, dozens of independently moving objects, and intense arcade action. Your tools in dealing with an onslaught of bullets from all directions are a fairly standard laser gun, a powerful pulse weapon, and a special attack that can allow your spacecraft to inhale incoming fire and return it in a fierce volley. Old-schoolers will be pleased to know they can recover the spoils of defeated enemies in power-up form, and go to a weapons shop where they can upgrade their rigs. ... Read more

Reviews (7)

Not beautiful, but loads of fun
I wish to make it very clear that if you are a slave to crisp, clean, detailed graphics and care nothing for the gameplay then you should not get this game. If you know a good game when it jumps in your face and don't care if it has less than beautiful graphics (and you like Galaga like vertical shooters) then you should do whatever possible to get this game.

This game is very fast paced. The ememies come at you pretty quickly, and their bullets can leave you with very little room to move. However, part of the greatness of this game is getting your ship out of a seemingly hopless situation and still getting loads of points. A really neat part of the game is the ability to gain experience points (more like cubes) and get a more powerful laser as you level up. It's not easy blowing up the enemy, avoiding their bullets, and gathering up the experience cubes from the vanquished all at the same time. Not easy at all.

The real beauty of this game is in the upgrade shop. There are tons of things you can buy to add onto the game. And these things are not easy to get. It takes a WHOLE lot of saved up points to afford even the cheapest items. There is so much to unlock that it will take you quite a long time to get them all. This increases the replay value ten fold.

The soundtrack is about the only thing that is wanting. While it does capture the frantic atmosphere of the game, it can be a little on the annoying side (in particular if you are not a fan of heavy metal). Even so, it is a small price to pay for such a fantastic game.

Closing Argument: If you are in the slightest bit a fan of vertical shooters, and don't mind if the game looks a little like an old DOS era game then this should be high on your list of games to pick up for your Dreamcast collection. It has all the stuff that makes a great shooter, and then adds some more to make it an extraordinary game.

An ugly, but good arcade shooter.
If you like the type of arcade shooters that fill the screen up with bullets and are impossibly hard, you'll probably like Mars Matrix a lot.I don't think it's quite on the level of the games made by Cave, like DoDonPachi, ESP, or Guwange, but it plays very smoothly.The graphics are more than a bit of a throwback though.The pixels seem big, and the special effects are unimpressive to say the least.Mars Matrix is fun, but it is not a cutting edge shooter.If you are into these types of games, you should have Ikaruga, Mars Matrix is a bit second rate.

First rate 2D shooter!!!
Wow, this game really brings me back... this is a 2D shooter with a plutonium fuel-injecton. At first, I was stunned by the amount of stuff flying around the screen at break-neck speed. Enemies swarming about spraying their missiles all over the screen and there you are trying to dodge them, blow up the bad guys, and collect points along the way. It is insane action and crazy fun.

In the beginning, you start with the choice of 2 ships with various attributes. As you earn points and hone your skills, you can use your points to "buy" new game features like more lives and more continues, all of which help facilitate your mission. The feeling of evolution keeps you coming back.

The controls are fairly simply. My only complaint is that the vacuum shield feature is a tad late in responding, causing you to get blown up if you don't anticipate getting hit a second early.

This is classic shoot-em-up arcade style action and I highly recommend it! ... Read more

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Reviews (23)

Fun Fun Fun but graphics are a bit bad
I recently got this game and it is really fun it actually has good dialogue and it has a host of characters that are actually differentsome game all the computer people all look the same and have the same personality ...boring. I really enjoy this game being up there with my favorite RPG games like Golden Sun and Fire emblam. Though the only drawback is the graphics they aren't DOA but they do have some cartoonish gleam too them.

Thoroughly enjoyable
Let's see, Diablo 1 & 2 made uber-leveling fun but did it matter? No. You gained levels only to have more powerful foes charge at you. So, what's the difference if you start at level 1 in each dungeon or if you walk in and have to fight enemies that are tougher anyway? You still gain skills that you get to keep, you gain items you get to keep, you gain allies you get to keep, you gain creatures you get to level up/train and keep. Anyone who can condemn this as a terrible RPG because of the leveling system in the game is a superficial, half-wit that's probably better off listening to their Britney Spears & Eminem whilst playing their fruity PS2.

This game has wonderful character design, colorful and original world settings, and a bevy of dungeon-stomping to be done. It's a great game! No, it doesn't have a stellar story but then neither did Diablo and you smacktards played that!

Very entertaining and great for all ages. I highly recommend this especially in light of the lack of Dreamcast RPG's.

One of the best RPG for the Dreamcast, EVER!
I've read quite a lot reviews on here, and some if not all, complain about the level 1 bit when leaving a dungeon. Well while at first it upset me, it was some hours later that I found it fun and just part of the game, instead of a problem. If all you want is to play some 'good' RPG *coughs* go play Grandia2, but if you want a one-of-kind RPG that actually makes you think and have fun while doing it, grab Timestalkers. Stick with it, and you'll see just how much fun this 'lame game' can be, and if anyone is curious, I still play this game even after all these years, and have yet to get tired of it. So those of you that _tried_ the game and didn't give it enough time..go back, play it, even if you think you hate it, give it another go. Timestalkers is a game that has to grow on you..and while yes Evolution 'n Grandia2 ARE great games, Timestalkers is a great game too, but you just have to play it more, to understand it! ^_- ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Driving games sure have come a long way since the 1982 classic arcade hit Pole Position and, with true-to-life graphics, Monaco Grand Prix for the Dreamcast races ahead of the competition. Based on one of the world's oldest and toughest races, this impressive game features an innovative four-point physics engine to monitor and control, as well as the ability to go head-to-head against a friend or the computer. Choose from 22 racers on a variety of skill levels, and three gaming modes. The arcade mode lets you choose from a single race or a championship rally, as well as time attack and free run options. The simulation mode brings real-life conditions (such as weather, car damage, and lighting) to the racing action. If you race in competition, there are 12 circuits to conquer, including the Monaco Grand Prix. A retro mode allows you to race vintage '50s cars on an older track.

While Monaco Grand Prix sports stunning graphics, some players may get bored with the high number of laps required to complete a race. This is also a difficult game to master. In the early stages of gameplay, many players will spend a lot of time running on the grass or crashing into the track walls. --Carrie Bell

Pros:

• Unique retro race level
• Pit stops are very realistic
• Cars and tracks modeled to Grand Prix specifications

• Controls are more difficult without an optional steering wheel controller
• Novice drivers may find some races too difficult

Reviews (13)

Not So Great
Grand Prix is not that great, even for a driving sim. I used to work at Sega as a game tester, and spent countless hours testing this title. As a racing game, it's subpar. As a sim, I'd say it was average. Yes, there is a learning curve and it does take a while to get a handle on the game (especially when using the standard controller), but it's not worth the effort because the game is boring. The soundtrack is lame (possibly with the exception of the German track), and once you do master the tracks and levels, there's still no sense of satisfaction. If you want a challenge and don't mind the static gameplay, this is probably an ideal title for you. If you want something easier and more dynamic, I suggest TNN Motorsports Hardcore Heat, Tokyo Xtreme, Suzuki Alstare Extreme, or Metropolis Street Racer.

disapointing
I purchased a used copy of Monico Grand Prix and was verysatisfied with the service provided for buying used games. However this version was not compatible for use with my Sega racing wheel, and the Sega people were unwilling or unable to help me configure my racing wheel with the game. Be careful about compatibility when you purchase used games! Playing a racing game with a regular control is a real bummer.

Terry Moore

it`s OKAYandnothing more to this Cheater..........!
I`mafrequent gamer of Formula 1 games.i played it since 1998.Then it was Playstation,now it`s Dreamcast version of it.First of all,when i purchased this game for almost ... in India,i thought it would bring some cool stuff ,better than thePlaystation`s.When i saw the Intro,i was fascinated and thought that the game would also be presented in the same style as Dreamcast is a 128bit game system.But when it came to sitting in the Driver`s Cockpit,i was rather Dissapointed.yes,true.But i don`t know how some friends gave such backing up to this LOSER game in all of the reviews i`ve read so far.Perhaps i`m the only person to have given bad criticism to this SO CALLED non-recognisedgame.In my viewtheUBI Soft owners should have done much better improvements to the non-recognised cars other than thesameFerrari`sScarlet colour and the McLaren`sSilver colour.Alland all i`ve been decieved and been robbed a whole amount of ...- Rs,(indian currency,means ahuge to common indians)from the creators of this game.so,for the intro andsound effects i give 2 stars to this game ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Racing    3. Cars    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Flying    6. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Features

• 2-D shooter featuring giant robots
• Free-roaming 2-D exploration
• Cool old-school anime style
• Lighthearted for a shoot-em-up
• For one player

Reviews (17)

A treasure to be trasured by Treasure
Old school gamers remember 2D side scrolling shooters such as Contra or Radient Silvergun and those of you who have a Dreamcast know that it is getting loaded down with 2D shooters like Mars Matrix well old Schoolers prepare for the most fun playing Bangai-O

Gameplay 10/10
This game is the best 2D shooter I have ever played and I've played a lot of 2D shooters you fly through the levels in the side scrolling format the first few levels will make experinced shooter fans yawn but the humorous talk with the bosses and allies will get you through however you be fighting for your life. You have 2 characters to choose from Riki and Mami Riki uses homing missile ammo to destroy his foes this can be great in a wide open area and Mami uses laser shots that ricochet of of everything and are quite deadly in inclosed spaces but fear not you don't have to choose which one you wanna be you can switch on the fly this helps make the combat more insane and the game better speaking of the insane gameplay you will fight hundreds of enemies all at once and only a good trigger finger and knowing how to use your firepower will get you through the harder levels in the game if your not careful within seconds you can get blasted also the later bosses are challenging very much so but it is so much fun dodging there onslaught of firepower all the while blasting them then moving in to fire about 400 missles at once to finish them. 400 missiles!!! you say?how is that possiable???? you say? well one great thing about Bangai-O is that the more foes you are blasting at one time or destroying enemy fire or if there is tons of enemy fire heading your way the higher the explosion meter goes once it gets to three hundread something you can unleash a huge attack to destroy your enemies thus proving yourself worthy of the robots full name Invincable Explosion Bangai-O of course you can do this attack without having to have a huge explosion meter but it is more effective when the meter is way up there but be careful you have a limited amount of times you can use that huge attack but you can earn more ammo for it by destroying things however some bosses also can do this some watch out don't be too cautious

Graphics 5/10
Ok this is the games only flaw but it doesn't hold it back however if you crave good graphics look elsewhere these aren't that great to be honest because of the graphics I almost returned my copy of this game but by the time i got to the 3rd level i was having the time of my life this taught me graphics don't matter which is a lesson well learned for anyone

Story 10/10
Ok those of you who have played this game must be saying wtf?? but while the story is impossable to figure out besides deafeating the SF Cosmo gang it is filled with tons of humor the only bad thing is that this makes things very confusing but you don't play a shooter game for its story do you but what i can tell you about the story is that Riki is a member of the peoples police on a planet called Dan Star one day he runs into a member of the SF Cosmo Gang who then proceeds to beat him up and tells him the SF Cosmo Gang is gonna take over Dan Star and there is nothing he can do about it Riki then returns home battered and brused and sees his house smashed up and his dad beat up and his sister emerges from hiding to tell him what happened then their father tells them of a robot he was developingBangai-O so they take the robot and head out to defeat the SF Cosmo Gang it's a very complex story lol

Length 10/10
This game has short but sometimes difficult stages and 44 stages in all however short they may seem it isn't everyone will find this game gets very difficult later on

Bottom Line 10/10
This is a truly great game which you entertain quite awhile

good but odd
in bangai-o your a robot and you go around on inclosed levels and
shoot bad guy robots and get to the finish.its odd but not 2 bad

INNOVATION AT ITS PEAK
I was dying to get this game when it first came out for N64 in Japan, but I'm glad I waited for this DC version. First thing I have to let you know is that this is a TREASURE game, which is my favorite game company along with Konami. Treasure people were those who were responsible for games like Castlevania series, and they went out to form their own company, and believe me, every game they come up with is filled with innovation, which brings Bangaio to the spotlight.
Bangaio has very unique game play with 44 carefully crafted levels to explore through. You can switch between robots with either homing missiles and reflecting lazer beam. So if you are in open area, homing missiles could be more effective, and reflecing lazer in closed area. Switching them according to situation can be really fun.However, real fun comes when you go against a simple logic, logic which you are suppose to destroy enemy bullets as quickly as possible when you are allowed to with your homing/lazer, by waiting till the last minutes to be surrounded by countless enemy bullets.. now does this make any sense? You get to fire this special attack whenever you want to, but you get to fire more if you are being surrounded by more bullets. The maximum number of fire you can release is 400.. and just think about it; you are being surrounded by countless enemies/bullets and suddenly you are firing 400 missiles/lazer 360 degree!
I wouldn't call this game a classical/typical, but this is something which shouldn't be missed by shooter fan because it's not only innovative, but some levels are chanllenging enough for hardcore shooter fans. I hope that you wouldn't miss this opportunity to enjoy one of few good shooter available in the domestic gaming industry. Enjoy! ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

A must have Dreamcast game!
Red Dog is one of the best Dreamcast games made for the system. The graphics are great, the animation is silky smooth and the fun is limitless. The single player missions play well and will impress you. It is just a great game!

The multi player is good but not as awesome as Rush 2049. The animation and graphics hold up greatly in the multi player and that is note worthy. The variety of gameplay modes is great and will ensure that you and your friends won't be bored quickly.

The multi player gives Red Dog a heap of replayability and makes this a good purchase.

The Wonders of The Lost
With the recent decline in Dreamcast prices, I decided to explore many of their gaming options. Much to my happiness, I found that while some titles did disappoint, many of them were simply overlooked by the videogaming community and were actually a lot of fun. Amongst the titles I chose, I picked up Red Dog, wondering exactly how good it could be for such a discounted cost. What I found was something quite enjoyable, once I mastered the controls.
Red Dog is a nice little mini tank that can get into just about anywhere (which is where the game tries to take you). Along the way, you can improve its abilities by doing challenge boards (some of which are a bit annoying), giving you better weapons, more speed, and so on. There are a variety of different enemies to test you skills against, a scope of stylized missions (some of which are overbearing, while others a way too much fun), and a montage of boards to run through. The control of the Red Dog tank is a bit difficult to master, however, and was a bit frustrating in the "learning phase." Still, it has some advantages over your basic "vehicular carnage" shooter. Once you master the aiming with one joystick/moving with another, you can actually take time to position your shots for maximum damage while in motion. This feature comes in handy, removing the limitedness of many games somewhat like this one.
All in all, it is a worthwhile addition to anyone's collection of Dreamcast titles. You simply have to give it a little time and not expect miracles from it.

Excellent multiplayer game, but kind of weak otherwise.
If you're looking for a multiplayer game, this might be a good choice, but if you're into single-player action/adventure games, you might want to consider something else.

In Red Dog you take control of a tank-like vehicle to do battle with the Haak forces. Each mission in the single player mode has you doing something a bit different; from escorting a tanker or a jeep full of scientists, to destroying a submarine. In many respects Red Dog really delivers. The premise is good, the controls and physics are excellent, and the gameplay can be a lot of fun. Where Red Dog falls short though is in its difficultly.A lack of intermediate save points and limited continues combine to make this a very tough game. You'll find yourself re-doing a level numerous times when you have trouble defeating a level boss. This can make finishing Red Dog a very tedious and time consuming task.

Where Red Dog really shines though is in its multiplayer mode. With a variety of game types (like deathmatch and king of the hill) and a number of different maps to choose from, you'll have a blast playing against your friends. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Action    4. Adventure   

Editorial Review

Curious about those individuals who drive tricked-out Japanese cars? Youknow, the lowered Hondas with tires so wide they extend beyond the fenders, thesouped-up Toyotas with super-sized exhaust pipes, and the custom-painted Nissans withtinted windows and back windshields adorned with a adjectives such as "wicked"?

Wonder no more. Tokyo Xtreme Racer delves into the world of highway racingfeaturing customized Japanese autos. The basic premise: cruise the Tokyo highway untilyou find someone who looks a bit too cocky, flash your lights to signal your racingintentions, and commence speeding. The racing physics in the game aren't perfect and thegraphics may not bowl you over, but TXR is a lot of fun and it can be a very deepgame for dedicated players.

There are hundreds of prospective opponents, and plenty of ways to upgrade your car, butthe one element that will no doubt turn off American racing gamers is that there's onlyone track for the entire game. If you can handle that, and the lack of any apparent damagefrom collisions, then TXR is good fun. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• High replayability
• Impressive replays
• Unique concept and design

• Only one track
• Graphics are nice, but don't push the Dreamcast's capabilities

Reviews (44)

A snooze
What a boring racing game, wow I was expecting more, if you want a good racing game go for Test Drive 6.

A snooze
What a boring racing game, wow I was expecting more, if you want a good racing game go for Test Drive 6.

Possible the the most greatest racing ever...
Tough, i only tryed the PS2 version, but i can imagine that the DC and PS2 is just the same game. Tough, the graphics is not of Gran Turismo 3 value, this game rocks! It has a original game concept (something we havent seen in a racing game for a long time). The game is based upon the street racers of Tokyo, and how they race. You run around in the highways of Tokyo, using your lights to signal the desired opponoment you wish to race against, and if that opponoment accepts, its pedal-to-the-medal baby. Not only are capable to tune the engine and power of the veichle, but also to tune the looks of it with side skirts, wings and new tyres. Trust me... TXR is one of kind... It's both fun, addicting and entertaining. But, dont rely on the multiplayer tough, cause that part is really lame. Also the music could have been ten times better.

TXR is a superb buy you'll never run bored by... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Racing    3. Cars    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Flying   

Reviews (8)

Not much to offer
Roadsters has poor control, and the graphics dont push the Dreamcast. It has a pretty good concept, but everything else is bad.Buy a game like Metropolis Street Racer, Tokyo Xtreme Racer, or one of the Crazy Taxi's instead of this.

Could Be Better
The game was almost unfinished, like they had to get it out by a certain deadline.For instance the two cars on the back of the cd case aren't in the game.The steering is practically impossible without the steering wheel thing that comes seperately for like ...I suggest you don't waste your time and money on this game.

could be better
This game is alright.The turning is practically impossible using a controller.I suggest getting the steering wheel hook up thing.The boards are cool and the cars are better, but the gameplay is pretty difficult. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Racing    3. Cars    4. Sega Dreamcast    5. Flying   

Editorial Review

If you're into freestyle stunt games that are similar to the TonyHawk's Pro Skater series (a necessary comparison), you might find, with alittle patience, that Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX is a surprisingly goodone. It doesn't offer much more than the established fly-and-trick formula, butit's still a fun ride.

In general, this game calls for quicker thumbs and more precision than othergames in the genre, but it also provides a greater sense of accomplishment tothose who get up to speed. The animation of your rider's backflips, grinds, andother aerial maneuvers looks startlingly realistic; and, with 1,300 tricksavailable, chances are that you'll always find a new way to fall off your bike.Most levels are huge and designed so that you can pull off many stunts pertrack. In fact, you must complete some of the harder stunts to win sponsors fornew gear. For all of you kids who are into aggro music, Dave's game featurespopular four-chord acts Social Distortion, Rancid, and the Deftones, as well asrap group Cypress Hill.

On the downside, the game's visuals just don't look tremendously better than thePlayStation version. Although they're nicely rendered and decently animated,none of it screams, "128-bit pixel-pushing processing power!"

While it won't stun anyone with its originality, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMXoffers an interesting twist on the burgeoning freestyle-stunt genre. --MarkBrooks

Pros:

• Many challenging stunts
• Hip soundtrack
• Bike-control scheme plays and feels differently from others in genre

• Substandard graphics
• Nothing most gamers haven't seen before

Reviews (16)

You Gotta Get It
Man...this is the only 5 minute break ive taken from the game in hours. Let Me explain about it

Gameplay: The controls are easy to learn but hard to master(Wich makes the game fun but challenging). The Graphics are awesome, honestly i havent seen better. The Levels are amazing, They let you do challenges from amatuer, pro, and hardcore wich give you hours of fun challenges. Honestly, this proves that an E game can still be fun. YOU HAVE TO GET THIS GAME.You dont know what your missing out on if you dont

Not very good
The graphics are terrible! If you liked Tony Hawk, maybe you'll have fun with this, but keep in mind that this game did not get any noticeable improvement over the Playstation version... which was not that good anyway.

Dave Mirra ROCKS!!!
Very addictive, challenging, frustrating at times, but keeps you coming back for more. I've beaten this game many times, but i still play it and love it to death. The graphics are great, and plenty bags of tricks to pull out, over 3,000+ combinations, plus you can make your own too. Tons of records to break (longest grind, biggest air, longest jump, longest manual, etc...) There are i think 12 diff parks, but 3-4 levels of challenges for each park, except the competition levels. Skate Park 8 is awesome park, along with Camp Woodward. This game is highly reccommended. If you are trying to decide between Dave Mirra and Mat Hoffman, go with Dave Mirra. Mat Hoffman sucks. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Racing    4. Flying    5. Great Deals (Outlet store)   

Editorial Review

Surf a South Pacific island without ever leaving your living room in Championship Surfer. There are 10 beach locations from which to choose, and each has its own breaking styles and characteristics. Choose among pro surfers Cory Lopez, Shane Beschen, Rochelle Ballard, and five others. There are over 50 tricks and moves to perform, including aerials, 360s, and barrels. Players will experience spray, weather and environmental effects, and huge swells. Avoid obstacles like jet skiers, buoys, boats, and helicopters. Both single player and multiplayer game modes are available, including arcade, split screen, trick attack, and four-player simultaneous rumble mode. ... Read more

Reviews (2)

A Really FUN game
This game was even better than I expected it to be. It's easy to get a grasp of the controls but pretty challenging. You have a choice of some awesome O'Niell sponsored surfers, each with their own highlights movie you can watch. The beaches are solid and the weather controls really give you a chance to differ your environment. Good graphics are accompanied by a huge variety of camera angles so you can control the surfer from afar or see through the surfer's eyes for a more intense approach to a wave. You'll like this game if you like sports challenge games. Also, you can play with up to 3 other people so can rip on your buddies.

This Game Rips!
One of the best video games I have ever played!Anyone who surfs should get this game for when the waves are small.You may never paddle out again.Good for all you Kooks as well! ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

8-Bit NES Games were better than this
I'm a long time gamer and I know my video games.Gigawing *appeared* to be a great 2D vertical old-school shooter for the DC and I was extremely pleased to see such games still being released on today's newer consoles.However, after paying the money and popping this into my DC, I began to play and within 20 minutes (I'm not joking here), the game was OVER!On my first try, I managed to beat the game's 5 stages.

Of course, being a DC game, I figured I had the game set on an easy difficulty level that only allowed access to several stages, but I read the manual and to my disbelief, that was the game in all of it's 5 stage glory!NOthing else here to extend the life of the game (save for some stupid boring cards you can earn showing various art from the game), Capcom just took the easy route and did a direct arcade port with few enhancments or additional levels.Two player mode makes the game even easier and shorter.

Why did Capcom allow this game to come out for the DC?I have no idea...arcade purists will enjoy the short, but extrememly bullet-ridden game (the game is virtually blanketed by enemy bullets at times...a testament to the fact that is was an arcade-only game where constant continues are necessary to bring profit to the arcade owner), but I've played BETTER and LONGER shooters on every system dating back to the Atari 2600!5 stages just doesn't cut it and Capcom should have added to it!

The few good points are: the game is 100% accurate to the arcade, the graphics are garish but good in a retro-arcadey kind of way, there's virtually no slowdown even during the heaviest bullet storms, and it's a good game for people who don't have a lot of time for gaming.

That said, you'd be best served by getting Mars Matrix, another bullet-heavy short arcade-ported shooter, but one that has been somewhat expanded with various DC modes and a cool shop option where you get to buy upgrades and such to extend the life of the game.Gigawing is simply not worth the money.

THE GREATEST DREAMCAST GAME EVER!
THIS GAME IS THE BEST. IT HAS EXCELENT GRAPHICS AND THE CONTROLLES ARE SIMPLE.ALSO IF YOU LIKE FLIGHT SIMULATERS IT IS GREAT. YOU CAN HAVE UP TO 4 PLAYERS. THE ONE DOWNSIDE IS IT IS VERY SHORT.IT TOOK ME 1/2 AN HOUR TO BEAT IT MY FIRST TIME PLAYING. ALL-IN-ALL IT IS A GREAT GAME!

"Twitch" gamers beware...this is a mere button-masher
Giga Wing is a vertically-scrolling shooter that casts off the strategic elements that fans of the genre often look for in favor of exaggerating the action to preposterous levels.Enemies don't just hound you persistently and shoot at you in big bursts...they totally blanket the screen with fire that simply cannot be avoided with slick maneuvering and well-placed shots.Hence the "reflect force" ... a tool that creates a force field around your aircraft to repel the countless projectiles back at your foes and produce oodles of items to snatch.You can also wipe the screen clean with smart bombs, which produce similar results.

There are several different planes to choose from, each with different standard weapons which can be upgraded via appropriate power-ups, but not a great deal of variety is added to the game because of this, because fighting your way to the end is really just a matter of using your reflect force at every opportunity and dropping bombs whenever the screen gets cluttered (which is just about all the time).You're given unlimited continues and when you use one you pick up at the exact same point you left off, so there's not much incentive to be careful where you fly or to deploy your bombs conservatively.Pretty much anyone can pick up this game and beat it on their first attempt with the proper amount of patience.Continuing will reset your score (which can be up to 16 digits) but most people won't want to put themselves through the frustration of finding the one square inch on the entire TV screen where it's safe to be when the enemies are bombarding you with gunfire from about a thousand different directions at once.

In light of this criticism, my three-star rating may seem too high.Well, in spite of the simplistic gameplay and unremarkable graphics and sounds (not to mention the feeble Japanese-to-English translation), Giga Wing is sort of fun, at least for a while.It's mercifully short, and if you're not expecting a masterpiece of old-school 2-D shooting bliss, you may find some merit in it.Casual shooter fans are advised to pass it by;die-hards may want to break it out every once in a while, but chances are it won't hold too glorious a spot in their libraries. ... Read more

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