jaybird Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 I was wondering what everyone thinks are the best 2-player simultaneous games for the 2600? By simultaneous, I mean two or more players on the screen at once, like Tennis. Some of my favorties are Basketball, Activision Boxing, Combat, Fishing Derby, Maze Craze, RealSports Tennis and Warlords. Boxing has to be my #1 all-time favorite simply because of the physical fatigue it puts the players through. And there's no better feeling in the world than landing that left-right combo 20 consecutive times on an opponents face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian M Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 I liked Joust and Mario Bros. There's nothing better than playing cooperatively through wave after wave with a friend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 boxing combat and freeway are my favorite 2 player 2600 games. (they are the only ones my family will play with me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parcel Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 Ive said it before and Ill say it again, Warlords is a hell of a lot of fun multiplayer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cschell Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 Indy 500 (especially collect the box), Combat and Air-Sea Battle. Warlords is a great multiplayer game, but works much better with four players than with two. Chad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 sprintmaster is pretty good, and so is armor ambush. I think competitive space invaders was cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted October 28, 2001 Share Posted October 28, 2001 Video-Olympics. the basketball and Volleyball events in particular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zeptari Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 Geezz I gotta break out the 2600.. I can't remember the name of this excellent two player game... You drive 2 cars ( I think) around a maze collecting dots while trying not to crash into the other player...It was great fun back then.. I bet it still is now...was it slot racer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 thats Dodge em. Sorround, Slot racers, jedi arena, those are three other good ones. the atari had ALOT of quality games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StanJr Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 WOW! Nobody has cast a vote for Frogs and Flies yet! Its one of my fav 2 players. I like Mario Bros. as a 2 player as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+cvga Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 Good post! There were a lot of great 2 player games. I really liked Wizard of Wor (cooperative); Surround (competitive) and Ice Hockey was a great sports game! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Bytchin Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I nominate Decathlon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I'll put in another vote for Video Olympics... though it's four player modes are where it really shines Unfortunately, my friends are confused by the volleyball and basketball versions, so we usually just play regular pong or hockey pong. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I think Outlaw too must be added to that list. It's a pretty fun game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I'll have to take your word for that. I dont know four people 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbo Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I have two. Fishing Dervy (I played with my brother all the time) and RealSports Basketball. I remember for my birthday #14, some friends came to my house, and we played basketball for hours, and then my dad maked a cake, was nice. I'm don't usually celebrate my birthday, but that one was kinda special, 'coz some of my friends never had an atari, or even play with one. OsBo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapdash Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 I love the Tug O' War event in Party Mix... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubersaurus Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 How could I forget space war? A very nice translation of the game, considering it being an early game and the hardware limits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyi76 Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 1.Surround 2.Video Game Olympics 3.Oink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nateo Posted October 29, 2001 Share Posted October 29, 2001 My friends and I have a blast playing FoozPong on Video Olympics. Warlords is more fun than any new multiplayer game out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooterb23 Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 Ok, I put my vote in for Artillery Duel, I killed way too many weekends playing this with my pals way back when. And who can forget Dragster, get 16 people together and have tournaments all day long!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 I can't belive no one said Sneak N Peek!!! Oh yeah I guess cuz that game kinda sucked. My father and I used to play Artillery Duel duel daily, so I second that one. But also and I dont think anyone mentioned this one yet. M.A.D. That game has a great 2 layer game where one person is the base and the other drops the bombs. Id have great fun nailin me pappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Night Phantom Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 I really enjoy Warlords, but it does have the problem that, once a player's king gets knocked out of a round, it can be a while before that player gets to play again. This can be boring for the idle player—and even injurious to his pride, if the computer is among the remaining active opponents! [ 10-30-2001: Message edited by: The Night Phantom ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 sneak and peak seems to be a well built game, it sure does suck though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 oh oh! i remember now! Karate!!! that game rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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