Happy_Dude Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 The mini games thread got me thinking about modern games that have a learning curve and replay value comparable to Atari games. I recentl bought my First GBA game, Chu Chu Rocket because of how much fun it was on DC and apart from a minor control misunderstanding it's stilll a great game because of the simplicity. Wario ware was mentioned and I'll be buying this game next. Also Mr Driller totaly rocks What other modern games are so simple you can't put them down ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z28in82 Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Pinball of the Dead for GBA :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerG Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 I am interested in this post as it applies to the Dreamcast. I love the lightgun games for their simplicity and I am looking for Guantlet Legends because it seems to be a good ol' hack and slash adventure. Any other ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 Actually Sega Bass fishing is also pretty simple and addictive As is Dance Dance Revolution (but only if you use a platform) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuddWakkr Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Fun and simple. Dead or Alive Volleyball for the XBox. I know most think your a perv if you play it, but it's actually fun to play. Simple too only uses two buttons. I have never played through the actual game itself but the 2 player game is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Monkey Ball and Monkey Ball 2. Any Mario Party. A lot of the games suck, but some are quite compelling, and each has a mode where you can just pick that game Admittedly all of those are best w/ multiplayer. Also, if you want the ultimate in simple games, though arguably not that grabbing in the long run, check out my gamebuttons: http://kisrael.com/features/gb.html Games entirely self contained in simple HTML grey form pushbuttons, for both input and output of the games they play. (Also, you might want to check out the Java version of joustpong, http://alienbill.com/abp/java/joustpong/ , a game I'm tyring to port to the 2600.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian R. Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Dreamcast games I find simple to pick up and play include Virtua Tennis and Sega Bass Fishing. I also find DOA2 and Soul Calibur easy to play, which is saying a lot because they're fighting games. After struggling with games like MK and Street Fighter, and getting fed up with trying to remember insanely long button combinations necessary to have any success in the game, these two were a pure joy to play. Despite that past experience, I picked up SF Alpha 3 for the DC recently thanks to TRU finally marking it down. Flood of bad memories came back. It looks pretty, but IMO is almost impossible to play. You won't get anywhere if you can't remember and pull off the multiple step moves. Why make controlling a game so difficult? Takes the fun away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisrael Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Dreamcast games I find simple to pick up and play include Virtua Tennis and Sega Bass Fishing. I also find DOA2 and Soul Calibur easy to play, which is saying a lot because they're fighting games. After struggling with games like MK and Street Fighter, and getting fed up with trying to remember insanely long button combinations necessary to have any success in the game, these two were a pure joy to play. Despite that past experience, I picked up SF Alpha 3 for the DC recently thanks to TRU finally marking it down. Flood of bad memories came back. It looks pretty, but IMO is almost impossible to play. You won't get anywhere if you can't remember and pull off the multiple step moves. Why make controlling a game so difficult? Takes the fun away. I'm a big fan of simple fighters/brawlers. Powerstone and its sequel are great on the DC in those terms...big flashy easy full-3D fighters, and the sequel is even four players! Same w/ Smash Bros. And Marvel vs Capcom has a way of dialing down the complexity too. I'm not sure if any of those are 'simple' in the way the first poster was thinking of, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Also Mr Driller totaly rocks YAY! MISTER DRILLER!... I like that game a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultravi0let Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 how about; Fantavision thats very easy to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgler Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Wario Ware! So easy to pick up it's sick, but so addictive it's nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasoco Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Don't forget Crazy Taxi. It's simple and still fun as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 bloody roar extreme is an easy yet fun fighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy_Dude Posted July 30, 2003 Author Share Posted July 30, 2003 I'll add REZ to the list. I could (and do ) play this for "hours" . bloody roar extreme is an easy yet fun fighter As far as fighting games go I "want" to spend days memorizing combos and specials, I want the bosses to pound me into the dirt. I hired DOA2 for PS2 it was an overnight thing back when it was new. I finished it that night .... It may be fun (and DOA2 was fun for the whole 4 hours it took) but I don't see any replay value in an easy fighter exept 2 player vs mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_ruck Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 Project Gotham racing...Left, right, gas, and handbreak...oh yeah, break and reverse if you're a wuss. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zloch Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Space Channel 5 is a fun simple game for the DC. I also like Gigawing. It's a fun shooter. Sean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquid_sky Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 i love gigawing, its simple but sure not easy.. it kills me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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