Editorial Review

Even if you're not fond of sports titles in general, the simplepick-up-and-play feel and speedy on-court action in VirtuaTennis make it a worthy addition to any game library. Sega did anexcellent job making sure even those unfamiliar with the rules andstrategy of tennis will be able to jump right into the game. With alittle practice you can pop lobs, perform an overhead smash, or evenreturn the ball with a through-the-legs trick shot.

Starting the game presents three game modes. Arcade mode is a directtranslation of the coin-operated arcade game in which you must defeatfive challengers in order to win a championship. Exhibition mode allowsyou to choose a player and then challenge any of the other availabletennis players in singles or doubles matches. World Circuit mode caststhe player as a tennis superstar, touring the world and competing forheaps of cash and worldwide rank.

If you're looking to play as one of the top tennis aces in the world,you're going to be disappointed. No Sampras, Agassi, or any othertennis giants are to be found. Rather, you're stuck with 16 smallernames including Jim Courier, Carlos Moyà, and YevgenyKafelnikov. Despite the recent boom in popularity, the women's tenniscircuit is unfortunately completely absent.

Sega's presentation and graphics are very well done and could almost bemistaken for a real televised match. Details such as the crowds, linejudges, and instant replays look stunning. It's a shame that VirtuaTennis doesn't feature the famous venues and tournaments of realtennis, but the game's imitation stadiums in England, New York, andFrance look close enough to be recognizable. The player graphics arefantastic. Each player displays plenty of detail in everything fromfacial expressions to sneaker logos. Both the TV-style overhead viewand the behind-the-shoulder viewpoints feature animation that's almostalways ultrasmooth and is guaranteed to keep your eyes glued to thescreen. --Mark Brooks

Pros:

• Amazing graphics
• Easy to play yet hard to master

• You can play as real tennis players, but not as tennis superstars
• Strictly arcade--not particularly deep gameplay

Reviews (102)

Best Tennis Game Ever Created for Sega Dreamcast!
This is one of the best tennis games ever created for the Sega Dreamcast.

Graphics: 10/10- Game takes FULL advantage of Sega Dreamcast's Graphics

Gameplay: 10/10- It feels like you really are playing tennis.

Difficulty: VARIES- You can choose the difficulty level that suits you best by going to the options menu.

Overall- 10/10 - If you own a Dreamcast, this is a must-have.

doesn't workwith Windows XP
I ordered this game, but cannot make any comments about it because I haven't played it yet. Why? Because the damn thing doesn't function with Windows XP!I have tried everything, am an experienced computer user, have played other PC tennis games, but for some reason, it is not compatible with XP. If someone out there can give me some information on how to use this game with XP, I wish you would e-mail me at jrryns@syd.eastlink.ca...on the box it says that it IS compatible with XP, but I'll believe it when I see it ..... I would like to use it with Microsoft Sidewinder plug n play, but I can't even get out of the starting gate. If you are using this game with Windows, please send me as much detailed description of how to get it going as you can.....Jerlaw

intoxicating mix of speed, action and eye candy
Virtua Tennis is a pixel-perfect translation of the arcade hit. In addition, the game features a number extras designed for the port over to Dreamcast. The result is a very fun gaming experience.

Like Crazy Taxi, Virtua Tennis sports a number of extras in addition to the arcade port. Included in the Dreamcast version are: arcade mode, exhibition mode, and world circuit mode. World Circuit Mode is most challenging as you travel the world taking part in trial matches earning money and buying items such as equipment or doubles' partners. Your techniques are also sharpened in various training stages such as the pin crasher, where the bowling pins must be knocked down with serves.

Virtua Tennis is an intoxicating mix of speed, action and eye candy. Even if Sega had done a simple port of the arcade game, Virtua Tennis would have warranted a purchase. However, they have thrown in the extra modes to warrant a MUST buy.

i didn't think i'd like it
I have to admit I was rather surprised i liked this game. When my brother gave me his Dreamcast, this was one of the games he gave me along with it. I'm not a fan of watching tennis, and I can't play worth anything. But the game turned out to be fun. Like most of the Dreamcast sports games, it isn't too difficult for a player like me (one who doesn't play all the time and isn't a phenomenal player). The graphics are nice, and game play is easy to figure out and really works well. There is a save option and the game turns out to be quite fun. I say yes if you are asking whether or not to pick up this game.

Sweetnicity
I just bought this game today and overall it is a good buy. The only problem with the game seems to be that there are no tennis superstars such as Agassi or Sampras. Whats even worst is that there are no chicks, no Ana Kournikova! Otherwuys, even if you dont like tennis, this game is addictive and easy to play. ... Read more

Amazon.com 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.

fun to play
Fun and simple gameplay, with complex moves to make and puzzles to solve.You must journey to save the Princess while on your way face mindless enemies.Rather than a fixed map, you can traverse the many lands and secret chambers in 3-d perspective, up-down-sideways etc.Collect items and power pellets, replenish your health with hearts, and defeat the evil Wicked Witch.The breathtaking soundtrack, cinematics and mini-games will make your twenty-bucks seem worth it.This game is great for all ages, but there's only a one player mode.I give a 4.5 star rating.(that rounds up to 5, oh well)

A true classic!
Even more fun than when I was a kid.It does have multi-player capability which is nice, but the solo adventure is good for hours of fun. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Experience the thrill of catching 20 feet of air while pulling a double tail whip with Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX. The game lets players ride like the 10-time world vert champion Mat Hoffman or seven other top-ranked vert, dirt, and street BMX pros, and features eight of the sport's hottest riders, including Cory Nastazio, Simon Tabron, Dennis "DMC" McCoy, Kevin Robinson, Rick Thorne, Mike "Rooftop" Escamilla, and Joe "Butcher" Kowalski. Players perform hundreds of tricks and signature moves in a variety of realistic street, vert, and dirt jump courses. Game modes include two-player H-O-R-S-E, split-screen Trick Attack, and Graffiti for all three types of courses. Gamers can also play in the career mode, moving up the ranks to win the ultimate BMX crown by unlocking new courses and upgrading their bikes and rider abilities. This title was developed utilizing an enhanced version of Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater game engine. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

This game rocks!!!
Go buy this game now. It rocks. You can play as the legendary Mat "The Condor" Hoffman, Cory "Nasty" Nastazio,Mike "Rooftop" Escamilla, and a lot of other great BMX riders. There are 8 great levels to play. If you like the Tony Hawk games, you'll like this. You should also get Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX 2. It is even better.

Could have been better, but its ok
Pretty much Tony Hawk on a bike, Mat Hoffman's Pro BMX is a good bit of fun, and it is a lot better than the only other BMX game for Dreamcast, Acclaim's Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX.My only complaints are that its just not as fun as the Tony Hawk games, and it can be quite frustrating at times as well.Also, there is not much difference between this version and the PS1 version.The graphics are a bit better and the loading times are almost non-existent, but so much more could and should have been added to this package to makes this game a must have.All in all though, if your looking for a good sports game, and this is one of the last third party Dreamcast games, then you can't go wrong with Mr. Hoffman.

''THIS GAME ROCKS''
This has to be the funest game ever. If you like to bike this is the game is for you.The riders look real and the bikes are amazing you have to buy this game.

MUCHO BETTER THAN DAVE MIRRA
the graphics are great the music is better, you can play two player at the same time, the tricks are realistic and it is just a lot of fun to play, unless your a couch potatoe who doesn't bmx just sits around and crys if the game is to hard or if he has thumb sores from holding the controller all day, then this game isn't for u, get dave mirra, but if u actually ride get this not mirra.

sweet
this is the best game ever. i thought it wouldn't [be good] compared to Dave Mirra but it rocks. it is the best game i ever playeed, one night i was up all night playing it for 24 hours no lie! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Control urban thrashers who cut through massive, radical environments. Perform tight tricks, such as tail whips, body varials, and backflips. Race to the finish line while grinding ledges, barrels, and benches. You can even upgrade your ride for better performance and cooler tricks. ... Read more

Reviews (6)

gnarliness to the extreme thrashness dude
the radical extremeness of this thrashing game is off the charts of tubularity. this wicked simulation is cooler than doing drugs
if youre going to have a mad wicked partay you need to grab this kickin game and rip it up, dreamcast style! keep the razor scootin up and kickin my swingin hip dogz! woof woof who let da dawgs out yall?!?!
payce out and enjoy this crazy insano gut buster to the X-treme and live life on the edge<...

Razor Freestyle Scooter
The graphics look so awsome and cool, it runs so smooth with no problem, its addictive when you play, its really easy to learn the controls, plus its funner than any bmx game.

Hello...BestGameontheplanetHere
If you are thinking about buying this game then why are you thinking at all just buy it. I guarantee you won't want to stop playing. The first time I played this game I didn't want to stop untill I beat it and you know what I beat it twice before I stoped playing. For my opinion I think its the best game for Sega Dreamcast actually the best game in the world of video games.

Deviated, yet Good enough
This is a very typical imitated Tony Hawk game. What it seems to be a imitation, however it offers pretty solid game play. This game can turn you off right away if you are just looking at kiddy graphic with scooter instead of skateboard (and you might think this is just a way to cash-in some profit with the recent popularity of scooter, but not at all)If you can manage to play this game long enough, then you will be able to enjoy it with enough challenges and fun factor. I would recommend this game for those who are looking for something cheap yet good enough to kill time.

Very Good
This game is very good but nuthing can beat Tony Hawks Pro Skater 2. But it is a game worth buying & its only $.... U gatta get it u'll love it & wont want to stop playing. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Ready for some serious speed? You might be ready to strap yourself intoTest Drive V-Rally, part of the time-tested series of ultrarealistic racegames. Slip behind the wheel of one of 16 fully licensed rally cars, or earn theuse of one of 10 bonus cars, and take to the rally track for a high-speed cruisearound the world.

V-Rally takes full advantage of the Dreamcast's speed, and it really doesappear that your car is screaming along at 130 miles per hour--the road windingbeneath your vehicle, and realistically rendered scenery blurring as you zoompast. Unfortunately, controlling your car also can make it feel like you'recruising at 130-plus miles per hour--rollovers are frequent whenever youinevitably leave the road.

Crashes like this do more than just delay you. Unlike the vehicles in someracing games, those in V-Rally are far from invulnerable, and show thevarious scratches, dents, and outright crunches that they suffer during races.Thus, in addition to saving money to purchase a new vehicle, the player alsomust pay to have damage repaired before the next race.

And the next race always seems to be coming, with V-Rally serving up morethan 80 tracks that are spread through 12 different countries. If these aren'tenough to keep your wheels spinning, try one of the game's strongest features,the track generator, which can be used to create radical tracks that can besaved to the VMU and traded with friends. --Benjamin Reese

Pros:

• Track generator allows players to create custom courses
• Over 80 tracks in 12 different countries
• Incredibly fast-paced action
• Real-time damage shown on vehicles

• Annoying soundtrack
• Vehicles flip easily

Reviews (12)

decent game, absence of fun
this is a good, well made game. but it just isnt fun for someone who wants to buy a racing game that'll be good fun for himself and friends.the soundtrack is so bad that you need to turn it off,and then you realize that the sounds of the chainsaw engines isnt any better. the steering is hard, pretty much every time you go off the road to roll your car .there is about 10 ft on either side of the road in which you can actually drive, and then its just invisable wall. my advise for someone who isn't real serious on simulation, is do not buy this game and save you money and pick up 4x4 Evolution. i know i wish i did.

Fun & addictive racing game
Graphics: 8.5/10

Sound: 8/10

Gameplay: 8.5/10

Controls: 9/10

Overall: 8.5/10

This is a great racer that racing and even non-racing fans will have a lot of fun with.

PROS...

*Pretty to look at

*Fast, fluid graphics

*Good car control and physics

*Very fast loading of game menus and races

*Lots of cars to choose from

*Variable skill levels

*Good selection of courses

CONS...

*Some "pop-up" of scenery graphics

*Cars flip over too easily

If the two negative aspects above had been addressed by the programmers, I would give this game five stars. These are relatively minor issues, however, and don't take away from my overall enjoyment of the game (and, in terms of the car flipping, it doesn't happen too much since I learned how to drive ;) ). All in all, Test Drive V-Rally is an excellent racing game, and one of the best available for the Dreamcast.

A must for Rally fans
Rally racing's lack of popularity in the USA continues to baffle me and this game only adds to that puzzlement.

Crisp graphics and detailed sounds are to be expected in any good game.In particular, the in-car view is second-to-none.You actually feel disoriented by the tossing that your car gets from the bumps in the track.

What really sets this game apart from other Rally games is the greateradherence to realism.In other Rally games, the road is widened considerably to make the game approachable.As any Rally fan will attest, in real Rallying, the road is two cars wide at best.This game captures this claustrophobia better than any other.

You will not find a better Rally game.

Adictivo
Test Drive V-Rally es uno de esos juegos que una vez que comienzas a dominarlo no puedes dejar de pensar en el. Cuenta con un excelente nivel de realismo que lo hacen todavia mas disfrutable. Los graficos, sin ser los mejores vistos en el Dreamcast, logran recrear escenarios y vehiculos con muchos detalles, uno que me encanta es la animación del conductor. Para que un juego de este tipo logre funcionar, el control del mismo debe de ser el mejor y TD V-Rally logra esto y mas. El manejo de los vehiculos para nada es forzado, aún y en los escenarios mas rudos, donde no es necesario "acabarse" el control para finalizar una carrera, lo unico malo es que en ocasiones los vehiculos sufren de volcaduras excesivas, lo que puede causar algo de frustación en algunos de los escenarios. El sonido del juego esta bien, quizas es en la parte del soundtrack donde se queda corto. Si eres fanatico de los juegos de competencias de autos, consigue este titulo, si no, consiguelo como quiera, te aseguro que jugaras uno de los mejores juegos de simulación de manejo que hay hoy en día.

The very definition of the word fun.
I have played dozens of racing games in my life, but I'm not sure if any have been just plain fun like this one. This is an absolute blast to play. The graphics are quite sharp, the cars control well enough to get the job done,(although the flipping does get a little annoying) and the amount and variety of tracks is great.I know I sound like a commercial, but if you want a game to simply pick up and play, you will have fun with this title. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The release of NCAA College Football 2K2, based on the NFL2K1 game engine, should appease many of the long-suffering Dreamcast ownerswho look upon the NFL with disdain and pined for a good college-ball simulation.The game offers good playability, tight controls, generally good approximationsof college stadiums, and excellent graphics. There are a few flaws, however,most of them relating to the most anticipated aspect of the game--thecollege-specific features.

The passing game is sharp, as the developer minimized the number of "moneyplays" without taking away every option available to the offensive player. Thereare few plays you can run for instant yardage, making it more important to cyclethrough your many options on passing plays. And the defense will play effectivebump-and-run coverage on your receivers, throwing off your timing on some ofthose otherwise dependable out patterns. The running game is also solid,although occasionally a bit generous to the offense on up-the-middle runs. Thegame has more than 700 plays from actual team playbooks, and gives players theoption of designing their own.

Graphics are smooth and often spectacular. Watching your receiver make a leapingcatch over the middle with the safeties in pursuit is both as exciting and scaryas it should be. The graphics on the sidelines and in the stands are sacrificedin favor of better resolution and animations on the field. One thing is neverquite explained, though: why do so many skill-position players have beerbellies?

The title offers several game modes, including a tutorial mode, network play(with some lag time--the game doesn't support broadband adapters), and season,scrimmage, tourney, and legacy modes. Legacy is somewhat of a disappointment, asrecruiting players (one of the cornerstones of college ball) amounts to lookingat nondescript player ratings and choosing several athletes for visits. Even afew minor tweaks would have made recruiting more enjoyable, such as includingnames, pictures, quotes, stats... anything, really. But legacy mode does allowyou to choose redshirts, cut poor performers, and allocate skill points toplayers in spring ball.

The collegiate atmosphere, while definitely welcome in the game, is sadly thebiggest disappointment to die-hard college fans. Many college fight songs areincluded, but not all of them, which will aggravate fans whose rival teams haveto listen to Michigan's "The Victors" after every score. In addition, SegaSports wasn't able to secure a deal with the Bowl Championship Series, so no BCSbowls are included in the game (with the exception of the Rose Bowl, which hasalways marched to its own beat).

NCAA College Football 2K2 is still a good college football game, however,and that's great news for people who prefer college ball over pro ball. If youjust plain like football and don't care what level it's played, stick to the NFL2K series (especially if you already own NFL 2K1 or 2K2). Ifyou're a college football fanatic for whom every small detail has to be perfect,stick to watching it on TV. But if you just plain like college football and wantto play a good football video game with your favorite teams, NCAA CollegeFootball 2K2 fits the bill very well. --Rivers Janssen

Pros:

• Great passing and running engines
• Defensive AI makes you work for your yards, but lets you take advantage ofmistakes
• Graphics and gameplay are especially good for the first game in a series

• Doesn't include all the little things that make college football fun
• Legacy mode, particularly recruiting, is disappointing
• If we hear the announcers make their Brittany Spoons joke just one moretime...

Reviews (62)

An awesome college game for the Dreamcast sports nut.....
This is an awesome game folks.I have always, ALWAYS wanted a college football game for my video game systems.First it was NSES, then I got DC.

Gameplay is great.Passing is NOT a piece of cake like the NFL 2K, 2K1, 2K2 that DC makes, which is a plus.This is college, so you can expect 45-40 games a lot (especially if you are K-State against Rutgers!).The difficulty levels are really good too.I have had this game for a month now and I am still struggling on the middle level.It is also realistic in that the stronger teams in NCAA football like K-State, Oklahoma, Texas, Miami, Florida/Florida State are much better than say Rutgers, Kent State, Northern Illinois, etc.Their rosters are all better in skill and agility.

Yes, there are no names on the jerseys (that's why the review is 4/5), but hey...I figure that since the seniors are going to graduate on each team and you have to recruit new players, names is just too much.You don't NEED them.Would have been nice, but oh well.

Buy this game if it is under $20.00.Over that, it isn't worth that much.But then again, Dreamcast isn't worth much these days.For Dreamcast games, THIS IS A GOOD BUY!

The only college ball on Dreamcast
College football fans who owned a Dreamcast had to wait until the last days of the system's life for a college football game, and the results are mixed at best.Visual Concepts, developers behind the NFL 2K series and the excellent NHL 2K2, put NCAA 2K2 together and did a fantastic job visually, but all the excitement of the college ball atmosphere is missing.Graphically speaking these are some of the best graphics to ever grace the DC; the players move and react just like they're real life counterparts (except most players seem to have beer guts), and control wise the game is flawless.The announcers however seem a little behind the play, not to mention they can get rather repetitive as well.But what should have been the meat and bones of NCAA 2K2 is missing: no BCS bowls (except for the Rose Bowl), only a few school specific fight songs, and the legacy mode is disappointing.However, if you just want to get out of the NFL arena for a while and you own a Dreamcast, you can't go wrong with NCAA 2K2, but if you need your video game college ball exact from the get go, stick with EA Sports NCAA series.

ncaacollage football2k2
Ilove itdoanyabouthaveit.letmebuythegamefromyou,ILIKEPLAYER .

Good graphics but lacks longevity
This is a great game at the beginning with some killer graphics, but it lacks the gameplay in legacy mode that nfl 2k2 has, like trades and the NFL Draft. The recruiting mode totally sucks it's impossible to get good players.So if you have a lot of games and you just want to play this one every now and then with some multiplayer action then this game's for you.But if not you will probably lose interest soon as i have after 2 weeks.

a few big flaws, but overall a great game
This was the Dreamcast game that everyone couldn't wait to come out, including me. I just couldn't wait till Christmas when I finally got it. The first college football game for Dreamcast. The first thing that caught my eye was the amazing graphics. The grass/turf on the field looks so realistic, the players are a big improvement upon the NFL 2K1 graphics and the teams jersey's and helmets look much like the real ones in college. Also all 117 college football teams are included and the announcers provide great play-by-play except for some very corny jokes and comments. The gameplay is very good most of the time anyway. Soemtimes the game will slow down then the play will go 10 tiems as fast as it should. The game levels are whack. On walk on you can ebat teams 100+ to 0 while on Starter I normally win by a good 25+ points while on All American you normally lose by 1-20. The worst thing is the bad teams are good against good teams and the Legacy mode is [...]. I played a game earleir today, Florida State vs. Troy State. Florida State won 23-3, but Florida State's QB throws only 21-44 for 357 yards, 1 TD and.....5 Inetrceptions! IN the legacy mode the recruiting is terrible, you get a list of players and literally do a draft. ALso on create a player the players name won't show up during the season or in stats. Despite these flaws the game is great. Amazing graphics, nice announcing, great gameplay and a very good list of Bowls to be in and the Heisman Trophy are all in this game. Also the game is very cheap and if you like college football get this game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Xtreme Sports features six different extreme sports, likesnowboarding and skysurfing, in triple-event competition. There are 18multienvironment tracks set in five real-world locations, such as Mt.Kilimanjaro, Maui, and the Himalayas. Two players can compete head-to-headvia split screen. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Great game!
If your tired of playing the traditional sporting games, then this game is for you. It's got a good variety of non-traditional games including bungee jumping, skysurfing, bmx, 4-wheel, and snow boarding. Play by yourself or with a friend. Great visual effects and good controls.

Awesome
I really thought this game would suck, I hadn't heard a good review on it. I went ahead and bought it because I got a good deal on it and I'll admit I hated it at first but after you play it for awhile and get used to the controls it is awesome. Is it challenging yes, will it become a cakewalk no. Anything can happen in this game your not going to learn the controls and totally dominate the game everytime. I love it it's well Awesome.

Ok but very little fun
I thoght this game is a dud. Most of the levels you can't come close to winning and other are a piece of cake. 3 stars is probably the best because the easy levels are sort of fun. I would highly recomend this game. If you think i'm lieing then you must think crazy. This game is not how good it looks like on the cover.

No good
Xtreme Sports is no good.I bought it and returned it 3 days later.Xtreme Sports is good for 5 min. of play.The snowboarding is awsome!!!!!!! ATV is cool!!! The Rest (boo!! boo!! boo!!).The game is setup like this: You can choose from 4 characters (which is terrible).The gameplay is like a triatholon.You choose a certain coarse and each coarse has a different order the sport goes in.For Example if you picked one of the tracks it will have Snowboarding, ATV, Speedgliding.You start off with the snowboarding then you run to the ATV then you run to the hangliding.The snowboarding is good because you can do awsome tricks and land them eaisily.The ATV is cool b/c you can also do tricks and it's fun how your speeding up and down a rocky road trying to get in first place.The hangliding is horrible it's so slow and all you do is try to get these ballons so you can go faster.Plus every time when it says pres AAAAAAAA to release you from the hangliding you never land in the right spot and you have to run all the way back to the finishing circle and you loose.When you start off with the game you can only play Snowboarding, ATV, Speedgliding, and Mountain Biking.They two player mode is bad b/c if one player dosen't reach the checkpoint in time to switch sports you have to GAME OVER and that'll probably be the case if you're playing with your friend who's never played before.Point is I thought this would be a tight game b/c of the theme of XTREME SPORTS but I fell into the trap, bought the game, and returned it.Even if you don't believe me I bet you'll get the game and you wont like it.

10
this game is so cool, I'd give it a ten but thers only 5. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

Bomberman Online sends the Dreamcast out with a bang,bringing this classic multiplayer title to Sega's now-defunct consolefor the first and last time. For the unfortunate few who missed out onpast installments of Bomberman, the game puts players in a mazeof an arena, arming them with timed bombs used to blow up boxes andother players. Players can kick the bombs down the narrow corridors forlast-second surprises, and when several players all set explosive trapsat the same time, things get hectic in a hurry. It's the perfectcombination of action and strategy.

The single-player game is surprisingly strong, with many levels and newgameplay modes packed with always-challenging objectives. The classicsurvival mode is supplemented with fun variations such as the PanelPaint Rule, in which players use explosions to "paint" the floor of thearena, and victory goes to the player who paints the largest area. Thegame only gets better when one to three other players join in. There'salso an online mode for players with SegaNet accounts. Unfortunately,Sega now charges a monthly fee for its online service, andBomberman simply isn't worth the subscription fee if it's theonly Dreamcast game you plan to play online. If you can round up a fewfriends, however, this is one of the most explosive party gamesavailable for the system. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• 3-D graphics spice up the 2-D gameplay
• Plenty of single-player and multiplayer modes to explore

• Online play requires a paid SegaNet account
• Single-player modes get stale after a few weeks--this is a truemultiplayer game

Reviews (10)

This game is a must have for your Sega Dreamcast.
This game is a must have for your Sega Dreamcast online.
Me and my brother was playing this game all day and night. It is a little bit hard to master. I was kicking butt online. I am the best online. This game is so cool.

You dropped the bomb online, baby.
Bomberman Online manages to breathe new life into an old formula. I love the new rules and hope they show up elsewhere in the Bomberman series. The online games can be fun when there's no lag, but it feels like this is just too little too late in the life of the Dreamcast. Nonetheless, this is pretty good for one of the last DC games. What can I say? Bomberman Online is, in fact, the bomb. Er, da bomb.

It's DA BOMB....well at least for a few weeks
I am a casual fan of Bomberman and this is the first Bomberman I own and I must say that the game is sweet fun...for a while. The gameplay does get repeative and although they added a variety of different game play objectives it still just boiled down to the same thing...bomb for me, bomb for you, bomb for everyone. The graphics are sweet and the Anime intro is MAD, just MAD, I could watch it over and over again. The gameplay as I said is standard and repeatitive although the Aqua fights rule!!!

If you are a Bomberman fanatic then by all means get it you won't be disappointed.

Zero Appeal
That's not true, I did enjoy the manga-styled Bomberman movie scenes, but the game... EUH! It's the ancient style, offers very little, and NO variety. I enjoyed the N64 Bomberman for it's multi-player, here they left that out and it left a big gap. Trying to play is ridiculous, the computer loses about 7 percent of the time, and it's no fun attempting to beat them. You never feel responsibility for the loss. The game can change soo quickly that it might as well be set to one minute, to save us time. There's way too much going on in one screen, like 50 different things and it's like you're supposed to try to watch it all, and you don't... and you lose. Also, there isn't even an Adventure mode here! It's all bombing in a small space. You always start out in a cramped area, far away from opponents. It's so old, and dull, it's begging for a drastic gameplay overhaul, like the N64 version (not saying that was great, but it WAS a direction with genuine innovation). All of the elements exist for a fun game, but it doesn't ever come together. I kept wondering when I would get to the fun part. ...

A great game
I love this game .IT is fun placingbombs in the rigth place or lean how to.I as so like the power ups too this is a great game ... Read more

Editorial Review

What do you get when you move the over-the-top gameplay of thewater-based racer Hydro Thunder to gritty land-basedenvironments? 4 Wheel Thunder, of course. This pseudosequel is anice-looking game that manages to entertain despite its simplisticgameplay.

4 Wheel Thunder lets players race a variety of big-wheeled off-roadmonster cars and trucks across 24 tracks. The wide tracks arebrimming with shortcuts, so exploration is encouraged. We had topractice for hours to find the proper racing line, as the computeropponents are incredibly difficult to beat until you've won a few racesand upgraded your ride.

The graphics impressed us, as 4 Wheel Thunder has detailedvehicles that bounce through several well-rendered environments. Bestof all, the frame rate is absolutely smooth regardless of how manyobjects are onscreen. The only thing lacking is deep gameplay. All ofour time was spent picking up the speed-boost power-ups scatteredaround the track, which give a nice burst of speed for a few seconds.Unfortunately there are no other power-ups, weapons, or anything elseto spice up the racing, making the game more monotonous than it shouldbe. 4 Wheel Thunder is nowhere near as over the top as HydroThunder, but it's still a lot of fun as a pure racing game. --T.Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Clean, detailed graphics that run at a smooth frame rate
• Challenging gameplay

• Few power-ups mean the racing can get dull at times
• Cheap computer opponents are frustrating until you can upgrade yourvehicle

Reviews (17)

Outstanding fun, but too challenging?
I am looking forward to beating the second series in this game so I can get on to the third and have some more fun. This game is such an extreme fun arcade game. Be warned though that the simulation of any of the dirt cars/trucks are extremely tricky. The best part of the courses are to find shrtcuts, in which there are many of. And the courses are pretty long, too, except for the indoor courses, which [ are absolutely not good]. Jumping ramps, riding through water, passing others in a race, hitting a booster, and speein down a hill are just a few great sectacles during a race. Unfortnately, there are no codes to unlock all the courses, as I have checked for online. At first, you will not even come close to winning, but guaranteed, it'll be a fun race all the way.

cool game
This game is for the hardcore extreme gamers. Unfortunently I am not one of them. This game is an arcade based with time limits, you also pretty much get first every time in order to move on. I dont know maybe some people like time limits but all my friends know, I DONT. Once I got bored with my other games I began to play it. I would of rated it better anyway if it wasent for one thing. It is very buggy. I would play and just about every race It seemed like the ground just dissappered to leave my truck/buggy to fall of the world to its doom. It some times freezes up in the begining where it says 3-2-1 and no GO.

My kids love it.
You can race in lots of diffent ways.2 players too.

Great fun!

Top Notch Arcade Style Racing
If you like your racing games to be more of an 'arcade' experience and less of a simulation (like I do), then this is the game for you. Great Graphics, decent sound, solid control, and it's fast as hell. Highly recommended.

A different kind of racing thunder....
I must admit, I rented this game somewhat apprehesingly, since I tend not to get along with most off-road racing games. Within five minutes (maybe even sooner) of playing this one all my concerns were thrown (quite forcibly) out the window.

To start off, the graphics (yes all reveiews start here) are amazing. It doesn't matter how many of the competitors are on the screen with you, the game runs at the same break-neck speed. This is one of the first times I've come to prefer the inside-the-cockpit view just so my vehicle doesn't block my view.

While it is true that the only extra thing added to the pedal-to-the-floor racing on the track are the Thunder series trademark boosts, this makes for strategy enough in my opinion. Add multiple paths galore in tracks that feel more like road trips than race tracks and I found myslef overwhelmed. One of my qualms with racers in general is that some tracks (even in my favorite racing games Wipeout XL and 64) are way too short. AS I have already said, these tracks (with the exception of the few added indoor tracks) are anything but short. Some of the later tracks are flat out evil in their complexity....

Yes, this game can be difficult. However it is NOT impossible. I was having so much fun, though, that coming in short and having to race the track again wasn't all that bad.

I find it hard to reccomend games. since my tatses are so odd (Persona, Rollcage II, Star Ocean, Darius G., and Thunder Force V). However, I cannot resist reccomending that you try this one out. You just never know what you've really been looking for.... ... Read more

Reviews (10)

This game rocks!
This game is the best game in the world! but it needs more bugs!

Dust collector
This game was great,for about 30 minutes. After that it loses its appeal quickly.You will get very board with it after about 30 minutes. Its replay value is very low,rent this first. This is just my personal opinion.

BORING
What a waste of money on this. Boring, Stupid.

The magic is gone.
This is a waste of a game.While the graphics are neat for a bit the control is pretty horrible and it butchers what was a classic arcade game.Stay away...

Centipede classic fun
Well I decided to order on the off chance that it was fun.Surprise its an addictive shooter just like the original arcade version also included on the gd-rom.Both are great fun the adventure mode is addictive as there are 35 levels.Probably more fun for adults who remember the aracade original.Although I could see young gamers enjoying it as well just not the blood thirtsty teenage gamers of america.Anyway enjoy its a fun game two player or alone. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Vanishing Point's title suggests the aim of the developers: to achieve a true, endless view without pop-up or fog, so that players can see to the horizon. The game runs at a constant 60 frames per second and features straightforward racing elements; also, it features a stunt mode, in which realistic physics are implemented in unrealistic events, such as slaloms, barrel rolls, and jumping. There are 8 one-player tracks, 4 two-player tracks, and 13 stunt tracks; all of which are available in forward, reverse, and mirrored combinations. Vanishing Point's tune-up shop allows user-friendly but powerful modification of your vehicle's specifications that can be tested on a special tune-up shop track. All of the cars are licensed from top manufacturers like Audi, BMW, and Lotus (to name but a few), and the development team has worked with engineers in the auto industry to ensure that the vehicular physics are both accurate and realistic. ... Read more

Reviews (14)

You may have to purchase a gameshark
If you liked Daytona USA then you will definitely love Vanishing Point. The graphics are perfect and there is a nice selection of cars/vans. The only bad thing is that its very hard to beat, and you have to beat each stage in order to unlock the cars.

Therefore you should buy a cheap gameshark. With it, you can unlock all the cars and tracks. There are over 30 cars and 8 tracks. Daytona USA for Dreamcast is also a great game, but it has only 14 cars.

Good Looking
This game looks awesome!!!But when I got it, it didnt work!!!So thats why I gave it 1 star.

Much more than a racing game
Vanishing Point for the Sega Dreamcast is much more than a racing game.

In this game you can not only ace against the computer or your friend but you can also play as a stunt driver where you do many tricks and challenges such as long jump, barrell roll, etc. For every stunt you do you do you get points based on completing it and how well you do in it which you use to unlock the next trick or more cars.

The graphics while racing are amazing. The cars look very real and when you crash sparks fly from them. The scenery is very realistic too. The mountains look just like they do in and aroudn Arizona and every now and then you'll see huge airplanes flying overhead. Another neat thing is that when you a riding the sun will glare at you and actually mark it harder to drive.

This is a great racing simulator and it also gives a stiff challenge using the stunt driving mode. ANother plus is that this game has a very low price. If you want a good raicng game and own a Dreamcast this is a must have.

Perfection for the Patient
I wonder how many times it's happened - someone brings home Vanishing Point, puts it in the ol DC, is astounded by the opening cinema, and, with an expectant and thumping heart, starts a race.

Only two cars open at the beginning? -- well, OK.Only one track as well? - Hmm, that's a little strange.And then the race begins.The Explorer (or Mustang) slides all over the road, fishtailing like mad, and then flips over, seemingly on its own."What the heck is this??!??"The once-hopeful gamer removes the disc, and returns it to the store right away.

Ah, my friend, what joys you have missed.

Vanishing Point is yet another addition to the crowded line of Dreamcast racers, but has enough innovation and depth to place it in the upper echelon along with Metropolis Street Racer, Test Drive Le Mans, and Sega GT.VP is, at its core, a strange mix of street and rally racing - you choose everyday cars (examples are the aforementioned Ford Explorer and Mustang, the Lotus Elisse, BMW 325i, and quirky offerings like the VW Microbus and Mercury Sable Wagon: there are over thirty cars in all, and all perform very differently) and race on several tracks, ranging from a nighttime trip through downtown to a semi-offroad course through a mountain town.The courses are populated by regular drivers, as well as drivers you're competing against - but you're not trying to beat them all to the finish line.Rather, each race has a pre-determined time limit that you must beat, similar to rally racing.As you careen through the course, your "place" is updated at invisible checkpoints, and you're shown just how far off (or ahead) of the 1st-place pace you are, as well as where your current pace places you.It takes a little getting used to, but is easy to grasp.

This time-based system makes each race an intense experience.You can't really relax for fear of losing precious seconds.The tracks are full of obstacles that aim to slow you down, and the traffic gets in the way as well.The other competing drivers are the worst - they'll intentionally block you or ram you from behind, which is always surprising until you learn to anticipate it.

VP has many, many secrets to unlock, which is a blessing and a curse.On one hand, you always have sufficient motivation to replay the game to unlock that next car or track or game mode.On the other hand, too little is available at the beginning, which is off-putting to gamers expecting immediate satisfaction.It's almost as if the developers wanted to reward players who stuck with the admittedly crazy handling of the early cars.Once you put in a few hours, win some tournaments, and start unlocking vehicles, the sky-high quality of the racing engine becomes apparent, and VP becomes a real honest gem.

Another aspect of VP is the high number of play modes.Single Race is pretty self-explanatory.Tournament Mode is a series of three challenges per car, and contains the meat of the game overall.Each car has a Bronze (2 courses, 2 laps), Silver (3 courses, 2 laps) and Gold (3 courses, 3 laps) stage to the tournament.You are awarded points based on your finishing position, and must finish first in each stage to advance to the next.Completion of a stage usually results in unlocking something, which keeps you motivated.There are also several multiplayer modes, a few of which are unlocked as you go - I don't want to spoil them here, but rest assured that they're well worth it, not to mention refreshingly unusual!

VP also has a Stunt Mode, which could have been a game unto itself.You are presented with increasingly difficult challenges in a pre-determined car, which range from "Pop all the Balloons!" to "Perform a Barrel Roll!".If you complete the challenge, you're given a score from 1-100 depending on how long you took, etc.Additional challenges are opened based on your cumulative score, and you'll often find yourself going back to completed challenges to try and raise your score by a point or two in order to unlock the next event.Stunt Mode is incredibly addictive, not to mention incredibly challenging.

As you can see, Vanishing Point is stuffed to the gills with content.It also looks gorgeous, never budging from its high-frame rate and resolution.There's no car damage, but who wants to drive around with broken headlights and dented doors?The tracks are filled with eye-candy, from waterfalls, passing trains and monorails to huge airliners flying right over the track or floating hot-air balloons.You can race the tracks in reverse, mirrored, or mirrored reverse, and they're designed so well that each seems like an entirely new track.The soundtrack is much more tolerable than typical racing-game techno, and the ambient sound effects are superb.Technically, VP is a masterpiece.

Vanishing Point is a true underrated Dreamcast classic.It suffers only from initially daunting challenge, but once you unlearn what other racing games may have taught you and start unlocking all the hidden features, you'll find an almost bottomless game that's immensely challenging yet enjoyable, alone or with friends.Racing enthusiasts should not let VP pass them by.

Almost Perfect
First of all, not enough cars, and thats most of it. I gave it 4 stars couse of its handaling in cars and not enough cars. Its a good game overall. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Based on Sega Bass Fishing, this sequel delivers the same arcade-style gameplay but adds a number of new features, including a robust selection of 100 lures, the ability to cast anywhere, enhanced real-time monitors, and more. What's striking about Sega Bass Fishing 2 is the leap it makes in terms of realism. The fish move with an elegant fluidity, while the water appears amazingly real. That's because this game's lakes are modeled after real-life ecology. You'll also notice that SBF2 is stocked with markedly smarter fish. To prepare you, Sega adds the AI Angler, a computerized master angler who dispenses bonus lures and fishing tips. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

retarted fish
this game is really stupid. The small fishes bite right away and the big fish... all they do is look at the bait. How realistic is that?

Hard but fun
Well this time around you actually have to fish.The fish are hard to find and when you do find them they just stare at your lure. I really like this one but I can't get mine to work with the fishing rod; it wont cast.It doesn't have a button on the rod to cast with, so I have to use the regular controller.I think I just got a bad game because the rod works fine with the original bass fishing game.Overall I recommend, but it does take time to catch that first fish.

Disappointing
I was really looking forward to this game as I love Bass Fishing 1.However, dispite the reviews I read, and the listing that stated 1 or 2 players could play the game, only 1 player is available.Also, I have Bass Fishing and Deep Sea Fishing and really enjoy them both, but they worked to make this one more difficult, and were successful.However, if you just want to have fun for ten minutes and catch a few fish, they have made it too hard.Yes, serious fisherman might enjoy this aspect, but one of the reasons I don't enjoy real fishing is that I don't like to spend hours just waiting for a bite.They could have had easy, medium and hard settings for the different desires of people.My advise is save the $ and just buy the original version.

Challenging, but fun
This game is alot more difficult than the first bass fishing.The bass are not stupid, especially the big ones.They follow your lure all the way to the boat, but don't bite.After a while, they will stop biting your lure, so you will have to change it.

The first game, felt like I was using 50lb test the way I was reeling up the bass.This game feels like you are using 4lb test.It is alot easier to cut your line.A 1 pound bass cut my line.Sharp teeth had nothing do with it either.

The action is slowed down alot, so it might not appeal to some people.It does make it feel more realistic and challenging.
The tournament mode is alot harder than the previous bass fishing.
You get to pick your own character and outfit.Each character has their strengths and weaknesses.Haven't been playing the game long enough to reveal hidden features if any.

Overall, a great fishing game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

In homage to comedic cartoon pairs, Floigan Bros. puts you in control of Hoigle, the smaller and brainier of the two. His brother, Moigle, has a plan to keep the greedy Baron Malodorous from taking over the family junkyard, but he needs your smarts to pull it off. You've got to find ways to match your Hoigle's brain to Moigle's brawn in order to overcome obstacles, solve puzzles, and put together the secret project. ... Read more

Reviews (8)

Sweet!!!
If you can get it for less than 15 bucks....NAB it!!

This game will give you HOURS of fun and it's a great replay game.

Good for all ages too!!!

The Crazy Floigan Brothers
Floigan Bros. is a pretty cool game for Dreamcast, but it was very very short. It can be beaten in a day or less. There's alot of camera problems too. It's still a good game though. The voice overs are great, and the characters are funny. The game will remind you of an old Saturday morning cartoon. It's a good game to play when you bored or just wanna have fun.

***A great game that will catch your attention***
This game is great.
I bought it for my three year old son and he loved it.
The graphics are excellent.
It's like playing a cartoon or the Sundays funnies.
It even got me hooked. You can't help but fall in love with the two main charcters, Hoigle and Moigle.
The game has 13 junkyard areas and dozens of minigames. The game also teaches team work so if your looking for a family game you found it in Flogian Brothers.

It just *is*
The long and short of it all: At [the price] it's a steal. That is, they're stealing from you. Don't buy it yet.
Floigan Bros. was announced way back in the day - one of the original announced titles for the DC. It's been in development hell for *years*, and it suffers from a few serious gameplay issues, but more damningly, a complete lack of focus.

The game plot itself is relatively simple. You play as Hoigle Floigan, and your dopey brother Moigle tags along. Moigle is amusing in a very mentally-retarded or idiot-savant kind of way, if you find that sort of thing funny. If you don't, it's probably borderline offensive. Moigle's stupid, Hoigle's too short and weak to be useful.

Moigle needs seven parts to create his little seekrit project, and to get them, he's going to need Hoigle's help. The Brothers own a junkyard, and to screw things up even further, there's an evil guy who wants control of the junkyard, so he throws his cat henchmen down from his blimp to take over. There's no visible motivation for *why* this Baron Malodorous fellow wants the junkyard, he just does. Why are his minions cats? They just are.

"It just *is*," might as well be a slogan for this game. Things are arbitrary in a way that's really... bizarre. First of all, you'd think, when you're first shown the seven parts that you need (things like a chimney stack, an engine, a fan, etc.) that these are common things to find in a junkyard. So context-relevant puzzles would seem to make sense. No such luck. You find a fan by blowing up a cat, and you find the chimney stack by having a huge plant barf it up for you. Completely incoherent, illogical solutions to puzzles do not a fun game make. Why is the chimney stack there? It just *is*.

The whole game so far is like this. The design of the gameplay is simply no fun, the AI for the characters is entertaining for about five minutes, the voice samples get old quick, and the game itself, while pretty, is like talking to the Mona Lisa. It may look good, but it's not saying much.

For $5, I'd say "pick it up." If you're a completist, you'll have to have it. If you're curious about what they've done with it, it might be worth the [current price] to sate your curiosity. But I was *really* curious, and I feel pretty ripped off.

People were harshing on EGM for giving this game low, low, low scores, but in all honesty, I find a 1.5/10 almost entirely justified. How this scored 8.5 on IGN is totally beyond me, and even after reading their review, it seems difficult to tell what about the game it was that the reviewer even liked.

Short, but fun, and a funny game too!
The Floigan Brothers is a game that you can't take too seriously or you're just not going to enjoy it.It's hardly anything more than an interactive cartoon and taken that way, it certainly worked for me.The story is mostly ludicrous, the game play is short, and the area of play is small, but still, I enjoyed this game.

In the game, you control Hoigle, who must help his brother Moigle gather the seven parts he needs to complete a secret device he is building in the garage.During the game, you must have Moigle help you access areas that are inaccessible by doing different things, including making him happy, angry, sad, and by playing games with him.

The games you play with Moigle get somewhat repetitive after a while and can slow the game play down.I recommend teaching him to play catch as soon as possible since it's one of the quicker games and pays one of the most amount of points, which Hoigle needs to accumulate to teach Moigle different things.The different games you play with Moigle are High Five, Tag, Hide And Seek, Catch, and the Running Game.The Running Game you can't learn until late in the game and I've never been able to beat Moigle at it, although there must be a way to do so.I guess I just can't figure it out.

As you interact with different things in the junkyard, you'll be able to teach Moigle more skills, although there is one thing I haven't been able to teach him.That's what keeps drawing me back into the game, trying to accomplish the tasks that I haven't been able to solve yet, although I've already beaten the game.Try it for yourself, if you like cartoons, I think you'll like this too.Just don't pay too much for this game, its replay value is fairly low and it shouldn't take much more than six hours or so to beat it.Still though, you should enjoy those six hours. ... Read more

Editorial Review

One hundred years from now, a historian may categorize snowboarding's greatest achievementas its expansion of the English vocabulary. For its part, snowboarding has brought new meanings to thewords "indy," "mute," "method," and "melancholy." For those not attuned to the sport's phat lingo, theseare all terms for snowboarding maneuvers that generally refer to grabbing a particular part of the boardwhile airborne. Not a word of this terminology is overlooked in the first snowboarding game for theDreamcast. Also included are appropriately stylized characters, each with two outfits to choose from, andlicensed gear from real snowboarding companies Bonfire and Salomon.

Armed with a glossary in the form of a user manual, players will soon be able to talk the talk. But in thisgame, walking the walk, or rather pulling the tricks, requires quite a bit of controller dexterity. Luckily thegame is not based solely on snowboarding tricks, but also has a healthy dose of racing at its core. Whatmakes this game stand out is the length and detail of each downhill course. Jumping off the roof of sheepfarms, avoiding falling icicles, and catching the spotlight of a hovering helicopter are all in a day's play inRippin' Riders--and that's just the first track!

A unique two-player mode challenges players to shrink the opponent's split screen by outscoring him orher. Track graphics are up to snuff, but the players look a bit chunky. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Outstanding course design with plenty of details and multiple checkpoints
• Groovy outfits and snowboards for each character

• Many of the tricks are difficult to execute
• You never see other racers on the course, except in multiplayer mode

Reviews (29)

Really Fun...Too Bad About Dreamcast....
This game was really fun.I myself love the Dreamcast system, too bad it didnt do too well.This game has definately been overshadowed by the "SSX" series for Playstation 2, which I admit is better, but this game was really fun.It has cool tracks, fun characters, and is overall a fun game to play.My favorite character is defiantely Bob the Rastafarian.This is a really fun and awesome game, with pretty good graphics. It's pretty easy to play also.Too bad this game and Dreamcast didn't do as well as they should have, but you can still get this game and Dreamcast at Amazon and other places.Check them out.

Fun for a while
Now that the Dreamcast has gone on permanent vacation, one of the things it will be remembered most for is it's awesome sports library.Rippin' Riders is not one of those games however, but it's clearly not a bad game either.UEP Systems, the developers behind the Cool Boarders series, seem to have been on a time budget to put this game together.Graphics are super smooth and look great, while the sound effects have very nice touches here and there, but control is a major issue.Not to mention now and then you'll run into a wall that came out of nowhere and it costs you valuable time to figure out what direction to go in when you get back up.Plus, after you unlock everything between hidden tracks to hidden characters and boards, there is really nothing else exciting to do in the game.All in all, Rippin' Riders isn't really a bad game, but the last time I checked it is the only pure snowboarding game for the Dreamcast, and that alone makes it worth checking out.

BOREING!!!!!!!!!!!
Boreing game, good graphics but cheesey cources, characters are civilians with weird clothes on, can beat the game in 5 minutes, super easy, I bought for [X]and would no let me return, DON'T WASTE YOUR $MONEY$ BUY SOMETHING ELSE!!! BE SMART!!!

Pretty good for people who love snowboarding
When I first rented the game I loved it almost as Sonic Adventure, a very good game, the only problem with it is you can't grind. Besides that, this is one of the best snow boarding games you can get. If you like pulling a Misty 900 Method in a Super Half Pipe than this is the game you will want for your dreamcast.

Cool new game!
This game has cool graphics and funky tricks.In some of the courses, they need more lighting.You can hardly see where you're going.When that happens, you run into walls and get stuck and not even a jump can get you going again.It's an okay game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Even if you're not the type to bleat out the 1975 hit "Convoy" over a CB radio, you'll probably still get the sweats thinking about racing with 20 tons of cargo pushing your rig. Choose between four 18-wheel trucks, and then ride against rival truckers and the clock as you try to deliver your payload intact and on time. The game offers 20 stages on the way from New York to San Francisco, as well as four play modes: Arcade, Parking Challenge, Score Attack, and Versus. Eighteen Wheeler is compatible with separately sold steering-wheel controllers. ... Read more

Reviews (25)

18 Wheeler = A great game to play
18 Wheeler is a very fun game. It puts you in the mine as a real pro driver. You get to drive all over states. But the only problem with this game its too short. You'll get to earned money. You can get caught up with storms, crash into other trucks and cars. Most of all I think they made this game so that people will have a wonderful time. Play it with 2 players and really have a time with your life. Well enjoy your trip to Cally in a Cadillac.

truck man
I love trucks so I thought it was a great game, but I was pretty dissapointed when I beat the game in less than an hour for the first time.I have played the game through many times, but now I'm sick of it.NOW! dont make the same mistake I made, I looked at the game on the internet and the graphics were outstanding, or so I thought, in fact I bought my dreamcast for this game, right when it came out. Rent the game for a couple of nights and I can asure you you'll have mastered this game and be very sick of it in a couple nights.I spent [$$$] on this game and its not worth it, but don't get me wrong this game is still very fun, maybe only at first

Good fun, for about half an hour anyway...
18 Wheeler was a good game in the arcade, and now you don't have to blow a dollar a pop to play it.The Dreamcast version is everything the arcade version is, crisp clean graphics, smooth controls, and great gameplay make this one of the last good Dreamcast games, think of it as Crazy Taxi with a big truck.Only problem is, and its a major problem at that, is this game is real short, and there are no extras, something Sega should have incorporated for their home conversion.Other than that, this is a good DC pickup.

Rental at best
This is exactly like the arcade version, but short is not the word for it. I beat it in one weekend and finished all the side games. NOTHING TO BUY FOR THIS AMOUNT.

One of the best games ever played!!!!!!
I played this game at toysrus and its great!!! There is racing and action in this game. its a great game. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

If you're a fan of motorcycle racing games, then you might want to booksome private time with your trusty game console. Acclaim's motorcycle racer hasplenty of good ideas going for it, but substandard follow-through and too-easyraces keep it trapped in the middle of the pack.

In addition to the standard Gran Turismo-esque races, licensing tests,and upgrades, Ducati World offers a number of innovative gameplayoptions. For example, the game's challenge mode allows players to choose theirbikes and put money on the line in a head-to-head race. It might be gambling,but at least it's cheaper than racing for real pink slips.

While the game has plenty of bikes to choose from, including several from yearsgone by, the racing is at times so easy that most seasoned gamers will soonstart looking around the room for other discs to spin. A collection of gameplaymodes will keep the attention of hard-core bike enthusiasts, but this game willseem to others as rushed as an impromptu game of chicken. Ducati World'sgraphics are dated, and its music is simply terrible. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• Wide selection of bikes

• Choppy and sometimes distorted animation
• Substandard graphics and sound effects

Reviews (3)

*** THIS GAME STINKS ***
I totally agree with the other reviews.The physics in Puke-kati are lame.I'm surprised that Acclaim put their name on this one.Re-volt, another Acclaim game, is one of the best racing games I've played. Buy that one.

Utter crap
How this game got released I don't know. The animation is slow and choppy, the graphics are cruddy, and the game itself just seems like a big joke. I played this for about 10 seconds before realizing what a horrible mistake I'd made purchasing it. It's sad, too, because I was really looking forward to a good motorcycle racing game on the Dreamcast. Buyer beware!

do not waste your time or money please,
This game I thought would be cool because the fact that it involves ducati's. I was wrong the worst graphic cliping I have seen on dreamcast bad graphic's, bad frame rate, horrible physic's and bad sound effects as well as music. I took it back the next day and echanged it for the best racing game I have seen on dreamcast.That was Test Drive Le Mans it is great I highly recomend it I was happy that Ducati was so bad and I had to exchange it after the first five minutes of test drive le mans I was hooked, that's a five star game not to mention it is only $... so run out and get it. Stay far far away from ducati if you enjoy quality games. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

BAD-BAD-BAD
This is the worst FISHING game I ran into-& I have all 4 fishing games-The best one to this DAY is SEGA MARINA FISHING

Better than you think and worth [...]
I'm not going to call this game a must buy but for the price its a pretty entertaining game. If you like catching fish in bunches this is not the game for you. This game is definitely a "simulation" game and is pretty difficult. Natsume should be credited for releasing this game given all the games being cancelled for Dreamcast. The scenary is quite stunning, although the underwater views are lacking. The fish are modeled very well. A total of 14 fishing holes can be attained but it will take you awhile. As I said, this is no arcade game. You will need patience, skill and some luck, just like the real thing. The lures look realistic in the underwater view and perform correctly. The sound is pretty tranquil but I'd turn off the music and stick with the nature sounds. I'm not sure there is much advantage using the fishing controller over the normal DC controller. I have the Sega fishing controller. Some reviews I have read state that is the only one that works properly with the game and that other fishing controller don't. In closing, I think this game is a good value. If you like a true fishing experince this game will fill that need. If you want to catch a fish on every cast you may want to skip this one.

Not to reel.
If you have ever played reel fishing on the PSX. This game is just a suped up version of that with new fishing areas. Not a very exciting game. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Magical Racing Tour
This game is tons of fun.We got this after a trip to Disney World and it has all the major rides.This game is so realistic that I got a bit "sea-sick" on Pirates of the Carribean. It is great fun and challenging as well.

Not bad, very realistic Disney scenes
This game is a must buy for Disney fans.There are somewhere between 10-15 seperate races in various Disney World settings -- mainly rides.They even have Test Track.All of the scenery is very close to the real thing.

The racing itself starts off fairly easy (not too easy) and gets progressively harder.You have to win a particular race to "unlock" the next race or 2.A few of the races aren't against other opponents, but against the clock.Test Track for example requires you to find 30 coins in the alloted time.Some of the races are very difficult to master.I'm still working on Haunted Mansion!!

A good game.Worth the money, especially for Disney fans.

The Best Game Ever Made For Playstattion
This game, I am just speechless. I have rented this game at a Hollywood Video and I swear that if I get this game for my birthday, not only will I die, I will never play another Playstation game for as long as I liveexcept that one. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue is a 3-D adventure in which you play as either Oddball or Domino and rescue puppies from Cruella De Vil. Other characters from Disney's 102 Dalmatians movie include Dipstick, Dottie, LePelt, Waddlesworth, and Fluffy. There are 20 levels and six minigames that are set in environments like Big Ben, Regent's Park, Piccadilly Circus, the Ice Festival, and De Vil Manor. Players will solve puzzles, perform tricks, and lure Cruella's henchmen--Horace and Jasper--into secret traps. The game stars Frankie Muniz as the voice of Domino. ... Read more

Reviews (4)

I love this computer game
I Have this computer game of 102 Dalmations Puppies to the rescue, and I've won all the levels, and beat Cruella De Vil and saved all the puppies. It was so much fun playing all the levels,,, I would always save the level each time I won ,them. This game is truely the best ive ever owned. Please buy it!

Great for kids as young as 4....or as old as 40!
102 Dalmations is a good game.My 3 1/2 year old daughter ("I'm almost 4 Dad", she says) picked up the game in about an hour and was able to complete the 1st level in about 3 days, and this is her 1st Sega game. I mention this -- not to tout my daughter's gaming skills -- but to provide advice to other parents with children of similiar ages ( I think the product literature recommends it for kids of ages 6 and up).

Now that I'm mentioning ages, my wife (age 38) also loves the game, and she's downstairs playing the game now that the kids are asleep.So there is some substance here for older players as well.

The game's theme is to rescue dalmation puppies from Crella DeVille.You move the puppy with either the joystick or rocker-switch over about a dozen scenes rescuing trapped puppies.You can switch between 2 puppies, but there is no real difference between the puppies.The puppy can also dig, jump, bark, and sniff, which help it complete it's task.

As you finish levels, additional "mini-games" become available -- mini-golf, etc -- and stickers become available for printing.

The levels come in groups of 4 it seems.On one of the levels in each group the puppy has an opponent that must be avoided.And every 4 levels there is a special "Cruella" game.

So the game is simple and appealing enough for kids from 4 to 40....thus the 5 stars.

Nice game, but fairly easy to beat
My 6 and 8 year old daughters liked this game.Unfortunately, they also beat the entire main game in about 10-15 hours of playing time.Graphics are good and play level is good for younger kids.They enjoy the mini-games as well.

Probably a good buy if your kids are into Disney.

A very fun game!
Santa brought this game for my son. I wasn't too sure about getting it for him since there weren't any reviews out on it. My son is 5.5 yrs old and pretty good at video games, he often beats me at the various sports games and I'm no slouch. 102 Dalmations is challenging enough that he hasn't made it through the game too quickly, but it has enough tips and hints through out the game to keep the game moving and make the game enjoyable for younger kids. It's an adventure type game, along the lines of Sonic Adventure (a big fave around here). The graphics are nice, the characters cute. My son is pretty picky about video games and this one has kept him busy during winter vacation. Teen friends thought it was a cool game too and I like it's mini golf game. Enjoyable even if you haven't seen the movie yet. ... Read more

Editorial Review

By marrying arcade controls with real cars, upgradeable car systems, and multiple play modes,Test Drive 6 attempts to be the driving game for everyone. The result is a fragmented, ordinarygame lacking the focus to be suited for a particular type of gaming audience.

The game purports to offer the thrill of driving a selection of testosterone-charged real cars in some of theworld's most scenic locations. But instead of hitting top speed on the open road or doing doughnuts on theVatican's lawn, you must race a bunch of veteran professional drivers around a number of preset trackswith hairpin turns. Even that could be fun, but here the tracks are missing the shortcuts and power-ups of anarcade racing game, and the cars are missing the accurate physics and customization of a simulation racinggame. This "neither here nor there" approach applies to all of Test Drive 6, a game that on thesurface is packed with features, most of which, on digging deeper, add nothing to gameplay.

Play modes include single and groups of races where you wager money or your pink slip; cop chases whereyou try to pull over speeding cars; and two-player mode. The economic system by which players purchaseand upgrade cars seems out of place, and the game's graphics are merely passable. --Jeff Young

Pros:

• Great soundtrack, including the entire video for Fear Factory's remake of Gary Numan's "Cars"
• Nice collection of new and classic hot rods

• Too shallow for a racing simulation, too difficult to be an arcade game
• Poor handling cars and poorly designed tracks

Reviews (34)

Barely Fine and ok!
The traffic is a pain because most of the time the normal cars swerve into you and you loose your huge lead. This game has stuff like poor turning and traction espesialy Saleens,vipers,and toyota gt1s.The only tourament I can win is class1 tour 1 because the other tours are way to hard. Your very lucky if you win the first race in class1.There are even cars that only have a top speed of 130 with bad turning and very poor acelaration and average traction, then you look back going 152 mph and then woosh they speed right past you making your car go spinning out of control.Thats messed up because your going 152 and he's only going 130 right!?This game is barely OK. I recommend SegaSports 2k,2k1,2k2,and2k3!

Test Drive Rocks
The first time i played this game i was convinced this is the best car game i played(to that date). The soundtracks is totally awesome and the cop chases and normal races is totally wicked

Not a Sim/Not Arcade
The editorial review is right on.This is too hard for the Arcade Race fans (say people who like Daytona USA) and too inaccurate for Sim Race fans (Gran Turismo fans).

Consequently, you get a game not likely to make anyone happy.Doesn't take advantage of the Dreamcast capabilities very well.Looks like a PS1 game.

Pass on this one.

THIS GAME ...
I dont know why some people are writing bad reviews on this game.But let me tell you something this game does have better graphics on Dreamcast then Playstation.The sound is the best, the cars look very realistic, the tracks are easy to race on, and you can almost drive the casrs like real ones.And it is a good buy right now its only 19.99+tax.

Test Drive 6 is a Must Have!
Test Drive 6 is one of the better gmaes on the Dreamcast console. There are a wide selection of new and old sports cars and the tracks you race them on a splendid. the graphics in this game is another reason why this game is a must have. There are beautifu landscapes and all the obstacles in the oad cannot be run through like in other racing games. For example if you hit a stop light pole, you go from 120 mphs to 5 mphs. The gameplay is also a turn-on. In the race menu, you can choose from a single race, tournement race, a cop chase (where you are the cop and you try to arrest other racers), and challenges (where you earn money).

The only minor flaw in this game is the traffic. Sometimes when you a racing on the street, the traffic can be excessive and cause you to crash. Sometimes the traffic even swerves to hit you, causing you to crash or slow down a lot.

Even though the traffic is a pain, this game is excellent and is a definate must have! ... Read more