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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 (Dreamcast)

Just when it seems 3-D fighting games have permanently made 2-D fighting games obsolete, something like Marvel vs. Capc more »om 2 comes along and proves just how deep and fun 2-D fighters can be. It's better than its predecessor in every way, and arguably the best 2-D fighting game to grace the Dreamcast. The amount of playable characters is enough to put any fighting fan's salivary glands in overdrive. Beginning with favorites such as Spider Man, Wolverine, Ryu, and Chun Li, players can eventually unlock 56 characters. We had our hands full just mastering a few of these fighters, and getting familiar with all 56 would take months of intense practice. There are almost too many moves, all depicted with superb animation and augmented by several tag-team combos. When the match begins, you can pick three characters. Once things heat up, you can call in your pals to unleash a massive move on your opponent. This adds immensely to the game's depth, and button mashers will be in for a shock when they find that their mistimed tag-team moves backfire. Visually, this game is intense. The large characters are slightly jagged around the edges, but that's more than compensated for by the massive amount of animation frames, colorful special effects, and stunning 3-D backgrounds that are loaded with detail. Marvel vs. Capcom 2 also delivers a sonic performance that is nearly arcade-perfect. This is a must-buy for any fighting fan, especially those who have a couple of buddies to bash. Just be prepared to put in a lot of time in practice mode if you want to get good. --T. Byrl Baker Pros: Brilliant 3-D backgrounds A massive number of characters to play as Tag-team element adds a fun strategic component to the gameplay Cons: Characters were drawn at low resolution « less

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Shenmue II (Dreamcast)

Yu Suzuki's cinematic masterpiece returns to the Dreamcast with more spellbinding adventure and an even more immersive w more »orld. The epic continues as Ryo Hazuki arrives in Hong Kong on his quest to avenge his father's murder by the warlord Lan Di and unravel the mystery of the Phoenix mirror. Set in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and Guilin, you'll travel through breathtaking scenery, rich with mountainous wilderness, traditional Taoist temples, and stunning tropical landscapes. As you move through massive, highly-detailed 3D worlds, you'll interact with almost every facet of your environment as well as a whole new cast of characters. « less

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Quake 3 Arena (Dreamcast)

When it comes to first-person shooters, id Software has the market cornered. Unfortunately, if you didn't own a PC, you more »couldn't get in on the action until now. With QUAKE III: Arena for the Dreamcast, you can do everything a PC gamer can do. You can play a single-player game against the computer-controlled bots, take on three friends with a Four-Player split-screen mode, or go online and play against other fraggers on the Internet. Multiplayer offers several different modes, including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, and Tournament. You'll get most of the maps from the PC version and even some that are exclusive to the Dreamcast. If you want to get the full QUAKE experience, plug in your keyboard and mouse to get the same precise control as the PC. So learn how to strafe, keep your eyes peeled, and look out for snipers as you enter the arena of QUAKE III: Arena. « less

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Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver (Dreamcast)

In the sequel to BLOOD OMEN: Legacy of Kain, you jump into the world of Raziel, a member of Kain's vampire army. After d more »efying Kain's authority, you were sentenced to damnation in the Lake of the Dead. Your body has been torn apart by water that acts like acid on vampires; you are merely a shell of your former self. As a member of the undead ranks, you have the ability to pass between the Spectral Plane and the Material Plane as you seek revenge on your former master. But you'll notice that the two realms are vastly different, as are your abilities in each, which you'll have to use to your advantage on your quest for vengeance. On both planes you'll find plenty of puzzles to solve, platforms to jump, and enemies to fight as you traverse through the two planes and hunt down Kain. « less

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Street Fighter 3: Double Impact (Dreamcast)

What could be better than getting a new installment in the popular STREET FIGHTER series? Getting two new installments f more »or the price of one! That's exactly what you'll get when you pick up a copy of STREET FIGHTER III: Double Impact for your Dreamcast. This disc contains the first two arcade originals from the STREET FIGHTER III trilogy New Generation and Second Impact introducing a brand new cast of characters, joining only three of the original world warriors in combat. New to the series are the two-punch, two-kick techniques which double up the damage on your opponents; deflections and counters for defensive fighting; and the Super Arts meter, which players can build up during a fight and unleash devastating moves and combos on opponents whether played by the CPU in Tournament mode or your best friend in Versus mode! With huge new character designs and animation bolstered by the Dreamcast hardware, this is a powerful one-two combo! « less

Virtua Fighter 3TB (Dreamcast)

Virtua Fighter 3 was years ahead of its time and still the best looking arcade fighter available. Yu Suzuki has said he more »is determined to make the series look and play just like real fighting by the fifth installment, and the third game brought him amazingly close to his goal. A cast of twelve fighters, each sporting a unique real fighting art, battles in environments which reflect real world locations. Gone are the floating arenas seen in most other 3-D fighters -- instead, we can intricately detailed environments which go well beyond the flat plane, introducing gradual vertical shifts which may give an opponent the advantage in battle. For the first time ever, positioning really makes a difference in the fight.New to the series is the evade button, though the setup remains as simple as ever. Don't underestimate the simple control scheme though, since Virtua Fighter 3: Team Battle is easily the deepest fighter around. You simply cannot button mash your way through the ranks -- VF3:TB is all about skill. While the complex battle system may turn off some, there's no denying the game's place as one of if not the best fighting game around. Genki's port of AM2's arcade game, while less than perfect, still manages to bring all of the strategy and fun home along with most of the visual wonder. « less

Resident Evil 2 (Dreamcast)

Face your fears in the ultimate test for survival. Something is desperately wrong in Raccoon City. A mutagenic virus has more » broken loose, and the entire town is infested. Bloodthirsty zombies now overwhelm the community. When Leon and Claire arrive in town, their nightmare is just beginning. Now, you control their destiny. « less

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Seaman (Dreamcast)

The objectives of this game is to take care of a fish, tamagotchi style. You must interact with Seaman, and eventually t more »alk to him through a microphone in the dreamcast controller. The voice recognition ability of this game is the main feature. « less

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Unreal Tournament (Dreamcast)

What could be better than launching a rocket down a corridor as a computer-controlled opponent runs for cover? Answer: u more »sing an impact hammer on a friend. Unreal Tournament, the award-winning, multiplatform gem of first-person mayhem, has finally come to the Dreamcast. The game features more than 70 maps designed specifically for the old Swirl, as well as 10 very powerful weapons. The game's multiplayer mode allows you to take on up to six other players over the Internet, or go against a buddy in your own home via split-screen display. « less

Bangai-O (Dreamcast)

Treasure-developed 2D shooter, played from a zoomed-out view. You pilot the Bangaioh, a super-powerful robot, through 40 more »+ stages of free-roaming 2D shooting, with your goal in each level to find and destroy the boss. Along the way, you run into opposition from various enemies, ranging from gun turrets to opponent mechs, and when you're not shooting down these aggressive enemies you can also blast buildings, cars, and basically anything lining the levels. In addition to shooting in all directions, you have available to you two modes of fire, Mami Mode and Ricky Mode. The former fires straight laser blasts that repel off walls, while the latter launches heat seaking missiles. Also released for N64. « less