Mr_shoe_uk's Dreamcast Diary!

[mr_shoe_uk]

Hi everyone,

As you may have read in another thread, I recently set up my Dreamcast again, so I can relive some good memories during the summer

I decided to make a sort of diary of what games I've been playing. Maybe some of you fellow Dreamcast owners can look back happily at some of the best Dreamcast games, possibly even being encouraged to dig out your own and have a revisit for yourselves! Those of you without Dreamcasts can also join in the discussions, and let's not forget that quite a few Dreamcast games have continued on other console (not least PSO!)

Finally, despite this being 'my' Dremcast diary, feel free to reply! I look forward to hearing your own views too!

So, with the introduction out of the way, let's begin:

Monday 4th July

This was the day I decided to get out the Dreamcast again! I set it up with the tv in my bedroom, taking the table space from a radio-alarm (no longer needed in the holidays). The first game to be played on it was Virtua Tennis, with my brother. Quite probably the best tennis game ever (though not forgetting it's sequel). Most likely inspired to play by Wimbledon, our character choices were similarly connected. My brother going with the old British hope Tim Henman (who unfortunately didn't get too far this year), me going with Thomas Johannson, who was knocked out by Andy Roddick in a very exciting match in the semi-finals! The game remains instantly rewarding yet easy to get into, a fine example of how arcade sports games should be. As an added bonus, I beat my brother 6-3 in a one set match

Wednesday 6th July

On this rather rainy day (in the middle of a fairly typical English summer, it seems) I decided to play a favourite of mine, and a real classic, Bangai-O. As soon as I got playing I was reminded of just how great the game is. It's just so unique, even among 2D shooters, and so charmingly barmy. The dialogue and story in general are as wonderfully bizarre as I remember, and the whole game, in visuals, audio and gameplay has such a simple charm to it. Unfortunately the experience was not wholly enjoyable though. Today my Dreamcast started getting the same old resetting problems owners dread, drawing my playing to an early close. Still, I hope it will return to normal working order shortly, and Bangai-O will receive a longer play.

[A.S.]

If your DC does work properly again, I guarantee you will not beat the 19th (20th?) level of Bangai-O. Impossible.

[Cye Zero]

I reasently hooked my Dreamcast up I started playing Sonic Adventure I love the music in that game. Everything was going good until I reached supersonic, in the very begining when Sonic was waking up I experience the dreaded BSoD (Black Screen of Death). That's when I shut the game off and start playing Crazy Taxi I wish I had part 2.

[K_I_R_E_E_K]

i play pso on dreamcast and another game i like is the unreal tournament(kill them all) sometimes i play nester dc (emulator of nintendo for dc) finalfantasy3 is cool, now i dont play sonic adventure(i've deleted the game with a sonic chao and 129emblems) sometimes i play spider man of the playstation1 (bleemcast), i also play ecco defender of the future, quake 3 arena, resident evil 3, gta2, soul calibur, star lancer, exebition of speed, virtua atlete 2k, chuchu rocket(the disk is scratched) also i have a dc viewer.

[A.S.]

Unreal Tournament, I swear that game is better then Halo 2.

[~Buddah~]

i hooked up my dreamcast it didnt work so i set it a flame in my backyard man gas can get a fire started good! now i have to go buy one

[Cye Zero]

good luck finding one dreamcast is practically extinct by now

[K_I_R_E_E_K]

Unreal Tournament, I swear that game is better then Halo 2.

i think not but................it is a great game.

[Sonic Saturn]

how dare you burn a DC I put a curseon you of EEEEEEVVVVVVIIIIILLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!
moving on, i have plenty of DC games, too bad my sounds broken which is a real shame, I started playing 18wheeler the other day, and it wasn't that much fun, without the sound there, it takes part fot the spirit out.. I WANNA NEW ONE!!!!!!!!!! its so annoying, I only just got a DC in the first place, the verynearlystopped production on the birthday that I got 1 on, and I sill can't find Ecco the dolphin!! i rented it, it was gd, I never got round to buying iyt, I see a copy, odon't have the cash, I come back not there, evil! I also got headhunter which ia grt game, too bad I can't get past the second boss, I swear there is a fault, I've looked up gides on the net sayign al the same thing, and it don't work, and its so grt!! I was so gd, and spinning around a cornere blasting pistol rounds into enemys heads, 1 down, duck i there, get out the shot gun, and another 1 bites the dust!
and 1 of the best games ever on the DC toy commander, it is so grt, me and my friends still play it, he he,
ust remebered, sangas sen the chao gardens on SC2 for the DC and the dark gardnes better on it than on battle! yay! and I got all A rank on white jungle, and rouges first mission, I have always wanted to play that green hill zone 3d version, it is my dream, and I really am hoping that 1 day I'll come accross someone who does.. *YOINK*!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Faulkie]

My Dreamcast's sound broke too. It's annoying - is it a common problem?

I basically only had PSO and the 2 Sonic Adventure games for it, both of which I liked so much I bought on Gamecube. And I agree with Cye Zero - the music from SA is awesome! So is the music from SA2. Good old Sonic, eh?

I'd also like to see the 3D Green Hills, but sadly I lack the talent to unlock it.