The game mixed third person stealth and combat with puzzles and motorbike sections, and was a great alternative to Solid Snake’s titles. Okay, so the bike sections were pretty superfluous (and were dropped for the sequel), and the controls and camera needed work, but the great story and quirky, futuristic world paired up with solid gameplay to make for a great game.
13. Power Stone 2
Capcom was the master of 2D combat at the time, but with Power Stone, it branched out into a very different kind of 3D fighter. The original was one of the launch titles for the DC, but it was the second installment that managed to hit all of the right notes, as well as adding four player battles to the mix.
The game played very much like a 3D Smash Bros, and players had to fight to be the last one standing to win. During the bouts, the game’s titular power stones could be collected, which could turn players into a powered up form, giving them a big advantage.
The game was pretty simple, but like so many things, this simplicity made it all the better, and it was one of the best party games on the platform.
12. Samba De Amigo
Without a doubt one of the best rhythm/dance games ever released, and certainly the most colorful, Samba De Amigo was like an acid-powered fitness trip. Packing in a selection of Latin beats, the game didn’t simply rely on a dance mat to register the correct inputs, but instead utilized bright red maracas. It was a dance game with a difference, and one that became an instant party classic.
Now selling for pretty high prices, the original Dreamcast version, or Ver.2000, is the best release of the title. This is mostly down to the included maracas, which worked perfectly on the DC. The more recent Wii release of the game wasn’t didn’t come close to the DC title, and the control scheme was terrible. It also lacked maracas, and used Wii remotes instead. If you can find the original game on eBay, or second hand for a decent price, the DC original is well worth picking up.
