Stasi
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Jet Set Radio is pretty good once you get used to the controls, not having a second analog stick can be really rage inducing. The Power Stone games were pretty dope arena fighters if thats your thing.I've been thinking about getting a Dreamcast for quite some time. As a console, I find it really fascinating since it was the most powerful device on the market when it came out; most of the games look like they could have come from the sixth generation. Compared to the PS1 and N64, the Dreamcast outpaced either of them technologically speaking. It really is a shame the system died the way it did, though the reasons why are just as intriguing (basically Sega making boneheaded business decisions after the success of the Genesis).
In terms of library I've already got my eye on the obvious ones (both Sonic Adventures, Shenmue, SoulCalibur, I hear the fishing games are great), and the ports it got are basically the definitive way to play (Spider-Man, Rayman 2, etc.). Are there any other hidden gems to look out for? Considering the cult status the system has gotten over the years, I'm guessing there has to be some games that slipped under the radar as well.
Dreamcast was (along with the PS2) one of the the first consoles with a decent online player base but I doubt stuff like Phantasy Star, UT and Quake still work (unless some autists figured out how to support net play these days).
As far as I'm aware emulation on PC is pretty good and will run on most systems so I would suggest trying out some games on an emu before you commit to paying absurd amounts of money for hardware and games.
edit: have a look here too https://videogamecritic.com/dc.htm?e=75449
Its some guy's website who has been slowly playing every game in existence since the 90s and writing little reviews. Won't cover everything but I tend to read through it when I try a new system to see what games are on it.
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