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Top 10 Dreamcast Games that NEED to be on the PS3.
Y0j1mb0 | 12:38 PM on 09.22.2009 62 comments




If what the latest unconfirmed rumors are to be believed that soon the PS3 will have some sort of backward compatibility and Dreamcast games to boot, then there will be many many gamers very happy indeed. Since I already own an original launch unit PS3, I'm not going to concentrate on what great PS2 games could potentially be played ( that functionality I've had since day one ), I will look towards what incredible Dreamcast games could grace our recently slimmed console instead. Being as this is a blog, I will adhere to the tried and true prerequisite of listing them in the denomination of ten.

What follows next are Top 10 Dreamcast Games that NEED to be on the PS3. These are in no particular order of greatness. They all need to be reissued to be experienced by more gamers. Let us begin with...

10. Power Stone 1 & 2.



One of the coolest arcade brawler series on the Dreamcast. Bright, colorful, with great characters and awesome moves Power Stone and its sequel were pure win. To have this reissued with online functionality and some trophy support would be ridiculous.

9. Sword of Berserk: Gut's Rage.



Sword of Berserk: Gut's Rage was just awesome. The graphics were great, the main character had a sword that would make Cloud's sword look like a dagger, gore and limbs flew freely through the air, but it was the top notch voice work that made it even more kickass. Done by the same voice actors that lent their services to the Legacy of Kain series, they were on the one. This game just reeked macho and even now if played would be badass. I LOVED this game.

8. Ooga Booga.



A four player party brawler game that you controlling a Kahuna around an island, attacking the other players’ Kahunas with a number of different attacks ranging from club beating, spells, throwing shrunken heads, riding on boars or giant birds and letting them have it. The style and the way it looks, doesn't make the graphics look dated since they were real cartoony and since it had an online component, would make a great addition to PSN network. This game was such a blast to play with others.

7. Super Magnetic Neo.



One of my favorite platformers ever. I know that's a bold statement but its true. I was shocked this never got a sequel but I kept forgetting it was on the Dreamcast and probably very few played it. Developed by Genki this game was awesome. It had a really cool mechanic in that your main character had magnetic hands on his head ( bear with me here ) and in order to get around in the environment you had to find different magnetic fields, some would attract and have you soaring through the air and others would repel. The game would alternate between the two as well as have the tried and true running and jumping. I remember this game being crazy hard but I beat it and have great gaming memories from it. Also the boss was literally a baby. Bizarro.

6. Sega Swirl.



I really can't pinpoint a justified reason why this Sega puzzle game is here. All I can tell you is that this Tetris like puzzle game that was released on a Dreamcast Demo disc and was free to download for the PC, was the biggest time sink for me when I first got my Dreamcast. The game was played online, or via email like chess, and offline in various modes. This game just nailed that I'll play one more game thing. That and that damn snake on the Dreamcast version if you were doing great would bug out but if you were doing horrible would be bored to sleep. Awesome game. I could easily see this on PSN or Live. Hell, on the DS!

5. Vampire Chronicles.



Only released in Japan for the Dreamcast its time this game came over and be played by all. Like now.

4. Fur Fighters.



Stuffed Cats, Dogs, Raccoons, and Teddy Bears blowing the stuffing out of each other. Take stuffed animal toys, John Woo dual wielding, plenty of explosions, and great platforming and you have Fur Fighters. One of the coolest games I played with cute animals. This one could be played with 3 other players competively as well and it was just pure fun. It was released on the PS2 with a new subtitle and cell shaded makeover but the original on the Dreamcast was better. Bring it back.

3. Daytona USA.



I want this so bad. Actually I want an exact arcade port to the Arcade Daytona USA ...but I'll settle for the Dreamcast version. But could you imagine an arcade perfect port with online play? That shit would blow my mind. Somehow I think this could easily be done. I would buy it. How about you?


2. Shenmue.



Besides the sailor fetish in this game, this game and its sequel were way ahead of their time. Too bad we will never have a proper conclusion to this series but it would be nice for another generation of gamers to play through this game like we did and ask about the whereabouts of sailors and lost kung fu scrolls.

1. Jet Grind Radio.



Seriously. Hell, could you imagine a Jet Grind Radio Online ? With different gangs and modes like tagging the most in neighborhoods before others, leaderboard support for most points, uploading original artwork/tags thru PSN for others to download? Or just a basic port...that will do Sega...that will do.



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shipero's Destructoid Blog
Mother. Fucking. Sega. Swirl.
MrSadistic's Destructoid Blog
BLUE STINGER
TheDreadHawk's Destructoid Blog
Jet Grind Radio on the PS3 makes my pants tighten.
CharlieKun's Destructoid Blog
yes! yes! Fur Fighters! oh lord yes, that game was the truth. :D however, i think Jet Grind Radio would work better on the Wii. motion control + grafiti = me buying a wii just for that!
brainderailment's Destructoid Blog
Out of those, I only got the chance to play Sword of Berserk. Also, I had PowerStone on a demo disk.

Grandia2?
CharlieKun's Destructoid Blog
@Brain
Grandia 2 came out for ps2 so that may aswell be released as an emulated ps2 title.
Diverse's Destructoid Blog
Fuck year Jet Grind Radio.
Palidi's Destructoid Blog
POWER STONE!!!

It'd be cool if the games that had online capabilities had those kinda things translated to work with the PSN as well.

I would love to play Sword of Berserk too, especially after being recommended the anime.

ALSO, CHU CHU ROCKET!!!!!!...wait, I still have that one...
Qraze's Destructoid Blog
my question is if the vmu be implemented at all. and jo jo's bizarre adventure.
Y0j1mb0's Destructoid Blog
@Qraze:

I LOVE JoJo's Bizarre Adventure because of it's craziness but I went for Vampire Chronicles cause I want it.
s0lesurviv0r's Destructoid Blog
God, I don't know if there would be anything I wouldn't do to see a new Jet Grind Radio game. How about a Crazy Taxi Online?
Video Cognito's Destructoid Blog
I've waited forever for a Jet Grind Radio port to a Sony console. When Xbox got Jet Set Radio, I shit myself expecting a Sony port. Alas, it wasn't meant to be.

...until now!
Jesus H Christ's Destructoid Blog
1. Seaman
2. Seaman
3. Seaman
4. Seaman
5. Seaman
6. Seaman
7. Seaman
8. Seaman
9. Seaman
10. Shenmue.
Video Cognito's Destructoid Blog
Also, I don't think there'll be a Power Stone port because the collection is already on the PSP.
pedrovay2003's Destructoid Blog
Fur Fighters was actually on the PS2, I believe. And Sega Swirl would definitely be there, since it was freaking EVERYWHERE in the Dreamcast days.
Chocobo Knight's Destructoid Blog
9. Sword of Berserk: Gut's Rage.

YES PLEASE!
PenKaizen's Destructoid Blog
I agree with number 1.
Elsa's Destructoid Blog
Great list... but really, I can't believe that you didn't include Dynamite Cop!! I mean doesn't everybody want to beat up a bad guy using a fish or a urinal??
Qraze's Destructoid Blog
we'll just have to see what sega can bring or sony for that matter.
Rockvillian's Destructoid Blog
Berserk <3

You play the PS2 version of Berserk? It had to be ported... but Hito helped me on that one.
CelicaCrazed's Destructoid Blog
Fur Fighters!! Looks like someone has great tastes.

I'll throw in Toy Commander and San Fransisco Rush 2049. Those are my peanut butter and jam.
Y0j1mb0's Destructoid Blog
@Rockvillian:

Nope. Just played the Dreamcast Sword of Berserk and I still own it... I didn't even know the PS2 had a port of it.
manasteel88's Destructoid Blog
10: They could just port the PSP version over
9: Agreed
8: Definately agreed. It would be a great game with multiplayer.
7: too much like Crash Bandicoot. Which they already have on PSN.
6: I'd rather see it packaged with some games like maybe shenmue
5: This or the PSP game available for download would be great.
4: Fur Fighters has too much competition just for a straight port.
3: Daytona USA is a no brainer. This should be on all consoles.
2: Shenmue 1&2 for cheap with enough buys could warrant Sega to make a 3rd. The only problem is that you have to convince consumers that they should want to buy 2 games without a possible conclusion.
1: I'd rather it be on Xbox since that would push a Jet Set Radio Future games on demand.

10, 8, 7, 5, 3, and 1 I'd like to see on XBLA.
10, 9, 8, 5, 3, and 2 I'd like to see on PSN.
4 I'd like on the Wii. played exclusively with the classic or gamecube controller.
Tubatic's Destructoid Blog
Jet Grind Online. That would be SICK!
Rifter01's Destructoid Blog
Super Magnetic NEO!! Yah!
Cadtalfryn's Destructoid Blog
Jet Set Radio? Oh yes please!
ZombLee's Destructoid Blog
Psychic Force, seriously underrated game.
Magnalon's Destructoid Blog
Agreed, agreed, agreed, agreed....and....agreed!

Especially on Berserk. Add Loddoss war in there :D
Aurain's Destructoid Blog
Soul Calibur 1 !?

Where is it?!
BulletTrain's Destructoid Blog
My big ones; Power Stone 1&2, Jet Set Radio, Project Justice, Tech Romancer, The Last Blade 2, The Typing of the dead, Plasma sword, Outtrigger, Sakura Taisen, CvS2, and Sonic Adventure.

Most everything else has been remade or re-released on other systems.
ZombiePlatypus's Destructoid Blog
I like Jesus's list.
Crunshii's Destructoid Blog
Awesome list Yojim, I 190% agree on that list! My fav is Sword of The Berserk (STILL HAVE IT!) Grandia II, Vampire Chronicles, Power Stone!
manasteel88's Destructoid Blog
Don't forget Segaga!
Senisan82's Destructoid Blog
[RAGE]Where's skies of arcadia!?[/RAGE] lol jk. A lot of awesome mentions in the article and comments. I want to throw in Zombie Revenge for it's beat em up action.
SilverDragon1979's Destructoid Blog
Good list Frank.
Monodi's Destructoid Blog
Damn, I don't know most of those titles. I must be missing big.
Diverse's Destructoid Blog
@Senisan: on the gamecube
RonBurgandy2010's Destructoid Blog
There are so many games on Dreamcast that I want to try out!
Black Nexus's Destructoid Blog
#10 PS0
#9 PS0
#8 PS0
#7 grandia 2
#6 PS0
#5 jet grind radio
#4 PSO
#3 SF3 third strike(with online please)
#2 PSO
#1 PS0




That is all.
king kong five's Destructoid Blog
Mark my words, this whole Dreamcast games on PSN thing is gonna turn out to be a big misunderstanding and you will hear the collective sound of thousands of hearts breaking when SEGA announces it.
TrickyNicky's Destructoid Blog
The bajillion shmups would also be a welcome sight. Most notably Bangai-O.
pascuz46's Destructoid Blog
ummm I would add Sonic Adventure 1 and 2 to that list.
Facemeat's Destructoid Blog
That's umm, yeah, not at all what my list would look like. Where's Crazy Taxi 1 or 2? Sonic Adventure? Hydro Thunder? Chu Chu Rocket? Soul Calibur? And why oh why is Sega Swirl anywhere near a top 10? I know, it's just your opinion, but this list is pretty lacking.
TewDee's Destructoid Blog
Dear Jimbo...

No Mark of the Wolves? Fuck you.

- TewDee
Zoel's Destructoid Blog
Jimbo where's my Cannon Spike?
Y0j1mb0's Destructoid Blog
@ SilverDragon:

Who the fuck is Frank?

:)
Danmartigan's Destructoid Blog
Ryo Hazuki: [to the kitten] You and I have a lot in common, our parents died on the same day.
Takeshi's Destructoid Blog
Nice header image! LMAO!
mix's Destructoid Blog
Ever since I bought that Dream Cast I've been looking for Sword of Berserk: Gut's Rage as Berserk was and still is, an amazing anime that left me wanting MORE!
VWGTI's Destructoid Blog
Replace the terrible Shenmue game with Dynamite Cop and you are winner!


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