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[uncleslappy]

I work in the video production department of a large accounting firm and we're getting a new studio/editing room within the next few weeks.

I'm considering hooking up a PS2 in there for some downtime/render time fun.

What are some good PS1 or PS2 games that can be played together locally or are fun spectator/take turns kinda games.

Also, these guys gaming experience ranges from fanatical (me) to passing interest.

I've got:

Tony Hawk 1&2
War of the Monsters
Katamari Damacy

Probably will pickup:

A Twisted Metal game (which one is best?)
Crash Team Racing
Some NHL or Fifa game

What else?

 

[Mihos]

Bomberman

 

[shmoglish]

Downhill Domination. Races and minigames for 4 players (iirc). One of my favorite Ps2 games
(and hey, there is a Bonus character from war of the monsters)

 

[NormalFish]

Baldur's Gate Dark Alliance is good co-op fun.

 

[maxcriden]

If you like fun, forget about silly restrictions like "multiplayer" and just play Klonoa 2 all the time.

 

[sixteen-bit]

the adventures of cookie and cream

 

[Veritigo_X]

To answer your question, Twisted Metal 2 is the best.

 

[SerTapTap]

Played a lot of Chocobo Racing and some Legend of Mana back in the day

 

[Duster]

Micro Machines V3 and/or Circuit Breakers.

I prefer the later but MM will probably be an easier sale to your colleagues.

 

[Hades Hotgun]

Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks

X-Men Legends 1 and 2

Those were my personal favorites for the PS2.

 

[Goliath]

PS1 games:

Bushido Blade
ESPN Extreme

PS2 games:

(fighters)
Samurai Showdown Anthology
Street Fighter Anniversary
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology

etc..

 

[1upmuffin]

Any Timesplitters game, Gauntlet Dark Legacy, and Soul Blade. Also, NFL Blitz for the PS1 is great.

 

[Veritigo_X]

PS1 games:

Bushido Blade
ESPN Extreme

PS2 games:

(fighters)
Samurai Showdown Anthology
Street Fighter Anniversary
Street Fighter Alpha Anthology

etc..

I'll back up Bushido Blade too. I had a ton of fun playing this with friends last year. It holds up really well.

 

[brickwalker0]

To answer your question, Twisted Metal 2 is the best.

as a high ranking authority in video game opinions, i am here to confirm that the above is true.

 

[Briarios]

Underrated and rarely heard of -- I recommend Top Shop for a take turns type game. It's a fun little board game gem. My wife loves it.

https://youtu.be/4e6R4aoBhok

 

[Son Of D]

Tekken Tag Tournament on PS2 has 4 player options I believe. Works good as a casual fighter so you don't need to be amazing at fighters to play it. Also there's the bowling mini-game which could be fun.

 

[Trago]

Monopoly on PS1. I shit you not, it's real fun.

 

[EvilKatarn]

 

[JetSetRadio]

We played a lot of Team Buddies on PS1.

 

[Recidivus Crimen]

I remember really enjoying Point Blank with my siblings as a kid. It's full of fun arcade mini games.

 

[uncleslappy]

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

 

[sixteen-bit]

We played a lot of Team Buddies on PS1.

This game seems to have a cult following. Aftermarket prices are pretty high for a PS1 game.

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

Crash Team Racing

 

[1upmuffin]

Underrated and rarely heard of -- I recommend Top Shop for a take turns type game. It's a fun little board game gem. My wife loves it.

https://youtu.be/4e6R4aoBhok

Oh man how did I forget to mention Top Shop, me and my friends play this so much. Such a great game.

 

[Trago]

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

If you ever get the chance to hunt down a copy, get this PS1 racing game called Rollcage, it's dumb-fun and underrated.

 

[Goliath]

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

ESPN Extreme is a fun racing game that allows you to kick your opponent down while racing. Great PS1 game.

 

[warheat]

Contra Shattered Soldier

 

[Godcannon]

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

Yes and YES. Jet moto 1!Twisted Metal 2 is the greatest as well.

PS1:Blast Chamber (a must),maaaybe Fighting Force, Tekken 3 or tag, Rollcage, Armored Core, Marvel VS Capcom 2.

PS2: Contra shattered soldier

Edit: ^ Warheat knows whatsup

 

[manzoman96]

Capture the flag mode in Midnight Club.

Hours of fun.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Contra Shattered Soldier

Neo Contra is probably more beginner-friendly.

 

[lilralphie]

Speed Punks on PS1!

 

[Veritigo_X]

Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

What about some dumb-fun racing games? Like Vigilante 8, or a Jet Moto game or something?

You've already got CTR on your list so you should be covered. I remember Jet Moto being a lot of fun but I forget which of the 3 is considered to be the best. I probably spent the most time playing 2 but I remember they improved the graphics with 3. 3 had a different developer from the first 2 games though. If I were to play a Jet Moto game today, I'd probably play 2.

 

[chunk3rvd]

If possible I'd get a PS1 multi-tap, Bishi Bashi Special, Poy Poy and Micro Machines V3. All 3 have a low entry point for skil (so everyone can jump in and play) l but are immensely fun to this day

 

[uncleslappy]

If possible I'd get a PS1 multi-tap, Bishi Bashi Special, Poy Poy and Micro Machines V3. All 3 have a low entry point for skil (so everyone can jump in and play) l but are immensely fun to this day

Is Bishi Bashi Japan only?