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Recommend Some Great Couch Multiplayer PS2/PS1 Games

uncleslappy

nethack is my favorite dark souls clone
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?
 
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)
 
If you like fun, forget about silly restrictions like "multiplayer" and just play Klonoa 2 all the time.

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Micro Machines V3 and/or Circuit Breakers.

I prefer the later but MM will probably be an easier sale to your colleagues.
 
PS1 games:

Bushido Blade
ESPN Extreme

PS2 games:

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

etc..
 
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.
 
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.
 
Thanks guys! Great suggestions so far.

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