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Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 13th, 2017, 1:02 pm
by Flinnster
I'm obviously going to say Wonderboy :D
But like others above have recommended.. Pang, Bubble Bobble, Puzzle Bobble, Snow Bros series (and Joe & Mac Returns), Rainbow Islands are good ones for simple platforming fun.
Beware of New Zealand Story - it's harder than electrified acid coated nails!
Spinmaster / Top Hunter on MVS are also good colourful fun. Don't forget Bomberman too ;)
PacMan or PacMania are great on vertical, as is Bomb Jack.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 13th, 2017, 8:30 pm
by emphatic
emphatic wrote:Ketsui.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 13th, 2017, 9:27 pm
by crunchywasp
Fantasia 2 :batlove:

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 14th, 2017, 12:29 am
by dj_johnnyg
My kids (6 & 4) enjoy Ikaruga (they can just hold fire then move the stick around) Virtua Tennis 2 and Cosmic Smash.
Super Mario Brother on the NES is also a favourite.

SFII is quite good if they are playing each other, as they basically just mash buttons (a bit like my technique :awe:) and the game generally times out (so I don't end up with the live version when one of them looses)

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 19th, 2017, 6:16 am
by badwhite40
Tumble pop FTW!

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 19th, 2017, 7:21 am
by LEGENOARYNINLIA
Anyone tried locking their kid inside a Star Wars Battle Pod with a drink and some crisps? Maybe a bucket too. I'd try that.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 19th, 2017, 1:23 pm
by Rocco
Splash by Gaelco :awe:

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: April 19th, 2017, 5:05 pm
by Hasuki
PAC-Man and Bubble Bobble. Joust is also nice.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 25th, 2017, 7:55 am
by eturismo
Puzzle Bobble!

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 25th, 2017, 12:41 pm
by zak
eturismo wrote:Puzzle Bobble!
:pointup:

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 25th, 2017, 5:59 pm
by emphatic
emphatic wrote:
emphatic wrote:Ketsui.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 25th, 2017, 9:08 pm
by rodwod
Aliens By Konami (My Nieces like it) & Puyo Puyo 2

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 25th, 2017, 9:17 pm
by Svovl
Nice to see this thread alive !

My oldest kid (4) is actually pretty fond of Deathsmiles, but my Bubble Memories and Golden Axe: The Revenge of Death Adder are the biggest hits with he kids visiting our house.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 27th, 2017, 9:44 pm
by Chris
Pocket fighter & virtua fighter KIDS. Just sayin.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 28th, 2017, 7:31 pm
by zak
Mr Driller is pretty accessible :)

My little cousins (girls) seem to love Power Stone too.

Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games

Posted: May 29th, 2017, 4:54 pm
by idc
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My eldest (soon to be four) likes SSFIVAE and USFIV. He favours the player 2 side here, as he likes the purple buttons.