Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games
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Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games
I'm obviously going to say Wonderboy
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.
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.
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Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games
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 ) and the game generally times out (so I don't end up with the live version when one of them looses)
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 ) and the game generally times out (so I don't end up with the live version when one of them looses)
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Tumble pop FTW!
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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.
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PAC-Man and Bubble Bobble. Joust is also nice.
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Puzzle Bobble!
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eturismo wrote:Puzzle Bobble!
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emphatic wrote:emphatic wrote:Ketsui.
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Aliens By Konami (My Nieces like it) & Puyo Puyo 2
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Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games
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.
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.
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Pocket fighter & virtua fighter KIDS. Just sayin.
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Mr Driller is pretty accessible
My little cousins (girls) seem to love Power Stone too.
My little cousins (girls) seem to love Power Stone too.
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Re: Best game(s) to introduce kids to arcade games
My eldest (soon to be four) likes SSFIVAE and USFIV. He favours the player 2 side here, as he likes the purple buttons.