My Top 10 Favorite Dreamcast Games

Here are what I consider the best games for the Sega Dreamcast console, according to my own tastes. I was lucky enough to own the system when it came out in 1999, and I still come back to it again and again. SPECIAL THANKS to 32-bit Patreon members: Gameplayer1500, RockSalt, and Chicago.
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[@paulkersey1989]

Thank you for not having a long winded introduction. I see the name of the video, I click it, it gets right into it.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Thanks. What I'm doing is chopping up what I would normally say in the intro and sprinkling it throughout the video.

[@bongodoug]

I agree. After so many videos the intro just becomes repetitive. Plus some intros are louder than the rest of the video and it can be jarring to the ears. These aren't deal breakers but its nice to just get into it.

[@rust_male8401]

@@GamingTheSystems1 good idea

[@noemedmedia]

Where I'm from, it's usual for people to say "hello" or similar before they say anything else.

[@janrovich2430]

Yes those long winded intros can be annoying especially if it’s a DIY project

[@Cewrin]

I'm so used to videos like this beginning with a condescending history lesson on what a Dreamcast is that I thought I had accidentally skipped ahead.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

I'm now putting the condescending parts toward the middle of the videos.

[@negativespace261]

Something about dreamcast graphics still impress me to this day. Hydro Thunder blew my mind back in the day with its water effects, and it still does in a way. Crazy Taxi too, just looks so good.

[@KabukiKid]

Yeah, when the Dreamcast came out, it was a huge jump in home console graphics. Some arcade port games were arcade perfect or even BETTER than their arcade originals. It really was impressive for its time... and is still fun to play, of course. :-)

[@frankly3498]

I grew up with a Dreamcast. Power Stone 2 was tons of fun. I had Dynamite Cop and yes it was fantastic fun, I loved snapping people's joints over and over in ridiculously amazing fashion. I remember being blown away by the first level of Sonic Adventure, how cool it was, and the music and the speed. And the chaos were fun. Jet Grind Radio was tons of fun too. Grew up with Soul Reaver as well, I even had an English teacher that loved video games (which was astonishing to me) and he said his wife called that game Sleep Reaver because he would stay up late playing it haha. MDK2 was amazing... the four armed dog with four guns?! What!? Amazing. And those VMUs were really cool, gimmicky, but cool. Also Zombie Revenge was one I'd play with my brother a bunch. I'd have to say my all-time favorite (certainly most played) was Spawn. Great video! Hope things are better, and that your loved ones are doing alright. Looking forward to more of your videos! Always a pleasure.

[@mlangland]

I'm with you on Toy Commander. One of my favorite games of all time. What a classic.

[@DP12321]

Toy Commander at the top spot?! Here you dropped this 👑 What a king! 👏

[@thatonegeeksite5251]

Great list! The Dreamcast has to be my favourite console ever. So many awesome memories with it.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

I'm going to be collecting for the Sega Dreamcast staring very soon. This video will help me a lot. Thank you for making it.

[@RealziesCuts]

Sega Dreamcast forever thank you for this list! The game awards 2022: Could’ve been a great show but they didn’t even have: Road Rash 4 🤦‍♂️ Smugglers Run 3 Darkwatch 2 Black 2 Motorstorm 4 Resistance 4 MAG 2 F Zero Super Mario Odyssey 2 Killzone 4 Burnout Revenge 2 Metroid Prime 3 Half-life 3 Left 4 Dead 3 🎄🎮🏆

[@theozziepotato]

wait ya know metroid prime 3 is a thing on wii?

[@based_will]

Glad to see hydro thunder and Star Wars pod racer make your list. My dad got the Dreamcast when it launched and I played those a lot when I was like 5. Now at 28 years old I just ordered a Dreamcast!

[@tonyg5597]

I recently picked up Typing of the Dead....such a strange game using a keyboard to kill zombies....and only on the Dreamcast (and will probably never see a release elsewhere)...this plus Crazy Taxi (1 & 2), Jet Set Radio, Legacy of Rain, Grandia 2, Resident Evil - Code Veronica, Marvel v Capcom 2, Skies of Arcadia and Sega Rally

[@justanobody0]

I played counterstrike 1.6 in times past (like 20 years ago), and toy commander reminds me of a well made level where you play in a kitchen, but you are scaled down so everything seems huge.

[@deceasedvoter7970]

Fantastic list! The Dreamcast is one of my favorite systems to play to this day. Some of the most played in my collection includes Dynamite Cop, Zombie Revenge, Crazy Taxi 2, Soldier of Fortune, Metropolis Street Racer, Soul Caliber, Tony Hawk 2, Hydro Thunder, Re-Volt, and Sega Marine Fishing to name a few!

[@GamingTheSystems1]

I forced myself to play a bunch of games prior to making the video and Re-Volt was one of them. I wanted to like it, but kept finishing last place. That handling...

[@deceasedvoter7970]

@@GamingTheSystems1 Understandable. Re-Volt is unforgiving and has a steep learning curve. I’ve rage quitted more times than I care to mention. Hahah.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Maybe I will go back to it then.

[@TheBrokenTech]

Metropolis Street Racer is a fantastic one that I forgot I owned! Excellent choice.

[@Wil_Dsense]

How about Rush 2049?

[@SimonJones265]

Great list. I still need to pick up Shenmue & Dynamite Cop for my collection :)

[@agarven1]

Dreamcast is one of my favorite consoles. My favorite Dreamcast games are Dynamite Cop. I got that for 20 dollars years ago. Cannon Spike, Powerstone 1 and 2, Marvel Vs Capcom 1 and 2, Crazy Taxi, Project Justice, Shenmue 1 and 2 and Soul Caliber

[@TheBrokenTech]

I will never forget how amazingly cool it was the first time I played Crazy Taxi and there was real music on the radio. I don't know if that was the first game to do that, but it was the first time I'd experienced it. I think these days I'd get pretty tired of hearing like the same 5 songs over and over again though. At some point, it's actually better to just have the Mario or Zelda music in your head for hours. Glad to see Toy Commander in the top spot, where it rightly belongs. To this day that's in my top 10 favorite multiplayer games. You have the correct opinion today. 😆

[@CmPuke101_]

I actually just picked up Toy Commander at my local game store because of this video. Thank you for the recommendation

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Cool. I noticed the prices for TC aren't that bad. I'm glad I'm not causing it to rise.

[@cinnamondan4984]

I’ve been addicted to Propeller Arena for years as a great pick up and play. Worth burning onto a disk and playing.

[@Phutlikka]

I was always partial to, Code Veronica, illbleed, jet grind radio and zombie revenge.

[@user-vi3tb3bw5t]

Instead of emulation, get Gdemu for dreamcast. Optical disc emulation is the future of retro gaming.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

That's what I was thinking. I have two Dreamcasts anyway.

[@OwtDaftUK]

I adore Toy Comander, it doesn't get enough love. I love the mission where you can pick up green soliders and put them down and they fight for you, it's like a mini RTS game. I also like that the more you do the eaiser the final boss fight is.

[@rangoononline]

I love these lists. I had never even heard of Bangai-O. Can't wait to try that one out. Also, you said the word "pop" so I'm guessing we got a midwesterner here. Good stuff!

[@Shenanigans0409]

I like your lists because there are games there that others don’t and won’t have. Would love to see a video dedicated to your impressions and review of Shenmue!!

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Thanks. I reviewed Shenmue on the other channel. If you search KZbin it's like the fourth result.

[@rick330]

Great list as usual. soul reaver is so good and I agree with so many as always. Personally I think power stone is a top game but my list wouldn't be much different.

[@Vintersemestre00]

Holy smokes, I totally forgot about Max Steel! I haven't played that since I was a kid. Of course I was the kid that saved and saved to get a Dreamcast instead of waiting for the PS2. What a lovely time I had with that console. Great video.

[@ashutoshJMJK]

I’ve never played Seaman but man, ever since I saw it on AVGN it’s peaked my curiosity. Love the weird uniqueness.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

My wife watched the video and actually thought Seaman should be number 1.

[@ashutoshJMJK]

@@GamingTheSystems1 I can totally understand that. It kinda leaves the depth of the game up to your imagination. Love your channel:)

[@mattbeckley9483]

@@GamingTheSystems1 i mean how many games have spock narratting

[@popculturehero]

Great list you got great hidden gem adventure games like soul reaver and draconus. The dreamcast is quite the beloved console in my household. Very nostalgic games. So my list:Sonic adventure, virtual on oratorio tangram, vigilante 8 second offense, mdk2, slave zero, omikron, jet grind radio, shenmue, phantasy star online and maken x.

[@gfkgrgrkm]

love playing power stone and project justice, great video

[@BarberousJAG]

I love Bangai-O! That would be in my top 10. I'm also a huge fan of the Powerstone games, Soul Calibur and Sword of the Berserk: Guts' Rage. The Dreamcast is one of my top 3 favorite consoles of all time, along with the SNES and original Xbox.

[@HollowRick]

Same a long with the ps1, snes and Genesis

[@jacobg6528]

Great video!!! Such a good taste in games! :D

[@lancetaylor7526]

Great choices!! Really brought me back to when we got the Dreamcast for a family Christmas present. Hydro thunder, and toy commander so good!

[@SleepyRPGsuperCharged]

This system always slipped through my fingers growing up. Being born in 94 I had the right time period to get this console but always ended up with others due to situations. Gotta try to add it to my collection one day.

[@cd4playa1245]

Well this is certainly the most unique top ten Dreamcast list I’ve ever seen lol. This might be as controversial as my top ten SNES/Super Famicom list 😂

[@ericvanhandel1122]

Marvel vs Capcom 2 is a fantastic game. I want to take you for a ride has been living in my head since I first played this game.

[@micaelandrade8514]

wow that was great, i just got a dreamcast and video's like this are good to see what game are available

[@TheBedtimeBoy]

I love how you’ve tightened up the editing in these newer videos

[@hosam7609]

Have you ever seen any pressed game suffering from disc rot? I have seen a lot of disc rot but it was always on burned discs

[@GamingTheSystems1]

I have never seen it or suspected it except for that MVC2. Not that I examine my discs that often.

[@hosam7609]

@@GamingTheSystems1 although you only have MVC2 disc for a second on the screen but it doesn't seem to have disc rot, maybe it's the scratches...

[@hosam7609]

@@GamingTheSystems1 great list btw, #1 was a pleasant surprise👍

[@Cafeman_2D]

I love Dreamcast. I stood in line at Electronics Boutique on 9-9-99 (a Thursday) at 6AM to pick one up first. I bought an HDMI (Akura) box for it, the games look fantastic on my plasma TV. But I play Shenmue I and II on PS4 or Xbox - faster loads.

[@murrymirage5904]

Draconus was one of the first games I got with my Dreamcast a decade ago think it's an exclusive and made by Treyarch. I remember the warrior always sounding sarcastic making it unintentionally hilarious. I might play it again with the mage.

[@dewback88]

I agree with toy commander. Outstanding game! Seldom hear anyone mention it but I would love to see a remake.

[@dettloff7]

Really liking your lists (I just recently found your channel). To the point, reasoning behind your choices, and your pick list is unique and not generic title you see on every other list. I can totally see myself really enjoying most of the games on this list. Thanks! 👍

[@CasperEgas]

Have a full PAL set and all the US games that weren't released over here. Ten best games: Phantasy Star Online, Crazy Taxi, Shenmue 1, Virtua Tennis 2, Outtrigger, Powerstone 2, Sonic Adventure, House of the Dead 2, Tokyo Highway Challenge, Railroad Tycoon 2.

[@Chris-Courage]

Nice list! A top 10 list is so difficult with the Dreamcast since there are so many good games. I feel like it should be top 20. Anyways, my top 10 would be GTA2, South Park Rally, Draconus cult of the Worm, Record of Lodoss War, Vigilante 8, Marvel vs Capcom 2, Slave Zero, NFL Blitz 2001, Crazy Taxi, and Test Drive 6.

[@theozziepotato]

i havent played seaman, but seeing the avgn episode really impressed me. im not sure how much of it was actually staged but the conversations almost seemed real. im just wondering why they would bother with an english translation in the first place, seeing how complex it is. i guess it makes sense because did you know theres actually a japanese only sequel on ps2?

[@hdlts2]

Great list!! I love Bangai-O and Dynamite Cop!! I actually prefer the N64 version of Bangai O even though the graphics are worse and its in Japanese, it just feels so much better controlling the direction you shoot in with an actual thumb stick and not the 4 face buttons. It’s the only N64 game I know of where you hold the left prong to thumb the D-Pad and the middle prong to thumb the joystick and Z button and never touch the right prong of the controller because you don’t need the A, B or C buttons

[@felipeguerrero2409]

I bought and started playing Draconus because of your video. It's a very good game!

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Cool. You may not like it as much as me. BTW, playing as the guy gives you better voice acting.

[@felipeguerrero2409]

@@GamingTheSystems1 yes I started off as the guy. I'm enjoying it so far. I've got to say that I'm impressed with the graphics and the scope of the levels. Crazy that it was achievable on a Dreamcast.

[@filevans]

Max Steel & Toy Commander are also my favourites too

[@christophernuzzi2780]

If you're looking to emulate the Saturn, the Retroarch Beetle Saturn core works flawlessly. There is also Mednafen, which works equally well. In fact, iirc, the Beetle Saturn core uses Mednafen code.

[@retroarcadefan]

Toy Commander was also one of my favorite DC games. I would like to see a new version on current platforms.

[@specialfred453]

Toy Commander is my favorite Dreamcast game of all time. So many memories with this one

[@Bawkr]

Dang learn something every day. First I find out episode one is on PC years later, then I'm informed today it's on dreamcast. Hmmm. The 64 version ain't bad at all though.

[@ThatOldSchoolMagic]

Was really Enjoying Draconus when I played it a few years ago. Just wish it didn’t destroy my system’s drive -_-

[@brandonpatterson4422]

I know this sounds weird but turn your dream cast upside down when trying to boot MVC2. Sometimes those lasers don't read the discs well so I flip my dream cast on upside down and it helps read them.

[@Owazrim]

Solid list. A couple that I haven't played but are on my list of games to pickup and try.

[@swgord]

Just noticed this channel today. Nice work man. You get right to the point. And long live the Dreamcast

[@snoozy04]

Dreamcast = underrated

[@TheEarthRealm]

1:48 That's a _Top 13_ list, then. 😌

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Nah. It's a Top 10 with some honorable mentions. The three extra are not being ranked; their position is random.

[@sarah11737]

Great video. Please keep them coming 🙏

[@rickykeim2005]

I got the Dreamcast when it Came out and I remember Loading up Soul Caliber and Being Amazed at how Good it looked. I thought that the Dreamcast was the Best Graphics would ever get. Then I played Shenmue and I was Hooked. (admittedly Shenmue hasn't aged well at all) but Having played the games in the Yakuza Series. Yakuza is what Shenmue wanted to Be. I Loved the Power Stone Games so much. They were id call them Smash Bros like fighters and the Second one had a pretty Deep Crafting system in it. I wish Sega would Remake them so I could play them again.

[@janinoherdeklar7779]

great one! Many thanks from Berlin

[@RetroReef]

Thanks for the video. You probably already know this, but you don’t even need to emulate. You can play self-booting burned discs on any un-modded Dreamcast. Been able to do that for a couple decades now.

[@Cafeman_2D]

DC Hydro Thunder has an infrequent glitch where your boost meter sticks - infinite boost! Without that , I'd likely have never beaten all the races.

[@GreenBlueWalkthrough]

Great list and knew next to knowing of the dream cast before hand being from Nineendo,Playstationa, Xbox and PC and all... Which I have played 2 of these games before well kinda Podracer on PC and defnatly the remake to Hydrothunder on Xbox Arcade such a great hidden gem on Xbox 360... Kinda hopes it returns in the current gen. Also found some games I should check out thanks!

[@jdchainsaw1335]

I love Bangaio I would call Soul Reaver more of a vampire Tomb Raider clone than a metroid-vania. (Its great though.) Lastly, I've played Max Steele. Its campy fun, but not great. Fun list.

[@adammcgovern2149]

Did you feel conflicted choosing Soul Reaver knowing about the PS1 version? I do thinking about certain games on NES when there's an arcade counterpart similar like Turtles 2. It makes lists difficult? Sometimes it's where does the game's true home lie? Especially if gameplay almost the same on each system.

[@BoyBlaze2002]

Toy Commander is severely and criminally underrated. I wish more people tried it.

[@Fablebrooks]

My favorite Dreamcast game is Skies of Arcadia found I use one for 350.00

[@tonycoffee7335]

Great video, I hope to ad more game to my dreamcast collection. Keep up the good work. 👍

[@imalebowski]

Cool list. What did you think of Metropolis Street Racer and Headhunter?

[@freedomisntfree7851]

My favorite Dreamcast games are Legacy of Cain, Gauntlet Legends and Red Dog.

[@VidiverseExplorer]

I skipped completely over the Dreamcast, I had a couple buddies that had one so I got to play quite a bit of it, but aside from a few games I haven't felt like I missed out on too much.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Yeah it may not be for everyone, but there are games on it that are very quirky that aren't really seen on other systems.

[@VidiverseExplorer]

@@GamingTheSystems1 Skies of Arcadia is one I really wished I had.

[@filipmartinez1162]

The online was one of a kind and can still be played today

[@HoldingOnDaily]

PREP IT. Unwrap sandwich, insert into crisping sleeve, and place on microwave safe plate. HEAT IT. Cook on HIGH (1100 Watt Oven) 1 Sandwich: 2 minutes* 2 Sandwiches: 3 minutes, 30 seconds* For Lower Wattage/Compact Microwave, cook 1 sandwich on HIGH for 3 minutes, 10 seconds*. ... ENJOY IT.

[@wolfmel26]

I only had a handful of games growing up and now I need to check a lot of these out. So here’s my top five lol Sonic adventure House of the dead 2 Soul reaver Shenmue but didn’t get far Sega bass fishing

[@markula_4040]

Not going to give a full top 10 but Dynamite Cop, Star Wars Racer and Shenmue do make the list. Do also want to mention House of the Dead 2.

[@NotThatJonesShow]

Hey have you ever played the game Omikron The Nomad Soul personally it's one of my favorite dreamcast games but it's rather obscure. Much like Shenmue it was ridiculously ahead of its time. It has a open world (even bigger than Shenmues), puzzles, first person shooter segments, and even moments that turn into a fighting game. Not saying it should be on your list but I do highly recommend it when you have time to play a 15 to 20hr game. Oh and David Bowie does a synth laden soundtrack for the game and actually helped write its story.

[@NotThatJonesShow]

P.s. It's also the first game developed by Qauntic Dream best known for games like Heavy Rain and Detroit Become Human nowadays.

[@anbernicguy]

Dreamcast is an arcade powerhouse.

[@axelstoner]

my fav console , u missed some absolute classics though... I feel a part 2?

[@BohemianRaichu]

Crazy Taxi, yes!

[@paulshealthfitness7922]

thank you for not having a hard on for RPGs

[@anbernicguy]

Sounds like Michael Jackson shooting them *hee hee* 😂

[@zoiuduu]

my top ten is 1:virtual tennis 2:virtual tennis 3:virtual tennis 4:virtual tennis 5:virtual tennis 6: virtual tennis 7:virtual tennis 8:virtual tennis 9:virtual tennis 10:virtual tennis , thats the only game i played on a dreamcast, i played for about 20 minutes in my cousins place, i never saw a dreamcast ever again. i dont even remember which virtual tennis it was, 1,2, 3 i just remember the name. that was 20 years ago, give me a break ok?

[@CmPuke101_]

Are all of the footage of the gameplay your own gameplay?

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Yes

[@elliottevans5583]

Thank you

[@freehacksxd]

how does feels mvs c 2 dont works! sucks right xD

[@madcat4563]

Learned of some new games. Is it just me or does the audio for the games sound a bit echoey?

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Yeah, it did. Retrotink caused something to happen.

[@JoeyClarkeProd]

10 Evolution 9 NBA 2K2 8 Crazy Taxi 7 Sonic Adventure 6 Power Stone 5 Sega Classics Vol 1 4 Marvel Vs Capcom 2 3 MLB (I forgot the exact name) 2 Dynamite Cop 1 Project Justice (Rival Schools 2)

[@MIRONOIR]

Just a suggestion, have you considered to just record yourself playing the old classic video games with no comments and just the sounds. Many people like those types of ASMR. This would of course not be the the main content, but I believe it would help with the quantity of your videos and perhaps add subs, plus you need footage anyway for the reviews. Additionally you would build an online gameplay archive.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

Gameplay videos are in very low demand. I actually had a gameplay channel years ago. Out of 20 or so videos, only a couple broke 1K. If I started stuffing those kinds of videos into this channel I would lose viewers. I know because I tried that as well. The first one I post lost me about 50 subscribers.

[@Len-Dor1983]

Great video

[@davy_K]

The original Bangai O is on N64 and it's just as good as on DC. More expensive though. The scoring and power up system is different on N64 too.

[@HollowRick]

Has more enemies and less slow down on DC

[@davy_K]

@@HollowRick And that means?

[@chrisfern4699]

My top ten in no order: Blue Stinger Mobile Suit Gundam: Side Story 0079 Virtua Tennis Phantasy Star Online Jet grind radio Toy Commander Power Stone 1&2 Sonic adventure 1&2 Skies of Arcadia Shenmue 1&2

[@jumentoqueanima]

A great console!

[@miamimagicians]

Nobody EVVVER mentions toy commander

[@wettuga2762]

Don't use your original games, just get a GDEMU or Terraonion MODE and run them from an SD, that way you can safely store your laser and games, never to be used again :) EDIT: The title of the video says it all, why waste time on an intro or welcoming people? "Number 10..." and awaaaaay he goes! 😁

[@PinkFlowers365]

thanks a lot

[@reiketsuatosei2578]

My top 10 in no order Spawn in the demons hand Zombie revenge Power stone 2 Marvel vs Capcom 2 carrier Plasma sword Soul Calibur 2 Evolution Resident evil code Veronica Jet set Radio

[@TFLobo1]

A Dreamcast Top Ten list that doesn't include Skies of Arcadia? Interesting.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

As mentioned, a game cannot be missing from a favorites list.

[@TFLobo1]

@@GamingTheSystems1 Vey true. I just don't see too many DC lists that doesn't include it.

[@GamingTheSystems1]

I intend to play it, but heading toward SNES games for a while.

[@omarguerrero6417]

Starwar racer on dreamcast is better than n64 verison because of some bug fixes

[@jackgreen7342]

defiantly do ps2 next.:)

[@GamingTheSystems1]

I don't know it enough. Next one will likely be SNES.

[@JessicaFEREM]

Probably wanna get marvel vs Capcom a resurface.