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The First 15 Minutes of 超鋼戦紀キカイオー (Tech Romancer, Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: Tech Romancer is a 3D arena fighter with a difference: rather than controlling a martial artist, the player selects one of the several available giant robots. These range from the absurd to the "typical" anime styled mecha to a more westernized idea of a mech. The gameplay takes part in large 3D arenas, usually dotted with buildings and other landmarks, many of which are destructible and may contain power-ups. Game controls consist of two attack buttons, one block, and one jump. Characters have a special bar; once it is full, a special move can be executed. There is an armor bar, which depletes as the characters take or block certain hits; if it runs out, the character will start taking hefty damage even when blocking. The life and time bars are self-explanatory, and there is also the special-weapon inventory, which can hold up to five special weapons at a time. The main single-player mode is a story mode, which is completely different for each character and, for most characters at least, branches many ways, often with multiple endings depending on choices made and targets met.8 views -
The First 15 Minutes of 新·三国戦紀 七星転生 (Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits, Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits is an entry in IGS's longrunning Romance of the Three Spirits-inspired beat-em-up series. Like all games in the series, this game features mythical versions of various generals and other figures as playable characters. Compared to previous entries, the move to new hardware allows 3D graphics for the first time; player sprites stay sprite-based, like in older entries, but stages are now presented using realtime 3D art. Each character features unique special moves and super moves. This game also features a new "rebirth" system; players build a "rebirth" meter as they take damage and, once full, they can repeatedly revive themselves for a short window of time.5 views -
The First 15 Minutes of ティンクルスタースプライツ (Twinkle Star Sprites, Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: A unique combination of vertically-scrolling shooters and competitive puzzle games, Twinkle Star Sprites tells the story of the apprentice witch Ran, who searches for the fabled Twinkle Star that is said to grant any wish to the one that finds it. Unfortunately she is not the only one seeking the star, and thus must fight her way and defeat all the other characters that seek the star in shooter duels. The game plays mostly as a vertically-scrolling shooter, with you controlling your avatar and attempting to shoot and avoid the incoming enemies. The difference in this game is that each player has his own play area, a la Puyo Puyo, and the enemies cause splash damage around themselves when shot. Thus chaining the destruction of several enemies creates a combo that performs an attack move on your opponent. These moves can range from targeted fireballs, to special moves unique to each character, to the summoning of special "boss" characters that the other player must destroy before continuing. Each player has a lifebar, and as with most shooters there are bombs, and collectible power-ups to be found.3 views -
The First 15 Minutes of シェンムー: 一章 横須賀 (Shenmue, Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: On a November day when the snow turned to rain, Ryu Hazuki arrives home just in time to see his father killed by Lan Di, a man Ryu's father obviously knew very well. Ryu attempts to stop Lan Di but is effortlessly beaten to within an inch of his life. After recovering from his injuries Ryu sets out to track down his father's murderer, as well as uncover his family's secrets and the mystery of the Phoenix and Dragon mirrors that Lan Di seeks. Shenmue is a hybrid game that incorporates elements of life simulation, adventure, and fighting with light role-playing. The game is set in a 3D environment that can be freely explored by the player. Much of the gameplay involves talking to Ryu's friends and the various people around town, hoping to find hints or clues. Ryu can also visit an arcade and play accurate versions of Hang-On and Space Harrier, as well as games like darts and pool. Included with the game is the Shenmue Passport disc. On this disc, players can receive tutorials about the mini-games or the battle system, watch cutscenes they've already seen in the game, and listen to music from the game.11 views -
The First 15 Mintues of World Series Baseball 2K1 (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: World Series Baseball 2K1 features the actual players, teams, and stadiums of the 2000 baseball season. You can play an exhibition game or a season of 13-162 games, including an All-Star game and play-offs. Gameplay is the standard behind-the-catcher viewpoint for batting and pitching, switching to different views after the ball is hit. The game's limitation is the inability to control the fielders until after the ball is fielded.3 views -
The First 15 Minutes of Wild Metal (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: Wild Metal Country is an action game in which one of five little tanks can be selected to control. Tank-like machines have gone wild on the three different planets of the Tehric system and the player's job is to defeat them. The battles take place in desolate mountain environments. The big differences in altitude play an important role in the game. In the single player mode, complete levels by collecting 8 colored power cores, which are defended by the machines, and returning them to one of several hovering stores. The player has an infinite amount of lives. The weaponry consists of 8 types of missiles and 4 types of mines. Help is received from a pair of helicopters that drop ammo and provide healing. The two tracks of the tank are operated independently. For example, make a quick spin by going forward with one track and backwards with the other. Moreover the turret can be turned in any direction. The camera always moves with the turret sometimes diverting the view towards the camera. The angle of the turret and the distance the rockets travel can be changed. The tank can only be controlled using the keyboard.4 views -
The First 15 Mintues of What's Shenmue: Find Director Yukawa (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from Sega Retro: What's Shenmue: Yukawa (Moto) Senmu o Sagase(What's シェンムー ~湯川(元)専務をさがせ~) is a promotionalSega Dreamcastdisc forShenmue. It was given away shortly before the Japanese release of the game. What's Shenmueis not a very big demo - it introduces the main characters and details what the game is about, before allowing the player to control the protagonist of the series, Ryo, around a portion of Dobuita. The ultimate aim ofWhat's Shenmueis to find the then senior managing director of Sega,Hidekazu Yukawa. Once found, Ryo needs to chase him down the street in a series of quick time events, then defend him from a gang of "thugs" (before Hidekazu Yukawa wakes up in a room filled with unsold Dreamcasts to find it was all a dream). Being a demo,What's Shenmuehas a number of small differences to the final game. Tom wears a different sweater, Ryo can crouch, there are dogs and some of the NPCs which block the paths do not appear in the final game at all (but do appear inShenmue II).3 views -
The First 15 Minutes of Volgarr The Viking (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from Infogalactic: Volgarr the Viking (stylized as Völgarr the Viking) is an action platformer video game developed by Crazy Viking Studios. Inspired by side-scrolling platform games from the 1980s like Rastan and Ghosts 'n Goblins, the game is a modern interpretation of the genre, while retaining both the graphical style and the difficulty level of the earlier titles. After a successful Kickstarter campaign to crowd-fund the production of the game, Volgarr the Viking was published on Steam by Adult Swim Games in September 2013 and is supported on Windows, OS X and Linux-based personal computers. In October 2014, an Xbox One version of the game was published by Crazy Viking Studios itself.5 views -
The First 15 Minutes of Virtua Fighter 3tb (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: Virtua Fighter 3tb (Team Battle) is a port of the arcade game Virtua Fighter 3 to the Dreamcast. The "tb" adds a team battle mode which was not present in the coin-op. For those that do not know, the Virtua Fighter series is your classic beat-em-up, with a bunch of characters all trying to kick, punch, throw and body slam the bejesus out of each other. Each of the characters has over a hundred possible moves and the game plays very faithfully to the original. The game features interesting arena to fight in which are more like real locations in they are not flat and some parts can be broken away during the match.4 views -
The First 15 Minutes of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (Dreamcast)
FFirst15Copied from MobyGames: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is a skateboarding simulation in which you control a famous skate star around 3D environments. Each game area contains a plethora of objects like ramps, rails, and half-pipes which can be used to perform tricks. Each trick you perform earns you more points for your score. The game is divided into two types of levels. In the first, you skate around locations like a mall, a city street, or a warehouse. In each of these areas, there are 5 goals to complete. Some goals involve obtaining a high score, others smashing objects and some collecting objects. For every goal you complete, you earn a videotape. By collecting enough videotapes, you unlock levels and skateboards for you to use. The second type of level is competition. You get to make 3 timed runs through a skate park and attempt to get the highest score possible. If you do well enough, you will beat the scores of the computer-controlled skaters and win a medal. There are nine real-life pro skaters you can choose to play as, including Tony Hawk himself. Each skater has their own signature moves that earn you big points if pulled off successfully.7 views