im putting together a list (for my own shopping and for birthday/xmas wishlist purposes) of games i want for the consoles i have. it occurs to me that i dont actually know that much about the dreamcast's library - what dreamcast games should i look out for?

A ver nerdy list of recommended Dreamcast games 

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Driving
Hydro Thunder

RPGs
Grandia II
Shenmue II
Skies of Arcadia

Music
Rez
Samba de Amigo (requires the maraca set)

Platformer
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Sonic Adventure 1 and 2

Strategy
Worms Armageddon

Open World
Crazy Taxi

Sports
Cosmic Smash

Fishing
Sega Bass Fishing

Fighting (non-hardcore)
Marvel vs Capcom 2
Powerstone
Powerstone 2
Soulcalibur

I'm hesitant to recommend Jet Set Radio because the controls are quite frustrating, particularly with the sort of parkour the later game expects from you.

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re: A ver nerdy list of recommended Dreamcast games 

@Aradia oh hell yes thank you

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