Crazy Taxi 2
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (18 May, 2001)
list price: $39.99 -- our price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

CrazyTaxi was an arcade game turned Dreamcast showcase that reallyhelped sell the system. Now that the Dreamcast is on its last legs,Sega throws crazed drivers everywhere a bone by moving the sequel tothe system. Crazy Taxi 2 is the same as Crazy Taxi, onlycrazier!

First off, Sega moved the scenery from hilly San Francisco to thenarrow urban canyons of New York City--which is a bad thing if thehills in the first game were an attraction. But this one has CentralPark, and that's a thrill unto itself. Also, Crazy Taxi 2 letsyou pick up multiple passengers (on occasion), which is the best way tokeep that timer up and score bigger points.

Once again you've got aggravating and conspicuous advertising in thegame--from Burger King and KFC to clothing stores and other real-worlddestinations. Masters of Mayhem andOffspring supplythe music. The Offspring song is a new one--at least we're pretty sureit is--but like all Offspring songs it sounds like the one from thelast game.

Additionally, there are new Crazy Stunts you can perform. Crazy Golfentails a run at a massive ball, with a goal of smacking it a good 100yards. Crazy Balloon 2 challenges you to pop all the balloons in ashort span of time. Plus there are three more minigames you can play.You can play arcade style with a set time limit, or on a big or smallNYC map.

The controls are tight and easily as good as last time, but someplayers may still have trouble performing some of the more difficulttricks. Also, this game is extremely similar to the first one. Anyonebored with Crazy Taxi isn't going to find Crazy Taxi 2 abreath of fresh air. But the game is still really fun for players ofall ages. It's crazy, wild, and a completely realistic simulation of areal NYC cab ride. --Andrew S. Bub

Pros:

• NY, NY is a heck of town
• Same tried-and-true gameplay as the original
• Lots of new minigames, drivers, and maps

Cons:

• No hills
• Same tried-and-true gameplay as the original

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Reviews (60)

Honestly I thought the 1st was better but still average..
Crazy Taxi 2 is the sequal to the Sega hit Crazy Taxi.Now I usually make bigger reviews to be honest I'll just make this my

SHORT and Sweet Review..

Now The 1st Crazy Taxi was DC game but lost its exclusitivity(yeah that sounds dumb but It just came up my head) and can be found on
Xbox
Gamecube and Ps2.Though the best version is the Dreamcast you can probably spend it on the Ps2 version or the other systems since DC games seem to be a pain to find now.

The graphics are solid and the gameplay loses its touch later on...OK MAYBE JUST FOR ME MAN!I didn't think the game was that great but like I said before...

Graphics good...gameplay...ehhh gets old.This is must for any Die Hard Dreamcast owner but For people who want more then just another sequal with "some" stuff stay clear away from this...I'm not saying the game is bad!I just think the 1st it better...

I really enjoyed the game over all and though it was an A-O-K Dreamcast Game..

I give CrAzY Taxi for the Sega Dreamcast a...

3.0 out5 stars.....

*NOTE*

Other then Crazy Taxi the Sega Dreamcast(R.I.P) has some really awesome amazing games... Some for example Sonic Adventure, Marval Vs Capcom2(and yes the DC version is the best mainly cause it was the original version and it was DC exclusive at one point)

And yeah.....well..

Lates..

Addictive Fun
The reason that "Crazy Taxi 2" doesn't get a prefect 5-star rating is that it's only one player, which destroys the possibility of what potentially would be the most enjoyable way to play the game, sitting beside a friend frantically competing to pick up the most customers and money, last the longest without running out of time, etc.
That said, Crazy Taxi 2 functions surprisingly well as a party game. Something about the bright visuals, loud sound effects, and raucus music, along with the fast pace of the action -- there is always a new task to complete -- make it almost as much fun to watch someone play the game as it is to play oneself. I've often found myself cheering along with a friend's efforts. (Or jeering, depending on my mood)
As for playing solo, make sure you clear your schedule. While an individual game might only take five minutes, one can easily sink hours into trying to earn more money, a better license, etc... the very fact that "one more game" takes such a short amount of time contributes to the addiction.
In short, if you can pick this game up at a gamestop or on Ebay, I highly reccomend it as one of the better Dreamcast titles.

Fun for a while but a game with NO depth is destined to fail
Crazy Taxi 2 is fun for a while but when you either beat the pyramid or become upset because its too hard to beat then the game will slowly make its way to the bottom of your collection.

It has great graphics and tight control but the music is a letdown and my aren't those cab drivers crude. The game is a welcome addition to any Dreamcast library even if it will eventually get old. ... Read more

Asin: B000059Z7H
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Racing    4. Flying   

Unreal Tournament
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (16 March, 2001)
list price: $44.99
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What could be better than launching a rocket down a corridor as a computer-controlled opponent runs for cover? Answer: using an impact hammer on a friend. Unreal Tournament, the award-winning, multiplatform gem of first-person mayhem, has finally come to the Dreamcast. The game features more than 70 maps designed specifically for the old Swirl, as well as 10 very powerful weapons. The game's multiplayer mode allows you to take on up to six other players over the Internet, or go against a buddy in your own home via split-screen display. ... Read more

Reviews (36)

TPittman
This game rocks!!! You can play with bots(computer controlled)and make them hard, or easy. You can tell them what to do too. I think this game is, well, ill just say, the coolest game ever, better then both Halos, better then all of the Quake games, but its true. The levels are great! I like playing capture the flag with the bots, the weapons are cool too! This game was just too good... Buy this game, dont listen to anyone else that talked bad about this game! Just buy it!!!!!!!

Unreal Tournament-better levels than PC
If you have ever played Unreal or UT on PC, you AIN'T played nothin' yet.The levels are much better designed, if not smaller.The gameplay is the same, good ol kill or be killed.While this may seem like it may get boring, all you have to do is defeat a few maps of one type and you unlock the next type of gameplay.My favorite is Domination in which there are 3 specific points on the map which you have to control to win.The longer you hold those points the more points you accumulate and eventually win.I must say that although this is a very good game, there is really no replay value.Let's face it, no one buys a game just to play through it once and put it away.I have defeated all levels and all Challenges and I have done just that, put it away.I pull it out everyone once in awhile, when I'm bored, just to kill, maim, and desecrate the AI opponents, other than that it has become just another game in my library.

One of the best dc games
I got this game on ebay in a pack with Quake III Arena. They are very similar but Unreal is way better. The cover is sort of decieving though because the chainsaw is only on one level I know of. All weapons have a secondary fire or zoom which makes it way better than Quake. I recommend it to everyone who loves games with a lot of killing. Blood goes everywhere. ... Read more

Asin: B00004YMZY
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Action    4. Adventure   

FIFA 2001
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (02 November, 2000)

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The 2001 edition of the EA Sports FIFA franchise features the moves of six top players who were motion captured in Holland. Other features include improved facial animation, more joints in player skeletons, and supporting-player audio when the ball is out of play. EA Sports promises defenders that mark better, goalies that play smarter, new animations, smoother transitions, blending between animations, precise contact points in player-ball collisions, natural movement in turns, speed variations, and players showing different urgency around the pitch. The controls will stay similar to those of FIFA 2000 except for some skill moves. Linesmen, coaches, and bench players are animated, as are the crowd members, some of whom have props. Because Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) licenses the game, it includes authentic kits and team logos, plus full player names. There are over 60 national teams, and during season play, second-division club teams can be promoted. You can organize multiplayer games between two computers via a modem, several computers over a network, or over the Internet with the EA Sports matchmaking service. ... Read more

Reviews (44)

Fifa 2001
Fifa 2001 provides great excitement for the user.It has all of the leagues like the spanish and english leagues.You can play a world cup tornament, and use all of the International teams while paying in that tornament.You can play a season with any team you want.This game has great graphics.It provides player celebrations after goals, and yellow and red cards.You can custumize the teams uniforms as well as the players.You can make them have long hair, short hair, facial hair or no hair.You can change the skill level of the players to make them beter.You can change the game settings like the weather, the time of day, and how long the halfs are.Options for half lenth are 2 minutes, 4 minutes, 6 minutes 8 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, or 45 minutes. Overall it is a really fun game to play.

Nice graphic is the only factor saving this game
OK, here we go, you are a real soccer player, right? So, of course, you want to control the game the way you wish to. This games does NOT let you do so. You have a BIG brain for soccer strategy? Throw it away, man! It will be so useless if you are playing FIFA 2001.
My team was under pressure. A defender successfully kicked the ball away and it went straight to a forward who was facing only the goalkeeper. What are going to do in this sitiuation? I assume any sane player would hold on to the ball and go inside the box and score. BUT this game isn't made for SANE player because it will "help" your forward to do a volley shot right after the ball goes to him. And, as someone already mentioned, we have "superman" goalkeeper in this game who can easily save such a shot. The reverse is even worse! If your denfender receives an air ball, he'll NOT control it but shoot back right away to the goalkeeper and create some funny disaster consequence. So much for your "help", fifa, thanks a bunch.
Now, it doesn't matter whether you are Rivaldo or a nameless player, you will never be able to control the ball near the border lines.
And the worse part may be the referee (This defect still lasts until FIFA 2002, and FIFA WORLD CUP 2002). You may get the ball from a player then run for a few secs as if nothing happens, but who knows "the man in black" will call you back and give you a red card. If such a referee is present in a real soccer game, he might be beaten up right away
IF YOU ARE NOT INSANE, IGONORE THIS GAME, IT'S NOT WORTH A CENT.

Fifa 2001
Fifa 2001 is a great step-up from EA's previous Fifas. The graphics are better and the gameplay is a lot better. There are over 60 international teams and many leagues from European and North/South American leagues. They have all the players with their full names, and the players have life-like attitudes in the games. The graphics are smoother and there is a great improvement on the audio. Also you can play versus other people over the internet through EA's website. This is a great game. ... Read more

Asin: B00004UE0Q
Subjects:  1. Computer Games    2. Fifa2001    3. Soccer    4. Sports Simulators (Simulation)   

NHL 2001
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (30 September, 2000)
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Everything a hockey fan could possibly want is packed into thetriumphant NHL 2001. While 2001 isn't tremendously differentfromprevious editions, the subtle improvements are welcome. You'll get 30 NHLteams,including the expansion Columbus Blue Jackets and Minnesota Wild, plus 20international teams. Of course, you'll also get all the current players andteamuniforms. Desktop managers will have plenty of fun messing with player statsalong with both fantasy and rookie drafts and player trades.

Old-school fans will like the ability to play their favorite squads in theircolors, but also in their throwback uniforms from way back in the day. Even ifthis is your rookie hockey season, you'll find NHL 2001 surprisinglyeasyto get into. You'll quickly be able to smack the puck around the ice withease,and performing painful-looking body checks is as simple as skating into awall.The PC generally plays a very tough game, but thanks to adjustable difficulty,fast reflexes, and a little management magic, you will soon virtually hoisttheStanley Cup over your virtual head. And that virtual head may look familiar:with some work you can import an image of your face and put yourself in thegame. Always wanted to check Lemieux into his bench? Now you can.

Of EA's famous sports titles this year, NHL 2001 has the most lifelikeplayer renders and animations. Every single player is easily recognizable andshows a staggering amount of detail in both faces and gear. The on-ice actionisboth quick and smooth. You'll need a speedy machine with a decent video cardtowitness the high-quality visuals, but all hockey fans will think it's worththeinvestment.

The computer plays a very tough game, especially on defense. Onhigher-difficulty settings, it's extremely tough to penetrate the PC'sreactions toyour every move. You'll see the defense step up its efforts whenever you havealead and time is running out. Yet somehow it seems fairly realistic to watch ateam almost panic when there's only a few ticks left on the clock.

Casual and hard-core stat fanatics will find much to enjoy withNHL 2001.And even if you don't know a hockey puck from a basketball, you'll quicklylearnwhy EA dominates PC hockey better than Hasek dominates the net. --MarkBrooks

Pros:

• Graphics so good, the uninitiated may confuse it for a televised game
• Simplistic yet functional controls
• Many, many customization and managerial options

Cons:

• Commentary quickly gets repetitive
• Not a huge gameplay leap over previous editions

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A WONDERFUL GAME!
I really haven't checked out earlier or later (due to system requirements being too high) versions of EA Sport's NHL games for the PC, but this will do quite nicely for a long time, even if I do get that faster, better computer someday.As it is, on my Pentium III 600mhz, with 10g hard drive, 256ram, and 4mb 3d video card (pretty low specs these days, but good enough for now), this runs perfectly, and is the ONLY hockey game you really need for the price.I even find it hard to imagine you CAN get a much more realistic hockey game on the PC, at any price.

The graphics in this game are excellent.They rival anything I've ever seen on any PC or console.Some of the cinematic scenes, like at the beginning of a game when both teams take the ice, almost look like a real TV game.Those used during the game itself aren't too shabby either.As one who sharpened his ice skates on previous incarnations of NHL games such as those on the old Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Genesis, and even PSOne, the graphics here blow all the rest off the ice by a long shot.

The opening little "movie" scene itself is a joy to watch again and again, with great music and visuals and even after playing the game so many times, I still love to watch it.It will really "pump" you up for some NHL hockey.

The sound effects, crowd noise (and reactions), and announcers are all great too.Customization galore here.You can play not only all the NHL teams but various international ones as well.You can even create your own team, customize jerseys, and even paste your own picture (or any other) as a face on a player.You can make the game hard or easy and everything in between, there are numerous camera angles you can try, and a great replay system.You can play a quick game, tournament, season, try shoot outs, and before or during play you can try different coaching strategies, shuffle lines, substitute players, the works.

I use a basic digital PC gamepad like the playstation one and it works great, however I wouldn't recommend playing this or many other PC games without one.They are really cheap AND well made however these days (search Amazon for gamepad and you'll have a big choice), so if you're going to buy this, buy a gamepad of some sort also if you don't already have one.

If you are a hockey fan of any sort, you're going to love this.And like playing Madden or NFL Fever and so forth during "off season," you'll be glad you have this game when about the only pro sport available is baseball.The controls are easy once you get the hang of it, and I really can't think of anything negative to say about this title at all.It's not only a great (and fantastic looking and sounding) PC game, but it's a hockey fan's dream come true.

If your system meets the system requirements and you have a gamepad or controller of some sort, and you enjoy the greatest game on earth (NHL HOCKEY), place this in your wish list, go check out some reviews and search for and download the DEMO on the net to play, and soon enough, I'd bet this quickly winds up in your shopping cart.This is a great 3D hockey simulation for the PC and for the price, a true must buy for any sports and/or hockey fan.EA Sports has done it again.Wonderful...

The Pros and Cons of NHL 2001
In order to decide whether or not you will like this game, you have to decide what you're looking for in a Hockey game.

If your looking for realism, you might want to try a newer version, for instance NHL 2002 or '03. The scoring in this game is very unrealistic. I have played many a Pro level game where I scored over 10 goals, while my opponent scored around 8 or 9 also. To add to that, the Rookie and Beginner level games are way too easy, in a Beginner game, expect the score to come out around 18 to 2, in your favor. In a Rookie game, expect the score to be around 15 to 5, once again, in your favor.

If you're looking for good graphics, you've come to the right place. The graphics are awesome, especially on the players themselves. Each player looks like he might be a real person, not some sort of ape-man. Also, the faces on each player actually make different expressions, and the mouth actualy says things. To add to this, the crowd actually cheers, and you can see different people in the crowd cheering in a different way. And all of this is done eceptionally well.

so, here's my overview:

Pros:
-Awesome graphics
-Realistic penalties
-Realistic player actions

Cons:
-Unrealistic scoring
-Difficulty levels too easy
-Unrealistic announcing

VERY GOOD GAME
This is a quality game. It is better than expected. That Franchise Mode is a very good. The Free Agency and rookies could have been beter, but for a game coming out in 2000, it is not that bad. the gamplay isn't awsome, but it still is fine. The hitting is great. Some of the big hit can flip a guy over. That is A+ hitting. Shooting and passing is good, and the Goltending & Defense are O.K, but they could be better. The Tournement mode is nice, but there could have been more. The CREATE A PLAYEr thing is one of the elite things in this game. It gives you good options, and has auto modes(For example, if you want your player to be a playmaker, then you scroll down on the bar[you'll find it, don't worry] until you get Playmaker. There will be custom settings to the extent that EA SPORTS thinks a playmaker's talent is. You can change it from there). The shootout mode is nothing spectacular, but it is good enough to be a positive factor in this game. NHL 2001 rarely breaks down, and if it does, it will just be something minor. So, for all NHL fans, BUY THIS GAME. ... Read more

Asin: B00004UE0K
Subjects:  1. nhl2001 2k1 nhl2k1    2. Computer Games    3. Hockey    4. Sports Simulators (Simulation)   

Triple Play 2001 (Jewel Case)
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CD-ROM

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Power baseball returns for another home-run-slammin', RBI-hittin', run-scorin',headfirst-slidin', monster-collision-at-the-plate season of big-league baseball action.Play solo against Triple Play 2001's enhanced AI or go head-to-head in one ofmany Internet modes. For the first time, EA sports brings the legends of the game toTriple Play baseball. Baseball's storied past comes alive with legendaryplayers: Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ted Williams, and many more. ... Read more

Reviews (11)

why did i make it 5 stars
Well this game is awsome you can create players so you can make youself and go on your favorite team. and you get to play with rel pros on real teams and best of all there are home run derbys its not that much money i play it every day so buy it

A wonderful baseball game!
I absolutely love this game!....The gameplay is wonderful because you barely have to memorize any of the controls because they are already on the screen when you're playing.The graphics are quite good but since it's a 2001 title they are not as good as the newer Triple Play graphics. I have a Windows ME and it works very well, it is very fast and it barely ever crashes. I highly recommend buying it if you are a baseball fan or if you just like good sports games!

Pretty Good
I think this game is pretty good the players our all real baseball players. It has many levels such as Single Game,playoffs,and Homerun Derby. Although I really don't have the jewel case I have the original version. All in all I am pleased. ... Read more

Asin: B000059XSH
Subjects:  1. Computer Games    2. Sports Simulators (Simulation)    3. Baseball   

NBA Hoopz
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (02 February, 2001)
list price: $44.99
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NBA Hoopz is strictly for the basketball fan who thinks the sport is all about spectacular dunks, lots of shoving, and little or no strategy. With the goofy gameplay and hyper-exaggerated NBA player renderings, b-ball purists probably will (and should) dismiss this as the dumbest of arcade games.

Hoopz is basically the latest generation of basketball games in the ultra-arcadey NBA Showtime or NBA Jam vein and has little in common with the more accurate NBA simulations out there. In most respects it plays slightly better than the older arcade-style titles, if only because Hoopz is a three-on-three game.

Most gamers will immediately notice the enlarged heads and huge biceps on even the lankiest of NBA players. Also, the fast-paced action basically centers on hurling the ball around the court as quickly as possible without any regard for complicated play calling. In fact, most ballers can easily jump 25 feet above the rim for ridiculous, death-defying dunks that, of course, deliver the ultimate in sports fantasy.

Unlike most of the 2001 season of "real" basketball games for the system, Hoopz stretches gameplay with a few mini games. Included are variants on 21, Around the World, Three-Point Contest, and even the old-school 2Ball that features two-on-two team play. There are also unlockable courts for you to find. You can also easily create your own players and cause havoc throughout the NBA with wild league trades and customizations.

While the courts and backgrounds are decently drawn, the player models are disappointingly blocky and fail to capitalize on the system's power. Hoopz gives players a backward walk and the give-and-go, among other moves, but the game's emphasis on shoving, steals, and strategy-defying action confounds these nuances. --Mark Brooks--This text refers to the PlayStation2 version of the game.

Pros:

• Very easy to play
• Mini games and unlockable courts
• Strictly for basketball neophytes

Cons:

• Cartoony player graphics are uninspired
• Little to no strategy required, which kills off longevity
• Possibly too silly for its own good

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Reviews (6)

Why is there no minus feature to rate games like this
NBA Hoopz was the first game I played as I purchased my Dreamcast and I must say the excitement I felt for playing this game vanished after a few days. I am a MEGA HUGE NBA JAM FAN and I thought that this incarnitation on the series would be the bomb but it just bombed!! When Shaq or Karl Malone become 3 point threats late in the fourth then you know that the game is crap and DOES NOT FOLLOW STATS. Why put stats in the game if EVERYBODY can dunk and run up court dribbling the ball behind their back. NBA Hoopz is rediculious. This game has the poorest graphics of all incarnitarions to date even the SNES versions seem better than this crap! Players look terrible in game and worse in replay! The game is also missing the magic and fun of any other NBA Jam games, Midway has no excuse for producing this mess. The 3 on 3 was anice idea but POOORLY implemented as the 3rd player just becomes a useless object on the court. This game could have included some strategy to take advantage of the 3rd man but it does not! The sound and commentary are poor as the anouncer incorrectly calls a LOT of plays, he hails a block when it has obviously scored etc. If this is better than NBA Showtime then I am affraid to even look at that because I never thought that any NBA game could be this BAD. I MEAN BAD!!!!

Stick to NBA 2K2 which is MAD and leave this as a distant memory!

Almost as bad as NBA on NBC...
...which happens to have only 2on2 games and no mini games. But the gameplay of Hoopz is okay, being too easy to score. Plus, the graphics stink. The only fun things from the minigames is the 21 (rough house) and the 3 point shootout. In the gameplay, unrealistic dunk after dunk happens and makes the game boring. Plus they have customize an already playing plaer, which is just plain stupid. So don't get this or NBA on NBC. Get NBA 2k1 instead and enjoy REAL basketball!

Fun, but poor in quality
I usually don't participate in these things, but I felt so strongly in voicing my opinion.

I was excited when I was on my way home after I purchased NBA Hoopz for my Sega Dreamcast.I was a big fan of NBA Jam during my high school and college years, but I was quite disappointed once I began to play Hoopz.

Although Hoopz continues the Midway Sports tradition of no rules-parody sports, I was disappointed that they included foul limits (five per quarter) in this version. One of the best features of NBA Jam or NFL Blitz is that you can do anything to your opponent (shove, clothesline, drop-kick) and get away with it.

The audio for Hoopz often causes me to scratch my head.Why do I, as the home team, get booed from the home croud whenever I start getting a hot streak or if I foul an opposing player? I often find my home fans cheering for the other team.The announcers often yell 'rejected' or 'get that shot out of here' even though the ball goes in. I can't help but to laugh when I hear the announcers butcher Peja Stojakovic's last name or when he calls a play wrong.

The best thing about this game however, is the fact that it is the closest thing to a modern day NBA Jam.It's a faster paced game than the 'reality based' basketball games which keep me from getting bored. If the minor glitches can get fixed by the time NBA Hoopz 2K2 comes out, I'll be the first one in line to get it. ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Sports    4. Outdoors   

Backyard Baseball 2001
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (14 June, 2000)
list price: $19.99
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Never face another rained-out ball game with this stunning simulator just for kids. Backyard Baseball 2001 lets you manage your own team through sunshine, hail, and hurricane. Whether you want to enjoy a single pickup match or maneuver through an entire season, this game will let you put the players you want on the field of your choice before pitting them against the toughest young players the Major Leagues have to offer.

Play in Backyard Baseball 2001 can be as simple or as difficult as you want it to be. While it is definitely useful to know a few simple statistics about your team members, it is not required. During play, batters may choose between power hits, line drives, bunts, and grounders as they try to hit the fiendishly clever pitches of the opposition. Once a hit is made, players direct runners from base to base. Unlike the earliest baseball simulators, where many decisions were made by the computer, this one puts the user in control of everything, encouraging a good sense of baseball tactics and discouraging rash play. (Stealing bases with a player who is not a good runner, for example, is a quick road to an out!) When pitching, players select from a menu of pitches and then give the pitcher a target within the batter's box for their throw. A hit transfers play to a wider view of the field, so you can direct the ball to whichever base the runner is headed for.

Backyard Baseball 2001 is an upgrade of an earlier game, and players familiar with the original Backyard Baseball will find that it is very similar in design and structure. Your favorite players (and their color commentators) have been carried over wholesale from the first game, complete with the same signature animations as they come up to bat. At first glance, in fact, the program may seem like it hasn't been spruced up much at all. However, the newer game allows players to join Major League ball teams, such as the Toronto Blue Jays, or to create their own team names and uniforms. Players may recruit or play against youthful versions of current sports superstars, such as Mark McGwire and Tony Gwynn. They can even create customized team members to shore up weaknesses in their outfield or custom-tweak an even deadlier pitcher. Another very welcome upgrade is Internet play, which takes the players on the virtual road, pitting them against teams managed by other players online.

The game design in Backyard Baseball 2001 is absolutely stellar. The interface is easy to use and entertaining. The eight ball fields each come with advantages and disadvantages to be puzzled out and exploited. Players themselves come from a pleasingly multicultural palette with a good age, gender, and ability mix. This game also carries over and expands on the original Backyard Baseball's zany sense of humor: a drinking-box gauge shows how much "juice" the pitcher still has, the patter of the commentators is pleasing and surprisingly nonrepetitive, and successful play is rewarded with power-ups for both pitcher and batter. These power-ups are hilarious--a hot pitcher can throw Fireballs, for example, which literally burn as they zoom past the luckless batter. Batters who do manage to hit these special pitches earn the right to try Crazy Bunts, which carom randomly around the field, or the (literally) Screaming Line Drives.

Young baseball enthusiasts will love this program, which combines entertainment and sports education in seamless combination. So put your team together, suit up, and play ball! --Alyx Dellamonica ... Read more

Reviews (57)

Baseball Players
I love Backyard Baseball, I can pick all the pros I like featuring, "Derek Jeter", "Kenny Lofton", "Ken Griffey Jr.",
"Nomar Garciaparra", and so much more. When I create a kid, my
kid's name is Dizzy Lamb, who I like to add to my baseball team.
His nickname is "Dizzy" and his birthdate is 5/28/1991. His batting average is 9, his running average is 10, his pitching average is 2, and his fielding average is 4. His face is light,
and his hair is black. That's the story of Dizzy Lamb. I also
like some of the backyard kids which features, "Pablo Sanchez",
"Achmed Khan", "Vicki Kawaguchi", and so much more.
In all, my favorite team in the game is Oakland A's. I like every
level exept for Sandy Flats, and Dirt Fields which those are two
hard fields to play. This game is great!!

Great game... for the younger kids
this is a very fun game. Great graphics, smooth gameplay, and, as i said, lots of fun! you can choose from a bunch of pros, such as arod, nomar, bonds, giambi, beltran, and sosa. and the backyard kids, like pablo sanchez, dante robinson, jocinda smith, etc.

but, as my title says, it's made for the younger kind. The game gets really easy really fast, and on the hard mode with errors off, i beat the other team 44-1.

I would borrow it from a friend, see how you like it, and go from there, but don't buy it right away.

"You'rrrrre Out!"
This game consists of picking players for your team by learning a bit about each player, what they are good at or not good at in baseball.Then you can choose your team's name, colors, and whether to play one game or a season.You tell your pitcher what pitch to throw & where to throw it - or, if you are up to bat, you tell your player when to swing.
It is a fun game, however I strongly recommend it for ages 7 and up.There is some reading necessary - and you must be able to comprehend what defines a "good" baseball player. For the older child - it can be hours of entertainment - and satisfying when you pick a winning team!

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Asin: B00004SP8N
Subjects:  1. Sports Simulators (Simulation)    2. Baseball    3. Computer software (programs)    4. Computer Games    5. Apple    6. Kids (Children)    7. Mac    8. Macintosh (Machintosh)    9. Outdoors (Out Doors)    10. Sports (Sport)   

Backyard Football
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM
list price: $19.99
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Editorial Review

Searching for a pigskin computer game for your football-fanatic child (especially ages 5 to 10)? If you'd rather not opt for the complicated simulation of the Madden series or the intense taunting and tackling of the NFL Blitz series, pick up Humongous Entertainment's Backyard Football.

Combining the Junior Sports Network and the famous football players of the NFL Quarterback Club, Backyard Football features all 31 NFL teams and logos, custom NFL trading cards, and fast-paced five-on-five game play. Complex football play names are simplified for young players, and control couldn't be easier with Backyard Football's simple point-and-click interface, supporting keyboard, mouse, and game pad.

One of Backyard Football's best features is its inclusion of big name NFL players, including John Elway, Barry Sanders, Dan Marino, Steve Young, and Jerry Rice. Though the "backyard bunch" has been shrunk to pint-size form, young football fans should instantly recognize their favorite gridiron stars. A 14-game season satisfies those looking for solo play (the season ends with the Super Colossal Cereal Bowl), and a multiplayer option provides football excitement over the Junior Sports Network Internet site.

While certainly not as deep or dazzling as top-of-the-line football computer games, Backyard Football's colorful graphics and intuitive game play should please all football-crazed youngsters. --Doug Radcliffe ... Read more

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Reviews (21)

Great game in a great series!
This game is magnificent, as is the entire backyard series.You can choose to be an NFL team name or a made-up one.You "draft" your players and can play singles games or entire seasons.The trick plays are great and add even more fun and excitement to the game.

Backyard Football
Backyard Football if virtually one of the best computer games I have ever played. I'm a girl raised to like football and I even love it. At first I always lost the games I played but If you know the basic rules of football like a second nature and you have a little bit of practice with this game you'll surelyn play it non-stop. Great game I highly recommend.

Great Game!
This game is so cool! I recieved it for christmas and I have barely ever stopped playing it. One of the funnest parts of the game is that you can design your own custom player and make up names for your own plays. The dances players do after scoring a touchdown are hilarious. This game passes standards that other children's football games do not even try to achieve. If you are looking for a enjoyable, funny, and educational game for your child, this is the one. ... Read more

Asin: B000028TTR
Subjects:  1. sports, football, strategy    2. backyardfootball (back yard)    3. Computer Games    4. Sports Simulators (Simulation)    5. Football    6. Computer software (programs)    7. Kids (Children)   

Destruction Derby 64
Average Customer Review:
Game Cartridge (01 November, 1999)

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Editorial Review

Destruction Derby 64 brings the chaotic world of deliberate car crashes to the racetrack. You get points for completing laps, yes, but the real high scores--and the real fun--come from making high-speed impacts.

This is a decent racing game, fun and fast-paced. But where 3DO has really raised the bar is with the crash effects. Cars collide with a satisfying crunching sound. Smoke belches from under what's left of your hood. Car parts go flying. Huge dents appear right at the point of impact--even the taillights go out, one by one. After a few minutes your car looks like something out of a junkyard.

All this carnage makes Destruction Derby 64 one of the most fun car racing games to appear in quite a while. Aside from the pure and simple smash-'em-up derbies, you can choose a traditional looped racetrack race. Well, not exactly traditional: half of the cars race in one direction, the other cars go in the opposite direction. What happens when the two racing groups meet isn't pretty, but it is fun. Bonus: one track is laid out in a crash-inducing figure eight, just like your favorite Hot Wheels sets.

The game's only weakness is the save functionality: you need a memory card to save, and even then you need to complete an entire series to save and move to the next level. Too bad you can't save after every race: it would have reduced the annoyance factor considerably. But, nitpicking aside, the combination of high-speed racing and good old-fashioned smash-'em-up thrills makes Destruction Derby 64 a first-place winner. --Jeanne Uy

Pros:

• Car-smash effects are realistic
• Contains both circuit track racing and dirt-field demolition derby events
• Rear-view, drive-backwards mode is a nice improvement over other games
• Great multiplayer game for up to 4 players

Cons:

• Can't save after every race
• Not enough variety in standard cars

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Reviews (13)

It's ok, but the reveiws here hype it up more then it is.
I bought this game souly on the fact that everyone here on amazon has praised it as being a fabulous game.

Well, it's allright. I burst out laughing during my first race when I crashed and burned into someone and I got 1st place for doing it! But, this game isnt that good. It's ok to drive the cuircuts or do the demolition derby in the arena, but I have gotten tired of it, so sorry to whoever said you wont get bored with this game, I did!

There isnt enough tracks, there isnt enough cars and it really needs more in the game. It needs a propper race, without the demolition, you can do a time trial, but I want a propper race with all the cars. There also needed to be an option to turn the check points off... I just wanna turn around and go the other way for something different, but once you run out of time it's game over. Also, it needed something else, like in Mario Kart where you get the shells to throw, or the bosters, or things to lay on the track... this game really needed something like that.

I think currently Nintendo has managed to bring out a game boy thats pretty much a compact SNES. So one day they will have a new game boy as powerfull as the n64. so if they release this game again, lets hope they add more to it.

Two player mode is ok. Most of what the reveiws here say are true, the bomb tag is the best, but it sucks that there is only about 4 tracks to compete in.

All there is, is Arcade. Where you race the first race of the tornament and thats it.
Tournament, or champoinchip mode or something where you race about 5 tracks and a couple of demolition derbys.
Time trials.
And then 2 player with normal, destruction, bombtag and flag .. there needed to be heaps, heaps more included.

I beleive if THQ had made another version, it would be the same as the difference between WCW REVENGE & WWF NO MERCY.. the extras just seperate the two completly.

This game is ok. Good for 2 player. Not to bad in the graphics and controls. But it just needs more in it.

...My Favorite Game Of All Time...
I am serious when I say this is my favorite game of all time.... this game was and still is unbelievably awesome. I used to always play my 64, and I did it with my cousins, playing all the game modes in this game. Nothing about this game is bad... nothing. I think this game is better than any game, on any system, or in any genre. And I am a serious addict when it comes to gaming. I just can't get over this games brilliance, how easy it is, or how underrated it is.

If anyone is reading this, you better buy it. There is no possible way you will not enjoy this one.

T-H-I-SG-A-M-EA-B-S-O-L-U-T-E-L-YR-O-C-K-S!!!

finaly!the name really describes the game
yep ya guessed it!you get in a car and crash every other car to bits in various arenas.you can win more of them later.each with thier unique capabilities.some are fast,some are strong etc.the most well protected one is the ambulance for in destruction derby mode.if racing,take the hot rod.if you cant handle it,try the rocket.during the actual game,you race against time .but theres also a bunch of other cars racing also.you get points by damaging other vehicles and by making checkpoints.each time you make one,you get more time.however the time is less and less every time.eventualy all cars will be destroyed or you will not make your time.playing here is how you win other cars or in time trial.i just use codes.this game is great un the whole family can enjoy. ... Read more

Asin: B00001XDJZ
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Action and Adventure    3. Racing    4. Cars    5. Nintendo 64 (Nintendo64)    6. N64    7. Racing (Race, Races)    8. Flying (Fly)   

Daytona USA NR
Average Customer Review:
CD-ROM (16 March, 2001)
list price: $39.99
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Editorial Review

There are two types of racing games: one for gearheads who know the difference between double A-arm and panhard rod suspensions, and one for the rest of us who know the difference between the gas and brake pedals. If you're in the latter group, listen up because one of the highest-grossing arcade racers of all time, Daytona USA, has come to the Dreamcast. Not only can you go head-to-head in two-player split-screen mode, but you can also race up to three other Dreamcasters via the Internet. Before you take that car out on the information superhighway, though, you might want to think about downloading a competitor's driving record and data in the form of a ghost car, against which you can develop your racing strategy. ... Read more

Reviews (12)

Arcade classic reaches home!
This game is probably the best arcade-style driving game ever ported to a home system. It has awesome graphics, addictive music track, and really fast, intense tracks. The control is kinda tough to figure out, but it's a very minor flaw. A sure MUST BUY title.

Be warned: the online mode NO LONGER WORKS. Sega already said it will NOT be back, ever. Not to worry, though: split screen mode works really well.

Daytona Comes to the Console
People who enjoyed the arcade version of Daytona will enjoy this game equally.There is just something about the physics and the appearance of the arcade Daytona that I always liked.It doesn't have a million cars to choose from and the car reflections are not as impressive as Super GT... but the game is just fun.I think you'll find the dreamcast version of this game to be just like the arcade version, so you can base your judgement on that.

Would of been good.....
This game could've gone down as one of te bet racing games ever to hit the DC. But this did not happen for these reasons:

No Damage to cars after a crash

You can drive head on into traffic get in a crash that makes you flip 4 times and still be in the race at regular speed.

Online play requires multiple downloads

Those are my reasons for giving this game a 2 you don[t]... ha[v]...e[t]...o believe me but if your shopping for a racing game on the DC just pretend you never saw this one. ... Read more

Asin: B000059Z7X
Subjects:  1. Video Games    2. Sega Dreamcast    3. Racing    4. Flying    5. Sports    6. Outdoors