Dreamcast Platformers?

[pankakes123]

I've always been a big fan of 3D platformers, and I'm also a big fan of the Dreamcast. The only problem is, at least from what I can tell, good 3D platformers on the DC are few and far between. What has sparked my interest on this topic is that I just got Super Magnetic Neo today, and I'm in love with it. It really makes me want to play more charming 3D platformers in the style of games like Pac-Man World, Super Mario Sunshine, etc. So could you guys recommend to me some inexpensive 3D platformers for the DC? Not Rayman 2 BTW, already played that one. Right now I've got my eyes on Kao the Kangaroo.

[Nemoide]

Prince of Persia: Arabian Nights?
Supposedly it's improved over the PC version, Prince of Persia 3D... but I'm not sure if it's actually good or not.

[mjmjr25]

In a rare occurrence, the GCN version of Kao is better than the DC.

Others to check out:
Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles - DC PAL, also available on PS2 PAL - Plays like Mario 64, but darker / more mature.

Floigan Brothers - DC exclusive, decent game

Ooga Booga - DC exclusive, platform elements in a Mario Party style game

Slave Zero, Soul Reaver, Stupid Invaders, Toy Commander, and Buzz Lightyear have some platforming elements, all are worth owning - but I wouldn't compare any of them to Super Magnetic Neo or Kao the Kangaroo.

That's probably going to be it. DC was not a platformer powerhouse.

[Stark]

Donald Duck Goin' Quackers? Never played it so I can't say what the quality is. Other than that, just slap a "/thread" after mjmjr25's post.

[GameMasterGuy]

I used to own the GBC version, all I remember about it is that there was a level that ripped off Sandopolis Act 2 from Sonic & Knuckles, ghosts and all.

[mjmjr25]

Yeah, I purposely left off "Donald Duck Goin' Quackers".

The DC version was better graphically than the N64 version - but both versions were flawed, the idea (a moving vertically) platformer on those consoles made you a bit dizzy and when it "turns" the corner, it is a tad "blocky".

This was just fine at the time, however, Nintendo re-released the game on GCN and it actually plays pretty damn amazing. Don't share this with anyone but us 4, but I've actually put a ton of time into this game and have beaten the GCN version - it is that fun.

[pepharytheworm]

Here's all the games I can think of that are platformers or have a good portion of platforming.

Disney's 102 Dalmatians: Puppies to the Rescue
Disney's Donald Duck: Goin' Quackers
Disney's Buzz Lightyear of Star Command
Disney's Toy Story 2
Evil Twin: Cyprien's Chronicles
Frogger 2: Swampy's Revenge
Fur Fighters
Grinch
Kao the Kangaroo
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
MDK2
Napple Tale: Arsia in Daydream
Prince of Persia 3D
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Sega Smash Pack
Slave Zero
Sonic Adventure
Sonic Adventure 2
Spiderman
Super Magnetic Neo
Tomb Raider: Chronicles
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

[Sonicx360]

I highly recommend you to play Sonic Adventure 2. There are tons of extras to unlock and lots of stages to complete. Trying to get A on all stages never gets old.

[jay_red]

I highly recommend you to play Sonic Adventure 2. There are tons of extras to unlock and lots of stages to complete. Trying to get A on all stages never gets old.

While I loved SA2 when I got it back in the day, I cant stand the non Sonic levels now. The gem finding levels with Knuckles and Rouge are slow and boring, and the Tails/ Eggman levels are just button mashing the fire button. The Sonic/Shadow levels however, are excellent.

[pankakes123]

I highly recommend you to play Sonic Adventure 2. There are tons of extras to unlock and lots of stages to complete. Trying to get A on all stages never gets old.

Probably should've cleared this up already, but I've already played SA2 on the GC.