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    Karate Champ, and I think Ring King.
    
    		-=*>Jason<*=-

    
     Games like Ikari Warriors and Rush 'n Attack, let you play with
    another person at the same time. But, in those games you try to
    help each other, (somtimes).
    
    			War, what is it good for...
    				Pat..
    

    Re .0:
    
    I know of several games that will let two people play at the same time.
    They are Mario Brothers (not Super Mario Brothers), Ice Climber, and
    Stack Up (requires robot).
    
    Mario Brothers is probably the best of these as far as two-player
    action goes.  I used to play with/against friends on the arcade
    version.  It is flexible.  Two people can play with or against each
    other.  When playing with each other, players can get into different
    positions on the board and knock the dead monsters toward the other
    player or the living monsters away.  One person can occasionally help
    the other by pushing them out of danger.  But the game gets better when
    the play against each other.  A person can knock living monsters into
    the other player, or can knock (by jumping from below) the other player
    into monsters, or just push them.  Pushing works pretty well; the
    player who had a running start can push the other player across the
    screen, and they have to try to get away by running or jumping.
    Positioning on the screen is also important; it is good to be a little
    higher, to have first shot at the monsters, but that exposes you to
    attack from below.  The other player can hit the floor you are standing
    on, knocking you left or right.  If they are good, they can run while
    you are still in the air and hit the floor again when you come down.
    When done properly by a good player, it is impossible to escape until
    the player makes a mistake.  The floor isn't even needed; when you
    reach one of the gaps, the upper player will fall onto the lower
    player, who gets scrunched but rebounds and can throw the upper player
    again.
    
    Ice Climber is not as good, but two players can still compete in trying
    to climb to the top.
    
    Stack Up is more of a children's game; players compete in jumping
    around on a board of squares to light up a row or column and send a
    command to the robot.  The goal is to get the robot to pick up blocks
    and move them to columns on your own side.
    
                                      
    				-- edp 

    
    Don't forget Baseball.  You directly compete against an opposing
    player or against the computer.  They can steal while you try to
    throw them out, they bat while you pitch, etc...  
    
    

    Volleyball also lets you play against the computer or another player.
    You can pass, block, spike and control your serves. My bother-in-law
    and I have some great games. Only problem is it took me a while
    to get use to controling the passes and where to position a player to
    hit the ball. Fun game.
    
    

    Balloon Fight.
    
    

    	Also football, soccer and tennis (might've been metioned).

     Anyone have the tennis?

     How does it compare to the arcade version?

     daryll

    I suggest the GOLF game.  You can play head to head with another
    person..... One of my favorite games.  Its fun because you can see
    what clubs your opponent uses and it it was the wrong club (ie..
    too much hit in the water!) you can adjust your next stroke so as
    not to make the same mistake.....
    
    This game is just as frustrating as the real thing!
    
    Lisa

    i agree with you lisa, golf is a great two player game, lots of
    frustration... ;-) ...i love it
    
    ...bill...

    Double Dribble, too...
    
    Dave
    

    re: .8
    
    I just got the tennis game. I never play it in the arcade so i can't
    compare it. But, this game is very good. You can play yourself against
    the computer or you can play doubles against the computer with a
    friend. I played doubles with my bother-in-law and we had a very
    tense game. I also like playing against the computer and not my
    bother-in-law, he beats me in every game we play.
    
    

    It has been a long time since I played the arcade version of tennis,
    but the home game is as much as I remember very close to the arcade.
    
    Pat Cole
   

    I'd like to continue this note.........
    
    I do not own a Nintendo and barely know what it's all about, but
    I'm convinced that I'll buy one for the kids (and myself) for
    Christmas.  I'm asking for advice on what games to buy, mainly for
    the kids to enjoy.
    
    First of all, I figure that the system including the gun with the
    2 games is the best value (for $99).  What I'd like to do is to
    get 2-3 more games at the same time.  I'd like these games to be
    geared towards 5 to 8 year olds, and to be at least 2 player games.
    Any suggestions?
    
    Also, I've read about the Advantage controller and I've briefly
    looked at them.  Would it be worth getting right away?  Should you
    get 2 of them (for the 2 player games, obviously)?
    
    Finally, is there any educational games out there, say for ages
    5-10?
    
    Thanks for all replies, and patience.  I realize that this has probably
    all been covered, but trying to take-in all this info and remembering
    it all is tough......
    
    John

    
    
       John,  if you and your kids like sports then ICE HOCKEY is a
       great two player game.  Check out topic 83 for more details
       on it.  Unfortunately, good two player Nintendo games are
       hard to find.  The best games developed thus far have been
       the Adventure games (ZELDA, METROID etc.), but they are for
       one player only.
    
       As for the advantage controllers.  My opinion is save your
       money and try out the controllers that come with the game. You
       may find out they are fine. We've had our NES unit for a year
       now, and I've never been tempted to go out and buy the Advantage.
       Good luck and have fun!
    
    -rick

    Bases Loaded by Jaleco is an excellent 2 player game and plays a
    mean game of baseball when it is you vs. the computer.  Double Dribble
    from Konami is also worth a try.
    
    There are a few other 2 player games out that are good but I do
    not know if you could consider them O.K. for the kids.  They are
    Contra and Life Force from Konami.  This is not an all enclusive
    list but they are games that I own and can vouche for their quality.
    
    Have fun...
    
    Craig

    Gauntlet (sp) is a GREAT 2 player game.  Each of you get to select
    from 4 characters and there is a password feature.
    
    Jeff

< Note 44.8 by FILMOR::DODA "VIKINGS: We're leavin' the 49ers in S.F." >


     Anyone have the tennis?

     How does it compare to the arcade version?

     daryll


=*{ I GOT THE TENNIS GAME, IT IS NOT A TWO PLAYER AGAINST ONE ANOTHER.
    TWO PEOPLE CAN PLAY BUT AS DOUBLES ONLY. {BOOOO}

    THE TENNIS GAMES IS OK, BUT ICE HOCKEY IS A REAL FUN GAME FOR TWO PEOPLE
    TO PLAY. 

    HERE'S A LIST OF SOME TWO PLAYER GAMES THAT I'VE PLAYED, A RATING FROM
    "A TO D", WITH "A" BEING THE BEST.

    BASEBALL: (THREE GAMES)
              
            1. REGULAR BASEBALL             RATING: C
            2. NATIONAL LEAD BASEBALL       RATING: B
            3. BASES LOAD                   RATING: A

    FOOTBALL: (ONE GAME)

            1. 10 YARD FIGHT                RATING: C+

    TENNIS :  (ONE GAME)

            1. TENNIS                       RATING: D+

    MARIO BROTHERS: (ONE GAME)

            1.  SUPER MARIO BROTHERS        RATING: B+

    BASKETBALL:  (ONE GAME)
           
            1.  DOUBLE DRIBBLE              RATING: A

    
   THE TWO PLAYER GAMES ARE THE FUNNIEST

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CPDW::WALKER                                         10 lines  16-JAN-1989 16:32
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    Are there any two player games out there? My husband and I have
    completed SMB and Zelda, and would like to try a game where we
    participate at the same time. Does anyone have a suggestion?
    
    Mr. Moderator feel free to move this note if necessary!!
    
    Thanks,
    
    Barbara
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RIPPLE::KOTTERRI "Rich Kotter"                        4 lines  16-JAN-1989 17:51
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    CONTRA is a pretty good two player (at the same time) game. My kids
    like it, and so do I.
    
    Rich

    A very good two player game (could actually go up to four teams
    of players) which requires both spelling skills and a quick response
    is ANTICIPATION.  
    
    We got this game for X-MAS and have had great fun since.  The game
    has various skill levels so all ages from 7+ can play.  The object
    of the game is to be the first one to guess and spell an object
    being drawn on he screen.  However, this is also a board game and
    is set up much like a three dimensional trivial pursuit board. 
    Each board level (3 altogether) has four colors that you must get
    before moving up to the next level.  You are allowed a short amount
    of time to spell the word (can only mispell the word once- the second
    time eliminates you from guessing a particular drawing) and the
    drawing have various subjects that require you to interpret the
    meaning of the drawings in relation to the subject.
    
    A nice side benefit to the game is that it helps in spelling.  There
    is strategy involved as the earlier you respond to the drawing the
    higher your score and once the drawing is complete then everyone
    is prevented from guessing and another drawing starts.  Its a great
    party game.
    prevented from 

    I'm looking for more 2 player games and this note has not been updated
    for a while.  Hopefully, some of you will add some 2 person (at the
    same time) games that have not been mentioned.
    
    I have Ice Hockey by Nintendo and enjoy it.  My favorite 2 person
    game is Joust.  Perhaps some of you have played it in arcades.  The
    version for home use is not distributed by Nintendo but by a company 
    whose name I can't recall.
    
    The idea of the game is that you fly on birds that look like a cross
    between Ostrich and Pterodactyl (sp).  You change your altitude by
    flapping your wings (done by pressing the A button: each press is a
    flap).  The idea is to knock the computer provided opponents off of
    their birds.  This is accomplished by bumping into them and the highest
    rider will win.  When playing with two people, the two people work
    together for most of the game until it comes into "gladiator wave".
    
    I, personally give this game a "10".  
    
    Let's hear about some others.  Can Techno Bowl be played with opposing
    players?
    
    /brett

Since I have two (8 and 10 year old) sons, and an interest myself, I have been
keeping an eye out for two player games. Probably the most interesting 
two-player games allow for not only one against the other, but both players to
play on the same team.

I'm sure there are more, but I have some favorites that allow for 
1 vs. computer, 1 vs. 1, or 2 vs. computer

  Goal! form Jaleco, Superspike V'ball from Nintendo, and
  Top Player's Tennis from Asmic.

Actually, the Nintendo Power Pak Source considers these 4-player simultaneous
games because they allow the NES Satellite option. If you can get access to this
publication (it was a supplement to a Nintendo Power distribution two or three
issues back) you will be able to see a wealth of 2-player simultaneous games, 
many more than just the sports related games I mentioned above.

Good luck,

Terry

I just discovered Archon, a great two-player strategy game. See note 
453.0 for a complete review.
/chuck

    My stepson just got Double Dragon II for his B-day. He has a lot of fun
    with that and Contra. Other than being two player games, I don't see
    much value in either of them. DD II the players punch, kick, and beat
    the enemies with lead pipes & other assorted weapons they pick up.
    Contra is similar but all weapons (machine guns, fire guns, rapid fire
    guns etc.) The single player quest games are much more challanging,
    they make you (your kids) think, solve problems, not just fight, beat &
    kill people (most enemies in these games look like people.) RENT a game
    before you buy it. Most video stores rent them now.

    
    	Pointers appreciated!
    
    	I'm looking for good NINTENDO ES games involving 2 players
    	interactively/playing against each other - 

    
    
    
             "Kings of the Beach" is a volleyball game that is 
    
            pretty good. You can play against each other or you
    
            can be aon the same team playing against the computer.
    
    

Blades of Steel lets you play 1 on 1 or just 1 against the system.

Dave

Dr. Mario is terrific for two people...

    Some 2-player cooperative games:
    
    		CONTRA, SUPER-C, JACKAL

    Most of the sports games are interactive ie. Baseball Stars, RBI,Bases
    loaded, Nes Football, etc.....

    SKATE OR DIE?, IS A TWO PLAYER GAME.
    
    MIKE TYSON BOXING OR SOMETHING??.
    
    RUSHIN ATTACK "TWO PLAY AGAINST THE SYSTEM?".
    
    TRY THESE.
    
    COLIN.

    Super Pitfall
    Donkey Kong

	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

		Allows for 1 player
			   2 players (No damage to partner if you hit them)
			   2 players (Allows you to hurt partner)

	I think (and someone WILL correct me if I'm wrong) that
	TMNT II also is a multi player game

We're borrowing Dr Mario from a neighbor and it's a great game.

Don't forget that Duck Hunt can be a 2 person game.  Plug the controller
into the first outlet, the zapper into the second and choose the 1 duck
game.  The arrow buttons can now control the flight of the duck while the
zapper person tries to shoot it.

Not the most complex game around, but can be entertaining, especially if the
shooter doesn't realize that you're controlling the duck.

Dave