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    Sano
    last edited by Sano 3 Apr 2018, 21:03 4 Mar 2018, 20:58

    Dr mario FTW ! (even if I always lose to her)
    Edit : basically she absolutely loves kicking my ass on puzzle games (except tetris and tetris attack, on those I win).
    Puyo puyo (eg. dr robotnik mean bean machines) and super puzzle fighter II turbo are also good choices.
    Sonic 2 player modes are also fun, as well as beat'em all (streets of rage, golden axe).

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      AndersHP @Sano
      last edited by 4 Mar 2018, 21:00

      @sano MAME or NES?

      My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
      My Gameboy

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        grant2258 Banned
        last edited by 4 Mar 2018, 21:03

        ok the first one was a joke dont get them lol. try rodland thats a good game for co op

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          Sano @AndersHP
          last edited by 4 Mar 2018, 21:04

          @andershp
          Essentially NES, megadrive and Mame :)

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            herb_fargus administrators @AndersHP
            last edited by 4 Mar 2018, 23:26

            @andershp the only game my wife will play with me is openblok

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              GtBFilms
              last edited by 4 Mar 2018, 23:40

              My wife's previous exposure to MAME was just after we met, and I installed MAME on her PC so she could play some gem matching games.

              Apparently she tried one out and was somewhat surprised when she completed a level to be rewarded with a picture of some topless model covered in whipped cream. She was scared to continue to level 2.

              We stuck to Bejewelled on the PC after that, no more soft-porn surprises!

              Although having said that, last week, after a decade of disinterest, she actually tried the Sega Genesis "Fix It Felix" game and really liked it!

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                Alturis
                last edited by Alturis 3 May 2018, 00:19 5 Mar 2018, 00:05

                Apparently, Pengo is/was hugely popular among women.

                But I think Centipede, Frogger, and Ms PacMan are ahead of it.

                Oh yeah Qbert too.

                Top 4 Games for Women
                As selected by the KLOV.com team

                1. Ms. Pac-Man
                2. Centipede
                3. Pengo
                4. Q*bert

                I think the general rule is that games that have a strong element of clearing things out or filling things in appeals to the female nature. I don't want to come across sexist but maybe its the nesting satisfaction? We all find satisfaction in organizing things but women just dont also find satisfaction in killing things. ;)

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                  XVO
                  last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 01:23

                  Dunno but my wife plays a lot of fps games, her favorite is still Unreal Tournament though...
                  Other games she likes to play are Spyro, crash bandicoot and some Kart racers.

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                    spruce_m00se
                    last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 05:59

                    We play new super mario bros, but I generally get mad and give up. lol

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                      Clyde @Alturis
                      last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 05:59

                      @alturis said in Wife friendly games?:

                      But I think Centipede, Frogger, and Ms PacMan are ahead of it.

                      I recently heard in an arcade history documentation that Centipede was very popular amongst women in its time. The reasons are unknown, but could have to do with its pastel colours.

                      @AndersHP If that's true, look for games with women-friendly graphics. :)

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                        thelostsoul
                        last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 07:57

                        I really liked playing co-op World of Illusion on the Mega Drive.

                        MEGA DRIVE
                        World of Illusion
                        Mega Bomberman
                        Sonic 2

                        NES
                        Baloon Fight
                        Dr. Mario
                        Ice Climber
                        Mario Bros.
                        Snake Rattle n Roll
                        Super Mario Bros. 3

                        Arcade / mame2003
                        Bubble Bobble
                        Landmaker (never played this)
                        Simpsons

                        Arcade / Neo Geo
                        Metal Slug 3
                        Puzzle Bobble 2
                        Super Sidekicks 3
                        Twinkle Star Sprites
                        Windjammers

                        Didn't count fighting games and brawler, as I don't expect this to be fun for ladies, besides Simpsons. Maybe she likes Smurai Shodown or Waku Waku 7? Do she plays shmups maybe, bullet hell (DoDonPachi) or traditional (R-Type) then? These games often have co-op modes. If you like, there are some recommendations waiting too.

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                          AndersHP
                          last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 09:11

                          I'm only looking for 2 player coop/battle games (with simultaneous play), but here's a lot of recommendations already, so thanks all!

                          We've only ever played Puzzle Bobble, and apart from that she's more into The Sims :)

                          But I guess iconic "clearing" puzzleish games like Tetris clones and such would be a better bet than shooters or fighters.

                          My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
                          My Gameboy

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                            beamquaker
                            last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 09:15

                            Bust a move 4 on the psx . It has alot more depth than puzzle bubble. My wife and I have played bust a move for years. She liked shenmue and California games was another we played . We still don't know how to do the half pipe tho .

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                              meleu
                              last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 10:10

                              I frequently get my ass kicked by my wife on Super Puzzle Fighter.

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                                thelostsoul
                                last edited by 5 Mar 2018, 10:37

                                Btw AndersHp, what system are you playing on? I misread one comment above mine and thought you was the guy playing on Nes, mega drive and Mame. Do you play Snes games too? Any Playstation game?

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                                  BobHarris
                                  last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 16:28

                                  It's too bad women often aren't interested in fighting games. These really are my favorite 2 player games. If you're equally skilled, then it starts to feel like chess (but actually fun).

                                  Bomberman, mario kart 64 and super puzzle fighter would be my choice of games with girls.

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                                    Alturis @BobHarris
                                    last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 17:09

                                    @bobharris said in Wife friendly games?:

                                    If you're equally skilled, then it starts to feel like chess (but actually fun).

                                    Hey! Chess is fun! Its my favorite. ;)

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                                      BobHarris @Alturis
                                      last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 17:11

                                      @alturis :D It's a bit too static for me, but I can see the appeal for skilled players.

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                                        Clyde @Alturis
                                        last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 17:25

                                        @alturis said in Wife friendly games?:

                                        Hey! Chess is fun! Its my favorite. ;)

                                        Especially if it's fast, brutal, and martial artistic. ;)

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                                          Capeman
                                          last edited by 9 Mar 2018, 17:28

                                          Definitely Tetris (tengen 2 player version) and Dr. Mario with the no-punishment hack.

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