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    • AndersHPA
      AndersHP
      last edited by

      What games are you playing with your GF/wifes?
      We're only battling Puzzle Bobble occasionally, but it'd be cool to add some more to the list.

      Any suggestions? :)

      My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
      My Gameboy

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        grant2258 Banned
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        nothing more friendly than street fighter 2 or mortal combat :)

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        • SanoS
          Sano
          last edited by Sano

          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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          • AndersHPA
            AndersHP @Sano
            last edited by

            @sano MAME or NES?

            My "Bubble Bobble" Themed Bartop Arcade
            My Gameboy

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              grant2258 Banned
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              ok the first one was a joke dont get them lol. try rodland thats a good game for co op

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              • SanoS
                Sano @AndersHP
                last edited by

                @andershp
                Essentially NES, megadrive and Mame :)

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                • herb_fargusH
                  herb_fargus administrators @AndersHP
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                  @andershp the only game my wife will play with me is openblok

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                  • GtBFilmsG
                    GtBFilms
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                    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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                    • AlturisA
                      Alturis
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                      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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                      • XVOX
                        XVO
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                        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_m00seS
                          spruce_m00se
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                          We play new super mario bros, but I generally get mad and give up. lol

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                          • ClydeC
                            Clyde @Alturis
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                            @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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                            • thelostsoulT
                              thelostsoul
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                              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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                              • AndersHPA
                                AndersHP
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                                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
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                                  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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                                  • meleuM
                                    meleu
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                                    I frequently get my ass kicked by my wife on Super Puzzle Fighter.

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                                    • thelostsoulT
                                      thelostsoul
                                      last edited by

                                      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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                                      • BobHarrisB
                                        BobHarris
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                                        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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                                        • AlturisA
                                          Alturis @BobHarris
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                                          @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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                                          • BobHarrisB
                                            BobHarris @Alturis
                                            last edited by

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

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