Best IMPORT Dreamcast titles?

[OldSchoolGamer]

OK, I know there is still an import market for Dreamcast but most seem to be either Japanese dating sims or Shoot-em-ups which is fine, However I was wondering who might suggest good worthwile import (IE: non U.S. released titles) that can be play and are enjoyable WITHOUT any knowledge of the games originating language? Suggestions?
THANKS...........................

[zektor]

I really like Yu Suzuki Gameworks which is basically a Sega arcade compilation with Afterburner, Space Harrier and the like. I am such a sucker for compilations!

[Ze_ro]

Rez.

--Zero

[chrisbid]

rez, headhunter, space channel 5 part 2, headhunter, shenmue II and ikaruga are great, but all have been released in the states on different systems

unique games

Sega Tetris
Puyo Puyo 4
Giant Gram
Border Down

im sure there are more...

[ubersaurus]

Border Down is fantastic.

KOF 2000, 2001, and 2002 all came out on the dreamcast, though I've heard the port of 2002 was kinda crappy. Capcom vs SNK 2 is arcade perfect on the dreamcast, so take that as you will.

DC also has Vampire Chronicles and Super Street Fighter 2 X (known in the states as Super SF2 Turbo), and those are both checking out as well.

[kainemaxwell]

Zero Gunner 2 is a fun shooter too.

[goatdan]

I would also definitely suggest Headhunter (European). Ikaruga and Fighting Vipers 2 also come to mind as games that I can enjoy without knowing the language. Shenmue II and Rez (both Euro releases) are also awesome.

There are some really weird ones, like Boku No Tennis Jinsei that I enjoy, but your milage may vary on titles like that.

[Richter]

Castle of Shikigami 2
Psyvariar 2
Zero Gunner
Border Down

[Escape•From•Jenny•Island]

Ikaruga
Border Down
Zero Gunner 2
Guilty Gear X
Fighting Vipers 2
Capcom Vs. SNK 2

[tritium]

Border down wasn't very fun. The delay between death and playing again was far too long. Took me completely out of the game.

I prefer Psyvariar, it has a great sound track.

Sakura Taisen 3 I just startedplaying. Its great fun. I just wish I could read japanese or change the language to english/spanish.

[Funk Buddy]

Bakuretumuteki Bangaioh
Cleopatra Fortune
Cosmic Smash
Dance Dance Revolution 2nd Mix: Dreamcast Edition
Dance Dance Revolution Club Version: Dreamcast Edition
Frame Gride (will need either patience or some knowledge)
Macross M3
Napple Tale: Arsia In Daydream
Rainbow Cotton (some say no because of control issues)
Samba De Amigo Ver. 2000
Tokyo Bus Guide (too slow for some)
Twinkle Star Sprites

[Push Upstairs]

I really like Yu Suzuki Gameworks which is basically a Sega arcade compilation with Afterburner, Space Harrier and the like. I am such a sucker for compilations!

Is this hard to find?

Is it excessivly pricey?

[maxlords]

Was wondering if anyone would say Cosmic Smash! here's my list:

Cosmic Smash (Jp)
Rez (PAL)
Evil Twin (PAL)
Shenmue 2 (PAL)
Border Down (Jp)
Ikaruga (Jp)
Puyo Puyo 4 (Jp)
Puyo Puyo fever (Jp)
Zero Gunner 2 (Jp)

Some people liked Frame Gride (Jp) but I couldn't get into it. The Giant Gram 2000 and Fire Pro D wrestling games are supposed to be really good if you're into that. And I can't recommend Cosmic Smash enough...it's awesome!

[Funk Buddy]

I left of the wrestling games, since to really get into them you have to deal with a lot of text in the form of menus. I guess someone could go to gamefaqs and download the walk through for Fire Pro D if they were so inclined.

I would add:

Cool Cool Toon (rhythm)
Puyo Puyo Da! (rhythm/dance)
Bomber hehhe!
Hundred Swords
Plus Plumb
Taisen Net Gimick: Capcom & Psikyo All Stars (mahjong w/ Capcom & Psikyo characters)
The Lost Golem (get the king from one side to the other puzzle type)

[pookninja]

rez, headhunter, space channel 5 part 2, headhunter, shenmue II and ikaruga are great, but all have been released in the states on different systems

unique games

Sega Tetris
Puyo Puyo 4
Giant Gram
Border Down

im sure there are more...

yeah!!give giant gram some props!!its vader time,baby.