Favorite Christmas themed games

[nate1749]

So I just saw Christmas Nights in the other thread (which I will be playing later today thanks to that thread), but it got me to thinking, what other christmas themed games are there? I'm wondering about any/all systems =)

Nate

[Vectorman0]

The Grinch

[Jimmy Yakapucci]

There is a game for the Genesis called "Daze Before Christmas." It is a side scroller, platformer where you get to play as Santa. I am not sure if it was ever released in the US.

JY

[OldSchoolGamer]

As far as I am concerned, not enough!!!!! I was thinking about it recently and thought how nice some of the games we currently enjoy might be even more interesting wrappped in a Christmas or other holiday theme. How about also if anyone knows of any Christmas or holiday themed mods?

[nate1749]

The Grinch

That's funny I own this game for dreamcast, but have never played it... thanks for the reminder =)

[DigitalSpace]

Elf Bowling 1 & 2 for GBA and DS. I own the GBA version and plan to play a round or two on Christmas day.

[hydr0x]

That's funny I own this game for dreamcast, but have never played it... thanks for the reminder =)

well i tried to play it once and let me assure you, you're not missing too much

[FantasiaWHT]

Isn't there a Christmas-themed... golf(?) game for the Xbox? One of those dirt-cheap Blockbuster releases?

[joshnickerson]

Yeah, Outlaw Golf: 9 Holes of Xmas, and then 9 MORE Holes of Xmas.

They had a stack of 'em at my Blockbuster for like a quarter each a few months ago.

[Snapple]

Christmas NiGHTS (Saturn)
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (PS2/Xbox)

PS Don't touch Elf Bowling. It's among the worst games ever made.

[CreamSoda]

Twisted Metal(PSX)

It takes place Christmas Eve night, not to mention the game has a Christmas feel to it. And you can even run over Santa!

A classic game, that gets a yearly play through from me every Christmas Eve.

[Parpunk]

Although i wouldnt say the whole game is xmas related, but Clayfighter 63 1/3 Sculptors Cut has Sumo Santa as a playable character and the Big bad frosty guy. Also some of the levels you fight in are xmas related like santas workshop etc. I was just playing it like 3 days ago and it seemed like it fit in the holidays lol.

[tom]

Santa Claus saves the Earth (Telegames) PSX
Christmas Eve (C-64)
Maria's X-Mas Box (strip Poker with the gorgeous Maria Whittaker, dressed in a Santa suit (yes, only in England!!!)) (C-64)

[rupert]

Ive got 'The Official Father Christmas' for the Spectrum. I remember it being quite a fun game.

[Rogmeister]

I believe that if you play The Simpsons: Road Rage on Christmas Day (or if you just set your system's clock to Christmas Day) that Apu is decked out for Christmas...I think it's Apu. I'll have to check it out tomorrow. But what we really need is a platform game starring Santa. Maybe he can go in search of his stolen reindeer...or stolen presents or something.

[Celestial Avenger]

I just realized that Parasite Eve starts on Christmas Eve.. not that I really got far in that game anyway. I don't remember what the story was at all.

[MegaDrive20XX]

That's funny I own this game for dreamcast, but have never played it... thanks for the reminder =)

You know what's really funny? Find the GBC version of "The Grinch" It plays just like Metal Gear, I kid you not. The same team behind the MGS on GBC did this game.

All you do, is sneak around stealing stuff without getting detected. Metal Gear elements in a Christmas game is always a sure fire winner.

[Rogmeister]

I just went to Amazon.com, set the search for video games and typed in "Santa Claus" and it gave me two results...

Santa Claus Saves The Earth--tom mentioned this one but the version Amazon is showing is for the GBA. Is this game any good? I might consider it if it were.

Walt Disney Presents The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause which is also for the GBA. This is obviously a newer game, coming out in late October.

Now I've typed in the word "Christmas" and found a few others...

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Oogie's Revenge (PS2 & XB)
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King (GBA)

[CartCollector]

James Pond II: Robocod.

[jpark203]

I have a Dreamcast demo disc with a special Christmas mission for Toy Commander. You get to use the plane and jeep to take out all the enemies, and a strange Santa toy where he has a jet pack. The goal is for Santa to pick up all the presents and drop them off under the tree. Nothing complex but fun nonetheless.