We already published the list of best Dreamcast games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Dreamcast individual sports games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the Dreamcast definitely has a great library of individual sports games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the Dreamcast and individual sports games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
- Release Data: Midway, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Combat » Boxing / Martial Arts
In the end, Ready 2 Rumble Round 2 is a solid arcade-style boxing game, and like most arcade games, it wears thin fairly quickly.
Overall, Ready 2 Rumble Round 2 is a decent game, it certainly has its place. It’s not deep, but it provides lots of extras and lots of light-hearted fun.
#9. Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX
- Release Data: Z-Axis, Ltd./Acclaim, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Biking
The single player game is fun, and so is the two-player mode, with all of its various minigames.
But it’s the game’s structure, which constantly challenges you to pull off more combos and better tricks that puts this in the must-have category.
#8. Sega Bass Fishing
- Release Data: SIMS/Sega, 1999
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Nature » Fishing
As an all-around title for the average person who might own a Dreamcast, Sega Bass Fishing is a non-threatening, lightly challenging little game that should keep fishing fans more than happy with its placid, lakeside offerings.
For the hardcore gamer this is nothing more than a casual game.
#7. Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX
- Release Data: Runecraft/Activision, 2001
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Biking
While the game doesn’t have the trick depth of its closest competitor, Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX, Hoffman simply blows Mirra out of the water in every other way imaginable and stands as the best BMX game on the market for the Dreamcast.
#6. Sega Marine Fishing
- Release Data: Wow Entertainment/Sega, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Nature » Fishing
In the end, Sega Marine Fishing is an easy game to get into, and it’s fun to play.
And while the game may not hold up in terms of long-lasting value, those looking for a quick fishing fix without getting dirty will be more than pleased with this offering.
#5. Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
- Release Data: Midway/Sega, 1999
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Combat » Boxing / Martial Arts
Ready 2 Rumble is a fantastic game in almost every sense of the word.
With its incredible control and impressive overall presentation, it’s the best boxing game ever.
Overall, Ready 2 Rumble is one of the must-have launch games on the Dreamcast.
#4. Tennis 2K2
- Release Data: Hitmaker/Sega, 2001
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Tennis
Tennis 2K2 honors the look and feel of the original Virtua Tennis, but the innovations made may not be enough for those Virtua Tennis players out there.
Even still, there’s a lot to like about Tennis 2K2, and those who haven’t already played Virtua Tennis will discover a new love for this under-appreciated sport.
#3. Virtua Tennis
- Release Data: Hitmaker/Sega, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Tennis
Graphically, Virtua Tennis is pretty nice. Replays show the full details of characters faces, which are very good for a Dreamcast game.
All around, Virtua Tennis is amongst the best of the best, all time tennis video games.
A must have for any Dreamcast game collection and a must play for tennis fans.
#2. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
- Release Data: Treyarch/Crave, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Skate / Skateboard
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is a classic in every sense of the word, and the Dreamcast port is the version that is best suited to stand the tests of time.
Even if you own another version of the game, you’d be doing yourself a large disservice by missing out on the Dreamcast version.
#1. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2
- Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2000
- Genre: Sports » Individual » Skate / Skateboard
The game’s career mode presents an awesome challenge, yet it’s a challenge that you’ll want to undertake again and again, unlocking characters and cheats as you progress.
But even after everything is unlocked and completed, THPS2 is enough of a pick-up-and-play type of game that you’ll be coming back to it months after you’ve completed the challenges.
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