Vertical games that allow 2 players simultaneously?

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Vertical games that allow 2 players simultaneously?

Hi all, I'm basically looking for a list of arcade games that allow 2 players simultaneously, i.e. each player has their own joystick. I tried getting set up with Rom Lister, but I'm having no luck... I don't know if anyone can export me a Rom Lister list of 4 way and/or 8 way games that allow for this.

Essentially I'm finding that most vertical 2-player-simul games are shmups, and I'm wondering if there are 1) good shmups I'm missing, and 2) non-shmups like Contra, Block Block, etc.

Thanks so much!
 
Joust 2 comes to mind as a 2 player, non-shoot 'em up that was vertical.

But of course that was a big reason why it wasn't as good as original Joust. :D

Jon
 
Try using the search engine here - http://www.progettoemma.net/

Most vertical 2-player simultaneous games are shooters like Raiden but there are a few others like Joust 2 which Jon mentioned, Namco Classic Collection Volume 1 (Galaga Arrangement, Xevious Arrangement and Mappy Arrangement are 2 player), Namco Classic Collection Volume 2 (Pac-Man Arrangement and Dig Dug Arrangement are 2 player) and Toobin'.
 
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Thank you guys so much! Got 1943 and Raiden already, plus an assortment of other shmups like Nitro Ball, Change Air Blade, DoDonpachi, and Guwange. I love the idea of Toobin', but the button setup is a bit challenging (unless anyone's got any setup suggestions).

I love Joust, can't say I've ever played Joust 2, I'll check it out!

Thanks for the search engine and the suggestions, vbrooks!
 
Don't forget the rotary joystick games like Ikari Warriors, Guerrilla War, etc. Though they're probably not as fun without the rotary joysticks.

DogP
 
Tetris cocktail is 2p simul on a vertical screen. The upright is horizontal, but the ct boardset was made for installation into any of the numerous Midway vertical ct cabs that are/were out there. So this option is only useful to you if you have a ct cab available, as the players play opposite each other during the game.
 
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