A jaunt down memory lane....
I imagine we used direct connection via modem most of the time, though, since neither of us had internet access then. I also remember many "LAN" parties where we'd lug computers back and forth and hook up with a parallel cable :) Good times. Simpler times. I guess since we didn't have internet (or even network cards) we never played with more than 2 so the framerate issues the reviewer complains about were moot, too.
Ah well. Just reminiscing.