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PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:13 pm


So I thought I start a topic here where everyone could post the games that people should or shouldn't play for the Nintendo DS. As people post I'll add the games and then post a little summary with them, along with some links to some good review shows.

The nintendo ds is something I'm almost always playing so I hold it dear to my heart when choosing games and saving money for myself and others. Also feel free to share your friend codes too.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:21 pm


Games You Should Be Excited For:

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2008 Releases:

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 (RPG): Ships in mid June. Check it out one some of the websites.

Final Fantasy IV: A must buy or even look at the trailer for any final fantasy fan! Ships in late July.

Ninja Town: Why I'm reccomending this I'm not quite sure, but I sure was amused by screen shots of it. Set for release in late October.


2009 Releases:

DK: King of Swing (Action/Adventure): Yay! Another DK game, I haven't seen or heard much about this but I'd keep an eye out for it. Set for release in January of 2009.

No set release dates for US:
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days: No set release date yet, but I'd keep an eye out for some more news about it.

Final Fantasy VI (RPG): This has no set release date yet, but the trailer looks amazing. Go check it out.

If you'd like to see some other games up here feel free to post them and I'll see what information I can draw about them.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:39 pm


Games Recommended By Users:

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Lost? You're at Post number 3. All games are listed Alphabetically for easier to find material. I expect this list to become longer in the future.


Ace Atorney: Apollo Justice: Set for release in late Feburary this game is like the Phoenix Wright games except with Apollo Justice as the main character.

Animal Crossing DS (Real Time): This game sounds bad on paper, but in reality it basically involves you building your own house and allows you to hook up wifi with anyone else to visit their town. It's very fun definately a must buy.

Big Brain Academy (Brain Training): This game is super fun and allows you to train your brain for how heavy it is. It's challenging fun, and never gets tiresome.

Brain Age (Brain Training): Almost the same thing as Big Brain Academy but it tells you, your age along with a lot of other cool and unique puzzles that aren't in Big Brain. I have yet to to play this, but I know people who own it and love it.

Brain Age 2 (Brain Training): A great addition to the brain bending puzzles, and I love the piano sections of it and the daily unlockables. Definately worth a look.

Cooking Mama 2 (cooking sim): I loved the first game and this game looks just as good if not better. The user can make drinks, and their is a multiplayer aspect. Set for release in November.

Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber (Action/Adventure): It's a Donkey Kong game. In the old style we all remember with some new stylus moves. I have yet to get this game, but it looks like a good addition to any collection.

Drawn to Life: This game was on the floors of E3 recently and looks spectacular. It's a cool game where you are able to draw your own character to move around and do platforming with. If it's not a buy it's at least worth a play!

Elite Beat Agents (Rhythm Game): If you haven't heard of this game you must be living under a rock. It's the american version of the male cheederleader game, but it's very good. You have to tap the numbers in rhythm order to the songs.

Final Fantasy III DS: I love Final Fantasy games so that may make me a bit biased on this. It really has a great feel to it. I love turn based battle games and rpgs. Definately a play if not a buy.

Final Fantasy XII: Revent Wings (RPG): Oh yay! I'm a Final Fantasy dork so I love these games, I hope it lives up to all the hype! Set for release in November.

Final Fantasy: Crystal Chronicals (RPG): Sadly this game is the reason I wanted a ds in the first place. I've wanted to play this game for so long. It's a port of the GC I assume with a bit of tweaking to use stylus. Set for release in March of 2008.

Mario Kart DS (Racing): If you're just starting out pick this one up. It's great. It's like old classic racing where you can hit your opponents with turtle shells. They also bring back many of us old school gamers favorite courses from over the years. It's challenging, good wifi hook up, and a great game overall.

Mario Party DS: Set for release in early November it looks the great. There's a downer though, no wi-fi capabilities.

New Super Mario Brothers DS: Classic Mario games with new worlds, levels, but the same fun. There are a few new additions to the game, but classic gamers will love this game.

Ninja Gaiden DS (Action): Ships in late March. Usual series, check it out. Preorder from a few places and there's a special bonus here as well.

Nintendogs [ANY VERSION] (Sim): You raise a pet, take them on walks, compete in competitions and hook up with other users. It's a great game and definately something I'd recommend.

Phoenix Wright Series (1, 2, and 3): If you like court cases and mystery games give this series a shot!

Picross DS (puzzle): Basically this isn't really my type of game since it involves a lot of math, but it looks rather stylish. You unlock pictures. Sudoku fans will probably enjoy this though.

Planet Puzzle League (Puzzle Game): I've been looking at this game for quite some time. I've personally played demo's and it looks really great.

Pokemon: Someone wanted me to mention that these are pretty good as well. So check them out.

Professor Layton and the Curious Village: Yes. It's as good as the reviews say it is. Definately worth a play even if you aren't really a puzzle type person.

World Ends With You: Shipping out at the end of April, what I've heard, the buzz surrounding it, and the trailer look amazing. Check this out.

Zelda and the Phantom Hourglass (ACTION/ADVENTURE GAME): This game is amazing, not the best in the Zelda series but great for the ds. It's completely touch screen though and a few parts are a little repetitive. Other then that I definately recommend this for Zelda fans.

Wario Ware Twisted (Mini-games): A bunch of mini-games that allow the user to move as quickly as possible. This is a great example of a good game for the ds and it is really quirky.

Yoshi's Island DS: Simply amazing. If you liked the Yoshi games from the old Super NES, you'll probably like this one. Check it out.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:45 pm


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PostPosted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 12:48 pm


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 1:55 pm


I've been seriously thinking about buying a Nintendo DS. Is it worth the price?
PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2007 2:30 pm


Iamsobored
I've been seriously thinking about buying a Nintendo DS. Is it worth the price?
If you want a portable it's the way to go. The PSP doesn't have much going for it right now, or at least the last time I checked. Almost everyone I know around me is now purchasing one. It's backwards compatable (meaning you can play gba games on it as well). The PSP has some good games as well, but I tend to like the ds, because it's lighter and harder to break. At least for me since I own the original. But yeah I'd say it's worth it.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 7:50 pm


Iamsobored
I've been seriously thinking about buying a Nintendo DS. Is it worth the price?


I'd say definitely worth it. The touch screen and built-in microphone make games like Brain Age so much fun. And if you're an old-school gamer like me, having the chance to play Super Mario 64 again (with a whole new slew of mini games) made the DS even more worth the purchase.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2007 9:19 pm


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Iamsobored
I've been seriously thinking about buying a Nintendo DS. Is it worth the price?


I'd say definitely worth it. The touch screen and built-in microphone make games like Brain Age so much fun. And if you're an old-school gamer like me, having the chance to play Super Mario 64 again (with a whole new slew of mini games) made the DS even more worth the purchase.
Oh yeah I forgot about those. I used to use the mic all the time for games like Wario Ware Touched. xd

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 10:44 am


Another Game for the list is Poke'mon Diamond [or Pearl]. These games coupled with the new Poke'mon Battle Revolution will let you play for free on Wi-fi and Poke'mon's fun, even though every game is pretty much the same.
PostPosted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:52 pm


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Another Game for the list is Poke'mon Diamond [or Pearl]. These games coupled with the new Poke'mon Battle Revolution will let you play for free on Wi-fi and Poke'mon's fun, even though every game is pretty much the same.
I kicked the Poke'mon habit a long time ago. Is it that one already out? And can you give me a solid review to put up for it?

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 01, 2007 2:06 pm


Updated! xd Long overdue for one. Sorry guys.
PostPosted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:35 pm


Updated. Long overdue again. Sorry I'll try to do monthly's if I can!

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PostPosted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 8:24 pm


Is it just me or is that Nintendo DS screen super small? Maybe it was because I was trying to play the demo at the store. I still haven't gotten a hand held game system. It's so hard to pick between PSP and the DS.

I really need something where I can play action games. The Wii is way above my price range. If I got a Wii I would get killed.
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