If you want to get your little sister into tycoon-style games without her realizing it, this is the way to go. Clash of Heroes is a fantastic puzzle RPG that borrows a lot from Heroes of Might and Magic — including the setting and the playable classes.
The game follows five different protagonists who command knights, wizards, demons, elves, and necromancers on a quest to defeat the demon lord that destroyed their lives. When facing off against an enemy commander, players will take turns to arrange their units into same-colored columns so they can attack. The story is nothing to write home about — but the presentation is top-notch, and the gameplay is addictive.
Instead of alien technology, this secret government agency will get your feet moving and fight chaos with mad dancing skills. Still, hiding within this cartridge are 90 levels of pure fun with one of the most innovative shoot-em-ups at the time. This psychedelic shooter is great for shoot-em-up veterans and newcomers alike, and its multiplayer feature is a real treat. Unlike Phoenix Wright games where you play as a defense attorney, Ace Attorney Investigations casts you as fan-favorite prosecutor Miles Edgeworth.
Despite being a bit cold and ruthless when practicing the law, Miles has a heart of gold and a crystal clear sense of justice that make him endearing. Your job as the prosecution includes examining crime scenes, following leads, and questioning witnesses to build a case and bring down the hammer of justice on a smuggling ring. Rhythm Heaven is a compilation of quirky rhythm games played by holding the NDS vertically and tapping the right screen with the stylus. This unique marriage of strategy and brain training has you matching pieces to gain magic power so you can cast spells.
If you prefer sci-fi over medieval fantasy, make sure to check out Puzzle Quest: Galactrix. Meteos is similar to Tetris Attack, where the player arranges falling blocks into horizontal or vertical rows. The thirteenth entry in the series takes a page from the first few GTA games for its gameplay, as reflected by its overhead camera. You can explore a big city open-world, fight for power in the criminal underworld, and even deal out some of those ever-so-cherished drugs.
And if you want a more detailed look at the game then this review might be worth skimming. Rune Factory 3 features massive improvements in combat, and more complex and engaging farming.
The writing is fantastic this time around, and the bachelorettes are all attractive to get to know. If you like fighting and taming monsters, wooing townswomen, and becoming a vital part of the community, this is the best way to do it on the NDS. Its chilling atmosphere, appealing graphics, and excellent level design keep it a fantastic gaming experience a decade later. There are 20 individual characters to recruit in Aliens Infestation, all expertly written. Their deaths are permanent, so losing any of them to the Xenomorphs is tragic.
My favorite sleuthing game on the NDS is Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, which follows a recently deceased ghost trying to remember who he was and how he got killed.
It was written and directed by Ace Attorney creator Shu Takumi, but the game sets itself apart from his previous work with the hands-on, fast-paced nature of the gameplay. Nelson Chitty is a Venezuelan expat living in Argentina. His ideal weekend is spent between leisurely playing games of Civilization VI and looking for the next seinen anime to marathon.
The game's two leads allow players to switch from a long-range run 'n gun style to up-close hack and slash at the drop of a hat, both of which feel immensely satisfying. If you're looking for a fun anime-inspired action RPG on the go, try this one out. Planet Puzzle League is another in the Touch! Generations line of casual games started by Brain Age , so that should tell you how mild this game is.
The game is your standard matching puzzle game that we've all seen a hundred times before. Despite that, it still got really high reviews from Destructoid and IGN. It may have had some interesting combo mechanics and great online options back in , but predictably, Planet Puzzle League did not have the same staying power of Dr. Mario or Lumines. It had a very large scope for a DS game, as the extensive customization, intricate story, and near infinite amount of space to explore was impressive.
Maybe too impressive, as some players felt it was a bit much, and the steep learning curve did not help. Still, if you're in the mood for an epic space opera, and are willing to toil through the learning curve and interface, you'll find a truly rewarding experience. Now we're getting into some controversial territory here. Many people forget that there was once a time when GTA was available on Nintendo. Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars may have been a portable game, but it had all the intensity and mayhem the series was known for.
Nearly every critic loved the game, and it is currently the best reviewed DS game on Metacritic. Despite critical praise, it was forgotten after only a few years.
The controversy over the dealing mechanic and general intensity probably also hurt sales on the otherwise kid-friendly system. Still, if you want some classic GTA action on the go, check this one out. This urban fantasy action RPG was praised for its art style, soundtrack, and the hip Shibuya setting. However, it's clear that this game is a case of style over substance.
The battle system isn't necessarily bad, but it does take quite a while to learn. There's also the fact that the touch-screen controls weren't always the most accurate. The game can also feel painfully emo at times, which can put off quite a few gamers. Have you ever played Missile Command and wished it were brighter and more colorful?
That's basically what Big Bang Mini is, as you shoot incoming enemies with fireworks. This very stylish shoot 'em up boasted a unique art style and was well-liked by critics, but it was forgotten soon after its release. It's a real shame, as the game was a truly visual feast. Not only did it have some amazing pixelated backdrops, but the original soundtrack was one of the best on the DS.
Plus, any game that has you shoot clowns and dragons is pretty wonderful. Now, it may seem like an obvious target to call the best-selling DS game of all time overrated, but New Super Mario Bros.
Granted, it did introduce some cool new power-ups and the multiplayer was pretty fun, but other than that, it's the same old 2D Mario game. In , people may have been starving for a new 2D Mario game, but the stages here really aren't as memorable as what we saw in Super Mario Bros.
Honestly, if we were making a Top Mario Games list, this probably wouldn't even break the Top There were a few retro game bundles on the DS, but Retro Game Challenge stands apart for being the best collection not based on any actual retro games. Unfortunately, the game sold less than , copies in North America, mostly because it's pretty weird.
You play as a kid in the 80s who is forced by Japanese comedian Shinya Arino to complete challenges in several original 8-bit games. At certain points, you even have to pause the game to look for tips in retro gaming magazines. A nostalgic experience for anyone who grew up with an NES.
Do I really need to explain why a game in which Mario and Sonic jump on trampolines and race in canoes isn't that good? Well, while the Wii game wasn't much better, the DS lacked the level of interaction between players that made those games passingly amusing. The Advance Wars series as a whole doesn't get enough recognition today, and Days of Ruin doubly so. This game differentiates itself from the rest of the series with it's darker atmosphere and brand new independent storyline, which upset some of the fans.
Despite these changes, the gameplay is still largely the same simple, turn-based tactics the series was known for. As with all great strategy games, the real star is online multiplayer, which worked better than any other DS game at the time. Sadly, there hasn't been another Advance Wars since this game's release. Now here's a game that tried it's best to make use of the DS' touch-screen controls, only for it to blow up in its face. To be fair, Kirby: Canvas Curse is a pretty good and creative platformer.
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