[Golden Djinn13]

I'll most likely end up getting a DS for christmas (theres a slim chance of a Wii), and since i'm not familiar with DS lineup of games, which ones are worth buying?

[I'm Always BROKE]

Aww nobody replies to this topic. So let me do it for ya. :rolleyes:

A few good DS games in my oppinion are:

New Super Mario Bros.
This pretty much explains itself. A new Mario platformer. If your fan of the NES and SNES games, I strongly recommend this game. It's a bit short though, and nearly doesn't has as much secrets as Super Mario World, but it's good nonetheless.

Mario Kart DS
Since when was Mario Kart not a good game? Okay... Double Dash was a bit disapointing I agree, but this game is HELLA lot better! If your planning on getting a Wi-Fi router to, GET THIS GAME. The best feature of this game probarly is the many diffrent cars you can get with so many diffrent "stats". So there is a bit of strategy to in the game. :) Deffinatly a must imo.

Metroid Prime Hunters DS
Another very good Wi-Fi title. I frankly don't have the game myself, but I've only heard good things about this one. A little side note: This game is more of a real shooter than a Metroid Prime game. I might get it myself to later on.

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Another Mario game... If you liked the GBA version, get this one. It might be a little bit disapointing, because the GBA game is much better... But the game is good nonetheless. The Bros. Items are a very nice addition.

Advance Wars DS
I've heard good things about this. If you like Advance Wars, go ahead and buy it. I myself prefer Fire Emblem, but AW is a nice game to.

Star Fox Command
Finally a "real" Star Fox game. Nothing like Adventures and Assault, but more like the SNES and N64 games. I myself haven't bought it yet, but I've heard good things about it.

~ Future releases:

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
A Wind Waker-lookalike DS game. Has alot of new features. I especially like the new way you controll your boat.

Diddy Kong Racing DS
My favorite N64 game! Not all because of my favorite character is the main character, but because of the unique way of racing. DKR has 3 types of verchiles, the kart, the hoovercraft and the plane. Doesn't looks as much as a Mario Kart as people say.

Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
The new generation of Pokémon. That really enough to hype you up if you like the Pokémon RPG's.

There's more in the back of my head, but these are the real games I could recommend you. :)

[Someone Else]

All the DS games are good, really. Look into them yourself and decide what you want to get.

[zepula]

I liked Metroid Prime Hunters, Mario Kart DS, and a game nobody has, Lost Magic, I accually like Lost Magic more than any other DS game, but Im not shure everyone would like it...

[Aquamarine]

Hey, don't flame Double Dash, I really enjoyed that game... Although I agree it does need more tracks.

I don't have a DS myself, so I can't tell you what I like, but maybe this'll help you decide:
http://www.gameranki...mpleratings.asp

[Golden Legacy]

The games that DiddyKong posted are all excellent, and they should do you good. However, I'll add a few of my own:

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin:
Both are superb action/adventure games, with a gothic twist. You follow the plot of exploring Dracula's castle, gaining power-ups and new abilities along the way, and exploring an elaborately laid out castle with many places to explore (in Metroid fashion). The graphics are superb 2-D, with 3-D effects, vivid spells and brilliantly designed enemies, and has a great soundtrack to boot.

Trauma Center:
A surgery, simulation game that puts the touch-screen of the DS to excellent use, in having to perform operations, in a nicely designed plot. A high recommendation if you're looking for something other than the "hardcore games" listed above.

[gsninja]

I agree with WD. All DS game are actually pretty good.

There's gonna be a Diddy Kong Racing DS!? I LOVED that game for the Nintendo 64.

[Aquamarine]

Yeah, but don't get your knickers in a twist. I was all happy when I heard of it, but it'll just be remake, not a sequel. It will have quite a lot of new things though, such as creating your own tracks, Wi-Fi play and um... Can't remember anything else. Oh yeah, it'll have some new and different characters, such as Tiny Kong. I don't think Banjo and Conker will be included this time around. One of the things I most liked about DKR was that all the characters were different animals(you had a monkey, turtle, badger, tiger, croc...), but now half the characters will be monkeys, and so I think the game has lost a lot of its appeal. Especially if the monkeys are as crap as Tiny.

[Golden Djinn13]

Oh, and conker was my favorite character in the N64 version. :P

Oh well. Anyway, I'm also considering FF3. Does anyone know if that game is any good?

And Advance Wars DS isn't sounding so bad. I liked the original ones on the Gameboy, so maybe this one will keep me entertained.

[Someone Else]

@Aqua Create your own tracks huh? I wasn't too excited about the DDK Racing remake, but creating your own tracks sounds awesome.

[Golden Legacy]

E3 '06 is also the debut stage for our latest collaboration with Nintendo: we've possibly hinted at it in the past, but then again we've also hinted at a lot of other things, because we're like that. Yes, Diddy Kong Racing is our first official DS project, and Nintendo are busily promoting it as part of their next wave of big DS offerings for late 2006. Based on the N64 classic but improved and expanded in ways that only the DS allows, you can see the first shot and movie snippet over on NCL's website if you haven't already.

A few tantalising DKR DS info-bites to keep you going: eight-player single-card and multi-card WiFi play, touch-screen and microphone compatibility, some familiar faces in newly playable form, remodelled and retextured tracks, customisable vehicles, new modes, weapons and challenges, a little something called TT's Wish Races where you can create your very own tracks... and it doesn't end there.

Link

[Aquamarine]

I wanted to post the Wikipedia article, but GL pretty much summed it up... Even though it isn't a whole new game, DKR DS does seem to have enough changes to warrant a purchase. But still, I want to play this game less simply because it is full of crappy monkeys.

[Golden Djinn13]

In my opinion, DK racing would go better for the Wii, but thats a whole new subject.

I think i've pretty much decided on the games that I want for the DS, even though i've got about a week.

[Aquamarine]

So... Which games are they? I'm interested to hear what you'll be getting.

[Golden Djinn13]

I pretty much just want to get...

1. Final Fantasy 3
2. Pokemon Diamond
3. Advance Wars DS
4. Metroid Prime Hunters

Those are the four games that seem to interest me the most. I really want Metroid though, cause I heard that that the multiplayer is really fun, and Final Fantasy because I made it a lifelong dream to play them all. ;)

[Lemontime]

I'll do my top 5.

1. Metroid Prime: Hunters.
Metroid takes full advantage of the features on the DS, providing amazing graphics and superb gameplay!
2. Lost Magic.
No matter how many people say they don't like it, this game is the greatest. It's the best game in its class on the DS.
3. Animal Crossing: Wild World.
This game, though it may sound boring, makes everyday tasks like gardening so much fun! The wifi is brilliant and everything about this game is just fantastic.
4. Mario Kart DS.
The best racing game on the system, read the reviews, it owns.
5. Tetris DS.
Even if you aren't a fan, Tetris DS is a great addition to any persons game library. This game is a classic. Them Germans really know how to make a game. (Wifi is brilliant, too.)

So that's my top 5 recommended games list.
I have played, and own, all of them. So can tell you first hand that they're great.

[Mycarayne]

I just bought a DS because FFIII is coming out on it soon, and I bought Children of Mana to keep me occupied until then.

I have learnt: Stay away from this game if you can. It's a typical button mashing hack and slash, and even thought it has a few nice unique features, it sucks. It reeks of repitition.

So, in regard to the topic, this is not one of the best DS games.

[Nemphtis]

Wind Dude, on Dec 5 2006, 11:04 PM, said:

All the DS games are good, really. Look into them yourself and decide what you want to get.

gsninja, on Dec 14 2006, 01:06 AM, said:

I agree with WD. All DS game are actually pretty good.

There's gonna be a Diddy Kong Racing DS!? I LOVED that game for the Nintendo 64.

You're both full of sh*t. That has to be the best fanboy comment of the month.

[Vermin Manaic]

Nemphtis, on Dec 28 2006, 12:51 PM, said:

You're both full of sh*t. That has to be the best fanboy comment of the month.

...

Flaming much? I don't see how that makes them full of sh*t and fanboyish as you say. Whatever.

Anyway...

Super Mario 64 DS

Kirby Canvus Curse

Digimon World DS

FFIII DS

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blue Rescue Ream

Yoshi Touch & Go

[zepula]

I picked up Contact right at Christmas, I guess it is a love it or hate it game, but I absolutly love it. I am accually playing it more than Zelda on Wii, it is a good experince on your DS. Lost Magic has a good system, lots of spells, but I love the whole monster thing. Metroid Prime Hunters is the best game for multiplayer, I dont care for the single player, but the multiplayer is great. Mario Kart was good, got old sorta quick...Kirby was pretty good, Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow was a great game. Mario 64 was OK...Warioware Touched was great, but I beat it in 2 days...I've bought so many DS games I cant remember most of them...but, I guess my favorites in no order are:
Warioware, Castlevania, Contact, Lost Magic, and Metroid.


EDIT: Oh yeah, dont get yoshi's touch and go...

[Aquamarine]

Nemphtis, on Dec 28 2006, 06:51 PM, said:

You're both full of sh*t. That has to be the best fanboy comment of the month.

As much as it hurts me to say this, I partially agree with you. No way is every single game on any console good. Actually, I think that about half of the games on every console are crap, but people only hear about the good games. But I don't agree that they're full of sh*t and that they are fanboys for saying that.

[TheEnglishman]

Wind Dude, on Dec 5 2006, 11:04 PM, said:

All the DS games are good, really.

http://uk.gamespot.c...pals/index.html
Maybe replace 'All' with 'quite a few.' :P j/k
Didn't see this before so I'll give my list, because I know it's wanted.
Sonic Rush: It's a fun and fast game, though not everyone enjoys the series and I see most things through my Sonic tinted spectacles.
Mario Kart: Don't really need to explain.
Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time: Would be worth it if you have the first game. A fun RPG, though it's not quite as good and has a lack of Fawfulness. ;)
Advance Wars: Dual Strike: Personally I'm not a huge fan of it but I can see why others would enjoy it.
I also have Metroid Prime: Hunters but I don't really rate it that highly. I know, I must be insane!

[Nemphtis]

Vermin Manaic, on Dec 28 2006, 06:48 PM, said:

Flaming much? I don't see how that makes them full of sh*t and fanboyish as you say. Whatever.

Oh, and you can kiss my ass.

zepula, on Dec 28 2006, 07:49 PM, said:

I picked up Contact right at Christmas, I guess it is a love it or hate it game, but I absolutly love it.

Yes, it seems Contact is a love/hate game. Some reviews have rated it to be a big let-down yet others have said the complete opposite. Which is why I'm hesitating to pick this game up, as it seems interesting at times but I hear the battle system and dungeon crawling is extremely basic.

Also to clear up the fanboy raving; generally speaking most consoles/handhelds have awful games. The truth is that roughly 15% of games for each format are truly worth considering to buy, the rest are random piles of junk that developers release to make a quick buck or two. So to tell me that all DS games are good, or even most DS games are good is an extremely narrow-minded fanboy remark which makes me mad and gives me the urge to find and kill you while you sleep.