GhostWriter24
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New International Track and Field is incredible. Play it NOW.
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Why the DS Rocks - Official Game Recommendation Thread
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The_Darkest_Red
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It's a fun game, just don't expect something that's going to compete with some of the classic Zelda titles in terms of quality. Also, make sure you don't mind the fact that the game is entirely controlled via the stylus.Futureman said:
Personally I think Spirit Tracks is better, though, I really enjoyed that game.
Yes, even the train.
FieryBalrog
Member
This is my current DS collection, please recommend stuff to fill it out.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Kirby: Canvas Curse
New Super Mario Bros.
N+
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Jewel Master: Egypt
Picross DS
Tetris DS
Meteos
Brain Age 2
Super Scribblenauts
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Megaman ZX
Contra 4
Elite Beat Agents
=>and I just bought Soul Bubbles.
I've played most of these a decent amount, and some of them obessively, but not gotten to a couple of them. e.g. I'll wait on other Advance Wars games after I play the first one, and the final Prof. Layton game after I finish the 2nd one (about halfway through). I should also say I wasn't a big fan of Phoenix Wright.
Particularly looking for more games like Castlevania and Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin
Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Kirby: Canvas Curse
New Super Mario Bros.
N+
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Jewel Master: Egypt
Picross DS
Tetris DS
Meteos
Brain Age 2
Super Scribblenauts
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
Megaman ZX
Contra 4
Elite Beat Agents
=>and I just bought Soul Bubbles.
I've played most of these a decent amount, and some of them obessively, but not gotten to a couple of them. e.g. I'll wait on other Advance Wars games after I play the first one, and the final Prof. Layton game after I finish the 2nd one (about halfway through). I should also say I wasn't a big fan of Phoenix Wright.
Particularly looking for more games like Castlevania and Kirby: Canvas Curse.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
I got a 3DS at launch and have Zelda and Ghost Recon for it as well as Layton and Pokemon. A friend recommended Hotel Dusk, is it worth getting?
FieryBalrog
Member
Is there a game that's like NSMB, but not as bone crushingly frustrating/hard?
Worthintendo
Member
I'll vouch for Giana Sisters, its quite awesome. One downside is its quite hard to find as the only english version came out in Australia.Phoenixus said:
That said I'm in Australia and I know a store that has a few copies left so if your interested let me know and I'll see what I can do.
walking fiend
Member
haha, finished Ace Attorney (the first one) yesterday, last trial was so hard, failed so many times I felt embarrassed; now which one should I start playing?
Piercedveil
Member
I just started Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story tonight and I love it already.
AndresON777
shooting blanks
just got sonic rush yesterday cos of gaf recommendation its great.
waiting for gta chinatown and trauma tomorrow. i got all 3 for 25 bucks. any other good, cheap ds games?
waiting for gta chinatown and trauma tomorrow. i got all 3 for 25 bucks. any other good, cheap ds games?
thegreatchamp
Member
Hey GAF I need some recommendations for buying a $20 DS game on Amazon. I have narrowed it down to these titles; please choose from this list only.
Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story- I LOVED the first DS title and the Gameboy Advance one too.
The World Ends With You- I have heard great things about this game and am curious to see if its any good.
Hotel Dusk: Room 215- Nintendo published game. Heard its good and I know nothing on how it works or what its about.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village- Never seen game footage but I do like puzzle games.
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth- Have played all the other Ace Attorney games and am curious to see if its anything similar to the past titles.
Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story- I LOVED the first DS title and the Gameboy Advance one too.
The World Ends With You- I have heard great things about this game and am curious to see if its any good.
Hotel Dusk: Room 215- Nintendo published game. Heard its good and I know nothing on how it works or what its about.
Professor Layton and the Curious Village- Never seen game footage but I do like puzzle games.
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth- Have played all the other Ace Attorney games and am curious to see if its anything similar to the past titles.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Wow, that's a tough one. I have all of these, choosing between them is pretty hard, but I can at least narrow it down to 2 - Bowser's Inside Story and The World Ends with You.thegreatchamp said:
Umm...flip a coin...?
hardcastlemccormick
Banned
thegreatchamp said:
Answer in quotes with my opinions. Consider nothing else before those two. They're both amazing games. (I personally like Bowser more, but TWEWY is still god tier)
TWEWY hands down. One of the best games on the system IMO. Unique gameplay mixed with a good story and an awesome soundtrack. Lots of replayability too. It's not for everyone though. Check out some trailers first.thegreatchamp said:
Hotel Dusk is also among my favorites, but that's because I'm a sucker for these types of games. I love the atmosphere and the art. Once you finished it though, you'll most likely never get back to it.
thegreatchamp
Member
It seems that most of you recommend Mario & Luigi and TWEWY.
Which seems better to pick up?
Which seems better to pick up?
Fantastical
Death Prophet
You honestly can't go wrong with any of those, excluding Hotel Dusk. I think it's a great game, but you gotta know what you're getting into with a game like that.thegreatchamp said:
I say go with The World Ends With You, knowing that it takes a while for the game to get really good. I remember thinking "Why does GAF like this so much?" and then I got it later on.
Leon S. Kennedy
Member
I recommend Ghost Trick and 999. I also enjoyed both the Mario & Luigi games, but everyone's already recommended those. I didn't like TWEWY as much as others here.
I'm looking forward to the latest Layton game. I wish I still had my XL, but alas it was stolen and I'm stuck using the tiny screen on my 3DS. I can't really justify buying another XL now.
I'm looking forward to the latest Layton game. I wish I still had my XL, but alas it was stolen and I'm stuck using the tiny screen on my 3DS. I can't really justify buying another XL now.
I'd take HD and AAI out of the equation unless you're really itching for a text game.thegreatchamp said:
Then between the 3, if you liked Partners in Time, you'll love BiS cause PiT sucks balls. It's a solid RPG, fun battle system and it's hilarious. Great pacing as well.
TWEWY is amazing as well, but there is a chance you might no like it. It has a complex battle system that takes a while for you to wrap your mind around it. It's really great though, plenty of new ideas in it and has a great style as well. I love it.
Layton is pretty fun as well, it's gonna be a bit slower paced, but the art style and mistery will draw you as you solve the puzles. There's plenty to do and it'll last you a while. I suggest checking some footage though.
Between the 3 i'd say BiS if you're feeling conservative or TWEWY if you wanna risk it.
Yikes. You might as flip a coin seeing as they're both great titles. Obviously M&L is the safe choice since you've played the previous titles. I know a lot of people say TWEWY is awesome (I was in denial before purchasing it but once it was in my hands I loved it) but it's definitely not everyone's cup of tea. If you're willing to give its battle system a chance and don't mind the jpop-ish music, I'd choose TWEWY over M&L simply because it would offer you a more refreshing gameplay experience over M&L.thegreatchamp said:
Edit: Dammit beaten D:
thegreatchamp
Member
Thanks GAF!
Now I have to look up videos on M&L BiS and TWEWY to see which one seems better for me.
Now I have to look up videos on M&L BiS and TWEWY to see which one seems better for me.
charlequin
Banned
TWEWY is a top-20-of-all-time game for me. It's the only game Square has released since 2001 that really feels like those gloriously experimental yet magnificently executed RPGs they churned out on the PSX; it's full of incredibly innovative mechanics that address many of people's biggest complaints about JRPGs (no forced random encounters! complete, on-the-fly difficulty control!) plus it's got a pretty cool story and a kickin' soundtrack. I paid $40 and don't regret it a bit.
Everything in your list is a good game and I don't think you would do wrong getting any of them, but if you want the best, TWEWY is absolutely my recommendation.
Everything in your list is a good game and I don't think you would do wrong getting any of them, but if you want the best, TWEWY is absolutely my recommendation.
AuthenticM
Member
Four years later, still an awesome thread. Great help. Thanks TC!
thegreatchamp
Member
Thanks for all the replies GAF.
I eventually chose TWEWY for $9 and DragonBall Origins for $20. The special Amazon promotion really helped me choose what title to get.
I eventually chose TWEWY for $9 and DragonBall Origins for $20. The special Amazon promotion really helped me choose what title to get.
My dad bought a 3DS recently so today I inherited his regular DS Lite. All I know of the DS at this point is that it has a lot of RPGs and Bowser's Inside Story is awesome. Given the OP hasn't been updated in roughly 2 years, what DS games since then should I look into? I'll play anything.
Fun fact: this is my first portable console since the GBC.
Fun fact: this is my first portable console since the GBC.
op has been updated almost exactly a year ago and is still representative of what's out there and what's good. there have been only a handful of new games and most of them have been covered on the last 2 pages or so.JaseC said:My dad bought a 3DS recently so today I inherited his regular DS Lite. All I know of the DS at this point is that it has a lot of RPGs and Bowser's Inside Story is awesome. Given the OP hasn't been updated in roughly 2 years, what DS games since then should I look into? I'll play anything.
Fun fact: this is my first portable console since the GBC.
DidntKnowJack
Member
Well, if I was just starting out with the DS, knowing what I know now, these are the games I would start hunting down first.
Any of the Castlevania titles. Some will say get Dawn of Sorrow, some will say Portrait of Ruin, and some will swear by Order of Ecclesia, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. (Though if it were me, I'd try to find them all.)
The Ace Attorney games. Again, much like the Castlevania titles, I have a hard time not recommending them all. At least start with the first - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and go from there.
Mario Kart DS. In my mind, a must have for the system. One of the best MK's in a long time. Except for the annoyingly cheap blue shells. But overall, it's pretty awesome especially considering there are so many course packed in here. Some of them from MK's of the past. Courses from the original SNES game, to the GBA game, to the N64, to the Gamecube. But plenty of original courses as well.
Dragon Quest IV, V, VI, and IX. But especially V and IX. Great old school jprg goodness.
Retro Game Challenge. Quirky and awesome. See the link in the OP for more info, but it's such a great game.
Some more:
Chrono Trigger
Picross 3D
Peggle
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
The World Ends With You
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Tetris DS
Etrian Odyssey 2 or 3
I could go on and on.
Any of the Castlevania titles. Some will say get Dawn of Sorrow, some will say Portrait of Ruin, and some will swear by Order of Ecclesia, but you really can't go wrong with any of them. (Though if it were me, I'd try to find them all.)
The Ace Attorney games. Again, much like the Castlevania titles, I have a hard time not recommending them all. At least start with the first - Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney and go from there.
Mario Kart DS. In my mind, a must have for the system. One of the best MK's in a long time. Except for the annoyingly cheap blue shells. But overall, it's pretty awesome especially considering there are so many course packed in here. Some of them from MK's of the past. Courses from the original SNES game, to the GBA game, to the N64, to the Gamecube. But plenty of original courses as well.
Dragon Quest IV, V, VI, and IX. But especially V and IX. Great old school jprg goodness.
Retro Game Challenge. Quirky and awesome. See the link in the OP for more info, but it's such a great game.
Some more:
Chrono Trigger
Picross 3D
Peggle
9 Hours 9 Persons 9 Doors
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
The World Ends With You
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Tetris DS
Etrian Odyssey 2 or 3
I could go on and on.
electroplankton
Banned
charlequin said:
This is so true! The OST is wonderful anyway, one of the best piece of music in a videogame ever.
walking fiend
Member
TWEWY is currently $20 at amazon; it is an excellent game and uses DS features (touch and dual screen) pretty neatly.JaseC said:As far as handhelds are concerned, probably platformers and RPGs, both of which I know the DS has an abundance of, and both of which I've well looked into.
Is NSMB worth playing considering I've played NSBWii? The two seem very similar.
Castlevania is not really a platformer, but Dawn of Sorrow has some very well done platforming and too is an excellent game.
N+ is an excellent pure platformer as well, if you are into super meat boy kind of platformers
and it is only $12!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000TPTCRS/?tag=neogaf0e-20
walking fiend
Member
I find it shitty, if that helps. But getting all the stars is definitely not easy at some levels, at some levels, you'll just get them all in your first run without ever noticing.JaseC said:
nsmb wii is one of my favorite mario games, nsmb ds is one of my least favorite ones. but you definitely get more fun out of the ds one if you go for all the coins and level exits. it's not a bad game, just a bit uninspired. nsmb wii's level design is infinitely superior and that makes all the difference.
that said, the euro only giana sisters ds is a lot more fun than nsmb ds (although the first half is also very easy, especially if you don't go for the red gems). if you like 2d platfomers, it's definitely worth an import.
that said, the euro only giana sisters ds is a lot more fun than nsmb ds (although the first half is also very easy, especially if you don't go for the red gems). if you like 2d platfomers, it's definitely worth an import.
walking fiend
Member
I'd say that's just about the only problem that keeps the game from being another awesome Mario platformer, but since level design is the most vital part of every platformer, it just ruins the rest of the effortFamassu said:
Famassu said:
I don't think I've played a funnier game than NSMBWii in co-op. The hilarity that perpetually ensues the moment you get in the way of another player (or vice-versa) is pure gold. The additional difficulty provided by having to manoeuvre around other players in addition to navigating the levels themselves is another reason why I much prefer the game in MP.
jarosh said:
I intend to get this too. I remember reading positive impressions way back when.
Shiggy said:
That's disappointing, though far from deal-breaking.
Cheers all!
Sorry, I'm going to ask again for a new page. How essential is DB Origins 2?
And how import friendly is Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji!? I loved the previous Chibi Robo games, but don't want to bother with this import if I need to understand Japanese to progress...
And how import friendly is Okaeri! Chibi-Robo! Happy Richie Ōsōji!? I loved the previous Chibi Robo games, but don't want to bother with this import if I need to understand Japanese to progress...
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
Baron said:
dude, 20 IS dirt cheap for what tthe game has to offer!