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Nintendo DS games - advice please!

ElpelcoElpelco Registered User regular
edited November 2009 in Games and Technology
Having decided I'm either going to PAX east or prime next year, Ive also decided to (FINALLY) buy a DS. So what games do y'all recommend? Bearing in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

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  • THEPAIN73THEPAIN73 Shiny. Real shiny.Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Phantom Hourglass
    Pokemon
    New Super Mario Bros.


    Any of those.. what type of game do you like playing?

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  • ZerokkuZerokku Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
  • TheStigTheStig Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Elpelco wrote: »
    Bearing in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

    Henry Hatsworth?

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  • Hotlead JunkieHotlead Junkie Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    TheStig wrote: »
    Elpelco wrote: »
    Bearing in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

    Henry Hatsworth?

    Being English and taking the time to sip a cup of tea every time I activated the robot enhanced the experience tenfold.

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  • Xenogears of BoreXenogears of Bore Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Wait, let's read the op closer.

    Games+DS+PAX.

    The World Ends With You+Any number of Bomberman games+Jump Ultimate Stars+Either Bleach Fighting Game+Meteos+Advance Wars (Either one)+New Super Mario Bros.+Ouendan 1/2/EBA.

    That's what you should be doing at PAX.

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  • ElpelcoElpelco Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Cool. Thanks guys :-) The type of game I've consistently played on handheld game systems is the RPG, but those games look cool. I shall check them out. The other thing was, is the DSi worth it?

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  • ElpelcoElpelco Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    **EDIT** Oops, double post.

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  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I like the DSi. I'd say it's worth it for future-proofing yourself for DSi-only games, being able to take advantage of the DSi shop and such. Flipnote Studio is really awesome to play with, and I have already used the built in browser a ton - I'll be playing FF4 DS, save and quit, flip over to Gamefaqs to look something up, and load it up again.

    Of course there will shortly be four people in to tell you not to buy it. It's up to you!

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  • NuzakNuzak Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright

    do i need to repeat myself or is this clear

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Although its not multiplayer and you won't be playing it at PAX, every DS owner should own Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. An awesome handheld Roguelike that has given me the most playtime of any DS game I own.

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  • UncleSporkyUncleSporky Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Although its not multiplayer and you won't be playing it at PAX, every DS owner should own Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer. An awesome handheld Roguelike that has given me the most playtime of any DS game I own.

    Hmm. I enjoy it somewhat, but it doesn't hold up to my roguelike standards of something closer to Nethack, with lots more equipment and options at any given time. And the dying and restarting does get very old, you feel like you can never use any of your stored equipment since that risks a freak accident that would destroy it.

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  • KyanilisKyanilis Bellevue, WARegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I like the DSi. I'd say it's worth it for future-proofing yourself for DSi-only games, being able to take advantage of the DSi shop and such. Flipnote Studio is really awesome to play with, and I have already used the built in browser a ton - I'll be playing FF4 DS, save and quit, flip over to Gamefaqs to look something up, and load it up again.

    Of course there will shortly be four people in to tell you not to buy it. It's up to you!

    Considering the DSi XL is being released early next year you can decide if waiting for the larger screens is worth it.

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  • carmofincarmofin Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    TheStig wrote: »
    Elpelco wrote: »
    Bearing in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

    Henry Hatsworth?

    Professor Layton!

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  • ElpelcoElpelco Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Nuzak wrote: »
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright
    phoenix wright

    But what are you trying to SAY :winky:

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  • PinfeldorfPinfeldorf Yeah ZestRegistered User regular
    edited November 2009
    carmofin wrote: »
    TheStig wrote: »
    Elpelco wrote: »
    Bearing in mind I'm in the UK :lol:

    Henry Hatsworth?

    Professor Layton!

    Hear fucking hear on Professor Layton. Buy a used copy, beat it and return it, should run you a net loss of $10 for about 20 hours of good brain-wracking puzzliness. I also really enjoyed Hotel Dusk: Room 213, but again, this game has 0 replayability.

    Zelda: Phantom Hourglass is the best DS game I've ever touched, though. Period.

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  • NeurotikaNeurotika Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    The World Ends with You is an amazing game, easily my favorite RPG on the DS. And, if you take it to PAX, you will level the everloving shit out of your pins (attacks)!

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Since you're in the UK, I'm gonna plug my site's DS section.

    http://savygamer.co.uk/category/deals/ds/

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  • ArkanArkan Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    If you like strategy games, the Advance Wars series.
    If you like RPGs, Chrono Trigger and possibly Golden Sun if you can find them (they're GBA games though, so you'd need a lite or classic DS, not a DSi)
    If you like both, Fire Emblem.

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  • PeregrineFalconPeregrineFalcon Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    foiszeq wrote: »
    Hey guys, what is the Nintendo DS game that makes you feel as if you are operating like a true surgeon? I have seen being played by a kid in the mall, i forgot to ask the title. :) thanks a lot!

    Trauma Center.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Star Fox Command. Fun Star Fox title, plus really really fun with a group of people.

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  • ZeroNowZeroNow Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Pheonix Wright and Professor Layton games are a MUST. I love both of these. Oh yeah zelda too. Brilliant DS on the go gaming. If you like shorter puzzles then try picross. That can be addictive

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  • claypoolfanclaypoolfan Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I'm also thinking of getting one, and I was suprised to see that nobody on here mentioned Bowser's Inside Story, as that was one of the first games I was going to pick up. Was that really overhyped or is it good?

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  • DeathPrawnDeathPrawn Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I'm also thinking of getting one, and I was suprised to see that nobody on here mentioned Bowser's Inside Story, as that was one of the first games I was going to pick up. Was that really overhyped or is it good?

    It's supposed to be really good, it just had the misfortune of being launched along with Scribblenauts and subsequently didn't get as much buzz as it should have.
    foiszeq wrote: »
    Hey guys, what is the Nintendo DS game that makes you feel as if you are operating like a true surgeon? I have seen being played by a kid in the mall, i forgot to ask the title. :) thanks a lot!

    You're thinking of Trauma Center, but a warning: it is NOT a game that makes you feel like a real surgeon. After the first couple of realistic missions it turns into a game about special strains of viruses and fighting terrorists and all sorts of stuff. It's a FANTASTIC action/puzzle game and I would highly recommend it, but don't expect it to be a simulation.

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  • Brainiac 8Brainiac 8 Don't call me Shirley... Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Bowser's Inside Story is awesome and the best of the Mario & Luigi trilogy, imo.

    It's hilarious, and actually did awesome in sales.

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  • ZerokkuZerokku Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Brainiac 8 wrote: »
    Bowser's Inside Story is awesome and the best of the Mario & Luigi trilogy, imo.

    It's hilarious, and actually did awesome in sales.

    Seconding this, amazing game. Second-Favorite RPG this year, only beaten out by SMT: Devil Survivor

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Pretty much any Harvest Moon except Islands of Happiness. In fact, if you have a DS and DON'T have a Harvest Moon game, there is a special group out there just to kill you.

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  • IceBurnerIceBurner It's cold and there are penguins.Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Since you're headed to PAX, you ought to have some multiplayer games. How about Phantasy Star Zero, an action-RPG? Pokémon, a strategic dueling RPG, will definitely have a presence. These are also playable online.

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  • pirateluigipirateluigi Arr, it be me. Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    There are so many great DS games, but I'll try to avoid the repeats:

    Rhythm Heaven is a great mini game collection. You really can't play anywhere that's too loud because you need to hear the music to be able to play it, but it's some great fun.

    Ninjatown is a very solid tower defense game and is frequently hilarious.

    Sonic Chronicles is a decent RPG which is actually very reminiscent of the Mario & Luigi games (but it's not as good as Bowser's Inside Story. Get that one first!)

    Alright... now that I got those out of the way, here's my complete list of my favorite DS games:

    Mario Kart DS
    CrossworDS
    Rhythm Heaven
    Elite Beat Agents
    Scribblenauts
    Sonic Rush
    Picross DS
    Ninjatown
    Sonic Chronicles
    Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
    Professor Layton (both games)
    DK Jungle Climber
    Kirby Canvas Curse

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  • slash000slash000 Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    DeathPrawn wrote: »
    foiszeq wrote: »
    Hey guys, what is the Nintendo DS game that makes you feel as if you are operating like a true surgeon? I have seen being played by a kid in the mall, i forgot to ask the title. :) thanks a lot!

    You're thinking of Trauma Center, but a warning: it is NOT a game that makes you feel like a real surgeon. After the first couple of realistic missions it turns into a game about special strains of viruses and fighting terrorists and all sorts of stuff. It's a FANTASTIC action/puzzle game and I would highly recommend it, but don't expect it to be a simulation.

    It's still a very very fun very challenging game, but yeah it's definitely not "realistic" at all. Super fun though.


    Also, speaking of which, I still crack up when I watch this even though I've seen 100,000 times:


    http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/455919

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  • MindLibMindLib Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    s_86 wrote: »
    Here are games I have enjoyed. (bolded my faves)
    - Professor Layton And The Curious Village Both professor laytons are incredible, they each have a lot of filler tedious puzzles, but it is definitely made up by many amazing puzzles and design of the game/atmosphere. As mentioned before, its good to rent, not much replay value.
    - Professor Layton And The Diabolical Box
    - Scribblenauts - Alot of fun, but I stopped playing it after about 1.5 weeks, I'm not sure whether it was because I got bored of it, or because I got busy. Even still, in those first 1.5 weeks, it was like "the best game ever" in my mind.
    - Chrono Trigger - The best RPG, but this time you can play it anywhere! Very well made, some irks like they change names of items for some reason, like tonic to potion. Oh well!
    - The World Ends With You
    - CrossworDS - This game is nice, I spent a surprising amount of time on it. The user friendlyness is very nice, kinda like picross ds.
    - Picross DS
    - Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

    Here are games I feel are overhyped.
    - New Super Mario Bros.
    - Castlevanias
    - Final Fantasy 3
    - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2

    Bullshit. Castlevania is the best thing about the DS. I could play those quality SoTN spin offs until I die, in my mind each one is a beautiful little gem in the crown of the original. I'm in the middle of A2, right now and I think it's fantastic. Scribblenauts is fun for like 10 minutes, TWEWY while fun to look at and a well delivered RPG is probably one of the most annoying games I've ever played. All those items, and that music. Graugh! I agree, however, with your assessment of Chrono Trigger.
    Magic Pink wrote: »
    Pretty much any Harvest Moon except Islands of Happiness. In fact, if you have a DS and DON'T have a Harvest Moon game, there is a special group out there just to kill you.

    Truth, you really can't go wrong with Harvest Moon. It's just the most perfectly formulated game for the DS.

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    MindLib wrote: »
    Magic Pink wrote: »
    Pretty much any Harvest Moon except Islands of Happiness. In fact, if you have a DS and DON'T have a Harvest Moon game, there is a special group out there just to kill you.

    Truth, you really can't go wrong with Harvest Moon. It's just the most perfectly formulated game for the DS.

    Word to your mother.

    Word to Judy.

    I mention skipping Islands of Happiness because you're forced to use the stylus controls in it and they're not very cleanly done. Sunshine Islands, the sequal, is a "fixed" version of IoH with a bunch of additional stuff.

    My favourite is still Harvest Moon DS. It's probably the densest Harvest Moon game out there although I will always have a special spot in my heart for More Friends of Mineral Town. What other game lets you marry a monster that wants to suck out your organs through your anus?

    Very few.

    Really, five or six tops, yes?

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    s_86 wrote: »

    Here are games I feel are overhyped.

    - Castlevanias

    - Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2
    You are a horrible person.
    I am totally tutting at you as hard as I can.

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  • PikaPuffPikaPuff Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    it's like none of you have gone to pax. #1 DS PAX game is mario kart, fyi.

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  • Magic PinkMagic Pink Tur-Boner-Fed Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    PikaPuff wrote: »
    it's like none of you have gone to pax. #1 DS PAX game is mario kart, fyi.

    That still doesn't make it worth playing if you don't like racing games.

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