The DS Recommendation Thread---What Game Should I Get? 56K. v2

Hey guys. I first bought a DS when it first came out, and since then I've owned 2 ds lites. I just bought the 3ds yesterday and theres only 1 3ds game I want, which is Zelda and I bought that with it. Because it's been so long since I followed games for the DS I was wondering if any of you could give me a list from launch to current of must have titles? Basically any genre, even just the mini game ones would be great. I plan on buying 2-3 every paycheck on amazon because I find them pretty cheap and I'd like to build up my collection.

So far I own OoT 3d, the 3 DS castlevania games and Kirby Super Star Ultra.

Anyway I'd appreciate it if any of you could take the time and just write a quick list of some titles I should definitely pick up. And like I said, go back as far as the launch of the original DS. No game is too old!

Wopps

New super Mario Bros, castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania Portrait of ruin, Castlevania Order of Ecclesia, Super Scribblenauts, Pokemon (Heart Gold and White are my personal faves but any of the 'main' games are fun), Final fantasy IV, Chrono trigger, Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story, Knights in the Nightmare (IMO, it's not very well known, but an amazing game), Super Mario 64 DS, Mega Man Zero Collection, Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Lunar Knights, Kirby Squeak Squad, Dragon quest IX.

Other good games that aren't neccasarily "must haves" but still pretty good are Sonic Rush, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, Star Fox Command (Don't expect a traditional Star Fox game) Bionicle Heroes. (Beleive me, it's actually a very fun and enjoyable game. Also, Legend of Kage 2 is an oft overlooked action game that is very fun and has good replay value. Resident Evil: Deadly Silence is good if you haven't played the original RE.

Hope this helps. All of the games I listed are games that I've enjoyed.

Hello everyone. Is Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days worth getting? I've never played a KH game before.

Also, I'll ask again, is Dragon Quest V andVI and spin off DQ titles worth getting? (ie Rocket Slime?)

Also, I'll ask again, is Dragon Quest V andVI and spin off DQ titles worth getting? (ie Rocket Slime?)

turtlethetaffer

Dragon Quest V and VI are two of the best games in the series and I'd highly recommend them, absolutely. I haven't played Rocket Slime as it never saw a release here but I've heard it's pretty good fun. The 'Monsters' spin-off series is pretty good, has a Pokémon vibe, I enjoyed it.

[QUOTE="turtlethetaffer"]

Also, I'll ask again, is Dragon Quest V andVI and spin off DQ titles worth getting? (ie Rocket Slime?)

skooks

Dragon Quest V and VI are two of the best games in the series and I'd highly recommend them, absolutely. I haven't played Rocket Slime as it never saw a release here but I've heard it's pretty good fun. The 'Monsters' spin-off series is pretty good, has a Pokémon vibe, I enjoyed it.

Which would you reccomend first? V or VI?

[QUOTE="skooks"]

[QUOTE="turtlethetaffer"]

Also, I'll ask again, is Dragon Quest V andVI and spin off DQ titles worth getting? (ie Rocket Slime?)

turtlethetaffer

Dragon Quest V and VI are two of the best games in the series and I'd highly recommend them, absolutely. I haven't played Rocket Slime as it never saw a release here but I've heard it's pretty good fun. The 'Monsters' spin-off series is pretty good, has a Pokémon vibe, I enjoyed it.

Which would you reccomend first? V or VI?

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[QUOTE="skooks"]

Dragon Quest V and VI are two of the best games in the series and I'd highly recommend them, absolutely. I haven't played Rocket Slime as it never saw a release here but I've heard it's pretty good fun. The 'Monsters' spin-off series is pretty good, has a Pokémon vibe, I enjoyed it.

skooks

Which would you reccomend first? V or VI?

Yeah I kenw they were similar I just wanetd to know which you thought was superior. Okay thanks I'll look into them, V first then VI.

Looking for a side scroller platformer akin to Henry Hatsworth, Monster Tale, or Shantae Riskys Revenge. I like games with upgrades and preferably (but not required) not 100% linear. I was thinking something like Batman Brave and the Bold but I heard its too easy and repetitive ? Any recommendations? truthiness1

The Castlevania games seem to have what you're looking for. My personal favs go in this order.

1. dawn of Sorrow

2. Order of Ecclesia

3. Portrait of Ruin.

However you really can't go wrong with any of them, for what you're looking for. They all take place in an expansive environment and you gain new abilities and upgrades as you go. The difficulty (from easiest to hardets) goes as follows.

Potrait of Ruin, Dawn of Sorrow, order of Ecclasia.

So like I said you can't go wrong with any of them. Hope this helps.

Is Final Fantasy XII: Revanat Wings any good? I love story, and I've enjoyed previous FF games in the past. I'm open to different types of gameplay as well.

Thanks in advance.

turtlethetaffer

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Is Final Fantasy XII: Revanat Wings any good? I love story, and I've enjoyed previous FF games in the past. I'm open to different types of gameplay as well.

Thanks in advance.

inflammable01

Okay so it's pretty good? Might check it out when I have the time.

If you guys had to pick the best strategy game on DS what would it be? I'm new to the genre and looking for something good to start with. Advance Wars? Final Fantasy tactics? truthiness1

If you don't mind a learning curve, I recomend Knights in the Nightmare. It's an amazing game with an excellent story, good graphics and fun gameplay. It's like strategy meets bullet hell, and it has good replay value because of multiple endings and an unlockable character. I can't stress enough to you how good the game is. Also, you won't get finished with it anytime soon. It has at least 46 stages. (with a few hidden ones.)

And if you're feeling like you may not be able to handle it, playing oneasy difficulty firstand the tutorials help ALOT. (Hey a moron and newcomer to the genre like me got it, so i think anyone can get it.)

Hope this helps!

Thanks!!truthiness1

Anytime brah.

So for Christmas the 3 games I asking my parents for are:

Sonic Generations

Super Mario 3ds

gift card to get Animal Crossing 3ds

But instead of Animal Crossing I was thinking Luigi's Mansion 2 or Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time.

What do you guys think?

So for Christmas the 3 games I asking my parents for are:

Sonic Generations

Super Mario 3ds

gift card to get Animal Crossing 3ds

But instead of Animal Crossing I was thinking Luigi's Mansion 2 or Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time.

What do you guys think?

pacific90

It all depends on your own personal tastes. Animal Crossing never ends, but I am personally a huge fan of Luigi's Mansion, so I'm really pumped for LM2, and Ocarina of time is a fantastic game. Animal crossing would undoubtedly last you the longest because it never really ends. So I guess take that as you will.

Hello everyone. I'm looking to get a game for my dad, just not sure which to get. Wondering if you can help me out. He loves stargey, puzzle, and RPG games. Which also brings me to games he has owned and loved.

-Picross

-Picross 3D

-Profressor Layton (all 3 of them)

-Might & Magic: Clash of Heros

-Dragon Quest (all of them on the DS)

-Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

-Final Fantasy (all on DS)

-9 hours 9 persons 9 doors

Not sure what to get him, looking around, haven't seen much. I was thinking of Mario and Lugia Bowsers Inside story because I know he was looking at that a little while back. But not sure. And I don't want to ask really because I want it to be a little suprise. Any ideas?

So I am going to get a Nintendo 3ds this weekend. Where should I get it? Should I look for a used one or go for a new one? What are some free stuff on the Nintendo eshop?

Hello everyone. I'm looking to get a game for my dad, just not sure which to get. Wondering if you can help me out. He loves stargey, puzzle, and RPG games. Which also brings me to games he has owned and loved.

-Picross

-Picross 3D

-Profressor Layton (all 3 of them)

-Might & Magic: Clash of Heros

-Dragon Quest (all of them on the DS)

-Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

-Final Fantasy (all on DS)

-9 hours 9 persons 9 doors

Not sure what to get him, looking around, haven't seen much. I was thinking of Mario and Lugia Bowsers Inside story because I know he was looking at that a little while back. But not sure. And I don't want to ask really because I want it to be a little suprise. Any ideas?

Brawler-Dude

Radiant Historia or Ghost Trick

I haven't used my DS much in the last year or so (my last purchase for it was June last year) but I am getting tired of the two to three games I have been playing regularly and want something new ahead of my 3 week holiday in Hawaii next week.

I want a new shooter game with multiplayer, and my top two choices are Goldeneye 007 and Call of Duty: Black Ops. I have played neither of the console versions so either of these would be something completely different for me. Looking at various reviews for both, both seem pretty decent for under £20. My choice would probably go down to which has better multiplayer, longer story and best interface/control system.

What's your recommendation guys?

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Hello everyone. I'm looking to get a game for my dad, just not sure which to get. Wondering if you can help me out. He loves stargey, puzzle, and RPG games. Which also brings me to games he has owned and loved.

-Picross

-Picross 3D

-Profressor Layton (all 3 of them)

-Might & Magic: Clash of Heros

-Dragon Quest (all of them on the DS)

-Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

-Final Fantasy (all on DS)

-9 hours 9 persons 9 doors

Not sure what to get him, looking around, haven't seen much. I was thinking of Mario and Lugia Bowsers Inside story because I know he was looking at that a little while back. But not sure. And I don't want to ask really because I want it to be a little suprise. Any ideas?

laus_basic

Radiant Historia or Ghost Trick

Also consider the Pokemon games. While I like Heartgol/ Soulsilver and Black/ White about equally, you really can't go wrong with any of them.

So for Christmas the 3 games I asking my parents for are:

Sonic Generations

Super Mario 3ds

gift card to get Animal Crossing 3ds

But instead of Animal Crossing I was thinking Luigi's Mansion 2 or Legend of Zelda Ocarina Of Time.

What do you guys think?

pacific90

Hello everyone. I'm looking to get a game for my dad, just not sure which to get. Wondering if you can help me out. He loves stargey, puzzle, and RPG games. Which also brings me to games he has owned and loved.

-Picross

-Picross 3D

-Profressor Layton (all 3 of them)

-Might & Magic: Clash of Heros

-Dragon Quest (all of them on the DS)

-Golden Sun: Dark Dawn

-Final Fantasy (all on DS)

-9 hours 9 persons 9 doors

Not sure what to get him, looking around, haven't seen much. I was thinking of Mario and Lugia Bowsers Inside story because I know he was looking at that a little while back. But not sure. And I don't want to ask really because I want it to be a little suprise. Any ideas?

Brawler-Dude

I was recently given a 3DS by a friend of mine who worked at a game store and thus got his for roughly $10. He gave it to me, though, out of lack of interest. Anyway, while I did pick up Ocarina of Time 3D, I was also interested in trying out an RPG or 2 for the original DS, as I hear there were some great ones. I've narrowed it down to Suikoden Tierkreis, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Knights in the Nightmare, Radiant Historia, and Etrian Odyssey. I wanted to pick up Devil Survivor, but then I heard about the remake for the 3DS and I decided I'd pick that up instead. Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions on which of these I should pick up or maybe a recommendation for a different game? Thanks! (P.S., I've already played The World Ends With You and KH 358/2 Days.)admiralalpay

Oh my God, get Knights in the Nightmare. As long as you don't mind the overly complex mechanics (I don't feel like explaining them now but there is a ton of micromanaging and stuff but once you get the hang of it it becomes awesome.) The gameplay is great, although it's less RPG and more Bullet Hell meets RTS, and the story is one of the best I've ever seen in a game. After playing it, (and I was interested in it nothing more) It became one of my all time favorite games. So I say go for Knights in the Nightmare! Although I've heard the others ones you mentioned are good as well.

Something you should do before getting it is research the battle system a little before getting the game, that way the 1 hour tutorial won't overwhelm you. (Playing on easy the first time through helps alot as well wimpy I know but it eases you in nicley.)

Knights in the Nightmare, and Etrian Odyssey III. The Etrian games are more or less stand-alone, so you can just pick up and play any of them. Etrian III is the most polished of the bunch. Etrian 1 is actually hard to go back to, for me, due to all the improvements that 2 and 3 brought to the table.

I'm leaning towards Knights in the Nightmare and/or Radiant Historia. Those are the ones I've heard the most praise for.admiralalpay

Honestly, like I said, I would say Knights in the Nightmare, but I have yet to play Radiant Historia. (Although I plan on doing it very soon.)

So I decided the games I will be getting:

Super Mario 3D

Sonic Generations

Paper Mario 3D

Animal Crossing 3DS

Unfortunately Animal Crossing and Paper Mario are coming out Q1 for 2012. And I might have enough cash for Luigi's Mansion 2. :)

[QUOTE="admiralalpay"]I'm leaning towards Knights in the Nightmare and/or Radiant Historia. Those are the ones I've heard the most praise for.turtlethetaffer

Honestly, like I said, I would say Knights in the Nightmare, but I have yet to play Radiant Historia. (Although I plan on doing it very soon.)

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[QUOTE="admiralalpay"]I'm leaning towards Knights in the Nightmare and/or Radiant Historia. Those are the ones I've heard the most praise for.admiralalpay

Honestly, like I said, I would say Knights in the Nightmare, but I have yet to play Radiant Historia. (Although I plan on doing it very soon.)

Okay. also consider dragon Quest IX. It is fantastic as far as character building and stuff like that goes.

what are some good coop games for the ds? I just got a ds and my friend got one recently too so we are looking for some games to play together, are there any games that have a full coop campaign rather than vs. like new super mario bros?

what are some good coop games for the ds? I just got a ds and my friend got one recently too so we are looking for some games to play together, are there any games that have a full coop campaign rather than vs. like new super mario bros?

who77

Dragon Quest IX. It takes some time for the multiplayer component to open up but when it does I imagine it is very fun.

what are some good coop games for the ds? I just got a ds and my friend got one recently too so we are looking for some games to play together, are there any games that have a full coop campaign rather than vs. like new super mario bros?

who77

Thanks for the suggestions, but I am probably going to wait on DQIX because I wanna try the earlier games first.

Which crystal chronicles is better? or is the 4 heroes of light better for coop?

So Im trying to decide....Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver or Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I was a major fan of G/S/C because thats when I got my first Pokemon game as a kid. And then I quit Pokemon during high school.

My goal would be to finally get every legendary from Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4. Is their enough nice people out there to trade me? Celebi and Mew seem they would be easy ot obtain. The same with Jirachi and Deoxys. But then getting Shaymin, Manaphy, Darkrai, and Arceus seem it would be hard to get.

It's a definate hard choice for me.

So Im trying to decide....Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver or Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I was a major fan of G/S/C because thats when I got my first Pokemon game as a kid. And then I quit Pokemon during high school.

My goal would be to finally get every legendary from Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4. Is their enough nice people out there to trade me? Celebi and Mew seem they would be easy ot obtain. The same with Jirachi and Deoxys. But then getting Shaymin, Manaphy, Darkrai, and Arceus seem it would be hard to get.

It's a definate hard choice for me.

pacific90

If oyu've never played Ocarina before, I would say that, but HG/SS is also fantastic. There's alot of new content to sift through plus it's freaking Gold/ Silver! I don't know how easy the legendaires will be to get though. Most people probably hacked ones like Arceus, Jirachi and Deoxys because of how rare the events are to download them.

Which crystal chronicles is better? or is the 4 heroes of light better for coop?

who77

Echoes of Time is probably your best bet in terms of Crystal Chronicles. It offers Wi-Fi and local co-op modes. I had a blast playing that with my friends. On a different note, Contra 4 is also tons of fun cooperatively.

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So Im trying to decide....Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver or Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I was a major fan of G/S/C because thats when I got my first Pokemon game as a kid. And then I quit Pokemon during high school.

My goal would be to finally get every legendary from Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4. Is their enough nice people out there to trade me? Celebi and Mew seem they would be easy ot obtain. The same with Jirachi and Deoxys. But then getting Shaymin, Manaphy, Darkrai, and Arceus seem it would be hard to get.

It's a definate hard choice for me.

turtlethetaffer

If oyu've never played Ocarina before, I would say that, but HG/SS is also fantastic. There's alot of new content to sift through plus it's freaking Gold/ Silver! I don't know how easy the legendaires will be to get though. Most people probably hacked ones like Arceus, Jirachi and Deoxys because of how rare the events are to download them.

I have played Ocarina of time before, but never beat it. Also played through some of Majora's Mask before, and haven't beat that one either. Only ones I beat are Twilight Princess and Windwaker.

Okay, so now I am thinking Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs. Luigi's Mansion 2 vs. Kid Icarus Uprising

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[QUOTE="pacific90"]

So Im trying to decide....Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver or Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

I was a major fan of G/S/C because thats when I got my first Pokemon game as a kid. And then I quit Pokemon during high school.

My goal would be to finally get every legendary from Gen 1, 2, 3, and 4. Is their enough nice people out there to trade me? Celebi and Mew seem they would be easy ot obtain. The same with Jirachi and Deoxys. But then getting Shaymin, Manaphy, Darkrai, and Arceus seem it would be hard to get.

It's a definate hard choice for me.

pacific90

If oyu've never played Ocarina before, I would say that, but HG/SS is also fantastic. There's alot of new content to sift through plus it's freaking Gold/ Silver! I don't know how easy the legendaires will be to get though. Most people probably hacked ones like Arceus, Jirachi and Deoxys because of how rare the events are to download them.

I have played Ocarina of time before, but never beat it. Also played through some of Majora's Mask before, and haven't beat that one either. Only ones I beat are Twilight Princess and Windwaker.

Okay, so now I am thinking Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs. Luigi's Mansion 2 vs. Kid Icarus Uprising

Well OoT is definitley worth finishing (find a way to finish Majora's while you're at it! awesome game) and it's got a tougher Master Quest. However Luigi's Mansion is something I'm pumped for (LOVED the first one) and Uprising also looks good. It depends on what type of game you want to play I guess. OoT is well known; adventuring, solving puzzles, fighting bad guys etc. Luigi's Mansion is looking to be more of a puzzle/ adventure game, and Uprising seems to be straight up action. so I guess it depends on what you want to play at the moment.

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[QUOTE="turtlethetaffer"]

If oyu've never played Ocarina before, I would say that, but HG/SS is also fantastic. There's alot of new content to sift through plus it's freaking Gold/ Silver! I don't know how easy the legendaires will be to get though. Most people probably hacked ones like Arceus, Jirachi and Deoxys because of how rare the events are to download them.

turtlethetaffer

I have played Ocarina of time before, but never beat it. Also played through some of Majora's Mask before, and haven't beat that one either. Only ones I beat are Twilight Princess and Windwaker.

Okay, so now I am thinking Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs. Luigi's Mansion 2 vs. Kid Icarus Uprising

Well OoT is definitley worth finishing (find a way to finish Majora's while you're at it! awesome game) and it's got a tougher Master Quest. However Luigi's Mansion is something I'm pumped for (LOVED the first one) and Uprising also looks good. It depends on what type of game you want to play I guess. OoT is well known; adventuring, solving puzzles, fighting bad guys etc. Luigi's Mansion is looking to be more of a puzzle/ adventure game, and Uprising seems to be straight up action. so I guess it depends on what you want to play at the moment.

I think I am just going to get Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time because I have no games right now. I dont think I will find a way to finish majora's mask. I got up to the level past the Great Bay Temple. Should I get a used version of the game? $5 off at GameStop.

For Christmas I am getting Best Buy Giftcards. Super Mario Land 3D I'm definately getting. Animal Crossing 3D is a for sure too. With my own money I am getting Paper Mario. I am waiting to see how Sonic Generations is. I might get something else over the Sonic game. Going to see what the reviews saw on Kid Icarus Uprising and Luigi's Mansion 2 and Sonic Generations. Kid Icarus looks like more of a flight and shoot game. Luigi's Mansion 2 seems very interesting as I have heard good things about it. I'm expecting Sonic Generations to have some nice extras using StreetPass. So Im interested to see what Sega has in plan.

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[QUOTE="pacific90"]

I have played Ocarina of time before, but never beat it. Also played through some of Majora's Mask before, and haven't beat that one either. Only ones I beat are Twilight Princess and Windwaker.

Okay, so now I am thinking Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time vs. Luigi's Mansion 2 vs. Kid Icarus Uprising

pacific90

Well OoT is definitley worth finishing (find a way to finish Majora's while you're at it! awesome game) and it's got a tougher Master Quest. However Luigi's Mansion is something I'm pumped for (LOVED the first one) and Uprising also looks good. It depends on what type of game you want to play I guess. OoT is well known; adventuring, solving puzzles, fighting bad guys etc. Luigi's Mansion is looking to be more of a puzzle/ adventure game, and Uprising seems to be straight up action. so I guess it depends on what you want to play at the moment.

I think I am just going to get Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time because I have no games right now. I dont think I will find a way to finish majora's mask. I got up to the level past the Great Bay Temple. Should I get a used version of the game? $5 off at GameStop.

For Christmas I am getting Best Buy Giftcards. Super Mario Land 3D I'm definately getting. Animal Crossing 3D is a for sure too. With my own money I am getting Paper Mario. I am waiting to see how Sonic Generations is. I might get something else over the Sonic game. Going to see what the reviews saw on Kid Icarus Uprising and Luigi's Mansion 2 and Sonic Generations. Kid Icarus looks like more of a flight and shoot game. Luigi's Mansion 2 seems very interesting as I have heard good things about it. I'm expecting Sonic Generations to have some nice extras using StreetPass. So Im interested to see what Sega has in plan.

When you're talking to me, I will always reccomend used over new if you can, just to save money. I'm cheap.

I personally, of the three games you're torn about, am most excited for Luigi's Mansion 2, because I loved the first one to death. However the otheer two look very good as well. Like I said, it all depends on what kind of game you're looking for.

Dudes. What e-shop games should I get? I want to get two, and one will probably be Dark Void Zero. The other one either Fieldrunners, Steam World Tower Defense, Ivy the Kiwi or Soul of Darkness. I'm leaning towards Steam World right now..

Edit: Totally got myself Dark Void. So that's one..

I am on a kick for dungeon crawler/hack and slash games. I absolutely loved Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time and I'm looking for something along those lines. Multiplayer is a must. Any reccomendations? Thanks!

I'm thinking of trying out a Professor Layton game. Is there a story between the 3 games or does each game have its own seperate plot? If I were just to play one game, which would be the best one overall? Do the newer games do a good job of introducing/leading you to the game; would Curious Village be good for a beginner like me compared to starting off with Diabolical Box or Unwound Future?

What are the top 10 MUST buy games for the DS?