DS Games

Tom Clancy's EndWar 401.

Tom Clancy's EndWar

Platform: DS
November 4, 2008
Tom Clancy's EndWar for handhelds allows players to command an elite military force on the ground, in the air and on the seas during World War III. Take control of the elite U.S. Joint Strike Force, European Enforcers Corps or Russian Spetsnaz Guards Brigade and lead your faction to victory in three separate yet interwoven single-player campaigns. Each campaign includes over 30 battle scenarios taking place on real-world battlefields including Paris and London, and features increasingly challenging missions and objectives. Fight against a friend in tense two-player battles in any of the 100 ready-to-play scenarios or in your own custom-created missions. Turn-based strategy with a twist: Simultaneous move and attack phases make the experience as intense and authentic as real-time strategy. Three campaigns, one for each faction, with increasingly challenging battle scenarios and objectives. Over 20 units and vehicles per faction including ground, air and naval units. Units gain experience in combat, dramatically improving their combat performance. Two-player versus multiplayer mode, including additional missions specifically designed for multiplayer battles. Easy-to-pick-up mission editor: Create and share your custom battlefields and battle scenarios to play solo or against another player. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.6
Brain Age Express: Math 402.

Brain Age Express: Math

Platform: DS
April 5, 2009
[DSiWare] In this math-focused edition of the popular Brain Age series, players can enjoy a mix of new and familiar training exercises. A new Themes mode also lets Nintendo DSi users experiment with images and voice recordings in fun, unusual ways. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Surviving High School 403.

Surviving High School

Platform: DS
April 19, 2010
[DSiWare] Welcome to Centerscore High, where the game changes with every choice you make. Of course, some choices are wiser than others. Play the premiere "Football Season" storyline plus seven episodes for hours of game play. Kick off your story-driven adventures as the new kid in school. See if you can earn a spot on the football team and win the heart of cheerleader Beth or goth girl Raven. Unlock custom looks for your character and meet other kids who can help (or hurt) you. You cause all the drama! Continue to play as different guys or girls in other storylines. Work at the bakery and take on a local mobster. Try out for the school play. Meet challenges on the tough side of town. You can even travel to Europe! Master intense minigames and ace pop quizzes along the way. The exclusive Trophy System tracks your results. Earn four "great endings" and unlock a special BONUS EPISODE. The game looks awesome on the Nintendo DSi system, which you hold sideways like a book. Best...high-school game...ever!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Blue Dragon Plus 404.

Blue Dragon Plus

Platform: DS
February 19, 2009
This DS sequel is set one year after the original Xbox 360 title and returns players to the story of Shu and his companions, who control powerful phantom shadows. They have to deal with new enemies spawned from the devastation wrought in the first title. At first glance, you might mistakenly believe Blue Dragon Plus to be a strategy game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, with little hand-drawn heroes and monsters arranged on an isometric 3D stage. But once the fight begins, everything starts happening in real time and you must feverishly put together your plan of attack, because those enemies aren't waiting for your turn. You command your units around the field with quick but simple controls that rely totally on the touch screen. You tell your units where to go, who to fight, when to heal, and when to move to special areas on the map. It seems like your attention is constantly needed everywhere at once, but the game gives you some room for error by providing a high number of healing items. Also, as you progress through each map, the game occasionally pauses to let some part of the story play out. The game features a thirty-hour quest as well as the ability to control up to sixteen humans and Mecha Robos in real-time battles and shadow fights.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.6
The Dark Spire 405.

The Dark Spire

Platform: DS
April 14, 2009
The Dark Spire is an RPG of exploration and character development in the purest sense. Parties will be assembled, stats will be rolled, items, weapons and armor shall be equipped, and monsters will be slain. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.8
The Simpsons Game 406.

The Simpsons Game

Platform: DS
October 30, 2007
The Simpsons Game features a hilarious, sprawling, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show's Emmy Award-winning writers. The action-comedy also features the full cast of voice actors from the TV show who reprise their roles for the game. In The Simpsons Game, Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of popular games. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.4
Ivy the Kiwi? 407.

Ivy the Kiwi?

Platform: DS
August 24, 2010
Ivy the Kiwi? follows the storybook adventures of a lonely baby bird as she traverses beautiful 2-D landscapes and challenging obstacles in search of her mother. Players guide Ivy through her daunting journey utilising a unique control scheme: vines created and controlled by the player who aims to collect feathers to boost his score.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
3D Mahjong 408.

3D Mahjong

Platform: DS
August 16, 2010
Relax your mind with the ancient game of tiles. 3D Mahjong features 50 layouts of the traditional tile-matching game in 3D, each with millions of different shuffles to play. The game's style and interface has been designed for easy and intuitive operation with the stylus or control pad. The graphics can be customized with six fabulous tile sets and backgrounds. Sit back, relax and enjoy the endless challenge with this Mahjong game collection. Additional brain-sharpening challenges come in the form of extra mini-games: "Memory" and "Matching."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
GO Series: Earth Saver 409.

GO Series: Earth Saver

Platform: DS
March 7, 2011
A giant meteorite is headed straight for Earth. Land your spaceship on the meteorite and set explosives to break off small pieces so the rock breaks up in Earth's atmosphere. Chunks of meteorite that are too big will smash into Earth, wiping out mankind. As an explosives expert, you can plant a series of bombs to create chain-reaction combos, easily blasting off chunks of rock the size of houses. You'll also need to tackle the many strange alien life forms you encounter by either blowing them up or cunningly blasting around the piece of rock they're standing on so they fall with the meteorite. Can you save Earth from obliteration and secure the future of mankind?
Metascore:
69
User Score:
tbd
Frogger: Helmet Chaos 410.

Frogger: Helmet Chaos

Platform: DS
September 27, 2005
Frogger, one of the most beloved video game character of all time, returns! In this latest escapade, Frogger finds himself called upon to stop an evil force that threatens his home, Firefly Swamp, and the nearby kingdom of Bunnington Hollow. To stop the insidious Dr. Wani and his destructive mining efforts, Frogger must use all of his hopping and dodging skills, along with many new talents, to infiltrate the mastermind's lair and bring his evil plans crashing down. Unlock new playable characters and original arcade game. Over than 30 levels of play to challenge players of all levels. A wide range of moves including wall climbing, tongue grabs and more. Up to 4-player wireless multiplayer action with a single game cartridge. [Konami]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
6.8
The Last Airbender 411.

The Last Airbender

Platform: DS
June 29, 2010
As Zuko, use destructive Firebending fireballs , bombs and more to battle for power. As Aang, use amazing Airbending powers such as air walls and blasts to manipulate the environment and control the elements. As the Blue Spirit, Zuko’s Ninja alter ego, defeat your foes using stealth maneuvers and unique weapons. [THQ]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.0
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game 412.

LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game

Platform: DS
May 10, 2011
LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game will be based in the world of the globally successful film franchise, incorporating storylines, locations and characters from the first three films ("Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl," "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End") as well as the upcoming fourth film, "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides."
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.7
Earthworm Jim 413.

Earthworm Jim

Platform: DS
May 10, 2010
[DSiWare] The classic action platformer returns on the Nintendo DSi with a never-before-seen feature.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Personal Trainer: Walking 414.

Personal Trainer: Walking

Platform: DS
May 26, 2009
(Also known as "Walk With Me! Do You Know Your Walking Routine?" in the UK/EU) Take a walk on the fun side with Nintendo’s latest lifestyle game, which comes with two very special Activity Meter pedometers! Walk with me! Do you know your walking routine? helps you work out if your activity rhythm is up to scratch and provides valuable insight on how to set up a regular routine - the healthiest way to live! All you need to do is clip one of the Activity Meters onto your belt, put it in your pocket or even attach it to your dog’s collar and you’re away! The Activity Meter will then keep track of every step you make during the day and transmit the information to your Nintendo DS, which is where the fun starts! Using the Touch Screen and your DS Stylus, you can use the results in all sorts of ways and even make notes for your own records. The first thing to do is to check out your activity rhythm, or walking habits, and see if the duration, timing and number of steps are all the best they can be. You can set yourself a Step Target, aiming for as many or as few steps as you think you can manage. Then have a look at the Records section, where your performance result is presented in several clear and concise graphs. The Activity Meter will provide helpful comments on whether you achieved your target and will even compare your walking performance to an animal! The game will also set you fun Mini Targets after your results have been checked - perhaps to avoid fatty foods for the day, or maybe just to relax and treat yourself. Unlike a regular pedometer, one of the great things about the Activity Meter is that it allows your family, friends and even pets to join in. Up to four different people can use their own Activity Meter in conjunction with a single Game Card, allowing everyone’s results to be compared and promoting a bit of healthy competition. For the first time on Nintendo DS, Walk with me! users can use Miis to represent themselves. These can be transferred from the Mii Channel on your Wii or created in-game - there are even Mii-style dogs for your canine chums. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs 415.

Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs

Platform: DS
October 4, 2010
Guardian Signs is the third installment in the Pokemon Ranger series.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.1
Amoebattle 416.

Amoebattle

Platform: DS
May 3, 2012
Battle for 'Primordial Soup'-remacy! A mysterious infection threatens the microscopic world and its inhabitants, and it's up to you - and your group of loveable single-celled creatures - to stop it from spreading. Built from the ground up, Amoebattle delivers a portable twist to the real time strategy genre and brings the experience to the palm of your hand. Intuitively command your troops using the Touch Screen as you discover interesting types of amoebas, journey through fantastic environments, and lead your amoebas to victory in battle...Amoebattle!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar 417.

Harvest Moon DS: Grand Bazaar

Platform: DS
August 24, 2010
Zephyr Town's bazaar was once the grandest in the world, drawing customers and peddlers from all four corners of the Earth. These days, though, the bazaar has more tumbleweeds than customers. It's up to the player to turn its fortunes around! They'll raise animals, harvest crops, craft rare delicacies, and then sell their wares at their very own shop. If players can bring prosperity back to Zephyr town, its bazaar will thrive once again, packed with exotic wares that they can purchase to expand their farm!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.8
Glory Days: Tactical Defense 418.

Glory Days: Tactical Defense

Platform: DS
January 17, 2011
Glory Days - Tactical Defense is a DSiWare game.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Fossil Fighters: Champions 419.

Fossil Fighters: Champions

Platform: DS
November 14, 2011
In this dino-tastic sequel, players get some hands-on time to hunt and clean fossils, and revive and battle Vivosaurs. A fossil park is hosting a large-scale tournament in which competitors enter Vivosaurs created from dinosaur fossils into competition. Fossil Fighters from all over the world compete against one another to find out who is the best Fossil Fighter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
Orcs & Elves 420.

Orcs & Elves

Platform: DS
November 13, 2007
id Software has crafted an entirely new version of Orcs & Elves that utilizes the Nintendo DS unique technology platform. Orcs & Elves features higher graphical fidelity, more levels, items and monsters as players explore a massive Dwarven kingdom riddled with ancient treasures and fierce enemies. The game features hybrid gameplay, combining the best of first-person action and fast-paced tactical RPG gameplay. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Hello Flowerz 421.

Hello Flowerz

Platform: DS
July 5, 2010
[DSiWare] Welcome to Hello Flowerz, the gardening game where you have fun with flowers. Sow your favorite flowers and look after them every day, helping them grow into healthy, beautiful flowers. Use your flowers to create wonderful bouquets and enter them in regular competitions. Landscape your own gardens, transplant flowers and arrange various items. Put on your gloves, grab your tools and start showing off your flowers!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Madden NFL 2005 422.

Madden NFL 2005

Platform: DS
November 17, 2004
Madden NFL 2005 is the deepest and most authentic handheld sports game ever. Taking advantage of the unique Nintendo DS hardware feature set, Madden NFL 2005 gives players unprecedented control during gameplay. Gamers can now use the Nintendo DS touch screen to call plays, utilize the kick meter and select audibles at the line of scrimmage. The second screen also is home to Field Radar, which allows gamers to see where all 22 players are on the field while staying in the heart of the action on the other screen. Madden NFL 2005 breaks new ground by allowing players to go head-to-head in Madden NFL 2005 via wireless play. The game delivers unprecedented 3D graphics while featuring authentic NFL uniforms for all 32 NFL teams and player portraits for each NFL player. With a full season mode and fun game modes such as Situation Mode and 2-Minute Drill, Madden NFL 2005 for the Nintendo DS delivers its signature level of depth in the palm of your hand. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS 423.

Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team DS

Platform: DS
November 1, 2005
One month has passed since the battle ended with the Dark Chip Syndicate for the earth's existence. Now back under the new name "Nebula", this evil organization is attempting to take complete control over the global internet. Now players must team up with other cyber heroes to liberate the Nebula-controlled areas of the internet and stop this malevolent organization. In Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team, players must partake in an extensive liberating mission where they must defeat the evil organization that waits, while acquiring and using up to six Navi allies to help progress through the adventure. Each Battle Network version has a set of specialized cohorts that can be obtained including characters from "Battle Network 4." Working as a team will be crucial to liberate the Nebula-controlled areas. Plug into flashbacks of stored digital data and images which will uncover information that may help resolve unanswered questions. [Capcom]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.3
XG Blast! 424.

XG Blast!

Platform: DS
June 14, 2010
XG Blast! is an arcade shooter delivered in a bright and colourful retro style. Players control a spaceship with the sole purpose of destroying the invading hordes before they do the same to you. A vast array of powerful weaponry and the special eXtreme Gravity blast creates a screen full of vibrant action with intensely addictive gameplay. Your ship is controlled using the D-pad and either the action buttons or the Touch Screen, allowing simple yet varied styles of play. [Rising Star Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition 425.

Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition

Platform: DS
September 15, 2008
FINALLY fans of SpongeBob can interact with SpongeBob's world like never before! Customize your game as you puzzle, race, platform and fight your way through to defeat "DoodleBob". Side-scrolling platforming action. Explore unique worlds that have their own special mechanics and goals. Over 20 levels, each with their own specific objective(s) that you need to complete before you can advance to the next stage. The action increases as you complete the objectives and conquer the levels. Puzzle, race, platform and fight your way through the game! Draw your own original character and control it. [THQ]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 426.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Platform: DS
November 8, 2005
In Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry is mysteriously selected as the fourth competitor in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Each contestant in this international competition must confront a fire-breathing dragon, rescue friends from the icy depths of the Black Lake, and navigate the twisting mysteries of a vast, dangerous maze. Players experience all the thrills of the movie - from the Quidditch World Cup campsite to a heart-stopping duel with Lord Voldemort himself. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are all playable characters, modeled after their big-screen counterparts. In this game, an all-new spell-casting system allows players to feel the magic for the first time as the controller shakes and reacts with every flick of the wand. Players can also team up with friends in co-operative play to combine their magic and produce more powerful spells than ever before. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.0
Crazy Hamster 427.

Crazy Hamster

Platform: DS
August 11, 2011
The winter is coming. Crazy Hamster forgot to store his supplies. Now he has to visit different lands to get them before winter. Crazy Hamster is so crazy, that he sees nothing but the fruits. The lands he visits are full of traps and obstacles that he won't even notice. You have to help him and neutralize those traps. There's no time to lose! Crazy Hamster has already set off!
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
QuickSpot 428.

QuickSpot

Platform: DS
March 19, 2007
Focus. Be Quick. Spot the difference. The objective is simple. Draw a circle around what is different between two seemingly identical pictures. It is not as easy as you think. QuickSpot will have you drawing circles, rubbing and even blowing on your screen to spot differences in hundreds of pictures. Test your concentration skills and see if you can find multiple differences in seconds. Play anytime and anywhere with your friends and see whose brain is sharper. Singleplayer Modes: Rapid Play - In a series of pictures, quickly find the difference in 10 seconds or less to advance to the next stage; Focus Play – Take your time to carefully find multiple differences in a single picture; Brain Activity - Test your intuition, concentration, recognition and other activities to see how your brain measures up. Multiplayer Modes: Time Bomb – spot the difference and pass a single DS around like 'hot potato' to your friends before the time bomb explodes; Scramble – with multiple DS systems using Wi-Fi and a single DS Card, annoy and disrupt your friend’s game by changing the color of their screen or even filling it with frogs. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance 429.

Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance

Platform: DS
November 11, 2008
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance takes the player into the world of the all-new Star Wars animated feature film and TV series. Experience the combined power when two Jedi join forces to fight as one. Choose your favorite Jedi pair at the start of each mission and experience unique moves and combat skills. With an innovative stylus-based input, controlling the Jedi's movement and Lightsaber combat has never felt more immersive. Play through an original story - exclusive to the Nintendo DS - that expands The Clone Wars series in exciting new directions. Create your own Jedi dream teams by pairing Jedi Masters and Padawans. For example, team up Anakin Skywalker with Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Ahsoka Tano with Mace Windu. Develop the relationship between two Jedi and generate more powerful attacks and special abilities. Replay missions with different character combinations to unlock new areas, collectibles, and other secrets. Play with a friend using wireless drop-in/drop-out coop. Control all movement, Lightsaber combat and cinematic action sequences with just the DS stylus. [LucasArts]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia 430.

Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

Platform: DS
November 10, 2008
In Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, you once again play as a Pokemon Ranger, working to help people, Pokemon and nature in a new area called the Almia Region. Starting out as a Student Ranger, you quickly earn the title of a full-fledged Pokemon Ranger. As you succeed in more and more missions, you will aspire to become the highest Ranger rank: Top Ranger. Along the way you meet and capture all kinds of different Pokemon. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning 431.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

Platform: DS
October 10, 2006
In The Legend of Spyro A New Beginning, players experience the awesome power of the purple dragon as they unleash devastating fury attacks, upgradeable breaths and ground-to-aerial melee combos in frenzied battles with hordes of menacing enemies and bone-chilling bosses. The action game also introduces a new dragon upgrade system, giving players the freedom to increase the power and variety of attacks to their liking. [Vivendi Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
5.9
Jewel Quest: Expeditions 432.

Jewel Quest: Expeditions

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
Some more jewel quest action. Wish there was an official site or press release, but we can't find one. I'm guessing the game has features.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Brain Challenge 433.

Brain Challenge

Platform: DS
January 8, 2008
Brain Challenge for the Nintendo DS is an entertaining, comprehensive personal training program to improve coping skills when faced with real-life challenges and stress. Brain Challenge is a simple, entertaining solution for brain activity maintenance that goes far beyond logic tests to help increase your actual percentage of brain use. This Nintendo DS game makes use of the system’s unique Touch Screen and portability, allowing you to train your brain whenever and wherever you want. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.4
Treasure World 434.

Treasure World

Platform: DS
June 30, 2009
Get out and explore to uncover thousands of wondrous treasures that are waiting to be found. Create a secret world that becomes more vibrant and melodic as your riches grow. Expand your world and join Club Treasure World where you can chat, set up trades and show off with other treasure hunters across the globe. [Aspyr]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Zendoku 435.

Zendoku

Platform: DS
June 26, 2007
ZENDOKU blends exciting puzzle battle action with addictive Sudoku gameplay. Set against a whimsical Far Eastern backdrop with a light-hearted martial arts theme, ZENDOKU offers a variety of colorful characters and a comprehensive range of single-player and wireless multi-player game modes. Players choose a character and use the unique controls of the handheld console to attack or defend against a challenger, or race against the clock, all while completing one of an infinite number of ZENDOKU’s puzzle permutations. With an intuitive play style, an accessible learning curve, and entertaining character storylines, audiences everywhere can find the path to enlightenment with ZENDOKU. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Frenzic 436.

Frenzic

Platform: DS
November 29, 2010
Frenzic is a unique puzzle game that dazzles the eye, teases the brain and keeps you coming back for more.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Horse Life 437.

Horse Life

Platform: DS
November 6, 2007
Horse Life immerses players in the equestrian world by putting a horse right inside of their DS. Using the touch screen and microphone players must keep their horse happy and fit by feeding them, cleaning their stall and riding them. Most importantly, players put their training to the test by participating in national and international competitions to earn prestige and money to become a great champion. Players choose from three horse breeds, French Saddle, English Thoroughbred and Thoroughbred Arabian that they can customize by choosing the name and coat color. Once players begin their training they can visit the Tack Shop to purchase over 80 different items such as clothing, saddles or food and treats for their horse. As players complete levels of competition, they unlock the ultimate prize, a secret horse breed! [D3Publisher of America]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ 438.

Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ

Platform: DS
November 6, 2008
Blast hordes of wacky cartoon leper-zombies in this DS shooter.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Spider-Man: Battle for New York 439.

Spider-Man: Battle for New York

Platform: DS
November 14, 2006
Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows gamers to take on the role of Spider-Man and one of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin, in an original storyline which builds upon their legendary comic book rivalry. For the first time in a handheld Spider-Man game, players can personalize their gaming experiences by choosing what abilities and powers to upgrade and when, such as Spider-Man’s web maneuvers or Green Goblin’s fire attacks, as they progress through the game. Playing as both good and evil, gamers will experience levels packed with frenzied action, in-depth combat and a host of unique super moves as they embark on the ultimate quest to save New York City from almost certain disaster. [Activision]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.3
Break 'Em All 440.

Break 'Em All

Platform: DS
June 20, 2006
Jam packed with levels ranging from the super simple to mensa difficult, Break'em All offers classic arcade puzzle solving action as players fight their way through multiple levels and out-duel challenging bosses. Three unique gameplay modes such as Tokoton, Quest and Survival offer compelling single player action or multiplayer games for 2-8 players via the wireless feature for Nintendo DS. Players will control their paddle with pin-point accuracy using the touch pad and stylus and select from diverse bonus powers to power-up their ball. [D3]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Digimon World: Dawn 441.

Digimon World: Dawn

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
A huge earthquake has stricken the Sunshine and Dark Moon districts, damaging the access points to the Digital World and causing many Digimon to mysteriously devolve into Digi-Eggs. In Dawn, rumors have spread that the Night Crow Team, from Dark Moon, was responsible for the incident. However, a conflicting report surfaces in Dusk claiming the responsibility falls on the Light Fang team from the Sunshine district. With both sides accusing the other, players take the role of an opposing tamer to investigate and uncover the truth behind the dangerous tremors. In Digimon World Dawn and Dusk, players are given two different perspectives of the catastrophe through the eyes of opposing tamers all the while collecting and evolving more than 400 Digimon from eight different species. Additionally, each game contains rare and unique Digimon that can only be obtained through wireless communication with the other version. New and improved Digifarms can help foster abilities and boost Digimon stats that can help gain an edge over enemies. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.1
Lost Magic 442.

Lost Magic

Platform: DS
April 25, 2006
In LOSTMAGIC, designed by renowned art director Yoshiharu Sato, peace in the world is challenged by a new evil force. The only hope lies with the wizard Isaac and the seven magic wands left behind by the creator. Monsters wield unimaginable power in this realm, and as Issac, the player will use the stylus to unleash magic spells and command numerous monster squads in magical battles. Cast Spells With the Stylus – Your stylus becomes your magic wand. Use different motions to unleash your magic. Evolving Magic System – Players can combine up to three single spells to create more than 350 magic combinations using a symbol system exclusive to the DS. Collect and Command Monsters – Learn to use each monster's special skill to gain the advantage in battle. Use the Stylus to Open Up a New Frontier in RPGs – Experience strategy like never before. LOSTMAGIC’s innovative RTS-type RPG makes full use of the unique capabilities of the DS. Control your units directly on-screen using a point-and-click interface that PC strategy gamers have enjoyed for years. Challenge Others via Nintendo Wi-Fi connectivity– Create new characters and challenge friends over a Wi-Fi connection. In Dueling mode, players can test their magic casting skills and strategies against each other. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.0
Magnetica 443.

Magnetica

Platform: DS
June 5, 2006
(Also known as "Actionloop" and "Puzzleloop") Marbles are exclusively controlled by the stylus in this title that satisfies even the strongest puzzle addiction. Marbles are rolling relentlessly down a twisted track toward you. Stop them by launching launch new marbles with your stylus. When three or more like-colored marbles match up, they vanish. Tons of power-ups, multiple tracks and a great multiplayer mode make Magnetica a must for puzzle/action fans. Innovative use of stylus to flick marbles.Ultrarealistic magnetic physics: Launched marbles will curve toward like-colored balls. Three single-player modes: Challenge, Quest and Puzzle. Multiple paths and scads of power-ups and hazards will keep you on your toes. Consult the all-in-one dashboard on your top screen. Show off your Magnetica personalty by battling a friend head-to-head. Single-player items boost your score, slow down or stop time, or reverse the course of the marbles. Versus weaponry includes Ion Clouds (smoke screens you'll have to blow away via the DS mic), Recoils (which block marbles), Black Holes (which suck up launched marbles), Viruses (which deflect marbles) and Gravitons (which alter the path of launched marbles). A seemingly endless array of fresh twists will keep drawing you back to single-player Magnetica. Switches, tracks that pass over or below each other, and moving barriers that deflect marbles will keep you flicking marbles for hours. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Cate West: The Vanishing Files 444.

Cate West: The Vanishing Files

Platform: DS
December 15, 2008
In this intriguing unsolved mystery, local police are baffled by a series of unexplained cases, dubbed The Vanishing Files, which have paralyzed the city. Enter Cate West, celebrated novelist and insightful visionary. Help Cate find clues, compile evidence, locate hideouts and name the culprit in these mysterious crimes. With 29 locations, 15 cases and 75 levels, this original whodunit mystery is sure to delight fans of all ages.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
TouchMaster 3 445.

TouchMaster 3

Platform: DS
October 23, 2009
TouchMaster 3 is packed with challenging and addictive mini games for players of all ages and abilities, making it a great gift and perfect for holiday travel. Making full use of the DS touch screen and stylus, TouchMaster 3 is perfect for quick play sessions or hours of fun, and players can work through puzzles alone or compete head-to-head. Up to two players can compete using local wireless in addition to single player and download play options. Players take on action, word, puzzle, strategy and card game challenges to become a TouchMaster expert. The game features 16 brand new games to the franchise including Bumperball, Canon Fire, Domino Run, Nine Hole, Electro Maze, Sea Word, Stud Royale, Target Royale, Counterweight, Block Dropper, Fuse Line, Slime Assault, Recall, Chef Memory, Sludge Works and Wild Words. Newly updated games include Prisma Tix 2, Dice King 2, Triples Plus, and Poker Slide Challenge. TouchMaster 3 contains updated graphics and features new 3D art in the trophy rooms for a more enjoyable and visually appealing gameplay experience. Players can track progress by collecting trophies and badges to earn wizard points and unlock new titles. Gamers can earn all 500 wizard points and become the Grand Touch Master! [Warner Bros.]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Hands On! Tangrams 446.

Hands On! Tangrams

Platform: DS
October 6, 2009
The Nintendo DS variation of the ancient ‘Chinese Moving Puzzle’ will captivate players of all ages! Solve 100 puzzles in 10 different themed levels and watch them roar to life on your screen! Improve perception skills, logical thinking, and hand-eye coordination in this hands-on adventure that is loaded with fun! [Storm City Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road 447.

The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road

Platform: DS
September 29, 2009
The Wizard of OZ: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road is an RPG inspired by the beloved tale of Dorothy and her magical journey through the Land of Oz, showing a unique new perspective on what happened after reaching the end of the Yellow Brick Road. The game takes players through the endearing adventure of protagonist Dorothy and her lovely dog, Toto, turning these charming characters into classic RPG heroes. A tornado suddenly strikes a small farm in Kansas, savagely uprooting Dorothy and Toto with just one gust. After hours of dancing around in the bushel of wind, the pair eventually settles in an unfamiliar countryside. It is here Dorothy learns that the only way to return home is by following the ominous voice calling out to her to the end of the Yellow Brick Road. On her journey, Dorothy encounters some unlikely characters who eventually decide to join her on her quest. Dorothy and Toto, together with their newfound companions - the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man- embark on an enchanting voyage filled with many obstacles. Upon reaching the castle at the end of the Yellow Brick Road, the group learns from a mysterious wizard that the magical land has been taken over by four evil witches that are running amuck. Dorothy and her friends are tasked with defeating the witches with a return trip to Kansas as the reward, but is this new mission beyond the Yellow Brick Road everything it appears to be? [XSeed Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
6.4
The Rub Rabbits! 448.

The Rub Rabbits!

Platform: DS
February 13, 2006
(Also known as "Where do Babies Come From?" in Japan) Getting the girl is never easy, especially when competing against 12 other rivals. Players will battle rivals and win the affection of the game's love interest, and that's just the beginning. The Rub Rabbits! offers over 35 chapters in Story Mode, in addition to double the content in the newly expanded Memories Mode, which tests players' skills at clearing all stages for added bonuses; and Maniac Mode, which is packed with character customization options. Hold the DS sideways, upside down, or hold it with a friend for co-op and battle play. An all-new "rub comedy" adventure. Double the content with over 35 Chapters in the Story Mode alone. In addition to Story, Memories and Maniac Modes, four brand new modes - Attack, Hullabaloo, "Baby Making" and Connect Modes - will keep players entertained and interacting for a long time! Brand new customization modes allow you to unlock songs and sounds to make your own original music, and customize your girl's hair, dress, and shoes in Maniac Mode. Compete in six different multiplayer contests with up to four players. [Sega]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.7
Roogoo Attack 449.

Roogoo Attack

Platform: DS
June 16, 2009
Roogoo tasks players with guiding meteors in the form of shaped blocks through a series of rotating disks as a means of saving planet Roo and the entire Roogoo race. If aligned correctly, the disks allow the blocks to reach the ground and scores are awarded. Various obstacles and enemies will impede the blocks’ movement and with the flow of meteor blocks steadily increasing as the game progresses, players will have to think on their feet to save the Roogoo and rack up seriously high scores. The Nintendo DS version boasts the same 3D gameplay that utilizes both screens, along with new levels, backgrounds and puzzle shapes unique to the handheld. [SouthPeak Games]
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns 450.

Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns

Platform: DS
September 20, 2011
Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns has players farming for food in hopes of one day reuniting the two rival towns.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.0
Pony Friends 451.

Pony Friends

Platform: DS
May 30, 2007
Pony Friends is a virtual pet game for the Nintendo DS where players get to emulate every cool aspect of owning their own pet pony. From grooming and accessorizing your pony with colorful custom gear to going on exciting trail rides where you encounter new wildlife friends, the world of Pony Friends offers a cool new interactive environment where kids learn how to care for their dream pony. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.6
Purr Pals 452.

Purr Pals

Platform: DS
March 27, 2007
Welcome to the cuddly online home of Purr Pals, the game that gives you all the cute, frisky, playful little kittens you’ve ever wanted. Purr Pals lets you choose an adorable virtual kitten to adopt, train, wash, pet, feed and entertain. Better still, your Purr Pal will entertain you! You’ll have hours of furry fun choosing your kitty’s breed, unique personality, fur and eye color and the accessories it will wear while you play. With so many different kittens to choose from, the possibilities with your Purr Pal are nearly endless. If you like kittens, you'll love Purr Pals. [Crave Entertainment]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.7
Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys 453.

Teenage Zombies: Invasion of the Alien Brain Thingys

Platform: DS
April 15, 2008
The Earth is under attack by a horde of Alien Brain... uh...Thingys! Humans, succumbing to ray-guns, mind-control, and shiny flying saucers, have failed to defend their planet and let it fall easily into the clutches of the Big Brain and his army of Brain Thingys. The only hope left for mankind is three Teenage Zombies that have arisen from a graveyard disturbed in the invasion. The undead trio ignores their normal human victims in favor of the pulsing pink brains they see EVERYWHERE - all the while being lured to the ultimate lunch: THE BIG BRAIN! The Big Brain soon realizes he's overlooked this "Super Race" as they inexplicably resist mind control, are unaffected by ray-gun wounds, and devour his Brain Thingy Armies like sweets! He refocuses his efforts and resources to battle the Earth's greatest champions: The Teenage Zombies! Teenage Zombies uses a whimsical style that focuses on, and parodies the Zombie genre, as well as 1950s style Science Fiction. This is presented in a comic book look featuring comic book panels, dialogue boxes and story telling. Gameplay involves side-scrolling adventures opening up to stylus mini-games, double-screen boss battles, and brain busting puzzle challenges. [Ignition]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.2
Dracula: Undead Awakening 454.

Dracula: Undead Awakening

Platform: DS
March 8, 2010
[DSiWare] Are you a vampire hunter? Are you ready to battle legions of undead foes including zombies, ghouls and werewolves? You'll need to wield an arsenal of powerful weaponry while using your skill and intelligence. Uncover devastating firepower - machine guns, buzz-saws, flamethrowers and more - and choose upgrades for them as well as unique new perks for your character as your enemies increase in number and ferocity. You're a tough customer, but beware - Lord Dracula is always on the hunt, and you are his prey. Enemies in Dracula have one thing in common: Undead, lycanthrope or mutant, they're all after your flesh.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Digimon World: Dusk 455.

Digimon World: Dusk

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
A huge earthquake has stricken the Sunshine and Dark Moon districts, damaging the access points to the Digital World and causing many Digimon to mysteriously devolve into Digi-Eggs. In Dawn, rumors have spread that the Night Crow Team, from Dark Moon, was responsible for the incident. However, a conflicting report surfaces in Dusk claiming the responsibility falls on the Light Fang team from the Sunshine district. With both sides accusing the other, players take the role of an opposing tamer to investigate and uncover the truth behind the dangerous tremors. In Digimon World Dawn and Dusk, players are given two different perspectives of the catastrophe through the eyes of opposing tamers all the while collecting and evolving more than 400 Digimon from eight different species. Additionally, each game contains rare and unique Digimon that can only be obtained through wireless communication with the other version. New and improved Digifarms can help foster abilities and boost Digimon stats that can help gain an edge over enemies. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.6
Panzer Tactics DS 456.

Panzer Tactics DS

Platform: DS
November 6, 2007
Panzer Tactics DS ise the first turn-based WWII strategy game for the Nintendo DS. The game is played on hex-based maps and offers a variety of control options, and includes full Touch Screen support for unit command. A variety of multiplayer modes, playable via Nintendo Wifi-Connection, wireless multiplayer and "hotseat" (two players on one Nintendo DS) round out the game's offerings. Playable via the DS Stylus, buttons or a combination of both. Three unique campaigns (German, Russians and Western Allies) in 30 missions, including "commando" operations taking players behind enemy lines. Optional mission objectives to unlock bonus missions and other tactical enhancements. Over 20 different special attacks and 150 different land, sea and air units for all sides. Different battle animations for all units on any terrain and a wide range of special effects, explosions and weather effects. Nintendo Wifi-Connection and wireless multiplayer modes with up to four players per game, along with hot-seat mode play for two-players on the same Nintendo DS. An online ladder system keeps track of high scores. 10 multiplayer maps of various sizes played on 14 varied terrain types. [CDV Software]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.3
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure 457.

Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure

Platform: DS
September 23, 2008
Enter the world of Rhapsody, where music and action combine to create a charming adventure. A remake of the PlayStation original, Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure for Nintendo DS delivers high-resolution 2D sprites, innovative music-based RPG gameplay, and more features than ever before. New features exclusive to the DS version include dual screen navigation and unlockable characters not previously available. Experience a wonderful symphony of RPG fun! [NIS America]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.9
SpongeBob Squarepants: The Yellow Avenger 458.

SpongeBob Squarepants: The Yellow Avenger

Platform: DS
November 7, 2005
The Super Villain Twenty Year Reunion is coming to Bikini Bottom and the evil Dirty Bubble has kidnapped Mermaidman and Barnacleboy for the festivities. It's up to Mermaidman's #1 fan, SpongeBob, to save the day. Help SpongeBob use his new super powers to fight the Dirty Bubble and his legions of evildoers. SpongeBob gains superpowers! Utilize all the special powers of Mermaidman's belt: Water Ball, Raging Whirlwind, Summon Sea Creatures, Super Speed and Super Strength. Explore the massive world of SpongeBob SquarePants in a dense and richly-detailed 3D environment. Non-linear gameplay allows players multiple paths in order to complete main objectives. Touch screen- Directly interact with the controls of Mermaid Man's belt, to access new powers and abilities. [THQ]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
6.9
Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor 459.

Looney Tunes: Cartoon Conductor

Platform: DS
June 10, 2008
Players unleash musical abilities using the DS stylus to conduct the orchestra like a maestro and compose the music to classic Looney Tunes cartoon scenes featuring infamous characters such as Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Sylvester the Cat and Tweety. Once the famous scenes are successfully recreated, gamers will be rewarded with clips from favorite Looney Tunes cartoon moments. [Eidos Interactive]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
My World, My Way 460.

My World, My Way

Platform: DS
February 3, 2009
Elise is a beautiful princess who has been given everything she’s ever wanted. Upon turning 15, she realizes there’s only one thing in the world she lacks - a handsome boyfriend. She sets out to remedy this by asking her father to hold a ball in her honor, to which every prince from every kingdom is invited to come and try their hand at wooing her. However, only one young man catches Elise’s eye, and, as it turns out, he is no prince, but an adventurer. Knowing that fate itself has ordained him as her true love, she confesses her desire to share in his exciting life... Only to be flat out rejected. He tells her, "If it is truly your desire is to be with an adventurer such as me, I would ask you first to do something with that long hair. Cast aside that frilly dress, and don a suit of armor. Gain some experience in battle, and when you have matured, we shall meet again. Until then, I bid you farewell." And so, much to the Kingdom’s shock and dismay, Elise, the clueless princess, sets out on her adventure! It’s her world, her way, and as long as she can help the weak, slay the monsters, and win enough fame, she’ll get her happily ever after! Alter the landscape to get your way! Different terrain options will open up different opportunities for new enemies and items, and give you power over your adventure. Pouting is power, and developing your selfishness is key to getting the Pout Points that will give you options to force the world to behave. Delight in the off-the-wall journey of a spoiled princess whose selfishness fuels her ability to successfully become an adventurer. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
MySims 461.

MySims

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
Explore a whole new world with MySims - it's your world to transform. Move to a town that has been struggling lately. With a little creativity and some help from the locals, you can make this place thrive. Improve the town to attract new characters, from the Italian Chef and Florist to the Kickboxing Instructor and DJ. Discover what the residents want and need, so that you can help them enjoy life in their town. Design a hot tub or a jukebox from scratch, build homes and businesses from the roof to the front door. Uncover special decorations and patterns as you explore the growing town. From the furniture and objects to the buildings to the town as a whole – each of your creations is unique. In MySims, what you make... makes all the difference. Your town is your own unique creation, from the flower shop to building a mad scientist's laboratory, and beyond. It's your call who lives there and who moves out. Who will you befriend? Who will you ignore? Socialize with the locals and uncover all sorts of useful or surprising treasures hidden throughout the town. It's a cinch to personalize your Sims appearance from head to toe with the Wii & Nintendo DS controls. Unlock cool new clothing and accessories as you befriend the neighbors. Decorate with your very own furniture and accessories, then customize your creations with things you can grow, harvest, or discover around town. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.1
Transformers: Autobots 462.

Transformers: Autobots

Platform: DS
June 19, 2007
Based on the 2007 live-action feature film, Transformers: Deceptions lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Players experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise such as BumbleBee, Barricade and others. As the Transformers robot's war comes to Earth, gamers make the choice to join the Autobots in protecting our planet or to join the Decepticons in destroying it. With dual campaigns, the fate of the world is in players' hands. Instantly change from a larger than life robot to a high-powered vehicle such as a sports car, fighter jet or helicopter. Players crush, topple and wreck every object, including buildings and vehicles, in their path or use the objects as weapons. [Activision]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II 463.

Legacy of Ys: Books I & II

Platform: DS
February 24, 2009
One of the most heralded action RPG franchises of all time, Legacy of Ys: Books I & II delivers the first two epic adventures of the famed saga on one cartridge, presented with a series of never-before-seen enhancements. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.8
Crazy Golf 464.

Crazy Golf

Platform: DS
May 3, 2010
[DSiWare] Welcome to Crazy Golf, where seven different courses with six different holes will put your skills to the test. Guide your ball to the hole, navigating tricky corners and avoiding wacky obstacles along the way. Accurate controls give you complete control over the ball. Play alone or challenge your friends in multiplayer mode and show them who's the true champ.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Harvest Moon DS 465.

Harvest Moon DS

Platform: DS
September 12, 2006
The Witch Princess conjured up a prank that went too far. Now it's up to you to restore the magic of Forget-Me-Not Valley. Seek out all 101 Harvest Sprites as you plant fields, tend livestock and find the right wife to share your farming dreams. As you find the missing Harvest Sprites they can help with chores around the farm...some might even unlock various activities or important information. Raise Cows, Sheep, Chickens and Ducks. Plant and grow a variety of crops and trees. New Festivals, Extensions, Items and Mini-Games. Inserting your copy of Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town or Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town into your Nintendo DS will unlock many surprises in Harvest Moon DS! [Natsume]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.4
World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series 466.

World Championship Poker: Deluxe Series

Platform: DS
April 17, 2005
Features 12 types of poker and card games including Texas Hold'em, Five Card Draw , Video Poker and Black Jack. Interactive Poker tutorials for each game. Wireless multiplayer for up to six players, featuring a "smack talk" system so you can taunt your opponents. Quick Play for players who just want to play a quick tournament style card game. Career mode that features four 3D themed casinos, poker tournaments, a Loan Shark and a Gift Shop. Customize your character with "bling" as you rake in more pots!
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
MySims Racing 467.

MySims Racing

Platform: DS
June 12, 2009
Race into an all-new adventure with MySims Racing! Test your reflexes, strategy and skill by tricking out cars, completing challenges, and winning championships. Speed up any get-together with 4-player mode. Pick cool race-themed outfits and accessories for your MySim, save Speedville, and come race with us! Take the race with you! MySims Racing for the Nintendo DS allows you and up to three of your friends to race each other using local wireless or Nintendo Wi-Fi. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
Namco Museum DS 468.

Namco Museum DS

Platform: DS
September 18, 2007
Namco Museum DS allows gamers to experience a virtual arcade portal where they can choose from up to eight games: "Pac-Man," "Pac-Man VS," "Galaga," "Xevious," "Dig Dug II," "Galaxian," "Mappy," and "The Tower of Druaga." Features that are unique to Namco Museum DS include a screen mode selection that allows the use of different screen combinations on the Nintendo DS. This allows players the chance to fit their classic games specifically to the Nintendo DS or in the "stand-up" arcade style. Players can also enjoy wireless battles in Pac-Man VS, an addictive take on Pac-Man which was previously only available exclusively with the purchase or pre-order of previous games. This version of the game features downloadable play where up to four players can battle using only one Game Card. [Namco Bandai Games]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.9
Cooking Mama 469.

Cooking Mama

Platform: DS
September 12, 2006
Learn how to cook with your Nintendo DS! As a budding chef you must first prepare foods then combine raw ingredients together as you cook them on the stove. Follow real recipes or experiment with your own combinations to create a culinary masterpiece with your stylus. Create 76 different, real world dishes from fried eggs to cabbage meat rolls. By mastering the first 15 recipes you can unlock 61 increasingly complex bonus recipes to expand your skills in the kitchen. The stylus is your master kitchen tool. Use it in more than 200 mini-games to chop, slice, pan fry, knead, grate, mash, tenderize, mix, peel, carve, roll and more. Once your dish is ready, you can even use the stylus to prepare the final layout of your meal. Cool food down by blowing into the Nintendo DS microphone. Combine recipes to create more advanced dishes. Share recipes with up to 4 other people or transfer a saved game to a friend via the DS wireless link. Earn bronze, silver and gold medals based on the quality of your cooking. Practice mode lets you finetune your cooking skills without being judged. [Majesco]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.5
CrossworDS 470.

CrossworDS

Platform: DS
May 5, 2008
[Also known as "Nintendo Presents: Crossword Collection" in the UK/EU"] Choose from more than a thousand crossword puzzles or hone your word skills with Wordsearch or Anagrams. No matter which type of puzzle you choose, you can easily save your progress at any time and return later to finish. Crosswords DS is designed for all players—just select your difficulty level and start off with a basic four-by-four puzzle. As you progress, the game will increase in difficulty and puzzle size. Use the DS stylus like a pencil to write or circle your answers on the touch-control screen. Erasing mistakes is as simple as writing the new answer over the old one. A hint system is also included in case you need some friendly assistance. In Crosswords DS, you'll find puzzles perfect for everyone regardless of age or experience. Exercise your word skills in more than a thousand touch-control word puzzles to challenge every skill level. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.3
Touch Detective 2 1/2 471.

Touch Detective 2 1/2

Platform: DS
October 9, 2007
Boasting a longer, overarching storyline, more characters and locations to visit, and various game design enhancements, Touch Detective 2½ delivers in every way a sequel should. Fans of the original Touch Detective, fear not: the same humor and quirkiness that made the first adventure so memorable is back in full force for the sequel. Accepted into the Great Detective Society, Mackenzie has become a fully-accredited sleuth. Trouble is, people still do not take her seriously. All that changes when a string of strange thefts pulls her into a puzzling plot, and she'll have to use all of her skills and intuition to discover the motive behind the crimes and solve the mystery! The new plot develops over the course of 5 interrelated chapters, each playing off the one before. Over twice the locations to visit and all-new characters to compliment the returning cast from the original.Cromwell, Penelope, and even your trusty sidekick Funghi all make a return in Touch Detective 2½, and if you want to get to the bottom of the mystery, you will need their help. More unlockables: Solve side quests and complete an all-new Touch List and Investigation Report to gain access to new music and art. [Atlus USA]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
7.0
The Urbz: Sims in the City 472.

The Urbz: Sims in the City

Platform: DS
November 17, 2004
Urbz aren't typical Sims; they have a completely new look, attitude and outlook on life. Roaming through the rough-and-tumble city streets, Urbz are all about their friends, their pets and building their reputation. This highly-anticipated title benefits from the unique Nintendo DS capabilities by offering players a touch-screen input and a multitude of in-game features that are not available in any other version of the game. Exclusive features for the Nintendo DS include 24 objects, a unique touch-screen menu system, 5 minigames, 7 characters and 5 pet species that players can create with the special in-game ?gene manipulator?. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Supermarket Mania 473.

Supermarket Mania

Platform: DS
November 22, 2010
Supermarket Mania is a mesmerizing time management game. Help Nikki keep five grocery stores stocked to the rafters with the provisions customers want. If you work fast and hard, you'll earn enough money to upgrade your establishments and show your adversary what a little hometown pluck can do. Supermarket Mania includes 50 levels in Story Mode, Endless Shift Mode with extra bonuses, five shops, seven types of customers, 20-plus upgrades for your shop and more than a dozen products to sell.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
tbd
Madden NFL 06 474.

Madden NFL 06

Platform: DS
August 8, 2005
For 16 years, Madden NFL football has been the definitive gridiron video game experience.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.3
True Swing Golf 475.

True Swing Golf

Platform: DS
January 23, 2006
(Also know as "Touch Golf") Experience the feel and finesse of real golf on beautiful 3D courses with True Swing Golf. In this dual-screened Nintendo DS golf game, using the touch screen and the stylus is almost like swinging a golf club in real life. The longer players slide a stylus across the touch screen, the harder they smack the ball. Players also can curve their swings to slice or fade shots and alter the angle of the club head for sharpshooter-like accuracy. True Swing Golf features multiple game modes, character customization and wireless multiplayer support for up to four players with just one game card. [Nintendo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.7
Transformers: Decepticons 476.

Transformers: Decepticons

Platform: DS
June 19, 2007
Based on the 2007 live-action feature film, Transformers: Deceptions lets gamers control the outcome in the battle for Earth as they choose to protect it as Autobots or destroy it as Decepticons. Players experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite Robots in Disguise such as BumbleBee, Barricade and others. As the Transformers robot's war comes to Earth, gamers make the choice to join the Autobots in protecting our planet or to join the Decepticons in destroying it. With dual campaigns, the fate of the world is in players' hands. Instantly change from a larger than life robot to a high-powered vehicle such as a sports car, fighter jet or helicopter. Players crush, topple and wreck every object, including buildings and vehicles, in their path or use the objects as weapons. [Activision]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
DreamWorks Madagascar 477.

DreamWorks Madagascar

Platform: DS
May 23, 2005
Based on the animated feature film from DreamWorks, Madagascar is the only game that lets players enter the world of four hilarious Central Park Zoo animals - a personality-packed crew made up of a lion, zebra, giraffe and hippo. Players must master each animal's natural skills while adventuring through the exciting city of New York and the dangerous island of Madagascar, interacting with other animals and tackling obstacles and enemies in scenarios from the movie and beyond. [Activision]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.2
Rubik's World 478.

Rubik's World

Platform: DS
October 28, 2008
Welcome to Rubik's Puzzle World - an abstract environment populated by "Cubies" which make up the game's DNA. Rubik's Puzzle World takes the shape, functionality and concept behind the famous Rubik's Cube but twists and turns the rules to transform it into a unique Puzzle filled game experience for players of all ages. Get ready for a collection of games infused with the mental challenges which made the original Rubik's Cube such a hit. The construction of the games will challenge your brain, enable you to solve increasingly difficult puzzles, and develop your logical capabilities - while having lots of fun! So take a trip inside the Rubik's Cube and enter an abstract world of Rubik's themed puzzles - each as addictive as the original cube we know and love. [The Game Factory]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 479.

Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2

Platform: DS
November 20, 2005
Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 features explosive three-on-three tag team battles and offers gamers the opportunity to experience Dragon Ball content via "what if" storylines. With multiple gameplay modes, a plethora of playable DBZ characters and the use of Devastating, Ultimate, and Team attacks to defeat opponents, the game enables fans who own a DS to engage in exciting DBZ battles at home and on the go. [Atari]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.5
DropCast 480.

DropCast

Platform: DS
September 22, 2008
Ingrid did not play nice with the other boys and girls so she decided to make some new friends…from her stuffed animals. Once her toys came to life they needed life skills, and she was happy to teach them 24 devastating spells to use and abuse. [THQ]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff 481.

Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff

Platform: DS
November 18, 2008
Based on the most popular Tecmo Super Bowl, Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff delivers to long time fans and newcomers easy to employ controls, fun, huge plays and exciting cut-scenes. The classic, over-the-top, all-American football game enables players of all levels to engage in a fun filled, fast paced, arcade style of football. Tecmo Bowl: Kickoff brings a host of new features that will further enhance the gameplay experience, including: Customizable Teams: Choose team colors, emblems, player names, team cities and abilities. Super Abilities: Tactically use over-the-top plays to take over a game. Wi-Fi and Wireless Multiplayer: Play against friends across the country or across the room. Variety of Teams: Choose from 32 different teams across the country. Cut-Scenes: All-new cut-scenes showing off the dramatic presentation of various plays. Stylus Control: Feel the action by using the stylus to control your player. Customizable Playbook: Choose four running and four passing plays to your liking. Music and Sound Effects: Turn up the heat on your opponent as you play the game to rock ‘n’ roll remixes of the most memorable tunes in football gaming history. [Tecmo]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.3
Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck 482.

Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck

Platform: DS
October 9, 2007
Looney Tunes: Duck Amuck lets players wield the Nintendo DS stylus to irritate, aggravate and infuriate their own Daffy Duck in humorous ways. In the game inspired by the classic Duck Amuck cartoon, players compete against Daffy through a series of mini-games that range from retro inspired favorites to modern, innovative gameplay interactions, with the goal of driving Daffy's temperature, and his temper, through the roof. Duck Amuck also features wireless game play allowing players to not only gang up on Daffy as a team but also battle each other in head-to-head competition. [Warner Bros. Interactive]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.0
Prey the Stars 483.

Prey the Stars

Platform: DS
October 13, 2008
The main objective of Prey the Stars is to eat everything in sight and to attack your opponents. Each of the games colorfully-themed stages are cleared by devouring as much as possible before time runs out. The player with the highest score at the end of the stage is the winner. Each player scores points by eating and by sucking in "spirits" which are hidden in some objects. The bigger the item, the higher the score. Prey the Stars offers a delicious smorgasbord of multiplayer options. Gamers can feast with up to 4 friends using local Wireless DS Single-Card Download Play or Multi-Card Play. Players can also take their gastronomic conquest worldwide with Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Exclusive character designs for Prey the Stars were created by break-out Japanese pop artist TOUMA. The highly-respected designer is renowned for his whimsical and edgy creations including, Knuckle Bear and Boo, that have taken the urban vinyl toy industry by storm. [Koei]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars 484.

LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars

Platform: DS
March 22, 2011
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars will include all the characters from both seasons of the hugely popular animated television series, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, as well as some fan-favorite characters from the beloved theatrical Star Wars Saga. The game will feature brand new battle modes, giving players unique, head-to-head combat and an upgraded level builder, allowing the creation of customized bases and in-game battlefields. Play either as a Jedi or Separatist with all-new character abilities, such as Squad command, Lightsaber slicing, Lightsaber jumps, long distance Jedi attacks and Grapple Tie-Ups, all within a new, easy-to-navigate hub.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.1
Unsolved Crimes 485.

Unsolved Crimes

Platform: DS
September 30, 2008
In Unsolved Crimes, players assume the role of a rookie detective as part of the New York police department homicide division. An aspiring model, Betsy Blake, has disappeared and a social outcast and loner is the prime suspect. The case is deeper than it appears on the surface. Crime is rampant in the city and Blake's disappearance is the latest in a frightening series of events that are slowly bringing New York to its knees. The local police department is having a hard time cracking the case and Blake's safe return lies in the detectives' hands to solve the mystery before it's too late. Unsolved Crimes integrates three gaming elements - an action game, a 3D crime investigation and a crime quiz - to provide players with a unique, absorbing experience. The game fully utilizes the DS's unique Dual Screen, allowing players to immerse themselves in the New York environments. The innovative use of the stylus allows players to trace marks, routes and memos on suspicious items discovered at crime scenes, all allowing players to move closer to solving the kidnapping mystery. The engaging storyline runs throughout the game, fully immersing players in the world of Unsolved Crimes with more than eight independent cases to solve in the diverse and fully interactive environments. [Empire Interactive]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.3
Jam Sessions 2 486.

Jam Sessions 2

Platform: DS
October 20, 2009
Jam Sessions 2 is a guitar-game that makes learning to play the electric guitar fun and rewarding. Each song in the gameplay mode serves a different role in advancing players’ guitar skills and song writing abilities. By progressing through the songbook, players learn the guitar without realizing they have been taught. Armed with their new skills, they can play songs and share their own original music with others. [Ubisoft]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Tak: The Great Juju Challenge 487.

Tak: The Great Juju Challenge

Platform: DS
September 19, 2005
The third chapter in THQ's Tak series lets the player reprise the role of Tak, a shaman who uses magic to defeat enemies. Tak: The Great Juju Challenge features a new cooperative mode in which two players can solve puzzles together.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
MechAssault: Phantom War 488.

MechAssault: Phantom War

Platform: DS
September 12, 2006
The year is 3134 and after 60 years of peace and prosperity, the Republic of the Sphere is now living in a dark age of ex-communication. Nearly all Hyperpulse Generators (HPGs), the pinnacles of interstellar communication, have been struck by a virus leaving worlds cut off from all information. With involuntary blinders on, no one in the Republic knows when, or where, the next attack could be coming from. Their only hope is to turn the HPG into an instrument of war. [Majesco]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.8
The Sims 2: Castaway 489.

The Sims 2: Castaway

Platform: DS
October 22, 2007
Help your Sims build a life from scratch after washing ashore on a deserted tropical island. Overcome the forces of nature to help them become the ultimate survivors and thrive in this undiscovered paradise while unearthing clues that will lead them back to civilization. Build shelters, craft unique items, and discover many useful treasures and ancient mysteries hidden deep within a diverse jungle environment filled with plants, fruits, and even wildlife. Your Sims change as they take on the challenges of island life and learn to survive in style. Create a new life for your Sims on an uncharted island in The Sims 2 Castaway. [Electronic Arts]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
4.6
DJ Star 490.

DJ Star

Platform: DS
November 10, 2009
Two main modes include Career and Creation.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End 491.

Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End

Platform: DS
May 22, 2007
At World's End video games from Disney Interactive Studios invite players to "live and die by the sword" as they venture to the worlds of the films and beyond while playing as Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.5
My Frogger: Toy Trials 492.

My Frogger: Toy Trials

Platform: DS
November 13, 2006
Team up with Frogger in an all new adventure. Frogger is back but he is not alone. Take on the role of Frogger and the Hero. Control the Hero in the Adventure Map and use Frogger to solve puzzles with the touch pad and microphone. The Hero can also provide Frogger with helpful items such as health and power-ups. Tobi Inc. has created the "Toy Pet", where kids can create a toy pet with a will of its own. All the kids have to do is draw their ideal pet and within a few weeks their toy pet is delivered. Tobi Inc. is holding a competition for the best designed pet, which the Hero and Frogger decide to join. The winner of the competition will be granted one wish that can make all their dreams come true. [Konami]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.0
Cut the Rope 493.

Cut the Rope

Platform: DS
October 20, 2011
Cut the Rope, a fun, physics-based puzzle game with intuitive controls, swings its way onto Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS. When a mysterious package arrives at your door, Om Nom, the cute little monster inside, is only looking for one thing: sweets! Using the Touch Screen, snip the rope at the perfect moment to give Om Nom the boiled sweet hes craving, and collect as many gold stars as you can by touching them with the delicious treat. Every level is replayable, so if you missed a star or just feel like you can get a higher score, you can go back and try again. Each of the 12 themed collection of levels known as level boxes introduces something new to the gameplay, and with 300 levels in total to puzzle through, you wont run out of fun ways to keep your monster friend fed. Cut the Rope on Nintendo 3DS also features Om Nom Stories, a series of short animated episodes detailing your cute new friends adventures. Free updates to Cut the Rope on Nintendo 3DS add new content, including new animations and levels. - Enjoy challenging physics-based puzzles in 300 levels across 12 level boxes - Includes Om Nom Stories, a series of short animated episodes
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.8
Harvest Moon DS Cute 494.

Harvest Moon DS Cute

Platform: DS
March 25, 2008
Has Forget-Me-Not Valley lost its magic? You're a late-blooming farmer, but the Harvest King doesn't have patience for girls who play all day. That's why he weeded out the Harvest Goddess and the Harvest Sprites, leaving you out standing in your fields. Break his spell by sowing seeds and finding the Harvest Sprites. You'll need to master planting fields and tending livestock. Perhaps a handsome bachelor will help you before a mysterious thief steals your heart. Raise Cows, Sheep, Chickens and Ducks. Change clothes and decorate the interior of your house. Court and marry local guys or invite over favorites from Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town. [Natsume]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.8
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Spirit Caller 495.

Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Spirit Caller

Platform: DS
January 2, 2007
It is a brand new year at the Duel Academy and the students are excited to start school. You are placed in the Slifer Red Dorm, and soon after the start of the school year, strange things begin happening. As soon as these odd occurrences begin, you start hearing the voice of spirit duelist. This spirit is a good spirit and will help you duel and solve the mysteries surrounding the Duel Academy. Head to head worldwide dueling via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Includes over 1,500 cards. Create and edit the look of your character. Each game includes three exclusive trading cards. [Konami]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
8.2
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2 496.

Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2

Platform: DS
November 14, 2006
In Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2, shop owners must keep their bizarrely adorable Tamagotchi partners happy by earning “Gotchi points” through performing mini-game tasks for the customers. Gotchi points can be used to clothe, feed, and care for your Tamagotchi partners. As more points are collected, new types of shops for players to open will become unlocked. Shops not seen in the original such as the Bowling Alley and Sushi Bar will be available, as well as upgrades to old favorites like the Concert Hall where players can sing along to the music with the DS’ microphone. In Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop 2, catering to the needs of your customers will be essential in keeping the Tamagotchi happy. The five different happiness levels will determine the dialogue that occurs between the player and their Tamagotchi partner, and nobody likes a grumpy Tamagotchi. [Namco Bandai]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
5.0
Disney High School Musical: Makin' the Cut 497.

Disney High School Musical: Makin' the Cut

Platform: DS
August 14, 2007
The six High School Musical friends have decided to sign up for a National Musical competition. With the help of Kelsi and each other, they signed up and travel across America performing songs and dances to prove they have what it takes to earn the prestigious "America's best amateur Musical" title. [Disney Interactive Studios]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action 498.

Disney's Chicken Little: Ace in Action

Platform: DS
November 9, 2006
Inspired by the "superhero movie within the movie" finale of Walt Disney Pictures' film "Chicken Little," Disney"s Chicken Little: Ace in Action features Ace, the superhero alter ego of Chicken Little, and the Hollywood versions of his misfit band of friends: Runt, Abby and Fish-Out-of-Water. The crew of the intergalactic Battle Barn faces off against Foxy Loxy and her evil Amazonian sidekick, Goosey Loosey, who have an evil plan to take over Earth. Battle evil alien robots through multiple levels across the solar system and combat your foes in one of three distinct game play modes: Ace on foot as a soldier, Runt as the driver of an armored tank, or Abby as the pilot of a spaceship. The original Chicken Little and his friends Abby, Runt and Fish we know from the film are featured in cut scenes throughout the game. [Buena Vista Games]
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd
Disney's A Christmas Carol 499.

Disney's A Christmas Carol

Platform: DS
November 3, 2009
This is a puzzle-adventure game of the the feature-length movie, Disney's A Christmas Carol.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
6.4
Disney Presents a Pixar Film Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue 500.

Disney Presents a Pixar Film Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue

Platform: DS
February 9, 2006
After many years of aquarium life, the Tank Gang is finally ready to make a daring break for the deep blue sea. But it won't be easy. Luckily, Nemo, Marlin, and Dory are waiting by the pier to lend a helping fin as their buddies dive deep into the unknown on an incredible journey to find a brand new home in the coral reef.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
tbd