DS game recommendations?

[Dust and Ashes]

Ok, I ordered a DS and am hoping it will arrive Tuesday. I picked up a couple of games already to get started and was pretty amazed at the selection they had. I never expected to see Splinter Cell or Lego Star Wars but there they were. I'm thinking of getting Age of Empires as well.

I got Brain Age and Deep Labyrinth. What are some good games for the DS. I'm not really crazy about platformers but will probably start getting into them some. What are some good platformers for a beginner?

Thanks!

 

[Indigua]

well..........what kind of categories do you like?

 

[Dust and Ashes]

Mostly RPGs and RTS, though I do like a good sneaker. I'll almost certainly pick up Splinter Cell. Are there any more conventional RPGs like Deep Labyrinth seems to be? I'll probably get FFIII even though console type RPGs aren't my favorite. I played FFX on PS2 and liked it ok and I loved LOTR: Third Age.

 

[WPZanar07]

If you like Final Fantasy, they have one for the DS already that's 3-D, and I think that soon they will be coming out with Final Fantasy Tactics (let's hope it's the original) for it as well. I read in my Game Informer about Tactics. Don't get Trace Memory, because it is a very short play and has virtually no replay value as it is a puzzle game.
Also, Final Fantasy X isn't really ranked in the best Final Fantasy category. I thought it kinda bit, myself, because if you didn't get the airship then it was a one-way road. Not like FF6 for the GBA. That's one of the best games in Final Fantasy.
OKAY, now I'm done dorking out.

 

[willard3]

Ok, here's my thoughts.

For GBA, try the Advance Wars series (there's one for DS as well), Fire Emblem, Final Fantasy Tactics, and the Golden Sun duology.

Advance Wars is a turn-based strategy game. Military and everything, but still quirky and fun.
Fire Emblem is also turn-based strategy, with lots of RPG elements and a good story.
FFT is also turn-based strategy (see a pattern here?) but with more in-depth RPG elements.
Finally, Golden Sun is a traditional RPG with...you guessed it...turn-based combat. But it has a great story.


Personally, I think that the GBA has much stronger games than the DS (so far). So if you haven't tried any of these GBA gems, go for it. You'll be surprised.

 

[Dust and Ashes]

Cool, thanks. I had forgotten about GBA games because I was going to get a GBA but managed to swing a DS and now I can play them all. Sweet.

 

[jhollas]

Hmm... For your particular genre, I'd say definitely FFIII and Advance Wars.
But to truly appreciate the DS, I'd strongly recommend getting games like Mario Kart, New Super Mario Bros., Metroid and Animal Crossing. These are some really good games, and I guarantee you'll enjoy them! I do!

 

[WPZanar07]

Oh, yah, I had forgotten about Golden Sun! Just remember, it comes in two parts. The first cartridge is just Golden Sun. The second is Golden Sun: The Lost Age. I can personally recommend these games, though in the second one you must prepare to be frustrated, lol.

 

[TriptychR]

You say you're sorta looking for a platformer. If you're looking for one with a bit of RPG-ish elements thrown in, try either of the Castlevania games: Dawn of Sorrow or Portrait of Ruin. Dawn of Sorrow might be the slightly better one, and you can probably find it a bit cheaper, too.

 

[Dust and Ashes]

Cool, thanks! I played Dracula's Revenge on NES back in the day and really liked it so I'll definitely give them a try. If I can ever get the DS in my hands, that is. I had to cancel that order because of a problem with the bank and am waiting for the authorization hold to release the money back to me so I can just go buy one. Hopefully, I'll be playing tomorrow evening.

 

[Dust and Ashes]

Finally got it today. Took some running around but finally found some at Best Buy. They had 1 coral and 3 polar white so I got polar white.

 

[MichaelRM]

Mario and Luigi Partners in Time is pure distilled fun. Good for rpg and action fans.

 

[YamiB]

I would suggest Advance Wars, Trauma Center, and both Phoenix Wright games.

 

[Dust and Ashes]

Awesome, thanks. I'm hoping to get a used game this week as well as a swing grip so I won't be as nervous handling it with my big hands. I'll look for all of those and hopefully they will have one used.

 

[Mrs. Enigma]

Zelda Minish Cap for gba, Mario And Luigi Superstar Sag for gba, Mario And Luigi Partners in Time for ds, Mario Kart ds, and New Super Mario Bros. (That is my current reccomendations.)

 

[SickBoy]

Hotel Dusk is a great mystery game, old school click and point detective story.

You might enjoy Lunar Knights, its a mix of Zelda and Metal Gear with some added RPG qualities, and is made by Kojima studios.