New to DS gaming

[Gnash]

I recently bought a DS and was wondering if you guys could recommend what games I should start with. I'm looking for games that I can actually finish, only the best of the best.

Thanks.

[Thor]

Oh my where to start! No particular order:

New Super Mario Bros

Pokemon Gold/Silver or Pokemon Pearl/Diamond/Platinum

Game & Watch Collection

Dragon's Lair (DSi Ware)

Brain Age

Elite Beat Agents

Resident Evil Deadly Silence

Mario Kart

Mario 64

Retro Game Challenge

Contra 4

Either of the Castlevania games

Dark Void (DSiware)

Umm... I know there is more but those are just off the top of my head.

[Areala]

I recently bought a DS and was wondering if you guys could recommend what games I should start with. I'm looking for games that I can actually finish, only the best of the best.

Thanks.

What kinds of games do you enjoy playing? Genres that you enjoy can help us to narrow down the suggestions (it's no good suggesting Pokemon if you don't like RPGs, or Mario Kart if you hate racing). Personally, I love the DS for adventure and RPG titles, and I will second Thor's suggestion of "Elite Beat Agents" as a game that is pretty simple for anybody to just pick up and play (plus it's dirt cheap now).

If you like RPGs, especially old-school ones, Chrono Trigger DS and Dragon Warrior IV are perfect choices.

Like horror-themed games? Dementium: The Ward is good. Likewise, Moon (by the same developers) is a good first-person shooter for the DS.

Tell us more, so we can tell you more!

*huggles*

Areala

[Mister Zero]

SCRIBBLENAUTS!

Yoshi's Island DS

Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis

WarioWare Touched!

Sonic Rush

Pokemon Ranger

Big Brain Academy

Animal Crossing: Wild World

Star Fox Command

Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time and Bowser's Inside Story

Metroid Prime Hunters

Tecmo Bowl Kickoff

Trauma Center: Under the Knife

Wario: Master of Disguise

[Gnash]

What kinds of games do you enjoy playing? Genres that you enjoy can help us to narrow down the suggestions (it's no good suggesting Pokemon if you don't like RPGs, or Mario Kart if you hate racing). Personally, I love the DS for adventure and RPG titles, and I will second Thor's suggestion of "Elite Beat Agents" as a game that is pretty simple for anybody to just pick up and play (plus it's dirt cheap now).

If you like RPGs, especially old-school ones, Chrono Trigger DS and Dragon Warrior IV are perfect choices.

Like horror-themed games? Dementium: The Ward is good. Likewise, Moon (by the same developers) is a good first-person shooter for the DS.

Tell us more, so we can tell you more!

*huggles*

Areala

Well I enjoy RPG and Strategy the most but sometimes I like breaks from these games and play simple things. The only games I do not like are sports games. I love Harvestmoon games but I'm trying to avoid games that do not end.

[E-Day]

The two Professor Layton games are great. Kirby Canvas Curse and Squeak Squad are also great.

[Gnash]

I was looking at those Profesor Layton games seemed interesting but wasn't sure about buying so...

[Mister Zero]

Oh, you also might like the Disgaia game they have for DS if you enjoyed the PS2 version. It's strategy RPG along the lines of FFT or Ogre Battle.

[Gnash]

Oh, you also might like the Disgaia game they have for DS if you enjoyed the PS2 version. It's strategy RPG along the lines of FFT or Ogre Battle.

That sounds interesting I'm a huge fan of the Ogre Battle games.

[Mister Zero]

Well, then add Final Fantasy Tactics A2 to the list. You might like it, too. Have fun!

[Gnash]

Well, then add Final Fantasy Tactics A2 to the list. You might like it, too. Have fun!

If it's like the GBA one I'm in. Very time consuming hahaha

[Thor]

Yeah FFA2 is almost exactly like the GBA counterpart it's a great game.

[Areala]

I'll go ahead and add SquareEnix's "The World Ends With You" and "Trace Memory" from Nintendo.

*huggles*

Areala

[gblock]

If you're into music games...

Elite Beat Agents (as well as the Japanese games that spurned the American version: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan and Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2)

as well as Taiko no Tatsujin DS and the sequel Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7tsu no Shima no Daibouken (the Taiko Drum Master games)

All are really good.

[Gnash]

Is the Taiko one available in america?

My first games are Brain Age and Shin Megami Tensei Strange Journey. But I will get to all your suggestions asap

[gblock]

No, but you can import them (or go the "immoral" route and get a flash card and download them)

[E-Day]

Did you get a DS Lite or DSi? If you got a DSi, there is a ton of good DSiWare. Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, Glow Artisan, Rayman, The Oregon Trail, Pro-Putt Domo, Art Academy: First Semester (if you enjoy drawing even slightly); Shantae will be available soon as well.

[Gnash]

Did you get a DS Lite or DSi? If you got a DSi, there is a ton of good DSiWare. Mario vs Donkey Kong: Minis March Again, Glow Artisan, Rayman, The Oregon Trail, Pro-Putt Domo, Art Academy: First Semester (if you enjoy drawing even slightly); Shantae will be available soon as well.

It's a DS Lite because I wanted to play GBA games on it. :( Besides Dsiware the other things that come with the DSi seem useless to me.

[E-Day]

Tsk tsk...DSiWare is awesome. They have some really fantastic games and programs for download. It's got lots of cool features, and the bigger screens are always welcome

[gblock]

Not to mention that they are releasing the old Game & Watch titles on DSIWare for 200 points ($2.00) each. Some nice nostalga there

[Gnash]

I might change later on to a DSi. Not one of those large one though, those things are huge LOL.

[Toocool100]

any mario game is great