In the style of Tolgar's epic PSP games recommendations list, I thought it might be useful to have a thread where all of the recommendations are listed on page 1 for future reference. Now, before I get ‘olded’, I’ve collated a load of recommendations from the posts in the several outdated existing threads.
With plenty of new 3DS owners, there may well be people looking through the piles of shovelware to find the gems in the DS back catalogue, many of which are becoming harder to find, so I hope this thread is useful.
Let’s stick to stuff that is recommended by more forumites than not, rather than being a list of everything available- I'm certainly happy to debate my initial suggestions! Any objections or futher additions? Add a reason why it should be added (or delisted!) if you can. thanks you !!
Platformers
Castlevania- Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania- Order of Ecclesia
Castlevania- Portrait of Ruin
Legend of Kage 2
Megaman Zero collection (US import)
Megaman ZX Advent
New Super Mario Bros DS
Sonic Classic collection
Sonic Colours
Super Mario 64 DS
Alice in Wonderland
Yoshi's Island DS
Monster Tale
Kirby Mass Attack
Thor (more of a 2D scrolling brawler with a good combo system)
Spiderman: Web of Shadows
Shoot 'em ups
Aliens: Infestation
Bangai o' Spirits
Contra IV (US import)
Metal Slug VII (US import)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Nanostray
Nanostray 2
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme 2
Geometry Wars Galaxies
Puzzle
Soul Bubbles
Meteos
Slitherlink
Pipemania
Picross
Puzzle Quest
Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest Galactrix
Tetris DS
Tetris party
Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Mario vs Donkey Kong 3: Mayhem in Miniland
Might & Magic- Clash of Heroes
Professor Layton and the curious village
Professor Layton and the diabolical box
Professor Layton and the lost future
Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call
Trauma Centre
Trauma Centre 2
Super Scribblenauts
42 All-time Classics
Zookeeper
Rabbids go Home
Physics -based platform puzzlers
Kirby's Power Paintbrush
Ivy the Kiwi
(well, until someone comes up with a better description, anyway.)
Strategy (includes SRPG)
Final Fantasy Tactics A2
Plants vs Zombies
Panzer Tactics (US import)
Front Mission (US import)
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume
Knights in the Nightmare (US import)
Civilisation: Revolution
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Advance Wars: Dark Conflict
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (US import)
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 (US import)
Disgaea
Luminous Arc
Luminous Arc 2
Age of Empires: Age of Kings
Rondo of Swords (US import)
Laevetein Tactics (US import)
Endwar
Ninjatown
RPG
Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes of Light
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V : Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Sky
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (US import)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Nostalgia (US import)
Radiant Historia (US import)
Etrian Odyssey
Etrian Odyssey 2 (US import)
Etrian Odyssey 3 (US import)
SMT: Strange Journey
Infinite Space
The World Ends With You
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
Pokemon Heart/Gold/SoulSilver
Pokemon Black/White
Suikoden Tierkris
Inazuma Eleven
Avalon Code
Adventure
Solatorobo
Ghost Trick
Legend of Zelda- Phantom Hourglass
Legend of Zelda- Spirit Tracks
Broken Sword
Hotel Dusk
Last Window
999
Phoenix Wright
Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Apollo Justice
Lux Pain
Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past
Unsolved Crimes
GTA Chinatown Wars
Okamiden
Secret Files: Tunguska
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
Shiren the Wanderer
Retro Game Challenge
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword
Lunar Knights
Simulation
Rune Factory
Rune Factory 2
Rune Factory 3
Anno 1701
racing
Super Mario Kart
Rhythm
Elite Beat Agents
Rhythm Paradise
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (Jap import)
Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (Jap import)
Jam with the Band
Taiko no Tatsujin DS (Jap import)
Arcade
The Namco collection
Sport
Mario Slam Basketball
DSiWare
Shantae: Risky's Revenge
3D Space Tank
Starship Patrol
Reflect Missile
Link 'n' Launch
Some of the Art Style Series - Intersect and PiCOPiCT being the best examples.
Game & Watch - Mario's Cement Factory!!
WarioWare: Snapped!
Photo Dojo
Tales in a Box
Surfacer+
Cave Story
DSi aaps
Inchworm animation
With plenty of new 3DS owners, there may well be people looking through the piles of shovelware to find the gems in the DS back catalogue, many of which are becoming harder to find, so I hope this thread is useful.
Let’s stick to stuff that is recommended by more forumites than not, rather than being a list of everything available- I'm certainly happy to debate my initial suggestions! Any objections or futher additions? Add a reason why it should be added (or delisted!) if you can. thanks you !!
Platformers
Castlevania- Dawn of Sorrow
Castlevania- Order of Ecclesia
Castlevania- Portrait of Ruin
Legend of Kage 2
Megaman Zero collection (US import)
Megaman ZX Advent
New Super Mario Bros DS
Sonic Classic collection
Sonic Colours
Super Mario 64 DS
Alice in Wonderland
Yoshi's Island DS
Monster Tale
Kirby Mass Attack
Thor (more of a 2D scrolling brawler with a good combo system)
Spiderman: Web of Shadows
Shoot 'em ups
Aliens: Infestation
Bangai o' Spirits
Contra IV (US import)
Metal Slug VII (US import)
Metroid Prime: Hunters
Nanostray
Nanostray 2
Space Invaders Extreme
Space Invaders Extreme 2
Geometry Wars Galaxies
Puzzle
Soul Bubbles
Meteos
Slitherlink
Pipemania
Picross
Puzzle Quest
Puzzle Quest 2
Puzzle Quest Galactrix
Tetris DS
Tetris party
Mario vs Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Mario vs Donkey Kong 3: Mayhem in Miniland
Might & Magic- Clash of Heroes
Professor Layton and the curious village
Professor Layton and the diabolical box
Professor Layton and the lost future
Professor Layton and the Spectre's Call
Trauma Centre
Trauma Centre 2
Super Scribblenauts
42 All-time Classics
Zookeeper
Rabbids go Home
Physics -based platform puzzlers
Kirby's Power Paintbrush
Ivy the Kiwi
(well, until someone comes up with a better description, anyway.)
Strategy (includes SRPG)
Final Fantasy Tactics A2
Plants vs Zombies
Panzer Tactics (US import)
Front Mission (US import)
Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume
Knights in the Nightmare (US import)
Civilisation: Revolution
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Advance Wars: Dark Conflict
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (US import)
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 (US import)
Disgaea
Luminous Arc
Luminous Arc 2
Age of Empires: Age of Kings
Rondo of Swords (US import)
Laevetein Tactics (US import)
Endwar
Ninjatown
RPG
Chrono Trigger
Final Fantasy III
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes of Light
Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Dragon Quest V : Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Sky
Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (US import)
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2
Nostalgia (US import)
Radiant Historia (US import)
Etrian Odyssey
Etrian Odyssey 2 (US import)
Etrian Odyssey 3 (US import)
SMT: Strange Journey
Infinite Space
The World Ends With You
Golden Sun: Dark Dawn
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story
Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
Pokemon Heart/Gold/SoulSilver
Pokemon Black/White
Suikoden Tierkris
Inazuma Eleven
Avalon Code
Adventure
Solatorobo
Ghost Trick
Legend of Zelda- Phantom Hourglass
Legend of Zelda- Spirit Tracks
Broken Sword
Hotel Dusk
Last Window
999
Phoenix Wright
Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Apollo Justice
Lux Pain
Jake Hunter: Memories of the Past
Unsolved Crimes
GTA Chinatown Wars
Okamiden
Secret Files: Tunguska
Secret Files 2: Puritas Cordis
Shiren the Wanderer
Retro Game Challenge
Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword
Lunar Knights
Simulation
Rune Factory
Rune Factory 2
Rune Factory 3
Anno 1701
racing
Super Mario Kart
Rhythm
Elite Beat Agents
Rhythm Paradise
Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (Jap import)
Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (Jap import)
Jam with the Band
Taiko no Tatsujin DS (Jap import)
Arcade
The Namco collection
Sport
Mario Slam Basketball
DSiWare
Shantae: Risky's Revenge
3D Space Tank
Starship Patrol
Reflect Missile
Link 'n' Launch
Some of the Art Style Series - Intersect and PiCOPiCT being the best examples.
Game & Watch - Mario's Cement Factory!!
WarioWare: Snapped!
Photo Dojo
Tales in a Box
Surfacer+
Cave Story
DSi aaps
Inchworm animation
woo! you guys hold so many valued games , any ones work for the r4i gold 3ds (from www.r4ids.cn)?
