OK, I'm making this thread because I think the most underrated titless thread has the right idea but does it wrong. also, I'd like this thread to be more community run. So, These are games most people probably havent played, and probably won't, which could be because they are not well known, or just cos they suck. But none of us pay for these games, so these games are worth a download and a try.
Speed Racer
This game is a compotent, though not much more, F Zero clone. Definately worth a download if you enjoy F Zero.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Yes I know, they have the worst voices ever, and every song is phisically painful to listen to, but it is a competent GH clone, and is quite fun. Not as good as Guitar Rock Tour, but not bad.
Guitar Rock Tour
This is a blatant Guitar Hero Rock Band clone. Now, most will dismiss it as shovelware, but it is quite fun, has enough songs to keep you amused for a while, has enough character to not be a lame cash in, it has guitar and drums, and is hard enough that it should be quite a bit of a challenge unless you are really fantastic at GH. I'd go as far as to say as it is a must get for any GH or RB fans.
Crash of the Titans
If you liked Crash on the PS1, I'd say this is a worthy download. I didn't keep it for long, but I definately suggest it for people who liked the old school Crash games.
Nervous Brickdown
A very fun and creative Arcanoid clone, that does alot different. Every world fundamentally changes the core gameplay. You should definately download this if you like that style game.
Battles of Prince of Persia
A card based turn based strategy game. You already know if want this, by reading that description.
Great Giana Sisters
Quite fun Super Mario 1 clone. Just as blatant as the original. Well, that may be a bit harsh. It does alot of things new, and the level structure is different, not just move left to right, it brings a few new ideas. Most are pretty gimicky though. It deserves points for not having forced microphone use. When you could use it, you can turn it off and press A instead. Worth a play for Mario fans, or simple straight up platforming fans. Has bonus levels, acheivements, etc too.
Soul Bubbles
Relaxingest game evar! This game is quite beautiful, very relaxing and fun. A slow paced game where you make bubbles and blow them around the level, taking things to the end, solving puzzles etc. Fantastic game, and i havent heard much about it at all since its release.
Master of Monster Lair
A make your own RPG dungeon, and then get through the dungeon you made game. Something quite different, lite on RPG and light on creation, but very fun aswell. A nice RPG lite.
GRID
A great racing game on DS. Fun damage system, where if you screw up totally, and crash an awful lot, you get to the point where the car wont move or turn. Strongly recommended, as close to simulation as you will get on ds, and still quite fun in an arcade way too.
Super Monkey Ball Touch and Roll
Super Monkey Ball on the DS. Not much else to say. A full new game though. some stages are recycled, but I found it more refreshingly familiar than cheaply repeated. Minigames bit crap, but proper Money Ball experience still there and still great.
Transformers
Transformers are fun games on the DS. Open world mechanic there. You know, might not hold attention forever, but it has rampage missions, story missions, etc. Can drive around as well as walk as robot. All in proper 3D, makes me think that gta cw could have been different...
Thanks to Terenigma for the next 2 reviews.
anno 1701
its simular to cossacks and age of empires in that you build an empire but it has a much bigger focus on econamy than war but its a really fun little game especially landing ur ship on an island (that you choose) and building ur base from scratch up then building attack boats to go to other islands and attack. great lil game
N+
not sure how popular this game is. but its fun you have a little stickman figure and the object of the game is to negotiate objects in levels and get to an exit. sound simple? it is but its fun because your stickman takes on ninja style jump mechanics ie able to bounce up walls and cling to walls and slide down them its got 40+ episodes each with 5 levels and online levels you can download as well as create levels. great game
Thanks to pengin2008 for this review
MegaMan Battle Network DS series
STOP! Don't flame me just yet! I kinda thought it was overrated, and never really gave it a second look, I got Double Team, and I'm hooked, well I would be if I could get past a level.
Thanks to Granville for the next review
Robocalypse
No one played it (except maybe myself (Granville) and Hadrian wink.gif ((and me)) ), but it got some good reviews and is actually quite a good RTS. Closest the DS has gotten to a true and fun RTS. It succeeds with flying colors and is hilarious to boot. The story is by the Spongebob makers and is truly hilarious.
If anyone can think of anything else that deserves to be here, please post in that format and i will add it to my list
Speed Racer
This game is a compotent, though not much more, F Zero clone. Definately worth a download if you enjoy F Zero.
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Yes I know, they have the worst voices ever, and every song is phisically painful to listen to, but it is a competent GH clone, and is quite fun. Not as good as Guitar Rock Tour, but not bad.
Guitar Rock Tour
This is a blatant Guitar Hero Rock Band clone. Now, most will dismiss it as shovelware, but it is quite fun, has enough songs to keep you amused for a while, has enough character to not be a lame cash in, it has guitar and drums, and is hard enough that it should be quite a bit of a challenge unless you are really fantastic at GH. I'd go as far as to say as it is a must get for any GH or RB fans.
Crash of the Titans
If you liked Crash on the PS1, I'd say this is a worthy download. I didn't keep it for long, but I definately suggest it for people who liked the old school Crash games.
Nervous Brickdown
A very fun and creative Arcanoid clone, that does alot different. Every world fundamentally changes the core gameplay. You should definately download this if you like that style game.
Battles of Prince of Persia
A card based turn based strategy game. You already know if want this, by reading that description.
Great Giana Sisters
Quite fun Super Mario 1 clone. Just as blatant as the original. Well, that may be a bit harsh. It does alot of things new, and the level structure is different, not just move left to right, it brings a few new ideas. Most are pretty gimicky though. It deserves points for not having forced microphone use. When you could use it, you can turn it off and press A instead. Worth a play for Mario fans, or simple straight up platforming fans. Has bonus levels, acheivements, etc too.
Soul Bubbles
Relaxingest game evar! This game is quite beautiful, very relaxing and fun. A slow paced game where you make bubbles and blow them around the level, taking things to the end, solving puzzles etc. Fantastic game, and i havent heard much about it at all since its release.
Master of Monster Lair
A make your own RPG dungeon, and then get through the dungeon you made game. Something quite different, lite on RPG and light on creation, but very fun aswell. A nice RPG lite.
GRID
A great racing game on DS. Fun damage system, where if you screw up totally, and crash an awful lot, you get to the point where the car wont move or turn. Strongly recommended, as close to simulation as you will get on ds, and still quite fun in an arcade way too.
Super Monkey Ball Touch and Roll
Super Monkey Ball on the DS. Not much else to say. A full new game though. some stages are recycled, but I found it more refreshingly familiar than cheaply repeated. Minigames bit crap, but proper Money Ball experience still there and still great.
Transformers
Transformers are fun games on the DS. Open world mechanic there. You know, might not hold attention forever, but it has rampage missions, story missions, etc. Can drive around as well as walk as robot. All in proper 3D, makes me think that gta cw could have been different...
Thanks to Terenigma for the next 2 reviews.
anno 1701
its simular to cossacks and age of empires in that you build an empire but it has a much bigger focus on econamy than war but its a really fun little game especially landing ur ship on an island (that you choose) and building ur base from scratch up then building attack boats to go to other islands and attack. great lil game
N+
not sure how popular this game is. but its fun you have a little stickman figure and the object of the game is to negotiate objects in levels and get to an exit. sound simple? it is but its fun because your stickman takes on ninja style jump mechanics ie able to bounce up walls and cling to walls and slide down them its got 40+ episodes each with 5 levels and online levels you can download as well as create levels. great game
Thanks to pengin2008 for this review
MegaMan Battle Network DS series
STOP! Don't flame me just yet! I kinda thought it was overrated, and never really gave it a second look, I got Double Team, and I'm hooked, well I would be if I could get past a level.
Thanks to Granville for the next review
Robocalypse
No one played it (except maybe myself (Granville) and Hadrian wink.gif ((and me)) ), but it got some good reviews and is actually quite a good RTS. Closest the DS has gotten to a true and fun RTS. It succeeds with flying colors and is hilarious to boot. The story is by the Spongebob makers and is truly hilarious.
If anyone can think of anything else that deserves to be here, please post in that format and i will add it to my list
