Last time we're already talking about the best Gameboy Advanced games off all time. And now I'm going to give you another nostalgic feeling. But this time with the old Nintendo DS, the most successful video games console that Nintendo ever had (after Switch of course).
Anyway before I wrote this article, I did some research (which is in Wikipedia). Turns out that Nintendo DS is the second in best-selling video game consoles with 154.02 million, just below Playstation 2 with more than 155 million sell worldwide! Not just that, another thing that make Nintendo DS so special is the games. For you guys who own Nintendo DS, you must be remember playing games like Mario Kart, Pokemon Series, GTA Chinatown Wars, and many more. There are so many cool games with a stunning graphic and a very touching story. Well let's stop wasting some time and go to the list.
Best Nintendo DS Games Of All Time
Just for your information, this list is based on the Nintendo DS games that are known to have sold or shipped at least one million copies. So it's not based on my favorite DS games.
1. New Super Mario Bros
Let's start the first list with the most iconic and popular video game character ever. Who is it? Yes, it's Mario. This side-scrolling video game was developed by Nintendo EAD in 2006, actually New Super Mario Bros is the same like the old Super Mario Bros game. You just running, jumping from one platform to another, saving Princess Peach, etc. But what make this game so successful is that the graphic have been improved since the last game and there are lots of new power ups, like blue koopa shell, mega mushroom, etc. There ten levels in each of eight worlds that you need to complete, but remember don't be to happy if you finish a level in this game. Because the Princess will be in another castle.
2. Nintendogs
This game maybe look silly and not cool at all (Just look at the name!). But trust me, Nintendogs have been sold 23.96 million copies worldwide, making it second on the Nintendo DS best-sellers list, behind New Super Mario Bros! That's why you shouldn't judge the book it's cover. Anyway this game is pretty simple, all you have to do is to take care of your virtual pet. Like playing with toys, giving them command like sit, roll, etc. This game is pretty interesting because the dogs are pretty realistic, especially if you didn't have a pet. And if you are a lonely guy who like to cry in the corner, then this game is for you.
3. Mario Kart DS
In number three we have another Mario games, but this time it's not Super Mario. It's Mario Kart DS. If we are talking about DS games, the first thing that came across our mind is this masterpiece. This game was released in 2005 and the fifth installment in the Mario Kart series. Mario Kart DS is just like every racing game. You pick a character, then pick the kart, and race until you win all cup. But there's one thing that make this game memorable, it's the item boxes. Yes, you can find all sort of thing from weapons, power-ups, to traps. Not only that, there are also eight characters that you can pick such as Mario, Bowser, Waluigi, etc. Not to mention the five single player mode's like Grand Prix where you have win all the cup, Time Trial where you have to set your best time in a circuit, Mission where you have to clear some objectives, Battle, and Mission. Anyway just pick your favorite character, throw some bananas, and take all that shiny trophies.
4. Brain Age
Brain Age or Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Is another DS game that responsible for making Nintendo super rich. It was release in 2005 in Japan, Brain Age is a pretty simple game. You just have to solve or answer all the puzzles and the game will tell you the results. It's kinda like training for your brain. Wait does that mean this game make me smarter? To be honest I'm not really sure, because I didn't play this game. But don't worry, I have done some research. And it turns out many people said that this game has been scientifically proven. So that mean Brain Age definitely will make you smarter.
Anyway before I wrote this article, I did some research (which is in Wikipedia). Turns out that Nintendo DS is the second in best-selling video game consoles with 154.02 million, just below Playstation 2 with more than 155 million sell worldwide! Not just that, another thing that make Nintendo DS so special is the games. For you guys who own Nintendo DS, you must be remember playing games like Mario Kart, Pokemon Series, GTA Chinatown Wars, and many more. There are so many cool games with a stunning graphic and a very touching story. Well let's stop wasting some time and go to the list.
Best Nintendo DS Games Of All Time
Just for your information, this list is based on the Nintendo DS games that are known to have sold or shipped at least one million copies. So it's not based on my favorite DS games.
1. New Super Mario Bros
Let's start the first list with the most iconic and popular video game character ever. Who is it? Yes, it's Mario. This side-scrolling video game was developed by Nintendo EAD in 2006, actually New Super Mario Bros is the same like the old Super Mario Bros game. You just running, jumping from one platform to another, saving Princess Peach, etc. But what make this game so successful is that the graphic have been improved since the last game and there are lots of new power ups, like blue koopa shell, mega mushroom, etc. There ten levels in each of eight worlds that you need to complete, but remember don't be to happy if you finish a level in this game. Because the Princess will be in another castle.
2. Nintendogs
This game maybe look silly and not cool at all (Just look at the name!). But trust me, Nintendogs have been sold 23.96 million copies worldwide, making it second on the Nintendo DS best-sellers list, behind New Super Mario Bros! That's why you shouldn't judge the book it's cover. Anyway this game is pretty simple, all you have to do is to take care of your virtual pet. Like playing with toys, giving them command like sit, roll, etc. This game is pretty interesting because the dogs are pretty realistic, especially if you didn't have a pet. And if you are a lonely guy who like to cry in the corner, then this game is for you.
3. Mario Kart DS
In number three we have another Mario games, but this time it's not Super Mario. It's Mario Kart DS. If we are talking about DS games, the first thing that came across our mind is this masterpiece. This game was released in 2005 and the fifth installment in the Mario Kart series. Mario Kart DS is just like every racing game. You pick a character, then pick the kart, and race until you win all cup. But there's one thing that make this game memorable, it's the item boxes. Yes, you can find all sort of thing from weapons, power-ups, to traps. Not only that, there are also eight characters that you can pick such as Mario, Bowser, Waluigi, etc. Not to mention the five single player mode's like Grand Prix where you have win all the cup, Time Trial where you have to set your best time in a circuit, Mission where you have to clear some objectives, Battle, and Mission. Anyway just pick your favorite character, throw some bananas, and take all that shiny trophies.
4. Brain Age
Brain Age or Dr. Kawashima's Brain Training: How Old Is Your Brain? Is another DS game that responsible for making Nintendo super rich. It was release in 2005 in Japan, Brain Age is a pretty simple game. You just have to solve or answer all the puzzles and the game will tell you the results. It's kinda like training for your brain. Wait does that mean this game make me smarter? To be honest I'm not really sure, because I didn't play this game. But don't worry, I have done some research. And it turns out many people said that this game has been scientifically proven. So that mean Brain Age definitely will make you smarter.
Who doesn't know Pokemon? If you are a die hard Pokemon fans, you must be know about this game. This gen 4 Pokemon is probably the best Pokemon games so far, how do i know? Well, around 18 million units have been sold worldwide, Diamond and Pearl have sold over 2 million more units than Ruby and Sapphire and almost 6 million more units than Fire Red and Leaf Green, while outselling their successors, Black and White, by over 2 million copies. Pokemon Diamond and Pearl is set in Sinnoh region with a new legendary Pokemon call creation trio, and you will confronted by an evil team called galactic. The gameplay in the other hand is the same like previous Pokemon games. But still, I still remember the memory and the awesomeness that this game leave.
6. Pokemon Black and White
Another Pokemon games fill this list, but this time it came from the generation 5. Yes, it's the Pokemon Black and White. Unova is the fresh new region that introduced by Game Freak in September 2010, the gameplay of course is the same like any Pokemon games before. But what makes Pokemon Black and White so awesome, is that this game have a really deep story. For the first time, Game Freak make a really evil team with a clear goal. Which is to encourage all people in Unova to release their Pokemon, so they can control it. Also, the battle animation in this game is really different than previous Pokemon games. Not to mention the seasonal cycles, rotation battle, and the 157 new Pokemon for you to capture. So what are you waiting for? Play this game and try to catch em' all.
Well, that's all the best Nintendo DS games of all time. Actually, there are so many great DS games out there, but I'm just gonna give six games for you guys. Because first of all, I didn't have a time to write the rest and second, all of the DS games in this list is just the best of the best. Some of them leave a great memory and a nostalgic feeling when I played it again, when I was grown up. Anyway there are no games that was good or bad until you played it. So go try all of the game in this list and have fun.
