EDIT: Link to all recommended games preview and review here!!

I have been asked to complie a list of games that should be recommended. Good games that need to be purchased at all cost and bad games that need to be avoided at all cost too.

And taken into consideration of it all, i have decided to try to compile a list of them. But there is a snag in this compilation. I need input from all of you. So here i hope you guys can recommend games that you think is good.

Try to floow this kind of format

Title:
Genre:
Reason it is good/bad:

Please refrain from fanboyism, and when supplying reason. Give at least one paragraph of good reason. Try not to just say, IT ROX! or Get it coz it is fun. Give compelling reasons. I will then look into the game and update it onto the pinned FAQ topic.

Thank you for your help!!!


Edit: Oh paiseh forgot to add. Explain what kind of game is it. For example. Mario, A platform 2d game which requires player to jump onto monster and save the princess. Various level and have only slight touch screen compatibility.

This post has been edited by reveur: Jan 3 2007, 08:32 PM

Title: Gyakuten Saiban aka Phoenix Wright
Genre: Lawyer / Investigation
Reason:
Good
Not easy, very clever way to build a game that requires you to memorize and think things and also from time to time finding lies with evidence. Great storyline!

Bad
Reading lots of words might get people bored. Only got little replay value because u know the answer already. Unless you wanna see the story again.

Title:Elite beat Agents
Genre:Rhythm action
The good: Extremely interesting storyline, endless replay value,it plays great but most inpotantly, it feels great. A great library of licensed soundtracks from artists like David bowie , madonna,Steriogram,Avril Lavigne,Billy Fogarty, Earth Wind and fire,Good Charlotte and oh come on, it doesn't get better than that!!!
the bad: Insane difficulty might be a bad thing for the average gamer. And Commander Kahn's moves are so gay.

Samus! Super nice summary! Can the rest of the suggestions follow samus example? And keep talkign to the minimum >.< So can easily find and update. (I no need do so much work )

Title:Metroid Prime Hunters
Genre:Action;shooter
Reason:
The good: The game developers really concentrated on multiplayer for this game, and so we have a game with superb multiplayer. It supports online play aswell and voice chat. The controls will redefine the way we play FPS forever, as it works perfectly well(on to the learning curve later). Totally awesome graphics that can be compared with sony's PSP.
The bad: Very steep learning curve for the controls. if you want this game, you must spend hours learning how to control it well. Very bad storyline, like I said earlier, the game emphasizes on multiplayer. Terrible boss battles and boring single player mode.

This post has been edited by samus_ng: Jan 3 2007, 05:41 PM

Haha thanks. Copy and paste hard work meh?

I am rewriting everything. Not copy and pasting.

Oh OK will keep it short then

Title: Final Fantasy III
Genre: RPG
Description: Final Fantasy III is a remake of the Japanese Final Fantasy III of the NES. Before the DS remake, it has never been released outside Japan.

The Good: Final Fantasy III provides versatility, with the Job System. It may not be as innovative, as say, FFVII's Materia system, or the FFX's Sphere Grid system or even the FFX-2's Dress Sphere system, but it gets the job done. As a result of this, the game provides alot of possibilities for you to decide on what party on what do you want to go with. Do you want an all out physical attacking party, or an all magical party attacking furiously with magic? The choice is yours. Final Fantasy III also provides a challenge to gamers, unlike the current generation of Final Fantasies, so it is not so easy to breeze through the game.

The graphics of the game are superb, and it has one of the best graphics seen on the DS handheld system.

The Bad: The game often times does not clearly tell you where to go, so often times you will find yourself lost. There is also a noticable lag in gameplay whenever there are too many things on screen. The save system is also not liked by many, as you can only permanently save on the world map, which means players must be very careful with their actions in the dungeons, because if they die somewhere near the end, they will have to do the whole dungeon again. (This is especially true for the final area)
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Is this too long?

This post has been edited by Phoenix_Cypher_K1: Jan 3 2007, 05:50 PM

Nope. If long and good I will just copy paste. If short i will add in more stuff or rewrite.

Ditto on Elite Beat Agents.

Nothing is quite as satisfying when you ace Jumpin' Jack Flash on Sweatin' difficulty and be surprisely rewarded by the ultra cute trios called the ELITE BEAT DIVAS.

If you thought it was strange playing thru 3 difficulty levels using male dancers .. well .. let's just say the Elite Beat Divas gives the game an entirely new perspective and challenge once you unlock them!

Multiplayer is fun too with competitions based events like Iron Chef, guitar competition etc.

A truly great Touch Generation title.

Yeah it's certainly the best Touch Generations title ever for the DS. You have no idea how loud I shout out when I beat JJF Sweatin' mode! My dad yelled at me for 5 minutes for shouting so loud! EBD's graphics are very bad , but gameplay very nice There's another big surprise when you beat every song in the game....Commander Kahn!!!

FAQ updated with recommended games. Sorry Samus. MPH is not in the list. Not a recommended game for new people to DS. And you say it urself. No replayability value and sucky story. Effectively killing it.

OKOK I know u all hate Metroid I respect that Great faq you have there

Title: New Super Mario Brothers
Genre: 2D Platform

The good: Old school with new taste, easy for beginners and good replayability value. Great world setup and tons of secrets to unlock.

The bad: Short gametime as no need to complete all worlds to advance to the next. Apart from that, everything's good.

Title:Mario Kart DS
Genre:Racing
The good: The Nintendo DS version of the most popular unrealistic racing game ever is a huge hit! Mario Kart DS let's you race as Mario, Luigi and all other characters from the Mushroom Kingdom in more than 30 tracks. Mario Kart DS has a solid Multiplayer mode which also let's you play with anyone in the world via Nintendo Wi-fi Connection! Mario Kart DS also has a new 'Mission' Mode that gives you challanges around MKDS race tracks that you have to complete.
the bad: Single-Player is very boring because bots are not much of a challange at all. Multiplayer and Wi-fi play will lag at times. New powerups aren't all that exciting too.

Title: Meteos
Genre: Puzzle

About
A puzzle game with a twist. Instead of rotating blocks, you move them around after they land. The catch is that you can only move them up or down.

The Good
Hectic pace of the game keeps you on your toes all the time. Varies enough to keep you peel to the screen. Offers quick fun as the game is easy to pick up and put down.

The Bad
Graphics not exactly the prettiest thing you will see on the DS.

Title: Trauma Center: Under The Knife
Genre: Operating Surgeries
Description: Trauma Center: Under the Knife lets YOU play doctor, performing increasingly complex surgeries. The stylus will be your scalpel as you make incisions, anesthetize problem areas, remove tumors, monitor vital signs, apply bandages, and more! This maybe the most original game ever made in gaming industry!
Reason:
Good
Great use of stylus; variety of operations and techniques, challenge mode lets you revisit each operation to improve ranking. In a sense, you actually feel like you are a doctor, because there is rarely a moment to relax before the next problem emerges.
Bad
Underwhelming visuals, unrealistic procedures, lengthy dialogue sequences. Trauma Center cannot be considered a simulation, since most of the procedures are unrealistic. And also, some people are phobia to surgeries.

This post has been edited by SWATwolf: Jan 3 2007, 08:48 PM

Hehe I dont think Operating Surgeries can be classified as a genre

Maybe Action?

Puzzle would be a good genre.