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Hi there. I too bought the DS for its creativity. I been a gamer since
the early 80's. So I played just about everything. Anyhow, I was
planning to buy the PSP instead, but I opted for a more creative gaming
experience on the go. I already own a PS2, so, I decided to buy
something that's new, and breaks new grounds in gaming. I sold my GBA
SP, and with the DS, I have not only a huge selection of 2D GBA titles,
but also, the new, quirky, gameplay that only the DS can offer. So far,
I have played several games that are trully wonderful and enjoyable, at
least on the creative side of the fence.
1) Yoshy: Touch and Go. Awesome game, and although it lacks a story
Mode, the quick/pick-up gameplay is a joy to behold. When I first blew
into the Mic. in order to erase the clouds I created with the styles, I
was into something that I never played before. Also, you don't actually
control the character as most traditional games would allow, but you
control the environment in order to move from point A to point B. That
alone sold me. I never played anything resembling Yoshy: Touched and
GO. Personally, I think it is one of the most inspired, creative games
to come out in the gaming universe, and titles such as these makes me
look forward to continued playing games.
2)Pac-Pics. Another quirky game, and not to be overlooked if you're
looking for a unique gaming experience. The selling point here is
unique, 'cause Pac-Pics is not your typical game. All you do is draw a
pac-man on the screen, draw lines to divert his direction up, down,
left, right, and all of this takes place on a screen that is only under
four inches, while Pac munches on ghosts. Namco added several
variations to the gameplay in the latter levels, so the gameplay again
becomes a priority. I took a gamble on this game, and to be honest, at
first I did not like my first impressions. THe game doesn't offer much.
I mean, there's no story mode in the traditional sense, no sense of
movement. Just simply drawing a Pac on screen, arrows, and bombs to
clear and play the next screen, not exactly your bang-for-the-buck,
eye-candy sort of game. It is not flashy, nor pretty. Yet, I found
myself later on loving the quirky gameplay it offers. By the time I
opened the second book, I realized I was completely into the game
experience. But then again, this game is not for everyone. If, however,
you want something unique, and fresh, I highly recomend this overlooked
tittle, as it sports new ideas, and strays from the old ones. This is
one tittle you can pick up any time of the day and play the levels over
again for a quick recess. Fast-paced, quirky at best, requiring
fast-reflexes to avoid from losing.
3) Warioware: Twisted. A GBA tittle, BUT, Twisted I think is a piece
of classic gaming in the making, and one that deserves gameplay in your
DS. I think this tittle is destined to become a classic due to the way
is played and executed. The software comes with a gyro sensor, whereof
the only way to play is by spinning your portable unit. I never played
anyhting like this before, and for this reason alone, Twisted is 100%
original. Nintendo really top themselves with this tittle. A fantastic
tittle for gamers looking for something new, and revolutionary. I
bought this at Fry's on sale for $24.99. A steal! Worth every penny I
spent. I haven't gotten this excited since I bought Gunstar Heroes for
the Genesis for what seem like a century ago.
4) Zoo Keeper. For $20 bucks, you'll owned a puzzle/action game that's
very additive. All you really do is connect three animals or more, and
create chains with different groups for a high score. The Six-Minute
Mode I think is the one most people go back over and over again to
improve their score, and personally, my best is 615,000. I have
improved by simply playing, and practicing the game, and is one game
that really challenges yourself, not the player challenging the game.
Awesome game.
5)Warioware: touched Not exactly on par with Twisted. Twisted is a
much, much superior product, but Warioware still offers touch-screen
gameplay unlike any other product in the market. Unique, and can be
played and enjoyed by everyone in the family. Very appealing game.
Ok, those are my TOP honors for the DS, and must have tittles for a
unique, and refreshing gameplay experince on the DS. I also would like
to mention Super Mario 64. There's dozens of minigames that are
actually fun for a quick pick-up & go that uses only the styles for
gameplay.
My quick thoughts on the DS: I think, and I'm basing this on software
originality and strenghs, that the DS can actually compete with the
more powerful Sony's PSP. I did not hold this same opinion when I was
checking the specs for the Sony PSP before its debut(which I was
planning on buying but declined eventually), and I can also say no
matter what happens in the long run, the DS has been one of the most
innovative gaming devices to come out in recent history. Judging by
what was shown at E3, I can safely say this little gadget will endure a
healthy life.
Leo
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