I might get a DS Lite at lunch, what games to start with?

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 08:53

Sorry I know this topic has probably been done but I do have amore specific question. I am off on holiday tomorrow and wanted something to keep me busy whilst on the flight/beach. Also my GF wants a DS Lite anyway and I have £30 vouchers for **** plus some 360 games to trade in, so I can get a pre-owned one for about £15.

The games I am thinking of getting first are:

Mario Kart
New Mario
and maybe Mario 64.

I wanted something like Harvest Moon or Animal Crossing, but not both. So, which shall I get? I think I would prefer Harvest Moon, but is AC loads better?

Any other RPG/Simulation suggestions welcome

johntmanic · 10 Sep 2007 at 08:58

The missus has that new mario game and its class!

Also Castlevania dawn of sorrow is top draw! (if your into that sort of thing)

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:01

johntmanic said:
The missus has that new mario game and its class!

Also Castlevania dawn of sorrow is top draw! (if your into that sort of thing)

I don't think so no. I am worried that It won't get much use after holiday, but for how much I can get it for by trading in games I will never play, it seems a shame to not get one. I know if I don't I will be kicking myself on the plane as well (or not as there will be no leg room in cattle class)

Kyle009 · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:02

ive said them before, and ill say them again

Trauma Centre, Hotel Dusk, Phoenix Wright...all class games.

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:05

Kyle009 said:
ive said them before, and ill say them again

Trauma Centre, Hotel Dusk, Phoenix Wright...all class games.

They all look pretty interesting. I'll see if I can pick one of them up cheap 2nd hand. Probably Hotel Dusk if any.

EDIT: Oh, and, White or Black DS Lite?

Kyle009 · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:12

ScarySquirrel said:
They all look pretty interesting. I'll see if I can pick one of them up cheap 2nd hand. Probably Hotel Dusk if any.

you wont be disappointed. Hotel Dusk is probably the best out of them, but they are all great games.

smokedog · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:21

Kyle009 said:
you wont be disappointed. Hotel Dusk is probably the best out of them, but they are all great games.

Hotel Dusk is an acquired taste, I found it ok at best. What I do recommend is any of the Castlevania games.

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:24

What about the question about Harvest Moon and AC, which one is best? I am more geared towards Harvest Moon as it appears to actually have a goal.

EDIT: I just found out that there is a Theme Park DS, is this as good as I think it is?

smokedog · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:35

ScarySquirrel said:
What about the question about Harvest Moon and AC, which one is best?

There's a massive AC thread but there isn't a Harvest Moon thread

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17544395

But for reviews just have a look here
http://www.metacritic.com/games/ds/alpha/

Kyle009 · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:37

ScarySquirrel said:
EDIT: I just found out that there is a Theme Park DS, is this as good as I think it is?

I found it a great game, its pretty much identical to the PC version so if you enjoyed that you'll enjoy the DS version.

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 09:40

smokedog said:
There's a massive AC thread but there isn't a Harvest Moon thread
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17544395

But for reviews just have a look here
http://www.metacritic.com/games/ds/alpha/

Is Animal Crossing a bit....you know, gay? I like the idea of it but I prefer the concept of Harvest Moon. Whatever I read I still cannot work out what the point of AC is.

smokedog · 10 Sep 2007 at 10:02

ScarySquirrel said:
Is Animal Crossing a bit....you know,I like the idea of it but I prefer the concept of Harvest Moon. Whatever I read I still cannot work out what the point of AC is.

I didn't see the point in it either. You just walk around collecting stuff and thats about it.

DaveMac · 10 Sep 2007 at 10:12

Advance Wars Dual Strike is a superb turn based strategy game.

Youstolemyname · 10 Sep 2007 at 11:41

42 all time classics is worth a punt. As is Sega Touch Darts. Bubble Bobble get's my vote for retro goodness.

I like my brain training but they aren't really games.

Ol!ver · 10 Sep 2007 at 11:50

There's Sim City too, not got it but been tempted for a while.

ScarySquirrel · 10 Sep 2007 at 11:56

I am in two minds as to whether or not to get a DS Lite afterall. Just not sure how much use it would get after holiday.

Kyle009 · 10 Sep 2007 at 12:00

ScarySquirrel said:
I am in two minds as to whether or not to get a DS Lite afterall. Just not sure how much use it would get after holiday.

you'd be surprised. i got one for my holiday and find myself using it a lot more than i normally have used handheld consoles.

2Thumbs · 10 Sep 2007 at 13:06

smokedog said:
What I do recommend is any of the Castlevania games.

Dawn of Sorrow! :cool:

XPE · 10 Sep 2007 at 13:08

Phoenix Wright !!!!!!!!!!!!

GarethDW · 10 Sep 2007 at 13:18

ScarySquirrel said:
I am in two minds as to whether or not to get a DS Lite afterall. Just not sure how much use it would get after holiday.

I'd say go for it... they're great little consoles. My nipper has one and I didn't think I'd be interested at all in it, but I find myself playing it a helluva lot when he's asleep and the missus isn't playing with it.

I don't get the whole Animal Crossing thing though, to be honest... I work to earn money to pay my mortgage in real life, so why would I want to do that in a game too?

However, Mario Kart, Phoenix Wright, Hotel Dusk, New Super Mario Bros, 42 All Time Classics, etc... are truly great games. And the obscure type of games like Brain Training and Electroplankton still get played a surprising amount too.

Oh, nearly forgot... you'll be able to use Picto Chat in the plane too, so you can pretend to be a kid and chat with all the little kids and tell them that neither Father Christmas nor the Tooth Fairy exist and that it's their parents that leave presents/coins under the pillow instead