Nintendo DS Games

When I first played Super Princess Peach on the Nintendo DS, I honestly didn’t expect it to stand out as much as it did. At the time, most Mario-related platfor

When I first started playing Tomodachi Collection on the Nintendo DS, I honestly had no idea what to expect. I was already a fan of life-simulation games like A

When I first picked up Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop on the Nintendo DS, I expected a simple continuation of the familiar formula—stylus-based cooking mini-games,

When I first played Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow on the Nintendo DS, I already had high expectations. Its predecessor on the Game Boy Advance had set the bar inc

When I first played the Coraline game on Nintendo DS, I went in with cautious expectations. Movie tie-in games don’t always have the best reputation, and I wasn

When I first played Bratz: Forever Diamondz on the Nintendo DS, I honestly didn’t expect much beyond a basic fashion-themed tie-in. Games based on doll franchis

When I first booted up Ultimate Mortal Kombat on the Nintendo DS, I was honestly skeptical. Mortal Kombat is known for its fast-paced, precise fighting mechanic

When I first played Metal Slug 7 on the Nintendo DS, I was both excited and curious. The Metal Slug series has always been known for its gorgeous pixel art, cha

When I first played Plants vs. Zombies on the Nintendo DS, I already knew the game had a strong reputation on PC. It was praised for its addictive gameplay loop

When I first picked up Sonic Classic Collection on the Nintendo DS, it felt like opening a time capsule. Instead of being a brand-new Sonic adventure, this cart

When I first played The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on the Nintendo DS, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about a Zelda game controlled almost entirely with the

When I first played Kirby Super Star Ultra on the Nintendo DS, I didn’t expect it to be as content-packed as it turned out to be. I knew it was a remake of the

When I first started playing Mario Party DS, I was honestly curious how well the chaotic, couch-multiplayer energy of the Mario Party series would translate to

When I first played Call of Duty: Black Ops on the Nintendo DS, I was extremely curious how such a massive, cinematic console shooter could possibly work on a h

When I first started playing Animal Crossing: Wild World on the Nintendo DS, I didn’t fully understand what I was getting into. There were no dramatic cutscenes

When I first played Super Mario 64 DS, I was already familiar with the legendary reputation of the original Nintendo 64 version. Bringing such a groundbreaking

When I first started playing Pokémon SoulSilver Version on the Nintendo DS, it felt like stepping into one of the most beloved eras of Pokémon—only rebuilt with

When I first played Pokémon HeartGold Version on the Nintendo DS, it immediately felt like more than just a remake. It felt like a celebration of one of the mos

When I first played Mario Kart DS, I didn’t expect it to become one of the most addictive racing experiences on a handheld system. The Mario Kart series had alr

When I first played Pokémon Platinum Version on the Nintendo DS, I already had experience with Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. I expected a slightly refined version

When I first played New Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo DS, it felt like a long-awaited return to classic 2D Mario platforming. For years, Mario had been prim

When I played Die Biene Maja: Klatschmohnwiese in Gefahr on the Nintendo DS, I went in expecting a simple children’s platformer—and that’s mostly what it is—but

When I first played Cooking Mama on the Nintendo DS, I honestly didn’t expect to get so hooked. On the surface, it looks like a simple cooking-themed mini-game