For Nintendo’s handheld platform, 2010 is the year of the RPG. Check out which games are on many gamers’ most wanted list for this year. Some include the return of old favourites, some new franchises, and sequels to popular titles.
Tight touch screen controls, creative puzzles, and an intuitive level editor all make Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis an excellent puzzle game on Nintendo’s dual screen handheld.
Super Mario 64 DS takes everything that made the original N64 version of the game so great and adds new characters, more objectives, and three all-new control schemes to the mix. Although the controls aren’t as refined as they could have been, this is still an excellent remake of a classic game.
The Simpsons Game for the DS is an excellent mix of platforming and puzzle-solving, and although the ride is over way to early, it definitely offers a fair share of engaging gameplay elements, a funny story, and colorful Simpsons characters.
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks breaks away from the shackles of familiar Zelda elements by including new gameplay moments. Riding Hyrule’s new technological wonder, the train, and using Zelda’s spirit prowess to defeat enemies are some of best features of this new Phantom Hourglass sequel.
An NES classic is reborn on the handheld device for the Nintendo DS. Does this aged classic hold its own amongst common-day RPGs, or is it far too dated for its own good? Full review inside.
Who didn’t love Oregon Trail as a kid in computer class? Those that are too young to remember Oregon Trail will find that this is one fun game that was previously only on PC. Now you can replay your favorite pioneering game and take it with you anywhere with the Nintendo DSi.
Looking to restore your favorite classic movie to it’s rightful place in your heart? Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road offers some great time with favorite your Wizard of Oz characters and gives you some adventures in the process.
