Best DS games

  • Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

    26 Mar 2009 4:02 PM

    This isn't just a DS version of GTA, it's a fantastic game that advances the series by introducing a number of great new features.

  • 9.2

    Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

    12 Nov 2009 3:48 PM

    Mario and Luigi's latest portable role-playing adventure is their best yet.

  • 8.5

    Professor Layton and Pandora's Box

    24 Sep 2009 11:25 AM

    Professor Layton's second adventure offers more clever puzzles to solve, more varied and interesting areas to explore and another thrilling mystery to unravel.

  • 8.5

    My Japanese Coach

    01 Oct 2009 11:49 AM

    Although pitched as a guide for tourists, My Japanese Coach is better suited to those who want to spend some prep time building a more extensive vocabulary to regularly interact with Japanese speakers.

  • 8.0 8

    Scribblenauts

    18 Sep 2009 5:38 PM

    Creativity is your primary weapon in this charming platformer from the team behind Drawn to Life.

  • 8.0

    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

    16 Nov 2009 11:06 AM

    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a great adventure with a ton of heart.

  • 8.0 4

    Pokemon Platinum

    13 May 2009 10:53 AM

    Although not exactly fresh, Pokemon Platinum's substantial fine-tuning and new features make it the best special edition yet.

  • 7.5

    Mini Ninjas

    30 Oct 2009 10:16 AM

    Whether you're big or small, there's a lot to like about these little ninjas and their lengthy journey.

    Specs: DS, PC, Xbox 360, Wii

  • 7.5

    Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

    18 Sep 2009 12:31 PM

    A colourful cast of comic characters enlivens this fun and technically uneven sequel.

  • 7.5 4

    Ghostbusters: The Video Game

    19 Jun 2009 3:02 PM

    Despite some drawbacks, this satisfying adventure is just what you'd want from a Ghostbusters game: it's funny and it's fun.

    Specs: DS, PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii

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