Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 02-12-2008
Full Name: Chrono Trigger
Rom Number: 3055
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 1024Mbit
Release Date: 25 Nov 2008
Published by: Square Enix, Inc.
Developed by: Square Enix U.S.A., Inc.
Genre: RPG
Brief: Okay, another one of those classic games that made SquareEnix famous. So, as with everything classic ported to NDS nowadays, how could they miss out a good game like Chrono Trigger. I am sure sometime in the future it’s sequel Chrono Cross will sure to follow. I have not played this series before but as I know, this game plays around with time traveling. If you have played or read much about time manipulation you would know it’s not something easy to do. Time travel is something very tricky and hard to pull off successfully. Chrono Trigger did it right. Hence, the reason for it’s success.
Anyway, there were reported problems with this rom running on some game cards. The included ROM here has been patched and is working with R4DS. So, enjoy this game while on the go.
Description: When a newly developed teleportation device malfunctions at the Millennial Fair, young Crono must travel through time to rescue his misfortunate companion from an intricate web of past and present perils. The swashbuckling adventure that ensues soon unveils an evil force set to destroy the world, triggering Crono’s race against time to change the course of history and bring about a brighter future.
- A masterpiece with an engaging and unparalleled storyline, leading to the discovery of multiple epic conclusions to a journey that transcends time
- An inspiring musical score created by Yasunori Mitsuda
- Intriguing battle system made possible by the unique combination of the Active Time Battle system and Tech skills
- Famed character designer Akira Toriyama lends his signature art style to create the vibrant world that has captivated gamers around the world
- Taking advantage of the Nintendo DS hardware, CHRONO TRIGGER makes its way onto the portable platform with all-new dual-screen presentation and Touch Screen functionality
- Brand-new dungeons and an Arena mode add exciting new dimensions to this timeless classic
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 04-11-2008
Full Name: More Touchmaster
Rom Number: 2858
Game Region: Europe
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 7 Nov 2008
Published by: Midway
Developed by: Midway
Genre: Classics/Puzzles
Brief: I have been playing quite some puzzle games on the NDS and I must say I like them. Most of them are very enjoyable especially for someone who only want to play a game for 30 minutes without any commitment. Puzzles games especially classic ones are tried and true gameplays that never tires. Hence, it’s classics and every gaming platform, they are sure to be remade and improved upon. I am getting this and hope it has enough variety to keep me playing for a month or so.
Description: More TouchMaster returns with a collection of 20 new exciting card, action, strategy and puzzle games with some of your favorite classic games from back in the day. For the gamer and non-gamer alike, More TouchMaster offers pick up and play, addictively fun, mini-games that everyone will enjoy. Kill some time by playing a quick round to beat your high-score or find some real competition against other players. More TouchMaster, the personal arcade that fits snug in the palm of your hands.
- 20 Brand New Games — Features: Poker Slide, View Finder, Spellwinder, Scavenger, What is it?, Rampage Empire, Bowling, Speed Demon, Super Mahki, Picture Slide, Beaned!, Catacombs, Prismatix, Combo 11, Dice King, Speed Solitaire, Carpet, Catwalk Caper, Triples, Billiards
- Five Game Categories — Select from Cards, Action, Strategy, Picture and Puzzle.
- Multiplayer — Play with friends using local wireless Ad-Hoc play or by passing the Nintendo DS around.
- Download Play — Beam your favorite Touchmaster 2 game to friends for instant battles on the Nintendo DS. Some games may be restricted due to size constraints.
- New Reward System — Build up your Wizard Points and obtain all 60 platinum trophies to become the ultimate TouchMaster!
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 18-10-2008
Full Name: FIFA Soccer 09
Rom Number: 2792
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 256Mbit
Release Date: 14 Oct 2008
Published by: Electronic Arts
Developed by: EA Canada
Genre: Sports, Soccer
Brief: FIFA soccer (football) is one of the few sports game that I actually play. The selling point for EA’s FIFA soccer is the graphics, animation and licensed teams. However, the series has seen it’s up and down where gameplay is concerned. I have played the PC version of this game and must say it’s better than the previous few version. Hope the goods get translated into this DS version.
Description: Step onto the pitch and play professional soccer your way in EA SPORTS™ FIFA Soccer 09. Powered by a game engine built exclusively for Nintendo DS that operates at 60 frames per second, FIFA Soccer 09 delivers dramatically more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. Double the frame rate enables players to move more fluidly around the pitch, react more intelligently to the action and creates a much faster paced game. Players make more intelligent runs, deliver crisp, beautifully placed passes and snap off precision shots.
From the moment you step onto the pitch, FIFA Soccer 09 challenges you to think and react like a real player through the popular feature innovation Be A Pro – now debuting on Nintendo DS. Gamers can play over multiple seasons and the mode features the unique Be A Pro camera that tracks your player, re-creating the excitement and rush of racing in on goal. In Be A Pro you choose a professional player or create your own player and then develop his skills in the outfield position of your choice until he becomes a national legend. Every match performance is evaluated in real-time with in-game feedback and a final rating.
- 60 Frames Per Second — Double the frame rate and over 100 new animations deliver more responsive, intelligent and realistic physical action. Players move more fluidly around the pitch, deliver beautifully placed passes and snap off precision shots.
- Be A Pro — Pick a professional player or create a player and test your ability. Master positioning, improve your attributes and develop into an elite player. Co-operate with up to three friends fixed to their player on the same team or go head-to-head as rivals with a single cart and local multiplayer
- Real-Time Feedback — Track your performance in every match in real-time with in-game feedback and a final rating. Earn skill points to develop your player into a national legend.
- Penalty Shoot-Out Mode — Experience the elation and agony of a penalty shoot-out as if you were on the pitch. New shot animations add a variety of new shots to your arsenal to strike the ball past the goalie. Master your nerves to score the goal that wins your team glory.
- New Slide Tackles — Defenders now have the ability to execute slide tackle to interrupt passes or block shots in addition to winning challenges.
- Contextual Shooting Control —Deliver precise, skillful shots around the box or use your power to blast away from long range.
- Online Play — Challenge your biggest rivals across the world via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
- Single Card Play — Go head-to-head against a friend who has another Nintendo DS in a Single-Card Play wireless match—even if they don’t own the game.
- Complete Authenticity — FIFA Soccer 09 features over 500 licensed teams and 30 leagues.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 15-10-2008
Full Name: The Legend of Kage 2
Rom Number: 2769
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 256mbits
Release Date: 7 Oct 2008
Published by: Taito
Developed by: Taito
Genre: Action
Brief: This is some good stuffs. Action side-scroller which is a sequel to a prequel. Hehehe…I have no idea about the prequel but if a game have sequel usually it means, some success in the prequel. Graphics looks decent as well. Grab it for those who like action games. I don’t really like action games on my NDS cause my fingers is too big and my reflexes is getting rusted by aging.
Description: The hit arcade game is back! The thrilling ninja action of The Legend of Kage 2 takes over both Nintendo DS screens, fully utilizing the dual-screen presentation and scrolling to draw players into a dynamic world filled with exhilarating midair combat. With rich, elaborate stages and a compelling story that follows the tale of two protagonists, The Legend of Kage 2 breathes renewed excitement into the classic action adventure experience.
- The hit arcade game returns, now on a handheld console for the first time
- The dual-screen functionality of Nintendo DS injects life into the vibrant game world and its elaborate, action-packed stages
- Various combinations of Element Orbs allow players to perform an assortment of skills and Ninjutsu techniques
- Two stories told through two protagonists, both with unique attack abilities, provide twice the adventure for players
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 18-09-2008
Full Name: Dragon Quest IV: The Chapters of the Chosen
Rom Number: 2673
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 1024Mbit
Release Date: 16 Sep 2008
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: ArtePiazza
Genre: RPG
Brief: For those who doesn’t know, Dragon Quest is BIG. It is as big as Final Fantasy and is the money making franchise for Square Enix. Dragon Quest IV has been out on consoles for quite some time. It also garnered a lot of good response in terms of sales and reviews. So, definitely it get ported over to the DS as this game is aimed at teenagers which mostly are Nintendo DS owners. So, grab this while it’s hot.
Description: A prestigious army captain, an adventurous princess seeking to test her skills beyond palace walls, a humble merchant aspiring to open his own shop, and two sisters who wish to avenge their father’s death…These seemingly unrelated individuals will soon cross paths when fate brings them together to journey alongside you, the hero. Dive into this unique adventure, and discover an epic tale told through the experiences and emotions of characters from all walks of life.
For the first time, a full-fledged Dragon Quest adventure arrives on Nintendo DS with Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen. Experience an adventure of epic proportions, presented through multiple character perspectives. While retaining the classic look and feel of the original release, this remake breathes new life into a much-loved entry in the Dragon Quest series with 3D graphics, dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters.
- Indulge in the colorful Dragon Quest world created by Yuji Horii, combined with the charming characters and monsters designed by Akira Toriyama and memorable soundtrack from famed composer Koichi Sugiyama to create an unforgettable gaming experience.
- Experience the world of Dragon Quest through the perspectives of multiple characters with a unique, chapter-driven storyline
- Journey through a beautifully rendered 3D world, with dynamic dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters
- Enjoy an all-new English translation that incorporates 13 known dialects from around the globe, bringing the diverse world and characters of Dragon Quest to life
- Unravel the ancient mystery behind a cursed kingdom by expanding your town via Chance Encounter mode, available through local wireless connection
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 18-09-2008
Full Name: Mazes of Fate DS
Rom Number: 2668
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 22 Aug 2008
Published by: Graffiti Entertainment
Developed by: Sabarasa Entertainment
Genre: First-person RPG
Brief: This looks good and promising. For those who like to explore dungeons. Maybe even those who doesn’t like Dragon Quest. But who am I kidding. Everybody loves Dragon Quest. I will still give this a try. If it dare to release close to Dragon Quest then it should be either good enough or so bad that the publisher just doesn’t care.
Description: While playing Mazes of Fate, you explore dungeons, solve intricate puzzles, and go on multiple quests with a party of up to three adventurers. You can select your protagonist from one of three premade characters, or create your own, then seek out and recruit six unlockable allies for your crew. The adventurers can be customized as you see fit, using nineteen skills, forty magical spells from three different schools of magic, and more than three hundred items and equipment to find and use. For the DS edition of Mazes of Fate, new features include updated dungeons, four additional characters and redone 3D graphics.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 05-09-2008
Full Name: Viva Piñata Pocket Paradise
Rom Number: 2625
Game Region: Europe
Rom Size: 1024Mbit
Release Date: 2 Sep 2008
Published by: THQ
Developed by: THQ
Genre: Simulation
Brief: How can you not like a game with all these cute viva pinata animals? So colorful and so so cute. That is if you are 5 years old. Haha…joking. Anyway, Viva was a succeful game in XBOX360 (apparently) so it’s natural that they port it to another platform for more profit. But I am not sure how similar is this NDS version compared to the XBOX360 version but I really doubt they are the same. But this game is more for kids.
Description: Viva Piñata, one of the most acclaimed original family video game franchises ever, finally arrives on the Nintendo DS. Based on the hugely popular Viva Piñata video game for the Xbox 360 and the hit TV series, Viva Piñata: Pocket Paradise allows players to turn a neglected garden into a lush paradise that will attract a wide variety of colorful Piñatas. Build Piñata homes, plant and maintain vegetation, feed and breed pi?atas, decorate the garden and much more. With the swipe of a stylus and their own creativity, players can create the ultimate Piñata paradise.
- Customization: Design a beautiful and welcoming garden environment to attract pi?atas, working up to rare and exotic breeds.
- Caretaking: Ensure the happiness of pi?ata residents by tending to their needs and maintaining the garden environment.
- Collect Them All: Complete the Pi?ata Pyramid with over 60 pi?atas to collect, including 7 brand-new species.
- Training Missions: Carry out missions with characters from the TV series, including favorites Hudson Horstachio, Fergy Fudgehog, Paulie Pretztail and Franklin Fizzlybear.
- Multiplayer: Transfer items – any pi?ata, accessory or object – from your garden to a friend’s garden. Some exotic species can only be attracted using this feature.
- Playground Mode: Create a lush garden in a short amount of time.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 05-09-2008
Full Name: Spore Creatures
Rom Number: 2624
Game Region: Europe MULTI6
Rom Size: 256MBit
Release Date: 2 Sep 2008
Published by: EA Games
Developed by: Maxis
Genre: Strategy
Brief: Ah…the game everyone has been waiting for on the PC platform (including me). Spore is just released on the PC. So, here is the mini-me version of Spore on NDS. Don’t know what are really the difference. Perhaps this one is more like creating creatures and playing with them a bit only. Unlike the PC version that have a lot of other strategy elements which is too big to be duplicated into tiny mini little NDS. Will Wright is gaming god…let’s see if he can maintain this status with Spore.
Description: Create and Evolve Your Creature to Save the Galaxy!
Build then guide, and nurture your personal creature as you add parts, colors, and patterns in the easy and intuitive Spore Creature Creator. Uncover the mystery of your planet’s trouble and work to set things right!
Spore Creatures is tailor-made for the Nintendo DS, with full stylus controls and wi-fi connection.
- CREATE your very own custom creatures.
- EXPLORE your world and solve puzzles to advance.
- MAKE FRIENDS or FIGHT with other creatures.
- COLLECT creatures, parts, and powerful Bio-Powers.
- CONNECT with other players over wi-fi to share or show off.
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 05-09-2008
Full Name: Final Fantasy IV
Rom Number: 2623
Game Region: Europe
Rom Size: 1024Mbit
Release Date: 2 Sep 2008
Published by: Square Enix
Developed by: Square Enix
Genre: RPG
Brief: Who doesn’t like Final Fantasy series? Perhaps only those with very short attention span that want to have nothing to do with slow moving RPG games. The majority who have played it will profess on their love for this series that save Square Soft virtually from closing down to the top games developer today. Final Fantasy series are not only pushing the boundary of graphics for each of their release but also delivering in terms of contents especially hard to do in RPGs.
This is Final Fantasy IV which was released long time ago. I have not played it during it’s time so I am going to pick this up and give it a spin. I just hope there are not too much talking. Dialogs that you can’t skip is really bothersome for me. But hey, it’s Final Fantasy and I am going to give it a try no matter what.
Description: Four elemental Crystals, each possessing awesome power, lie scattered throughout the realm. However, men are quick to covet things which offer strength, and easily corrupted by the might which they possess…
Seduced by the promised power of the Crystals, the kingdom of Baron begins employing unprovoked force to seize them from peaceful nations. The dark knight Cecil – Lord Captain of Baron’s elite force, the Red Wings – is ordered by his king to obtain the Crystals, but soon begins to question the monarch’s motives. Stricken with grief at his own actions, yet burdened by his loyalty to his country and his personal sense of honor, Cecil at last decides to turn from the path of darkness and destruction.
Enraged, the king accuses him of disloyalty, strips Cecil of his command, and sends him off to slay a mysterious beast that lurks in the nearby Valley of Mist. Cecil embarks on a fateful journey that will bring trials, betrayals, friendship, loss and self-discovery. Can Cecil open his eyes and become the man of honor that he must be?
- Witness the dramatic and thrilling story of this mythical game world brought to life through astounding 3D graphics, gorgeous CG cutscenes and top-notch voice acting
- Create a versatile party using the all-new Augment System – a dynamic system that allows the player to assign special abilities to characters
- Dive into the first RPG to incorporate the innovative Active Time Battle system, now further enhanced and refined for the Nintendo DS
- Listen to a beautifully remixed score by world-renowned composer Nobuo Uematsu that breathes new life into some of the most beloved FINAL FANTASY themes
- Navigate effortlessly through the game with Nintendo DS Touch Screen functionality and stylus-driven controls while receiving vital assistance via the dual-screen presentation
- Train and customize Whytkin by playing a variety of mini-games and challenge another player to head-to-head battle via local wireless connection
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Filed Under (NDS) by abubin on 31-08-2008
Full Name: Commando: Steel Disaster
Rom Number: 2614
Game Region: USA
Rom Size: 512Mbit
Release Date: 1 Sep 2008
Published by: XS Games/Lexicon
Developed by: Jack Of All Games
Genre: Action
Brief: This is definitely a Metal Slug clone. This one is so similar to Metal Slug that people would mistake it for the latter for all they know. So, grab if it you like Metal Slug series which is one of the best side-scroller-shooter ever made. It has some very good and not so easy game play yet it can make the player keep playing. That is the success of Metal Slug. Let’s see if this game is up to par with its rival.
Description: You play as the heroic Storm who must put an end to Rattlesnake and his evil organization. You get to do this with a range of heavy weaponry and Lexicon assures us there are plenty of different weapons and pick-ups - each with its own attack method and power. Plus, some guns can be used to find secret items.
Shoot, jump, throw and roll into action as you battle though each of the five missions and the two extra hidden missions. Each mission has various beautifully crafted environments all culminating in an epic boss fight.
Mow down wave after wave of animated enemies and use the various vehicles to destroy enemy gun ships and tanks in this extreme test of any gamer’s skill.
- Highly stylized graphics with slick animations
- Get behind the wheel of various vehicles
- Complex boss battles and 20 different types of enemy
- Pick up 10 different types of weapons
- Destructible terrain and weather conditions
- Discover hidden missions by finding secret data disks
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