Top 17 Underrated Games for Nintendo DS

Top NDS Games

1. Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

Ghost Trick is an adventure game with a unique concept. The main character is a ghost who can manipulate objects, save people, and solve puzzles. Stylish animation and clever puzzles make this game a real find for fans of unusual stories and quests.

Feature: An intriguing story about life after death with puzzles and intriguing characters.

2. 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors (999)

This visual novel with puzzle elements is part of the Zero Escape series. Players find themselves in a deadly trap where they must solve complex tasks to survive. 999 impresses with its tense plot twists and unpredictable adventures.

Feature: A gripping story with multiple endings and challenging puzzles.

3. Radiant Historia

Radiant Historia is a role-playing game centered around time travel. Players must make decisions that change the course of events. The unique battle system and interesting multi-layered story make this game one of the best JRPGs on the NDS platform.

Feature: The ability to travel through time and space and change the future.

4. The World Ends With You

This game from Square Enix stands out with its unique style and gameplay. Players find themselves in an alternate version of Tokyo, where they must fight for their lives. The game uses both screens for battles, making it an excellent example of innovation on the Nintendo DS.

Feature: A unique combat system and stylish design in a Japanese urban atmosphere.

5. Soma Bringer

Soma Bringer is an action RPG with a wide variety of character customization options and an interesting story. Unfortunately, the game was not officially released outside of Japan, but fan translations have allowed players from other countries to enjoy this game.

Feature: An excellent combat system and high-quality graphics for the NDS.

6. Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure

Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure is a unique combination of a platformer and a puzzle game. Players control an eccentric gentleman, exploring levels in the style of classic platformers and battling enemies. Simultaneously, a match-3 puzzle game unfolds on the bottom screen, with success in the puzzle affecting progress in the platformer.

Feature: An interesting mechanic where platformer battles depend on success in solving puzzles on the bottom screen.

7. Hotel Dusk: Room 215

This interactive detective game immerses players in a noir atmosphere. The main character is a former detective investigating the mysteries of the past in a sinister hotel. The game stands out for its style and memorable story.

Feature: An interactive story with the atmosphere of a classic detective and stylish graphics. The console must be held sideways like a book.

8. Avalon Code

Avalon Code offers players a unique way to interact with the world through a magical "Book of Prophecy." With it, players can change the properties of characters, items, and even enemies. The game combines action with RPG and puzzle elements.

Feature: The ability to change the game world through a magical book.

9. Aliens: Infestation

This game is an action-platformer with horror elements set in the "Aliens" universe. Players fight aliens and control a team of marines. The excellent atmosphere and intense gameplay make it one of the best sci-fi games for the Nintendo DS.

Feature: A combination of horror and action in a cult universe.

10. Lock's Quest

Lock's Quest is a unique strategy game where players build and defend fortresses against enemy attacks. The game features an interesting mechanic of building and battling, making it original in the strategy genre for the DS.

Feature: A strategy game with a focus on building and defending fortresses.

11. Infinite Space

This space RPG offers a deep ship management system and the ability to explore the galaxy. Players must make important decisions, engage in space battles, and explore thousands of planets.

Feature: An original space RPG with a deep customization system.

12. Bowser's Inside Story (Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story)

Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story is the third game in the Mario & Luigi RPG series, offering the unique opportunity to play as one of the main antagonists—Bowser. The gameplay is divided into two levels: outside, where players control Bowser, and inside his body, where Mario and Luigi are located. The game combines humor, engaging turn-based battles, and world exploration.

Feature: The ability to control Bowser and interact between two levels of the game (inside and outside his body).

13. Lunar Knights

This game from the creators of the Boktai series offers an action RPG with a unique weather and day/night system that affects gameplay. The game combines elements of science fiction and vampire fantasy with innovative mechanics.

Feature: An interesting system that uses time of day to change gameplay.

14. Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

This game from the Dragon Quest series stands out with its unusual gameplay. Players control a slime that collects materials and builds tanks for battles. The simplicity and engaging gameplay make this game interesting.

Feature: A fun and original take on the Dragon Quest universe.

15. Monster Tale

This platformer with pet-raising elements offers engaging gameplay and a unique development system. Players can train their monsters to use their abilities in battle.

Feature: A unique combination of a platformer and a pet-raising simulator.

16. Okamiden

The sequel to the cult classic Okami, Okamiden uses the touch capabilities of the NDS to draw spells. This adventure features a unique visual style and engaging gameplay.

Feature: Original graphics and creative use of the touch screen.

17. Ghostbusters: The Video Game

This game offers an original story set in the "Ghostbusters" universe, with elements of exploration and ghost hunting. Despite not being very popular, it offers engaging gameplay for fans of the franchise.

Feature: A great adaptation of the famous movie with original characters and story.

Epilogue

The Nintendo DS (NDS) is a treasure trove of unique games that often go unnoticed. This list of engaging and underrated games gives an idea of how diverse and interesting the library of games for this console is. Regardless of your preferences, there is something in this list that will provide you with unforgettable hours of engaging gameplay.