[Post-Final Update] Recommended NDS Games by Genre

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kamuikurou · #25Well... those 20% 1-score ratings have done a pretty bad hit to the game's overall rating.

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kamuikurouWell, it's probably the time to make a good list. :D It also makes us easier to recommend games for new members. And yep, this is the improved version of the earlier list I made...Note:
- The "/" indicates the different versions of the same game.
- The number in brackets () are the GameFAQs Rating Average taken from 20-22/10/09. The new ones are taken on the day it is released on RomU though.
- Games with (J) haven't been officially released in English, if they are here, it means I think they're playable without understanding of the language or a fan translation is available here. That's why there aren't many great Japanese-only RPGs that are listed here.
- The games in red are hot new releases.List of Recommended NDS Games:
Last update: 9/11/09
New game(s) added to the list:
- Sakura Note: Imanitsu na Garu Mirai (N/A) (Action/Adventure)
- Super Robot Taisen W (J) (88) (Strategy RPG)
- Ridge Racer DS (63) (Sports/Racing Game)
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat (81) (Fighting Game)Puzzle Games:
- Pic Pic (95)
- Rittai Picross (J) (95)
- Professor Layton Series (87):
- Professor Layton and the Curious Village (86)
- Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (88)
- Picross (87)
- Puyo Puyo Series (87):
- Puyo Pop Fever (78)
- Puyo Puyo 7 (J) (95)
- Puyo Puyo 15th Anniversary (J) (88)

Spoiler: more Puzzle Games

- Tetris DS (86)
- Neves (86)
- Soul Bubbles (86)
- Meteos (85)
- Space Bust A Move (83)
- Planet Puzzle League (82)
- 42 All Time Classics (81)
- Scribblenauts (80)
- Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords (79)
- Quickspot (75)
- Chessmaster: The Art of Learning (74)
- Brain Age Series (74):
- Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day (73)
- Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day (74)
- Puzzle Quest: Galactrix (73)
- PictoImage (73)
- Big Brain Academy (71)
- Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day (71)
- Zoo Keeper (70)
- Trioncube (70)
- DropCast (70)
- Pokemon Trozei! (67)
- Polarium (67)
- Mechanic Master (66)
- Magnetica (65)

Action/Adventure Games:
- Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (87)
- Elebits: The Adventures of Kai & Zero (86)
- Castlevania Series (85):
- Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (87)
- Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (83)
- Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (85)
- Spore Hero Arena (84)
- Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch (J) (84)

Spoiler: more Action/Adventure Games

- The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (83)
- Super Mario 64 DS (82)
- Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (82)
- C.O.P. The Recruit (80)
- Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime (80)
- Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword (80)
- Resident Evil: Deadly Silence (80)
- Dragon Ball: Origins (78)
- Touch Detective Series (78):
- Touch Detective (75)
- Touch Detective 2 1/2 (81)
- Bomberman Series (78):
- Bomberman (72)
- Bomberman 2 (84)
- Flower, Sun, and Rain (77)
- Mini Ninjas (75)
- Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Autobots/Decepticons (72)
- Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force (72)
- Star Wars Series (72):
- Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (73)
- Star Wars The Clone Wars: Jedi Alliance (74)
- Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes (70)
- Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (70)
- Spore Creatures (71)
- Scurge: Hive (69)
- River King Mystic Valley (68)
- Dig Dug: Digging Strike (64)
- Assassin's Creed: Altair's Chronicles (63)
- LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (60)
- Sakura Note: Imanitsu na Garu Mirai (N/A)

Platformer Games:
- Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure (87)
- New Super Mario Bros. (85)
- Contra 4 (84)
- Kirby Series (83):
- Kirby Super Star Ultra (89)
- Kirby Squeak Squad (79)
- Kirby: Canvas Curse (79)
- The Legendary Starfy (82)

Spoiler: more Platformer Games

- Megaman ZX Series (81) :
- Mega Man ZX (80)
- Mega Man ZX Advent (82)
- N+ (81)
- Drawn to Life Series (78):
- Drawn to Life (72)
- Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter (83)
- Yoshi's Island DS (77)
- Super Princess Peach (77)
- Sonic Rush (76)
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis (75)
- DK Jungle Climber (71)
- Pac 'n Roll (68)
- Exit DS (68)

Arcade/Party Games:
- Retro Game Challenge (88)
- Peggle Dual Shot (86)
- Prey the Stars (82)
- Warioware: Touched! (80)
- Mario Party Ds (79)

Spoiler: more Arcade/Party Games

- Worms: Open Warfare 2 (77)
- Bomberman Land Touch! Series (76):
- Bomberman Land Touch! (74)
- Bomberman Land Touch!2 (77)
- Metroid Prime Pinball (75)
- The Rub Rabbits (73)
- Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll (73)
- Mr. Driller DS (70)
- Rayman Raving Rabbids 2 (69)
- Feel the Magic: XY/XX (69)

Strategy RPGs
- Disgaea DS (89)
- Super Robot Taisen Series (88):
- Super Robot Taisen W (J) (88)
- Super Robot Taisen K (J) (87)
- Valkyrie Profile Convenant of the Plume (87)
- Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift (85)
- Ninjatown (85)

Spoiler: more Strategy RPGs

- Atelier Annie: Alchemists of Sera Island (84)
- Hero's Saga Laevatein Tactics (84)
- Advance Wars Series (84):
- Advance Wars Dual Strike (84)
- Advance Wars Days of Ruin (84)
- Dawn of Discovery (83)
- LEGO Battles (83)
- Anno 1701: Dawn of Discovery (82)
- Locks Quest (81)
- Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution (81)
- Luminous Arc Series (80):
- Luminous Arc (76)
- Luminous Arc 2 (84)
- Age of Empires: Mythologies (80)
- Panzer Tactics DS (80)
- Front Mission (78)
- Robocalypse (78)
- Spectral Force Genesis (77)
- Drone Tactics (77)
- Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings (76)
- Glory Days 2 (76)
- Blue Dragon Plus (74)
- Rondo of Swords (74)
- Age of Empires: The Age of Kings (71)
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon (67)
- Battle of Prince of Persia (60)

Console Style RPGs:
- Chrono Trigger (92)
- The Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road (91)
- Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans (91)
- Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (90)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor (89)

Spoiler: more Console Style RPGs

- Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (88)
- Final Fantasy IV (87)
- Ragnarok Online DS (J) (87)
- Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver (J) (86)
- Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier (86)
- Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness/Time/Sky (86)
- Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard (85)
- Fossil Fighters (85)
- Knights in The Nightmare (85)
- Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (84)
- Bleach the 3rd Phantom (84)
- Suikoden Tierkreis (83)
- Nostalgia (83)
- Harvest Moon Series (83):
- Harvest Moon DS (77)
- Harvest Moon DS Cute (83)
- Harvest Moon DS: Island of Happiness (81)
- Harvest Moon DS: Sunshine Islands (91)
- The Dark Spire (83)
- Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (82)
- Custom Robo Arena (82)
- Chibi Robo - Park Patrol (82)
- Summon Night: Twin Age (81)
- Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer (81)
- Etrian Odyssey (80)
- Digimon World Series (80):
- Digimon World DS (78)
- Digimon World: Dawn/Dusk (81)
- Digimon World Championship (81)
- Izuna Series (79):
- Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja (73)
- Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns (84)
- Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled (79)
- Naruto: Path of the Ninja Series (79):
- Naruto: Path of the Ninja (75)
- Naruto: Path of the Ninja 2 (84)
- Final Fantasy III (78)
- Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time (78)
- Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (78)
- Dokapon Journey (78)
- Zubo (78)
- Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo Tales (77)
- Master of the Monster Lair (77)
- Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure (76)
- Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland (76)
- Monster Lab (75)
- Contact (74)
- Magical Starsign (74)
- A Witch's Tale (73)
- Draglade (72)
- My World My Way (72)
- Orcs and Elves (71)
- Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts (71)
- Away - Shuffle Dungeon (70)
- Fossil League - Dino Tournament Championship (69)
- From the Abyss (68)
- Bomberman Story DS (65)
- Inuyasha - Secret of the Divine Jewel (64)
- Heroes of Mana (63)
- Element Hunter (J) (N/A)
- Di-Gata Defenders (N/A)

Action RPGs:
- Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (91)
- Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story (91)
- The World Ends with You (91)
- Soma Bringer (J) (88)
- Bakugan Battle Brawlers (87)

Spoiler: more Action RPGs

- Mega Man Star Force Series (86):
- Mega Man Star Force: Dragon/Leo/Pegasus (82)
- Mega Man Star Force 2: Zerker x Ninja/Zerker x Saurian (85)
- Mega Man Star Force 3: Black Ace/Red Joker (90)
- Avalon Code (84)
- Rune Factory Series (83):
- Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (80)
- Rune Factory 2: A Fantasy Harvest Moon (86)
- FF Crystal Chronicles Series (82):
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates (78)
- Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (85)
- Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team (79)
- Spectrobes Series (78):
- Spectrobes (69)
- Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals (86)
- Lunar Knights (79)
- Legacy of Ys: Books I & II (76)
- Pokemon Ranger (74)
- Lost Magic (74)
- Children of Mana (67)
- Deep Labyrinth (60)

Shooting Games:
- Space Invaders Extreme Series (89):
- Space Invaders Extreme 2 (93)
- Space Invaders Extreme (85)
- Big Bang Mini (83)
- Geometry Wars Galaxies (83)
- Bangai-O Spirits (79)
- Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ (79)

Spoiler: more Shooting Games

- Metal Slug 7 (78)
- Nanostray Series (76):
- Nanostray (73)
- Nanostray 2 (78)
- Point Blank DS (72)
- Star Fox Command (70)
- Time Ace (66)
- Space Invaders Revolution (63)

First Person Shooters:
- Call of Duty - World at War (83)
- Metroid Prime: Hunters (76)
- Brother in Arms (74)
- Dementium: The Ward (73)
- Moon (73)

Spoiler: more First Person Shooters

- C.O.R.E. (72)
- Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (68)

Fighting Games:
- Jump Series (85):
- Jump! Ultimate Stars (J) (89)
- Jump Superstars (J) (80)
- Bleach: Dark Souls (82)
- Bleach: The Blade of Fate (81)
- Ultimate Mortal Kombat (81)
- Marvel Super Hero Squad (80)

Spoiler: more Fighting Games

- Hajime no Ippo The Fighting! DS (J) (78)
- Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors 2 (75)

Racing/Sport Games:
- Mario and Sonic at The Olympic Winter Games (93)
- Mario Kart DS (86)
- GRID (83)
- MySims Racing (81)
- TrackMania DS (79)

Spoiler: more Racing/Sport Games

- Mario and Sonic at The Olympic Games (75)
- True Swing Golf (75)
- Tony Hawk's American Sk8land (74)
- Diddy Kong Racing DS (72)
- Asphalt: Urban GT (71)
- DiRT 2 (70)
- Mario Hoops 3 on 3 (69)
- Ridge Racer DS (63)
- FIFA Soccer 10 (N/A)

Visual Novels:
- Ace Attorney Series (87):
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (89)
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All (85)
- Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations (91)
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney (84)
- Hotel Dusk: Room 215 (84)
- Jake Hunter Detective Story: Memories of the Past (83)
- Time Hollow (81)
- Miami Law (79)

Spoiler: more Visual Novels

- Theresia: Dear Emily (78)
- Trace Memory (77)
- Lux-Pain (73)
- CSI: Dark Motives (71)
- Crime Scene (70)
- Sprung: The Dating Game (63)
- Metropolis Crime (N/A)

Music/Rhythm Games:
- Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii: Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 (J) (94)
- Daigasso! Band Brothers DX (J) (90)
- Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (J) (88)
- Rhythm Heaven (88)
- Daigasso! Band Brothers (J) (86)

Spoiler: more Music/Rhythm Games

- Lego Rock Band (85)
- Elite Beat Agents (85)
- KORG DS-10 Synthesizer (85)
- Taiko no Tatsujin DS Series (84):
- Taiko no Tatsujin DS (J) (84)
- Meccha! Taiko no Tatsujin DS: 7-tsu no Shima no Daibouken (J) (84)
- Guitar Hero: On Tour Series (77):
- Guitar Hero: On Tour (78)
- Guitar Hero: On Tour Decades (82)
- Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits (69)
- Guitar Rock Tour (74)
- Ontamarama (72)
- Electroplankton (71)
- Jam Sessions (64)

Card Games:
- Culdcept DS (J) (95)
- Solitaire Overload (82)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Series (78):
- Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Stardust Accelerator: World Championship 2009 (81)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2008 (81)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! World Championship 2007 (76)
- Yu-Gi-Oh! GX: Spirit Caller (75)
- Dragon Ball Z: Harukanaru Densetsu (70)
- Fullmetal Alchemist: Trading Card Game (69)

Spoiler: more Card Games

- Marvel Trading Card Game (66)
- SNK VS Capcom Card Fighters (63)
- Texas Hold 'Em Poker (63)

Simulations/Other Games:
- My Fun Facts Coach (90)
- Gourmet Chef (90)
- 100 Classic Book Collection (89)
- My Pet Shop (88)
- Trauma Center Series (85):
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife (82)
- Trauma Center: Under the Knife 2 (87)

Spoiler: more Simulations/Other Games:

- Personal Trainer: Cooking (83)
- Mama Series (82):
- Cooking Mama (74)
- Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends (80)
- Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop (95)
- Gardening Mama (77)
- Animal Crossing: Wild World (82)
- Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times (82)
- SimCity Creator (80)
- LifeSigns: Surgical Unit (77)
- Populous DS (76)
- Urbz - Sims in the City (76)
- Nintendogs: Best Friend (75)
- Touch Mechanic (75)
- Namco Museum DS (75)
- Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits (74)
- Air Traffic Chaos (74)
- The Sims 2: Castaway (74)
- Lost In Blue Series (74):
- Lost In Blue (70)
- Lost In Blue 2 (75)
- Lost In Blue 3 (78)
- Master of Illusion (72)
- Game & Watch Collection (71)
- Pac-Pix (65)
- Virtual Villagers: A New Home (50)

Thanks Darky000 for adding the list.
If you want more list, visit meganova's HUGE list of NDS games. ;)Well, you may notice that some games don't deserve the rating it holds. :( I'm still thinking of a way so we can play with the list, some sort of voting system. I'm also thinking for a short review/comments system, but not for now.That's all for now, additions to the list is always appreciated, have fun! :D

darky000Kamui, I might suggest you put Spoilers on every Genre to avoid this long post. This can also be convenient for, us, ds users to search for a specific game in a specific genre without dragging much. :)