Top 10 DS Games

Nintendo DS was released in Canada in the year 2004. This handheld video game console is featured with two LCD screens and the bottom screen is a touchscreen. The Nintendo DS also has an inbuilt microphone and an assembly to support Wi-Fi connections. With this wireless connection, one can connect with other players in specified range and play in multi-player mode. New Super Mario Bros, Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow and Metroid Prime Hunters, are some of the top ten DS games. So, if you are planning to buy a Nintendo DS and wondering what are the top 10 games, then here is some useful information for you.

Top 10 Nintendo DS Games of All Time

New Super Mario Bros
Mario is an all time favorite video game character! This latest game of Mario and Luigi can be played in single as well as multi player mode. The game is quite similar to the old-school version of Super Mario, but here you have to face new enemies, new power-ups and complete more difficult challenges.

Mario Kart DS
One more Mario based DS game where you have to race with 4 other competitors. This game can also be played in multi-player mode by Wi-Fi connection. The game can be played in 5 different modes with special powers, moves, weapons and many more exciting features.

Big Bang Mini
Arcade, Challenge, Relax, and Multiplayer, are four game modes for playing Big Bang Mini. In this game you can launch fireworks with help of your stylus and destroy the enemy. Big Bang Mini can be played by one or two players, and to complete the game one has to cross 10 unique game levels.

Dr Kawashima's Brain Training
If you want to give some exercise to your brain, then this game is for you. Speed counting, Sudoku, Triangle Math, Word Memory are some of the brain teasers included in this game. The game is quite addictive and is certainly a great brain teaser.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
In this teen rated Nintedo game you have to save yourself and protect your loved ones by using your special powers. Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, is a critically acclaimed game and has stunning graphics along with special effects.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
This is a continuation of the game, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. This game allows easy control over Link with help of the stylus. You can move him with a tap on the screen or you can swing the sword by sweeping the stylus around him. You can play this game in single player mode or compete with a friend with local wireless connection.

Tetris DS
Even after 20 years of its launch, Tetris is one of Nintendo's most popular games and hence, it secures a place in this list. This Tetris DS game is quite similar to the traditional Tetris game, but the use of stylus brings in new method of interaction. With help of Wi-Fi connection, 10 DS players can play on one Tetris card.

Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
A Mature rated DS game where you can change the radio stations, communicate with other characters through e-mail and also place an order for a weapon on the Internet. The game moves around a story and is certainly a nice DS game for boys who enjoy playing quest games.

Yoshi's Island DS
This is a sequel of Super Nintendo Entertainment System's game, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island. The story of the game revolves around a protagonist, Yoshi and antagonist, Kamek. Yoshi has to rescue newborn children kidnapped by Kamek, and each child gives Yoshi a unique power when it clings to his back.

Metroid Prime Hunters
If you love playing action packed games, then Metroid Prime Hunters is a perfect game for you. You can even link up with your friends and play multi-player mode and you can play a series of action packed levels.

Top 10 Games for Girls

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games
• Imagine: Boutique Owner
• Cooking Mama 3: Shop & Chop
• Gardening Mama
• Disney Princess: Magical Jewels
• Nintendogs Miniature Dachshund & Friends
• Purr Pals
• Hannah Montana: Music Jam
• Disney Fairies: Tinkerbell
• Smart Girls: Playhouse

Top 10 Games for Boys

• Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box
• Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure
• Lego Indiana Jones 2
• Harvest Moon Sunshine Islands
• Mario Kart
• New Super Mario Bros
• Bakugan Battle Brawlers
• Scribblenauts
• Professor Layton and the Curious Village

Top 10 Games for Kids

• Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
• Animal Crossing: Wild World
• ScribbleNauts
• Zelda Phantom Hourglass
• Disney's High School Musical: Making the Cut
• Pokemon Pearl
• Mario Party
• Pokemon Ranger
• Animal Crossing: Wild World
• Final Fantasy III

These were lists of the best DS games for boys and girls. So, download these DS games and have fun playing them in single player or multi-player mode. Happy Gaming!