Archive for November, 2009

Harvest Moon - Island of Happiness (DS) Adds Another Level to the Engrossing Farming Game

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

The all new Harvest Moon - Island of Happiness (DS) is the next chapter in the very famous series of Harvest Moon. This game uses the same gameplay like the previous Harvest moon title. In this game from developer Natsume you will have to play as a young boy who is actually shipwrecked and stuck on an island. There will be various other characters who have survived and you have to find them create the island into a wonderland. The story may seem similar to some other game but you have to harvest the island and transform it unlike any other game.

Then you will be given a nice chunk of land and you will have to spend sometime in trying and clearing it. After clearing your land you can start planting things on it. Gradually as the Harvest Moon - Island of Happiness (DS) game progresses your wealth will increase and you will watch the town grow. The game has a solid economy system that will enhance the overall gaming experience. The game Harvest Moon - Island of Happiness is specially created for the Nintendo DS which is a touch screen handheld gaming console. The controls of the game are pretty difficult to understand initially but you will gradually get a hang of things.

The graphics are spectacular and it is one thing that will keep you glued to this game. There are some things in the Nintendo DS game that might irritate you as well. Using the stylus of the gaming console is not pretty easy and you will have to learn it.

Sim City (DS): Takes a PC Classic to the Handheld

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Sim City is a very popular game already and is developed by Electronic Arts. It is a very interesting game which will keep you glued to the gaming console. This game is specially developed for the Nintendo DS which is a handheld touch screen gaming console. The game is pretty addictive and will keep you busy for several hours. In this game you will have to play as a mayor of the city and built it from the scratch. You will have to build a number of residential areas, industrial areas and various commercial sections.

There are various other games which follow the same story but this game has a number of unique features. The controls of the game are pretty simple and you will get a hang of it. The Sim City (DS) game starts with a tutorial which will prove to be very helpful and make you learn all things about the game. You will be provided with a city which has some basic buildings and from their on you will have to take care of all the needs of the people. If you already understand the game you can skip the tutorial as well. The game requires lots of planning so that you can effectively utilise the resources.

The Sim City game is specially developed for the Nintendo DS and you can easily control all features using the stylus of the gaming console. The graphics of the game are average but the gameplay is amazing. This is one of the best games for the Nintendo DS.

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Midnight Play Pack (DS): Cheap Deal Gets you Five Fun Mini Games for the Price of One

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

The Midnight Play Pack is set of 5 different mini games which are specially designed for the Nintendo DS. The Nintendo DS is one of the most demanded touch screen handheld gaming console available in the market. This game can be played for people of all age group as well. You can find various other games which are similar to it but this game has a little more than each of them. The game will be hosted by beautiful girls who will tell you the rules for each game, such as Texas Hold ‘em or bowling.

One of the best games in the Midnight Play Pack is the bowling game. It is perfectly designed for a handheld platform and is pretty easy to play as well. Another very interesting game is the Texas Hold ‘Em which can be played for hours without getting bored. But the most interesting game in the Midnight Play Pack (DS) is billiards. You will feel as if you are really playing billiards because the graphics are realistic enough. There is another set of solitaire games that will test your brain. The block breaker has always been a hit amongst handheld gaming fans. All the games which feature in this pack are interesting and will keep you busy. As there are a number of games you cannot get bored as well.

The Midnight Play Pack is available at a very low price and proves to be value for money. The graphics are better than most other Nintendo DS games. The mini games are easy to understand and the controls are easy as well.

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New International Track & Field (DS): Enjoy an Extreme Version of the Olympics

Thursday, November 26th, 2009

New International Track & Field is fantastic game which offers a number of athletic games. You are provided with a number of characters to play with and you can easily choose any one of them. This is one of the best 3 D games available on this platform. In the beginning you are provided with limited characters from which you have to complete various levels. The game from Konami is pretty easy in the beginning but once you proceed to the later levels it becomes pretty difficult and requires lots and lots of practice.

One of the best games in New International Track & Field is the long jump which requires timing and concentration. You will have to beat all your enemies in order to win the game. Another very interesting game is rowing which looks pretty real. Athletic games such as javelin throw and a 100 metre race will keep you glued to the gaming console. The hurdle race is very interesting as well but you will have to master your timing. The camera angles in the New International Track & Field (DS) game are fantastic and will provide a clear view. The crowd is intelligently created as you can see them cheering and jumping on their seats. You can also play shot-put or jump like a gymnast as well.

Shooting is very interesting and will interest you. You can never get bored while playing this game because you have so many options. The Nintendo DS game also includes a number of swimming events where you can prove your skill.

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Make 10 - A Journey Of Numbers (DS): One of those Educational Maths Games that Actually is Fun to Play

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Make 10 - A Journey of Numbers is undoubtedly one of the most interesting brain exercising games available on the Nintendo DS. This game is actually based around solving a number of maths equations. You can go through a number of tests in order to get an overall rank. This game includes a number of mini games which will keep you busy for hours. The controls of the game are pretty easy and you can easily control using the stylus.

The game also follows a storyline which is very interesting and will keep you glued to the computer screen. You are assigned a number of tasks by the king Decimus. There is a lot of text to read through in order to understand the story. The Make 10 - A Journey of Numbers (DS) game includes lots and lots of calculations which will sharpen your brain. As you proceed in the game you will unlock a number of mini games. There are around 30 different mini games which can be unlocked while playing. If you are having trouble solving some mini game then you can press a trouble button and you will get a hint as to how to solve it. You have to solve the puzzle in a limited time frame which makes the whole environment even more exciting.

The graphics of Make 10 - A Journey of Numbers are pretty good and better than most other games. The game play is fantastic and you will have to play this maths game for hours in order to complete it.

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Tank Battles (DS) Game: Very Basic but also Very Addicting

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

The game Tank Battles is one of the best action games for Nintendo DS. You will play as a tank commander in the game. The controls of this game are pretty easy as you can easily control your tank with the help of the stylus. It is also provided with a number of camera angles and you can shift them to get a perfect view. You are provided with a number of tanks and you can choose any one of them.

You will be provided with a number of tanks which have different abilities and should be chosen depending on the situation. There are over 20 single player missions in the game which you can overcome only by strategic planning. Furthermore, the Tank Battles (DS) game can also be played on the wireless network with 2 to 4 players. You will have to reach a specific destination within the specified time limit and destroy all your enemies in the way as well. While playing you will have to help your friends and destroy the boss of a unit. You will provide some historic, modern and futuristic models of tanks to play from. The THQ game is all about strategy and planning which makes it even more interesting.

The graphics of the DS game are terrific which will keep you glued to the gaming console. You can easily replay some of your favourite action sequences. This game is pretty interesting and you will have to play for several hours to complete the whole game. The audio is pretty good and perfectly compliment the video.

Madagascar (DS): Hit Game for the Hit Kids Movie

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

The Madagascar is based on the very famous animated film Madagascar. This game is specially created for the Nintendo DS which is a touch screen handheld gaming console. Game controls are not that easy and it will take some time to get a hang of it. It features 5 different characters and you can play as any one of them. In some levels you will have to switch between 4 main players. The four main players include Marty, who is a zebra voiced by Chris Rock, Melman the giraffe, Alex the lion and Gloria the Hippo.

Each of these characters has different strengths and weaknesses. In almost all levels you will have to keep swapping between these four. The animation of the game is fantastic which will keep you glued to the handheld gaming console. The swapping mechanism is very interesting and easy as well. There are not many games which provide such a mechanism in the handheld gaming console. You can also earn some abilities while playing the Madagascar (DS) game which will further enhance a player’s strength. The game is very unique and provides an amazing gaming experience like no other game. You will have to clear a number of levels in order to complete the game.

The game Madagascar totally supports the touch screen features of the device and you can easily control and swap the player using the stylus. The action and adventure is fantastic and will keep you busy for hours. It is undoubtedly one of the best movie based Nintendo DS games of all time.

Lego Batman (DS) Game is easily as Good as its Indiana Jones or Star Wars Rivals

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

The Lego Batman game is specially created for the Nintendo DS which is a touch screen handheld gaming console. The game is based on the very famous super hero Batman. It is actually a Lego version of the Batman which looks very nice. It one of the very few 3 D games available on the Nintendo DS. In this game you have to play as Batman himself. The game includes a number of villains which you will have to defeat one by one.

There are a number of obstacles that you will face in the process as well. Villains such as Joker are pretty hard to beat and you will have to practise a lot in order to beat him. You will naturally play in the very famous Gotham city in Lego Batman (DS). You will be accompanies by Robin who will help in a number of ways. In this process you will have to collect points all the way along and beat any enemy which comes in the way. In this game your player will have to through certain stuff back into its original form as well. There are switches in the game which makes it even more interesting as you have to pull levers in order to open doors.

The graphics of this game are terrific and will keep you glued to the console. The game levels are fairly easy in the beginning but it becomes tough once you proceed to the later part. The Lego Batman is undoubtedly one of the best action adventure games available for the Nintendo DS.

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Hamsterz 2 (DS): Sequel to the Cute and Cuddly Animal Lover Game

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

This is the second part of the very famous game known as Hamsterz. The Hamsterz 2 is developed by Ubisoft which is one of the biggest game manufacturers in the world. Like the first part this game also features a number of hamsters but it also has a number of unique features. The game Hamsterz 2 is a focussed version and will be liked by gamers all over the world. The game is specially developed for an animal lover and if you ever wanted to raise a hamster then it is custom made for you.

The non realistic element of the earlier version of the game has been removed which makes this a very realistic and fun game to play. In this game you cannot speak with your pet and there are no mini games as well. The game will allow you to customise your own identity and the environment that you stay in. The Hamsterz 2 (DS) game follows a story as well in which a cousin visits your home and asks you for a little favour. You will have to take care of a little baby hamster which has taken birth at your cousins place. At that stage you will be provided with a cute little baby hamster and several other accessories.

You will have to clean its cage and rearrange the furniture in the cage as well. The game is very realistic and you will actually feel like you own a small hamster which is slowly growing up. The Hamsterz 2 is one of the best virtual pets game available on this platform.

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Godzilla - Unleashed (DS): Wreak Destruction with Japanese Monsters on your Handheld

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

This game Godzilla - Unleashed is based on the very famous film Godzilla which was liked by millions all over the world. The game includes the very famous radioactive lizard which causes destruction. You will have to control the monster of your choice. Each and every screen is provided to a specific monster and you can easily switch to the other monster whenever required. The top screen of the gaming console is less interesting but it provides a unique gaming experience.

The DS game is pretty easy to understand as the Godzilla kicks and punches to destroy the enemies. You can also shoot the atomic breath of the Godzilla in order to cause destruction. Each and every level has basically 4 types of enemies which include little plane, big plane, big boat and little boat. This is one of the best action games available on this platform. The Godzilla - Unleashed (DS) game is pretty easy and will keep you glued to the gaming console. Kicking and punching the planes could be fun and you can easily destroy any enemy which comes in the way. You can also swing your tail to smash planes and other enemies. Each and every level has a mini boss as well and beating him will require high level of skill.

In Godzilla – Unleashed you will have to face the jet jaguar who will prove to be a tough enemy. The story is very interesting and you will have to get through a number of levels in order to complete the Nintendo DS game.