Mystery Case Files series have enjoyed huge popularity on the Mac and PC. On the DS Lite it starts well with a lot of intriguing promise. The story is all about Phil T. Rich, the millionaire who disappears. As a player and police detective, you have to track him down. During the course, you have to investigate at least twelve witnesses.

A funny aspect is investigation involves searching for objects and completing certain mini games. There is no standard investigation procedure like talking to the suspects or searching their homes.

Game itself is pretty easy to play with numerous opportunities given for tapping on the screen with the stylus to find random objects. This is true even on the levels that are difficult.

One interesting aspect is the four detective tools you will be able to unlock as you play. Tools include a torch which helps you look for items in dark corners, a goggles with the help of which you can locate objects under the water, a super straw with which it is possible to blow things away and an X-ray with which you can see what is on the other side of the objects.

The multiplayer head to head hunting game offers some challenge. Items that have to be rotated also add a little spice. Certain objects in Mystery Case Files - Million Heir DS provide interesting variations, such as locating a chicken and an egg and drawing a line between them. With slick presentation and exciting mini games this game is ideal for those who want to enjoy some relaxed fun on their favourite Nintendo DS.

Tags for this review: nintendo ds, secret files, blow

Arcade racing comes from PC to DS. TrackMania has gamers hooked on to its looping rollercoaster courses and the loopy physics for ages now. It is now time to check out how this interesting game feels on the handheld. The portable version is sure to provide as much enjoyment on the DS as the PC version.

As a player, you pilot tiny little cars through tracks that are positively complicated. As you play the single player mode, you are up against a host of other cars on the track. There is no chance of you running into an opponent car. However, you tend to keep going off track. Game comes filled with a lot of challenges strewn over labyrinthine layouts of the course and of course the numerous other obstacles coming your way.

Simple controls add to the fun of gaming. For example, for filling gas, you press the A button, for braking the B, you press the X and Y buttons if you want to reset your car at the start of the race or at the last check point. You can choose this option depending on the type of race you are playing. A lot of interesting game modes add to the excitement. TrackMania Nintendo DS comes with many unexpected and pleasantly surprising modes. Apart from the routine practice modes, the game comes with the Platform and Puzzle modes. Platform mode challenges you to reach point B from point A through a highly technical course in as few tries as possible. The Puzzle mode teaches players the nuances of the game’s track building tool set.

With the innumerable loops and turns TrackMania is sure to keep Nintendo DS users on their feet. This is an interesting and exciting game that can provide hours of fun on your favourite DS Lite.

Tags for this review: arcade, pc, racing