Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: kraken613 on May 06, 2009, 10:26:52 PM
Title: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on May 06, 2009, 10:26:52 PM
Well I figured we needed one of these threads and I wanted to ask a question!
So what is the best DSiWare?
I am asking this because I am going to the Doctor tomorrow and want something that's just a quick pick up and play that's good.
So just post what you think is the best DSiWare and your impressions of it from now on!
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: UncleBob on May 06, 2009, 11:41:21 PM
IMHO, the only thing worth getting on DSiWare right now is Birds and Beans. My wife enjoys Doc Mario and Brain Age Express Math...
Birds and Beans is a *great* game for $2. If you enjoy ye ol' Arcade Space Shooters, it's pretty much a homage to those days of old. The unlockable Birds and Beans 2 adds a lot of play value to the game. If you're like me, you'd easily throw $2 in quarters in an Astroids arcade cabinet if you saw it someplace.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Peachylala on May 07, 2009, 11:43:21 AM
Supposedly, Moving Memo is considered to be awesome in some interweb places.
But it's directed by Yoshiaki Koizumi, so it's basically a shoe-in for being awesome.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on May 07, 2009, 12:16:44 PM
I got Art Style: Aquatica its a great game in my opinion. Took awhile to figure it out but once I did I was hooked! I can get addicted to puzzle games very quickly.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on May 14, 2009, 08:46:23 PM
I just picked up Real Soccer: 2009 on the shop. I was impressed its a real full game! Its pretty good so far, I got it last night.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on May 18, 2009, 12:56:27 AM
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: TofuFury on May 20, 2009, 02:53:00 AM
Has anyone else picked up Art Style Pictobits? I thought Decode was next on the release list, but I'm happy Pictobits came out instead. It's almost a perfect companion game with Tetris DS with all the 8 bit Nintendo nostalgia.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on May 20, 2009, 01:42:37 PM
I am think of it, is it good?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on May 20, 2009, 01:49:20 PM
I just picked up Real Soccer: 2009 on the shop. I was impressed its a real full game! Its pretty good so far, I got it last night.
I have the game for the iPhone, and if the DSiWare version is the same thing but with a physical D-Pad it's definitely worth that price and I will buy it once I get a DSi.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: TofuFury on May 20, 2009, 01:54:41 PM
I think it's worth picking up. It's good for playing in short bursts and has a pretty cool concept. Pieces of colored blocks fall down, and you have to match four of the same color, using blocks that are at the bottom of the screen. If you don't manage your blocks quickly enough, it's easy to get overwhelmed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un7TYN6TTzs
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on May 22, 2009, 09:34:18 PM
Looks interesting. I think I may pick it up. Ill put my review up when I do. I am going to put up reviews for the DSiWare I have bought when I have more time.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: jakeOSX on May 26, 2009, 12:55:39 PM
so there is ANOTHER clock program. but this one sounds like it enhances the dsi? not just runs by itself? maybe? anyone have it and can input on that?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Peachylala on May 27, 2009, 10:50:06 PM
PICTOBITS...
PICTOBITS...
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on June 05, 2009, 09:08:27 PM
Anyone get Mighty Flip Champs yet? Looks interesting.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: TofuFury on June 06, 2009, 01:33:45 AM
I picked it up, but haven't made it too far into the game. The concept had me intrigued from the moment I heard of it on the IGN podcast.
The only controls are to move around and to flip pages. There's no jumping whatsoever. There are parts that require you to fall off a ledge and flip pages to progress where you need to. When you fall off a ledge, you just fall in a straight line and can't move left or right. Overall, the game gives off an Adventures of Lolo vibe in a way. You're stuck in a puzzle, and you have to figure out how to get out.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: rbtr on June 06, 2009, 01:45:51 AM
Flip champs is really great. It's surprisingly challenging, much harder than I imagined,when you figure it out you get that great "eureka" moment. The art style is good, and the music is fantastic.
Overall I give it a ;D , you should buy it!
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Halbred on June 07, 2009, 01:44:55 PM
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: March of the Minis comes out tomorrow, I believe. In addition to the main game, there's a level creator that you can upload for other users to try. Should be good.
Me? I can't wait for FlipNote Studio!
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Nick DiMola on June 07, 2009, 01:59:23 PM
More like DickNote Studio amirite?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 07, 2009, 03:13:25 PM
I picked up Mighty Flip Champs and I'm halfway into World 2. I like it a lot although some of the levels are really tough. Expect a review after E3 dies down.
Mario vs. DK and DickNote Studio are going to be must buys.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: kraken613 on June 07, 2009, 05:32:38 PM
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: bosshogx on June 08, 2009, 09:51:35 AM
Mighty Flip Champs is great. I was a little confused at first with the lack of jumping, crouching, and the usual platforming fair, but it all makes sense after playing the game. It's a puzzler through and through. I wondered what the point of the touchscreen creating a box on the screen was until I got to some boards with four different flips to them. Having the box there is a life saver when trying to remember what square you're trying to get to.
Long story short, if you like puzzle games, drop the $8.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: TheFleece on June 08, 2009, 07:18:58 PM
I have Aquia and Pictobits and I like them a lot. I'm interested in Mario vs Donkey Kong and Mighty Flip Champs, but I'm not sure which to get. WarioWare hates melanin and was an instant failure and waste of my DSi points :/
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: vudu on August 09, 2009, 03:18:14 PM
We haven't updated this thread in a while. As a new DSi owner and a Pepsi/Rock Band cap abuser, I'm interested in knowing what games are worth my time.
Pictobits Mario vs. Donkey Kong Mighty Flip Champs FlipNote Studio
Anything else?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: KDR_11k on August 09, 2009, 04:03:40 PM
Possibly some of the other art styles. I'm partial to Nemrem (no idea what they call it in the US) because I like thinky puzzles (as opposed to reflex heavy ones like pictobits). If you're interested in it Asphalt and Real Football are supposedly good.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: UncleBob on August 09, 2009, 04:35:31 PM
I still like Birds and Beans, if you like the arcadey-space shooter genre. It's only 1 Pepsi Cap as well. :)
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: vudu on August 09, 2009, 04:55:33 PM
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 28, 2009, 10:17:23 PM
I bought several of the Art Style games, Pictobits, Base 10 and precipice. I still have 1100 points and 345 blocks and am open to suggestions if anyone wants to make a case for any of the others.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Peachylala on September 28, 2009, 10:51:14 PM
Dragon Quest Wars is pretty A-grade for DSiWare. Kind of Advance Wars-Lite with Slimes. Quite fun!
ArtStyle: BoxLife is like playing Tetris in reverse. It's addicting.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 03, 2009, 03:03:37 AM
Uncle Bob was right, Bird & Beans is awesome. And the Art Style games are very hard, especially because they don't really explain what you're supposed to do.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: KDR_11k on October 03, 2009, 04:13:02 AM
RTFM, most of them even include tutorials.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on October 03, 2009, 04:36:28 AM
I didn't even realize there were manuals for these games, how do you get to them? BASE 10 has a sort of attract mode demo but there's nothing in precipice.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: hylianhero5249 on October 25, 2009, 10:43:39 PM
My favorite DSiWare game is March of the Minis. My second id Mighty Flip Champs. I haven't downloaded any new games in a while. I need to get some DSi Points. Any recommendations for me?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: KDR_11k on October 26, 2009, 04:11:39 AM
Viking Invasion is decent but the levels are pretty damn long.
I didn't even realize there were manuals for these games, how do you get to them? BASE 10 has a sort of attract mode demo but there's nothing in precipice.
They tend to have a help button somewhere on the main menu, that opens the manual.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: ejamer on August 22, 2011, 08:23:26 PM
Rise from the grave...!
So it's been almost two years since the thread was active, but why not keep it alive instead of starting a new one. For people who have just purchased a 3DS and are looking to download a few titles, what are the best options from DSiWare/Portable Virtual Console/3DS Ware in 2011?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: UncleBob on August 22, 2011, 09:06:08 PM
Starship Defense. It'll own your soul.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Mop it up on August 22, 2011, 09:17:13 PM
I see someone mentioned Dragon Quest Wars is kind of like Advance Wars. Does anyone have a more in-depth opinion of it?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: KDR_11k on August 23, 2011, 03:48:58 AM
Alpha Bounce.
I don't think DQW is like AW, it's more chess-like in the way it plays out. Very positional and stuff, you cannot afford to lose a single unit, especially in 4 way FFA.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: ejamer on August 23, 2011, 03:29:37 PM
5 levels in, and my soul is still intact... Starship Defense is still a good recommendation though. Fun tower defense-style game that has great (simple) aesthetics.
Other games I've picked up and really enjoyed: 1. Donkey Kong (GB Virtual Console) - Always wanted this game back in the day, but never got around to tracking down a copy. For the price it's a fun romp. A bit too easy so far, going into the sixth level. 2. PiCTOBiTS: Art Style - Worth buying just for the awesome chip tunes soundtrack. Not a terribly difficult puzzle game, but lots of room to improve on high scores and fun just to play through. 3. Pop Island Paperfield - At $2 my expectations weren't very high. Probably a good thing because this frantic game isn't very deep. But the fun multiplayer options using Download Play to compete against anyone with a DS/DSi/3DS system really gives the game legs if you have some gaming friends.
So four games for under $20 to hold me over until the Ambassador program kicks in. Not bad!
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: UncleBob on August 23, 2011, 11:59:21 PM
5 levels in, and my soul is still intact... Starship Defense is still a good recommendation though. Fun tower defense-style game that has great (simple) aesthetics.
Give it time. You haven't even gotten to the meteor and solar flare stages yet. And are you getting No-SOS Perfects on each level? :D
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: ejamer on August 24, 2011, 12:55:56 AM
No-SOS Perfect on each of the first 10 levels except number 9 - defeated all the enemies, but used an SOS power to restore health and didn't want to play through again. There is a lot of game left though, and I imagine it only gets tougher. Even the first 10 levels have been entertaining and have wasted more of my day than I care to admit.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: leahsdad on August 26, 2011, 06:57:41 PM
My favorites right now:
1. Mighty Milky Way - Incredibly clever, with lots of great environmental puzzly bits. In it's puzzle construction, the closest comparison I can make is a 2-D cross between Portal and SMG2 levels where you use to little stars that pull you towards them. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the game designer wasn't heavily influenced by those 2 games. You will never see this on any other platform...I can't imagine how Wayforward can possibly do so. And the last levels are soul-crushingly hard. Made worse by the fact that there is almost no help on the internet for the harder levels.
2. Chronos Twin - I think everyone pretty much knows about this game, so I won't waste sentences explaining the basic dual screen mechanic. This is hard. And just as you'd imagine, it's hard because of the dual screen mechanic. It's as if if this were a normal single-screen action-platformer, you would think it was of pretty basic or even easy difficulty. But with 2 screens...oh brother. I'm finding it best if I hold the 3DS a little farther away from me than usual, so I can sort of see both screens at once, though people who are better multitaskers than I may find this unnecessary.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on August 28, 2011, 05:23:47 PM
I don't think Chronos Twin would be that much easier if it were just one screen. A bit easier, sure, but it would also lose the hook that makes it interesting.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: UncleBob on August 28, 2011, 08:18:09 PM
No-SOS Perfect on each of the first 10 levels except number 9 - defeated all the enemies, but used an SOS power to restore health and didn't want to play through again. There is a lot of game left though, and I imagine it only gets tougher. Even the first 10 levels have been entertaining and have wasted more of my day than I care to admit.
How's it going lately? :D
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: ejamer on August 29, 2011, 02:39:15 PM
17 levels done, 16 with No-SOS Perfect clears. Was starting to think things were moving along too easily when a solar flare knocked out half my guns in level 18 and the enemies cleaned my clock. LOL. Finding the right mix of weapons for each level is tough sometimes: there was one in particular that took a few tries until I found out how useful a mines/berserker combo can be for cloaked enemies. Trying some of the SOS powers is also tempting: I'd love to see what happens with the different bounty hunters, but it's usually not worth ruining a run through the level.
Very interested if anyone has recommendations for DSiWare that supports Download Play, similar to Pop Island or Pop Island: Paperfield. We have an older DS Lite at home, so getting multiplayer games that can be shared is a big attraction.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: Tansunn on August 29, 2011, 03:48:47 PM
I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Shantae: Risky's Revenge yet. That game is an excellent platformer.
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: leahsdad on September 06, 2011, 02:57:16 AM
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I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Shantae: Risky's Revenge yet. That game is an excellent platformer.
You know, I got it at Eshop launch and haven't played it yet. That, along with Dark Void Zero and Mighty Flip Champs.
I know Nintendo fans, more than any other, like to complain about not enough games, but seriously, do we really play all the games we get?
For example, if you haven't played all the games mentioned in this thread to completion, do you have any right to complain about the lack of new dl games?
Title: Re: The Best of DSiWare
Post by: NWR_insanolord on September 11, 2011, 01:14:42 AM
