Criminally Underrated DS Games
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Stuck on what to play or what to buy? Join TVGS as I list and discuss ten of the most over looked and underrated Nintendo DS games the home and handheld console has received. Many lesser known games have released for the DS system so let me know your top 10 obscure cheap or under rated DS games down below!
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Criminally underrated channel.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@chumbosaurio7099
2 жыл бұрын
Amen
@marisanya
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@ozunaga6184
2 жыл бұрын
Just subbed. Keep up the good work!
@MateusAuri
2 жыл бұрын
real unnecessary thumbnail boobage for the clicks, but I respect the good game selections
-cop the recruit -track mania 2 turbo -sideswiped -jump ultimate stars -fossil fighters -mini ninjas -infinite space -radiant historia
The DS is home to soooo many hidden gems, a fantastic console indeed!
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
One of the greats!
@tonybuti3414
Жыл бұрын
Especially if it’s brewed 🤣
@kosterix123
Жыл бұрын
@@tonybuti3414 homebrew you should play ni no kuni the fan translation. It's better than most games.
Dude massive respect for covering Radiant Historia. Atlus really needs to get this to modern consoles as the story and characters are amazing and it's undoubtedly one of the best jrpgs the ds can offer.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
No worries man! It’s on of my favourite RPGs, I’d love to see it make a return as well!
@ishmumfaysal3367
2 жыл бұрын
@@thatvideogamesshow Btw did you play Knights in the nightmare? It has a ds port as well as a psp. It's from the same series as Riviera the Promised land.
@Ganesh_nyk
2 жыл бұрын
3ds version is also good with voice acting.
@ChaoticHoly
2 жыл бұрын
Well, a 3DS enhanced port was also made.
@Rihcterwilker
2 жыл бұрын
@@martinde-serres8724 as far as i know, Radiant Storia was not released on the PSP.
Criminally underrated Anime Tiddies
Blood Of Bahamut This game was released only in japan but got a english patched version. Visually it’s very impressive and the gameplay is a lot of fun. You are basically playing shadow of the collossus for the ds(not fully true, but check it out! )
@TifaEsmeraldaSol-Stella
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this hidden gem, I’ll check it out ❤
@bert_wert
Жыл бұрын
@@TifaEsmeraldaSol-Stella yo glad that you read my recommendation :D
The DS has such an amazing catalogue. I'm always finding something new
This is an impressive list of games you have here, the only one game I've heard of was Jump ultimate Stars, it definitely looks badass and I would love to try it, all the other games look fun and I'd be willing to try them, thank you TVGS for another great list of underated games 👍
Infinite Space and Radiant Historia are buried gems I discovered while on a hunt, both are amazing with replayability values. Definitely a must have
Discovered this channel like 3 weeks ago... your content is amazing man.
Infinite space is great! It's a bit difficult at times but I think that's part of it's charm.. The music is great too
great list James.. Draglade, Foto Showdown, Elebits, Henry Hatsworth, Lost Magic, Might and Magic: Clash of Heroes, Ninjatown, Orc and Elves, Robocalypse, Tokyo Beat Down, Touch the Dead and Zoo Keeper here are some of mine I think are underrated games on the DS.. Radiant Historia is one of the favorite game on the DS..
I would like to have Ghost Trick: Phantom, Detective as an honorable mention. It's by the same team behind the Ace Attorney series. This game completely blew my mind for well executed it is in its story, characters and gameplay as it had me on the edge of my seat every time.
@darsterz
2 жыл бұрын
I've been playing ghost trick and so far it's really interesting, i like it
@superjboy16
2 жыл бұрын
@@darsterz i really like how it takes place in just 24 hours. You don't need a long stretch of time to tell a good story lol
@samanthak.2706
2 жыл бұрын
Might check it out. Thank you for commenting about it! c:
@gillroygarlic3616
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been trying to get the game for a while but it’s all above 80 bucks online unless one of you guys wants to sell me your copy?
@jess-jl5mq
2 жыл бұрын
@@gillroygarlic3616 you can just get those 250 game cartridge online for 12-20 (or more) i bought mine and it's a god send!
Radiant Historia is one of the best games I've ever played. I wish Atlus will make an HD remake for the Switch and other modern consoles.
@playstationtwo877
2 жыл бұрын
Is this game worth playing on nintendo ds?
@maris4137
2 жыл бұрын
@@playstationtwo877 For me, it is. I find the story intriguing and engaging. The battle system is okay to great depending on your preference. Check a few minutes of playthrough here at KZread, see if you'll be interested.
@playstationtwo877
2 жыл бұрын
@@maris4137 do you play suikoden teiktris?
@maris4137
2 жыл бұрын
@@playstationtwo877 I haven't. I only played the first two Suikoden.
@playstationtwo877
2 жыл бұрын
@@maris4137 i never play suikoden before this is my first time playing i love this game🤗
Such a good channel with a friendly discord community. Great video bud!
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
10:37 Nostalgia unlocked! I played this game back then but i just forgot now Thanks man
Wow a KZread channel that has actual hidden gems.... Incredible! Thanks for your videos.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Bobby!
Jump Ultimate Stars I had it on an R4 card, it was in Japanese and never got old. I miss that sweet game of mine.
i love the ds, honestly possibly my favorite game system ever lol, amazing channel too
I've not heard of half of these! Sweet list man 👍
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found something new Gaz!
Just got one from a friend and bought 5 games (mainstream ones) but coming to these channels so I can find more good ones that aren’t on the radar
Jump Ultimate Stars has a fan translation that translate all the menus, koma panels, tutorials and objectives so that you can navigate the game more easily. I just wish they did the same to it's predecessor, Jump Super Stars.
Infinite Space is one of my favourite jrpgs.And it also one of the lengthiest.Took me more than 80 hours to finish it.
@playstationtwo877
2 жыл бұрын
Is infinite space hard?
@michaeltz4911
2 жыл бұрын
@@playstationtwo877 If you understand how the battles work and buy good space ships then no.
*You getting some real good mileage out of these thumbnails, aren't ya?* Nah but for real tho, Radiant Historia is great. Finished last year and was a real fun time. Also thanks a ton for including Rhythm Heaven here. One of my most fav rhythm game franchises that actually got me into the whole genre in the first place.
Watch out for Infinite space and make sure you have backup saves lol. I got soft locked twice, once by backtracking in a way that bugged a story flag, and once where a random battle over-rode what was supposed to be my next story mission encounter and prevented me from progressing. I lost a lot of playtime by not having a backup save
@XannolcZ
3 ай бұрын
Don't forget the Sierra-style surprise dead ends. I'll never forget exploring a pirate base and having to choose the left or right path. Went left and got spaced. Loaded my save and went right. Spaced again... my last real save was before Yuri the Man even started. I died a bit and dropped the game for months
Great video!, Radiant Historia can be easily the best JRPG on the DS and arguably one of the best of all time
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll second that!
Great list. Time for me to hop on eBay and do some shopping 😅
Rhythm Heaven is AWESOME! Music based WarioWare. Infinite Space is a great game as well. Sadly, I never finished it.
two VERY underrated games are Spectrobes and Chocobo Tales and I never see them on this type of list unfortunately
Dang, Cop the Recruit looks really good for a DS game, so does Sideswiped.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
They are both well worth trying out!
Infinite Space was amazing. Great story, unique battle system, cool ships.
@Asmodea01
Жыл бұрын
It is one of the best space operas of all time
I’d recommend “Henry Hatsworth”. A super fun puzzle/platformer.
Radiant Historia is a absolute gem
Thank you for making this list
I played Infinite and Radiant before. I didn't expect the games to be underrared
Truly highly criminally underrated channel!!!
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sean!
Gotta love how Sideswipe is basically every race on GTA Online.
I'd add Theresia: Dear Emile, a kinda survival horror game that IMO was really good. and also, for those who love rpgs, I recommend Nostalgia and Solatorobo
I really appreciate the Lifeformed-Cidertime soundtrack :)
Nice vid and good list
Radiant Historia is amazing. I wish they would port its enhanced version, Perfect Chronology, to consoles. Also, I saw thwo very interesting titles here that I will certainly try to find: Fossil Fighters and Mini Ninjas. Thanks!
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, would love to see it on switch!
@j.k.4479
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect Chronology has DLC, you should get it before the eShop closes.
Jet Impulse was an amazing game that never made it outside Japan. Ive never seen it make any underrated lists :(
Radiant Historia - Fantastic Infinite Space - Colossal disappointment. Trackmania - surprisingly fun.
Really good list.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard!
Surprised Jump Ultimate Stars got covered! For me, Space Invaders Extreme 1 & 2 are underrated gems. Does Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars count too? I think it sold poorly on the DS despite getting good reviews.
@surfingconcrete
2 жыл бұрын
Thus it isn't underrated, lack of sales doesn't make an underrated game.
@watcherman222
2 жыл бұрын
@@surfingconcrete I see. But one thing's for sure is that among the GTA games this one is underrated.
@enzowarren9832
2 жыл бұрын
GTA CTW is an awesome game, and tied with Vice City as my most favorite GTA, but it is extremely NOT underrated lol. I remember seeing massive ads for it printed on the side of skyscrapers in LA when I was a small child. It is a well-known game.
Fighting Fantasy: the Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a spectacular game almost nobody talks about. It’s a first-person open-world action RPG, and anyone who likes games like Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, Anvil of Dawn, Dungeon Master, etc will absolutely love it! It runs at 60 fps and is one of the most technically-impressive games on the platform, and the gameplay itself is a blast. Tons of content, very deep mechanics, and fluid combat. Although I compared it to those other games, like Daggerfall, the actual combat experience is way way way better in Fighting Fantasy. They really perfected that style of old-school FPP RPGs with Fighting Fantasy.
@hippitymcstribbs4906
2 жыл бұрын
They released that on DS? Wow I thought that was just an android app
@enzowarren9832
2 жыл бұрын
@@hippitymcstribbs4906 Yup, and the one on DS is a standalone game. Completely different than the Android game. It’s a first-person open-world adventure game.
I HIGHLY recommend everyone to check out custom robo arena. I found out just how little people know of the game and it's heartbreaking.
radiant historia is the best game I've ever played in my life! ❤❤
@thepaper888
2 жыл бұрын
Whoa, OK I guess I will 1000% get it finally.
Radiant Historia! An epic rpg with very unique story and features! ❤️
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Such a great story!
If you can use roms, there's a translated rom of Jump Ultimate Stars floating around somewhere
I liked the DS since i played NSMB, but those where really underated games i could try some of these once...
If you plan to do a part two , I suggest you take a look at Etrian Odyssey , specifically the third game .
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the suggestion!
@ahok1937
2 жыл бұрын
Etrian is a weird series. It's very niche, but there's like 6 episodes, two remakes and three spin off.
Love me some hidden gems. I'll get downloading these asap :)
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy them!
Fossil Fighters being on the list makes me happy and still the best DS RPG.
Sideswiped at a glance could've fooled me into thinking it's a Dreamcast game. I love the shadows on the cars and the cars themselves also look very nice. Might pick that one up
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Such a solid game!
I'm so glad you talked about Mini ninja 🥰🥰
I owned 2 of the games on the list (COP: The Recruit and Trackmania Turbo), and I can attest that both games are incredible, especially COP.
@whitewolf3051
2 жыл бұрын
Really?! Cop the Recruit does look really good for a DS game.
Sideswiped looks better than the official Burnout game on NDS.
@DizzyMakavelli
2 жыл бұрын
It is. It's basically more Burnout than Burnout itself.
Infinite Space, reminds me of Xenogears, I know it's not the same but idk, I'd guy it if I saw it.
Thanks for the videos man! You're channel is the best for a vita user hahhaa
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks for watching Chumbo! Got some Vita content in the works, so keep an eye out for it 🙂
Damn I didn't know about all of these hidden gems! I think I haven't touched my DS for over 10 years. It's time I look for it again.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found something new!
Finally someone mentioned Fossil Fighters
Also my favorite JRPGs for this console is Metal Max 2 and 3. And these games never left Japan, so that's the reason to learn Japanese.
Pretty nice video. I would add Wizard of Oz: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road.
I'm sorry, but WHERE is Mario Hoops 3 on 3/Mario Slam Basketball? That game is SO underrated, I don't think anyone even remembers that it even existed. I used to be one of those people untill I heard Rainbow Ship (CD) in late 2021, and wish I had a chance to play the game on my 3DS
Hell yes, Radiant Historia is really good
The DSI had so much more power underutilized. I really wish that would have used the new cpu and extra ram to make better looking games just for the dsi, im not sure why they didnt. The only game I have seen that even tried was asphalt 4 elite racing which is dsi ware. I love nanostray 1 & 2!
Add to the list :- Solatorobo the red Soma Bringer FF crystal chronicals (both parts) Dragon Quest ix (full 3D game with lot of exploration and many planets) Lufia Phantasy Star (many of people know about it and many of don't, that's why it's in my list) Tales of VS (like jump stars but better mechanism and consists of many characters from Tales series)
@songsft.googleassistant2542
2 жыл бұрын
@@newageBoundhippie I played the fan translated rom in my DraStic emulator in my android and I seriously loved it. Played with each and every character after completing.
@echospace7347
2 жыл бұрын
and the fossil fighters series on DS
@gantsmaniac
Жыл бұрын
Tales of vs, the smash tales. But that is from the PSP. But good list 👀
Track mania turbo is awesome, yes.
I had no idea about Sideswiped, that looks amazing. If only it wasn’t over $200 😭
How is this channel under 100K subs?! Now THATS criminal!
@thatvideogamesshow
Жыл бұрын
I’ll get there one day man, fingers crossed!
@OzymandiasWasRight
Жыл бұрын
@@thatvideogamesshow Well ive lost count of how many games your channel introduces me too, anytime i dust off an old console this is where i come for a list of games to check out. Appreciate your hard work!
How the heck was Cop the Recruit not super popular with it looking better than GTA ChinaTown
Sideswiped one of my favorite games. So much fun.
I don't know if it has been covered but Dementium II should be on every underrated list
@S0raJr
Жыл бұрын
The first one was better, but agreed
@parryhotter1339
Жыл бұрын
@@S0raJr no dementium 2 is just the better game at all
@S0raJr
Жыл бұрын
@@parryhotter1339 How?
Trackmania Turbo is pretty good. The ost slaps.
That SideSwiped game looks insane for the DS, never heard of it!
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a really great game!
@whitewolf3051
2 жыл бұрын
It seems there a few games that looked good for DS game, Sideswiped being one, Cop the Recruit being the other.
i think nostalgia is another underrated game on ds, its such a good rpg
The Alice in Wonderland movie tie in game is fantastic.
Just looked up prices for Sideswiped (which looks really cool) and it's going for hundreds of dollars!!! A lot of these forgotten gems go for high prices these days.
I would have loved to see Avalon Code here, man i fucking loved that game. And magical starsign, the sequel to Magical Vacation from the SNES, man that game is long and i loved the whole thing.
Ds and wii are going to be much more appreciated once people realize its an endless pool of awesome little games
I tried to play Infinite Space, and while I definitely enjoyed it, there was a point where I had no idea what to do to advance the story, so I stopped playing.
Really cool games but I need to fix my DS first! :)
Dude, you have to to tell me how you got introduced to the DnB track in the intro. The combination of being obscure, nostalgic and perfectly to my taste is a statistical anomaly and makes me feel I am not alone in this world.
Still got a copy of Jump Stars. Sucks that it never got an English port cause I had no idea what I was doing in the menu. Great game.
@cuiff62
2 жыл бұрын
there's a fan translated version somewhere
Track Mania looks like a game i had on MS DOS.
I’d still love to see another Graphically Impressive DS Games, as there’s one game, KH 358/2 Days, that I’d love to see And also the vehicle physics in Sideswiped truly look impressive for the DS
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 in the works 🙂
@lindblumpickles3407
2 жыл бұрын
I think RE: Coded looks way better than Days, though.
@exaltedb
2 жыл бұрын
@@lindblumpickles3407 I think both games though, had the ds running near its limits
@echospace7347
2 жыл бұрын
fossil fighters campions has great 3d battle graphics
Give Infinite space a go. It has enough content to be a 4 season anime. And has one of the best video game character casts of all time.
@thatvideogamesshow
2 жыл бұрын
I’ll second that!
@chumbosaurio7099
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah has good story! But the gameplay is slow :(
I'm surprised I haven't heard of any of these.
Good video mate, can u help me? i have been looking for 2 ds games: - First one: the last time i played this was around 2006, its a 3D game about mechas. I remember it had levels where you can play as a big mecha or a small mecha that can jump. The protagonist is human, like militia. The game feel like a tank game where you aim and shoot. -Second one: Its a ninja game where you can choose your gender. When you kill, you get a 'card' of that type of kill that you can sell. The game plays itself in 2D, like pokemon type view. It has boss fights and traps.
Dementium The Ward was absolutely amazing.
Thumbnail girl from Radiant Historia
I have both versions of Radiant Historia. OG and 3DS remake
Damn, that 1st game leaves a bunch of 3DS games eating dust in terms of graphics
I couldn't make it past the beginning in Rythym Heaven . It's pretty cool tho .
Hey that Sideswipe game looks fun, I like racing games. Let me check eba....yikes! Thanks for letting me know about it at any rate. Never heard of this one! Which is part of the fun for DS-3DS collecting, there's SO much out there.
@echospace7347
2 жыл бұрын
just play it on computer bro lol
@stashmerkin9576
2 жыл бұрын
@@echospace7347 but that takes the fun out of it. Also my laptop is crapped out!
I usually know 8 out of 10 games in a hidden gems video & am always disappointed. Not this time .... You got yourself a subscriber buddy.
i never had ds, gotta buy soon
Infinite space was one of my favorites
Played Jump Ultimate Stars to the BONE!!! Unlocked all characters, aced all the challenge, made tons of deck containing combinations of my favorite characters... This game is awesome. I mean, i love Smash Bros, but this one is the better version if you like Shonen Jump series (One Piece, Dragonball Z, Naruto, HxH, Bleach, and many more) And, if you search for it, there's an english patch for it