November 15, 2006 - Unlike pricier home console games, it's easier to amass a collection of handheld titles, especially when they come at such a bargain on the DS. At most, they're $35--meaning it's possible to build up a respectable library with a pittance of cash flow. We give you 25 of some of the best Nintendo DS games, brought to you by BenzaClin�.
25) Star Fox Command
The latest installment offers the accuracy and precision that previous Star Fox games never had--while maintaining the classic feel and presentation from the SNES version.
24) Clubhouse Games
Nintendo goes for the "bang for the buck" market with this online-capable collection of pick-up-and-play games. Makes up for the two-year wait to play Solitaire and Shanghai on the DS.
23) Yoshi's Island DS
Nintendo has gone back and found the awesomeness that is Yoshi's Island on the SNES, handed the reigns to a new dev, and went to work constructing a true sequel on the DS.
22) Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime
The game is like candy. You'll pop it in, have a blast playing it, and move on, only to break it out again when you get the itch for more lighthearted entertainment.
21) Kirby Canvas Curse
Pink is in, as Nintendo produces a stunning DS platformer using nothing but the sense of touch. Chalk Kirby Canvas Curse as another successful departures from gameplay convention.
20) Nintendogs
The canine Tamagotchi concept allures mainstream gamers as well as pet lovers. Go online to mingle with other virtual pet owners and show off your Paris Hilton-ized Chihuahua.
19) Sonic Rush
Sonic Rush evolves the original Sonic style by combining contemporary technology with fresh mechanics. The energetic old-school challenge is tough as nails, too.
18) Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
Even with its linear design, Phoenix Wright is a good throwback to the old-school point-and-click PC adventures. Are you a Perry Mason or a Lionel Hutz? Prove yourself in this unique lawyer adventure.
17) Animal Crossing: Wild World
Animal crossing turns menial, real life tasks such as housecleaning, landscaping, and scavenging into an engaging experience--and the game doesn't need the help of grandiose plots, either.
16) Trauma Center: Under the Knife
Hit the emergency room and become the next George Clooney--Trauma Center: Under the Knife cuts through traditional gameplay conventions and operates with morbidly fun novelty.
15) Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
Players see double as Mario & Luigi bump into their baby equivalents in their never-ending quest to rescue Bowser. It's a clever successor to Superstar Saga on the GBA.
