Ross's Most Anticipated
One thing that can definately be said about the DS's 2005 lineup is that it will be very unpredictable. Many companies are going to be experimenting with the new capabilites the DS offers them. Some of these "experiments" may turn into great games, while other good games could possibly be ruined by a developer's sloppy implementation of the touchscreen control. No matter what, though, the DS's games in 2005 show amazing potential. Onto the list of my top 10 most wanted games of 2005--
Animal Crossing DS-- **Honorable Mention** What has become an addiction for fans of the gamecube game might do just the same on the DS. I can't honestly say that I've played the gamecube version nor generally like this type of game, but I've heard so many people rave about the series that Animal Crossing DS is definately showing up on my radar. If Nintendo can deliver on the rumours of online-play, this game could easily be a flagship title.
10. Wario Ware Touched!-- In the past, the Wario Ware series has delivered fast pickup and play excitement, and it looks like Wario Ware Touched! will offer the same. This title promises to be a showcase for the DS's touchscreen and microphone features, and so far, impressions of the japanese version have been mostly positive.
9. Pac 'n Roll-- Pac'n Roll offers a hybrid marble-madness/super monkey ball style gameplay. This sounds pretty good, but what interests me is how the control of the ball is handled. From short impressions, it seems like control will be similar to that of the morph-ball in Metroid, except it will be completely handled through the touchscreen. Acceleration of the ball will be based on how fast the stylus is dragged across the touchscreen. It seems like Pac 'n Roll may almost be Super Monkey Ball with more precise controls... which would be a great thing.
8. Viewtiful Joe-- Very little has been said by Capcom about Joe's journey onto the DS. Still, this is Viewtiful Joe... Sorry but-- Henshin a go-go , baby!
7. Metroid Prime Hunters-- Many people have already experienced the First Hunters demo with their DS's. The control will be perfect with a few minor changes. All that is needed is a variety of good levels to play around in, and I truly think NST, the game's developer, will be able to deliver on this.
6. Castlevania-- Konami's previous iterations of the game on the GBA have been great. Since the DS version is 2d also, the same level of quality can be expected. However, I am a little reluctant to hear about Konami's attempts at implemeting the touchscreen... Supposedly, once you get a boss character's health low enough, you'll have to trace an image on the ds's touchscreen to "seal" away the monster. Who knows though, perhaps Konami has hit upon a great new gameplay mechanic. However, this game still promises to be great whether the touchscreen use helps or not.
5. Jump Superstars-- The fighting system has been compared to Super Smash Brothers Melee, which is a great game. Also providing a twist is the use of cards in the gameplay. At the beginning of each round, 4 cards are given to each character. These cards can help out your fighter in many different ways and are easily accessed through the touchscreen.
4. Mario Kart DS-- There is not much info about Mario Kart DS yet. What I do know-- 1. It is Mario Kart 2. It is being developed by Nintendo. Being developed by Nintendo does not assure that the game will be amazing, but it does mean that the game will have a very high level of quality and polish. In other words, at the very least, Mario Kart DS will be a good game.
3. Touch! Kirby's Magic Paintbrush-- Though I loathe the main character of this game, initial impressions of an early build have come back with generally rave impressions. A new style of gameplay only possible on the DS means this game could easily be a must own.
2. Rayman DS-- Though it is suposedly a remake of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to some capactiy, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Rayman 2 was one of the best platformers on the previous console generation. It is almost reassuring to hear about the delay on Rayman DS, since some of the DS's launch games seemed a bit rushed. Hopefully the additional time was spent both fixing bugs and tweaking gameplay.
1. New Super Mario Bros-- The characters may be 3d now, but this Mario game returns to its 2d perspective roots. With Sony's PSP providing competition in the marketplace for the DS, Nintendo knows that a blockbuster title would significantly reduce the PSP's draw... Mario, being Nintendo's flagship character, most likely will deliver the goods.
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Animal Crossing DS-- **Honorable Mention** What has become an addiction for fans of the gamecube game might do just the same on the DS. I can't honestly say that I've played the gamecube version nor generally like this type of game, but I've heard so many people rave about the series that Animal Crossing DS is definately showing up on my radar. If Nintendo can deliver on the rumours of online-play, this game could easily be a flagship title.
10. Wario Ware Touched!-- In the past, the Wario Ware series has delivered fast pickup and play excitement, and it looks like Wario Ware Touched! will offer the same. This title promises to be a showcase for the DS's touchscreen and microphone features, and so far, impressions of the japanese version have been mostly positive.
9. Pac 'n Roll-- Pac'n Roll offers a hybrid marble-madness/super monkey ball style gameplay. This sounds pretty good, but what interests me is how the control of the ball is handled. From short impressions, it seems like control will be similar to that of the morph-ball in Metroid, except it will be completely handled through the touchscreen. Acceleration of the ball will be based on how fast the stylus is dragged across the touchscreen. It seems like Pac 'n Roll may almost be Super Monkey Ball with more precise controls... which would be a great thing.
8. Viewtiful Joe-- Very little has been said by Capcom about Joe's journey onto the DS. Still, this is Viewtiful Joe... Sorry but-- Henshin a go-go , baby!
7. Metroid Prime Hunters-- Many people have already experienced the First Hunters demo with their DS's. The control will be perfect with a few minor changes. All that is needed is a variety of good levels to play around in, and I truly think NST, the game's developer, will be able to deliver on this.
6. Castlevania-- Konami's previous iterations of the game on the GBA have been great. Since the DS version is 2d also, the same level of quality can be expected. However, I am a little reluctant to hear about Konami's attempts at implemeting the touchscreen... Supposedly, once you get a boss character's health low enough, you'll have to trace an image on the ds's touchscreen to "seal" away the monster. Who knows though, perhaps Konami has hit upon a great new gameplay mechanic. However, this game still promises to be great whether the touchscreen use helps or not.
5. Jump Superstars-- The fighting system has been compared to Super Smash Brothers Melee, which is a great game. Also providing a twist is the use of cards in the gameplay. At the beginning of each round, 4 cards are given to each character. These cards can help out your fighter in many different ways and are easily accessed through the touchscreen.
4. Mario Kart DS-- There is not much info about Mario Kart DS yet. What I do know-- 1. It is Mario Kart 2. It is being developed by Nintendo. Being developed by Nintendo does not assure that the game will be amazing, but it does mean that the game will have a very high level of quality and polish. In other words, at the very least, Mario Kart DS will be a good game.
3. Touch! Kirby's Magic Paintbrush-- Though I loathe the main character of this game, initial impressions of an early build have come back with generally rave impressions. A new style of gameplay only possible on the DS means this game could easily be a must own.
2. Rayman DS-- Though it is suposedly a remake of Rayman 2: The Great Escape to some capactiy, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Rayman 2 was one of the best platformers on the previous console generation. It is almost reassuring to hear about the delay on Rayman DS, since some of the DS's launch games seemed a bit rushed. Hopefully the additional time was spent both fixing bugs and tweaking gameplay.
1. New Super Mario Bros-- The characters may be 3d now, but this Mario game returns to its 2d perspective roots. With Sony's PSP providing competition in the marketplace for the DS, Nintendo knows that a blockbuster title would significantly reduce the PSP's draw... Mario, being Nintendo's flagship character, most likely will deliver the goods.
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