The Nintendo DS is one of the most popular and successful consoles of all time, being an absolute hit for the company that is still looked back on fondly to this day. The DS was full to the brim with some of the greatest video games of all time, which used the most of either innovative gameplay mechanics or its dual-screen to enable a brilliant experience that most consoles simply couldn’t replicate.RELATED: The Best JRPGs You Can Play On The Switch (According To Metacritic)However, given how unique the console was, most of the games that were released on this console have been lost to the sands of time. This is a shame since the console was positively blessed with some amazing video games that deserve to be appreciated in the modern generation as well. Here are some of the greatest Nintendo DS games that should be remastered so that more people get to experience the magic of these titles once again.
10 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Ghost Trick is easily one of the most underappreciated games in the DS library by a country mile. Shu Takumi is a master of crafting unique mysteries, and Ghost Trick is where his passion for the medium of video games shines quite bring indeed.
The mastermind behind the brilliant Ace Attorney series delivers a brilliant supernatural mystery where a man tries to uncover the mystery behind his death. The amazing mystery that’s at the heart of Ghost Trick is one of the major reasons why people absolutely adore this game with all of their heart.
9 The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
The Legend of Zelda series has been graced with some truly amazing games that push the boundaries of innovation and dungeon crawling. While several games in the series have been quite notable and celebrated in their own right, a bunch of games on the handheld have been unfairly forgotten.
One such title is The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, which is considered to be an underrated masterpiece by many Zelda fans. The game is a direct sequel to the critically-acclaimed Wind Waker, which should ideally be enough of a sales pitch to convince more people to get into this amazing series.
8 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
The Grand Theft Auto series has been blessed with some amazing games, but there’s one title that most people have forgotten about. This title is none other than Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars.
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There’s a reason why fans are still clamoring for a remaster of this amazing handheld Grand Theft Auto title to this day. Chinatown Wars is a great title that shows why Rockstar was a king of the seventh generation, with their mastery at full display in this great title.
7 Rhythm Heaven
Given the Nintendo DS’ focus on its touchscreen, it’s easy to see why so many rhythm games made their way onto this console. One such rhythm title that has unfortunately been forgotten about is Rhythm Heaven.
Rhythm Heaven is an underrated gem on the DS that deserves more love. The fact that this game hasn’t even been released for mobile platforms is nothing short of a crime!
6 Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies
The Dragon Quest series is full to the brim with great games that will keep gamers occupied for hours on end. Dragon Quest 9: Sentinels Of The Starry Skies is no exception to this golden rule.
It’s a shame that this game is limited to the handheld since Dragon Quest 9 is a brilliant entry that has unfortunately been overshadowed by later games in the series. Players who wish to play a classic JRPG with great mechanics should definitely check this game out, although it’s a shame that the game wasn’t released on other consoles further down the line.
5 Hotel Dusk: Room 215
A unique point-and-click adventure with a brilliant art style to boot, a lot of praises can be sung about Hotel Dusk: Room 215. The Nintendo DS was blessed with amazing mystery titles, and Hotel Dusk is no exception.
It’s a shame that more people don’t talk about this underrated title. Perhaps this narrative could be reversed if the game receives a well-deserved remaster… but this just seems like a pipe dream at this point.
4 Sonic Rush
The Sonic franchise has seen its fair share of ups and downs over time. While a lot of people love to hate on the franchise, there are several great games that end up receiving less attention than they should, with Sonic Rush being a great example of the same.
Sonic Rush should’ve been a game that people talked about for generations, but the game ended up being just another chapter in the Sonic franchise after a point. With a remaster, more people would be able to experience the brilliance of Sonic Rush in the modern generation.
3 Final Fantasy 4
The remake of Final Fantasy 4 on the DS made for one of the greatest JRPG experiences on the handheld. Final Fantasy 4’s 3D remake was clearly made with a ton of love, and it shows in the details of this title.
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The game is notorious for its difficulty and makes for a refreshing change of pace after the generally easy JRPGs that were present on this platform. Final Fantasy 4 is a brilliant title in and of itself, and its 3D Remake makes the game even better… although it’s a shame that this game hasn’t been remastered for modern systems.
2 Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
The Mario franchise has branched out into several genres, with the character being featured heavily in RPGs as well. Most of the games in this series have been pretty great, with Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story being another brilliant chapter in the series.
Bowser’s Inside Story was critically and commercially successful across the board. However, for some reason, the game didn’t receive any love in later generations, which is quite a shame indeed.
1 Elite Beat Agents
Another rhythm game that players absolutely loved on the Nintendo DS was Elite Beat Agents. This stylish title made the most of the DS touchscreen to allow for a memorable experience that most games struggle to replicate to this day.
The game always kept things interesting with its surprisingly nuanced gameplay and amazing art style. The fact that more people don’t look back fondly on this title is a shame, and a remaster could definitely turn some heads towards this game and its underappreciated brilliance once again.
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