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Nintendo DS 2008 preview
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Author:  Thunderstomp [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Nintendo DS 2008 preview
Some guy put together a really cool 2008 preview for the DS. I know there are a lot of DS players on this board, so check it out.

part 1: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=67831
part 2: http://gbatemp.net/index.php?showtopic=68609&st=0



Games that I'm definitely getting:

Final Fantasy IV
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Final Fantasy Tactics A2
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Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
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Dungeon Explorer: Warrior of the Ancient Arts (basically Diablo for the DS)
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Dragon Quest IX
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Games I'm developing an interest in:
Super Dodgeball Brawlers
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates
Soma Bringer
DS Air
Author:  Galindar [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 9:58 pm ]
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Been thinking of getting on of these. Any way to rig them up to a TV so you don't have to play on the little screens?
Author:  Ponuh [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 10:00 pm ]
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Galindar wrote:
Been thinking of getting on of these. Any way to rig them up to a TV so you don't have to play on the little screens?


It's a touch screen. Stick to the consoles if your eyesight is bad
Author:  Kluya [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:07 pm ]
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Oh snap I totally forgot about Dragon Quest IX.
Author:  Dmitry [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:09 pm ]
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Can't wait for FFIV, TA2, CC: RoF, or Dragon Quest IX. Plus there are so many that have come out recently that I haven't had a chance to pick up yet.
Author:  Armani [ Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:35 pm ]
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I never had any problems seeing on the DS. All those games look good, I just hope the good ones keep coming instead of only a few every year.
Author:  Reinheld [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:39 am ]
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ASH also looks pretty good.
Author:  Thunderstomp [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:20 am ]
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Armani wrote:
I never had any problems seeing on the DS. All those games look good, I just hope the good ones keep coming instead of only a few every year.


I'm fine with just a few good games every year. Easier on my wallet haha.
Author:  DeadLegend [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 1:42 pm ]
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Metal Slug
DQ9 (woo multiplayer rpg)
World Ends With You
Insecticide
Rune Factory 2
Kingdom Hearts
Crystal Chronicles
ASH
Bangai O
Exit (sounds like Ico lol)
Way in Dusk
Dungeon Explorers
Eco Creatures
FIRE EMBLEM
ADVANCE WARS (reserved it last week)
DS Air
FFTactics Advance 2

Good year. In the list after his second post he also mentions a Luminous Arc 2.
Author:  Kluya [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 2:38 pm ]
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btw I absolutely fucking hate games that completely rely on the touch screen to move around and stuff. Zelda Phantom Hourglass and FFXII Revenant Wings are 2 complete disappointments to me mainly because I can't stand the controls. I wish I could return them both. Each game got a good 30 minutes of my time before I couldn't take it anymore.

If anybody wants those games I'll sell them. Each only played once.
Author:  Thunderstomp [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 3:51 pm ]
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Yeah I don't play stylus games either. Etrian Oddysey was okay because you used the stylus to draw the map, not move around. I would've played Zelda for sure if you could use the d-pad.
Author:  Kluya [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:02 pm ]
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Yeah...from now on when I read in a review the stylus is the only way to control the character, I won't even bother with the game. DS is awesome and I like the 2 screens, but the touch screen is something I can totally do without.
Author:  Ponuh [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:10 pm ]
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You don't like the touch screen? without the touch screen the handheld where you can look at a map on one of the screens. It's the best part
Author:  Kluya [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:20 pm ]
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I suppose I said that wrong. I like having 2 screens (for reasons like you stated, being able to see the map on one, and play on the other).

What I don't like, are the games that force you to use the stylus on the touch screen to control characters. I could do without the touch screen being used as a controller.

For a controller...I like using the D pad. I hate using the stylus.
Author:  DeadLegend [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:24 pm ]
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Touch screen is cool for some things and a major convenience a lot of the time but total control with JUST the touch stick irritates me sometimes. I've only played Phantom Hourglass a bit (Hooked on Luminous Arc atm) but from what I saw of it it seemed promising, besides some trouble with rolling.

Like Ponuh said, just the fact that it has two screens opens up possibilities for things like menus and maps on screen during play, which I love. Somewhat like in Metroid prime where you can just click the different parts of Samus' interface to see the different bestiary and lore logs, change weapons, etc. However I could never get into Metroid PH because of the tap-tap jumping. I think touch works great in FF12 Revenant Wings, makes highlighting whole groups of soldiers very easy, which is good considering every battle in that game is a flatout bum rush. I really like the feeling that things can be changed on the fly, so I really like the fast-touch menu system in Phantom Hourglass and other games.

That said, I'm basically not even paying attention to the amazing looking Ninja Gaiden game since it's 100% touch. I really hate tap-tap jumping lol.
Author:  Ultimaj [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:33 pm ]
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i really thought i would hate playing games with just the stylus, but phantom hourglass worked great. it kind of changed my mind lol. i'm playing revenant wings now and it works really well in that game too.
Author:  Armani [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 6:26 pm ]
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Touch controls that are forced suck. Controls that work well both ways are awesome.

Zelda worked fine on touch screen, but I still would rather have used the D-pad. FFXII uses both controls, though combined, so its not that big a problem.
Author:  Dmitry [ Fri Jan 04, 2008 10:36 pm ]
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I just can't stand when Nintendo makes games based around the extra features of the console, like the touch. The double-tap jumping isn't too bad on Metroid, or I didn't really get bothered by it when I played it. The touch controls work great for aiming if you ask me. Zelda wasn't too bad if you practice rolling around towns and stuff.
Author:  Caduceus [ Sat Jan 05, 2008 12:43 am ]
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I picked up a DS in early December and finished playing through some of the classics, Elite Beat Agents, Phoenix Wright, Hotel Dusk ... I plan on picking up pokemon to play with my other half who also got me Revenant Wings for christmas. Pretty fun at the moment. I'm thinking about getting an R4 to try out a slew of games to save money, but not sure if I really need it.

Dead, what game were you creaming about again? Wasn't it Etrian Odyssey?
Author:  DeadLegend [ Sat Jan 05, 2008 3:45 am ]
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Yep, Etrian Odyssey.
http://yarrthepirate.com/v-web/bulletin ... hp?t=11015


Is an R4 that deal with the blank cartridge you put games on with a flash drive?
Author:  Thunderstomp [ Sat Jan 05, 2008 6:28 am ]
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I'm still working on Etrian Odyssey. I've put like 80+ hours into it and needed a break.
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