The top 5 Nintendo DS Lite Games This Christmas
The Nintendo DS Lite is the popular handheld electronic game console produced by Nintendo, offering an exceptional gaming experience through its original dual-screen projection, outstanding 3-D graphic display and audio system, and touch screen technology. Equipped with wireless technology, you can even invite your family and friends to join in the fun. So what games should you play on it?
Well, here are my top five Nintendo DS Lite games.
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen If you love adventures and battles, Dragon Quest is your game. Set in a traditional role-playing game (RPG) format, you control the Hero of the story in his quest to defeat the evil ruling the land. You have to solve different tough quests and puzzles until you reach the final stage and fight a boss. Both the graphics and sounds have been improved for the DS Lite release since the PS1 port, and the bottom screen is mostly used to the world map which expands as you continue your journey. You can explore more towns via Chance Encounter mode, available through local wireless connection.
Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Starting out as a Student Ranger, capture wild Pokemon and solve puzzles and mysteries to earn rank. Capture a Pokemon by using an item called Capture Styler, which is simply drawing a circle around it with the stylus. You'll have to fight battles by partnering up variety of different Pokemon and finish many different missions in the world of Almia in order to reach the highest rank, the Top Ranger.
Mario Kart DS Ready, Get Set, Go! Gear up your Kart and race through 30 race tracks and battlefields from the other Mario Kart series. Get to play as Mario, Luigi and the rest of the gang as they race through courses, collect coins and avoid spiked Koopa shells along the way. Choose to play in five different modes: Grand Prix, Time Trial, VS, Battle and Mission Modes. Mario Kart is also available in three various form of wireless games: two trough local connection and through the Nintendo wifi Connection online game.
Brain Age: Test Your Brain in Minutes a Day Don't let your brain rot. Exercise your brain through this challenging puzzle video game. There's no flashy graphics here or even a catchy tune, but through simple memory quiz or a game of Sudoku you'll find yourself enjoying as well, as these puzzles are very challenging. Players will be able to choose among four modes: Brain Age Check, Training, Quick Play, and Sudoku. Brain Age also supports multi-player mode, and can host up to 15 players with one cartridge. This is one game you won't hear parents complaining their kids were addicted to.
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force Welcome to the snow-covered virtual world of penguins. Play as your favorite penguin avatar and join a secret service. You'll be searching out clues and solving cases of the strange events that occur in the island, using various tools, vehicles and accessories to assist you out. This game supports the Nintendo DS Lite wifi connection, and gives you the option to communicate to other players in a secured online community.
There are many other game titles available as well, so be sure to check them out too.

