I’m going to take this opportunity to use GEN for my own benefit. I am a self-proclaimed casual gamer, and I need help from all you pros out there! I currently own 4 game systems: Super Nintendo, N64, Gamecube, and DS Lite. Basically, I’m looking for any recommendations of games that I should play to expand my gaming repetoir. Virtualgirl is begging me to get a Wii…and maybe someday I will, when I just happen to have an extra $250 lying around…but for now, any suggestions you can give me for games (specifically for DS and GC) would be helpful!
Here’s what I have for my GC: The Legend of Zelda Twilight Princess (whoa, obvious!), Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door, Super Smash Bros Melee, Simpsons Hit and Run, MarioKart Double Dash, and Mario Power Tennis
For my DS, I have: The Simpsons Game (which I’m currently selling on Ebay since I wasn’t that impressed…), MarioKart DS, Sonic Rush, New Super Mario Bros, Super Monkey Ball Touch and Roll, WarioWare Touched, Rayman Raving Rabbids 2, and The Legend Zelda A Link to the Past (Gameboy Advance). Enroute from Ebay is Legend of Zelda Phamtom Hourglass and Ultimate Mortal Kombat.
Obviously I’m pretty limited in my selection because I have all Nintendo systems. But any suggestions you’ve got are welcome! Thanks!
March 8th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
DS - Phoenix Wright series. It’s awesome! I love these games. There are currently 4 out, but it’s a story line, so start with the first one Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney. Also, if you’re a Tetris fan, the online play is very fun. Animal Crossing is good. You’re going to love Phantom Hourglass.
March 8th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
OMG, I totally second Phoenix Right. It’s my fave game on DS. I even blogged about it! I haven’t played the fourth one yet, but definitely go in order if you can. You can see it here: http://girlsentertainmentnetwork.com/?p=68#more-68
Also, I loved Fire Emblem on the SP, so I would suggest picking it up on the GameCube!
And although I haven’t played many of them, pick up a Final Fantasy game for the DS. You HAVE to play at least one Final Fantasy games in your lifetime.
March 8th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
For SNES: Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Metroid, Secret of Mana, Chrono Trigger, FFII, FFIII, Lufia, Illusion of Gaia, Earthbound, Super Punch-out…
These games are awesome.
March 9th, 2008 at 10:51 am
I need to try out Phoenix Right as well. That game looks uber fun! You can always borrow some from me to test them out first! I like Lost In Blue a TON also!
March 9th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Meagan - I LOVE PHOENIX WRIGHT!! I even got my girlfriend into it, and she’s a very casual gamer. She’s totally hooked!
March 9th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Thanks for the great suggestions! I’m currently bidding on the first of the Phoenix Wright series! (Ebay is the reason I’m poor…ugh…)
March 11th, 2008 at 2:47 pm
GC: Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem, Killer 7, Animal Crossing, Resident Evil 4
DS: Yoshi’s Island DS, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Animal Crossing: Wild World