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Davey1983 on 10 July 2009

In no particular order:

Mario Kart DS

New Super Mario Bros.

GTA:CW

Professor Layton

Kirby's Canvas Curse

Advanced Wars (either one)

TLZ: Phantom Hourglass

 

I can't think of any other 'must have' games, but there are plenty of good games in every genre.



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Onyxmeth on 10 July 2009

Considering these are must haves, I'll do one per genre:

RPG-The World Ends With You
Strategy-Advance Wars: Dual Strike
Simulation-Anno 1701
Puzzle-Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Platformer-New Super Mario Bros.
SHMUP-Contra 4
2D Action Adventure-Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow
3D Action Adventure-Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
Adventure-Hotel Dusk: Room 215
Racing-Mario Kart DS
Sports-MLB Power Pros 2008
Fighting-Bleach: Dark Souls
Music/Rhythm-Elite Beat Agents

This is actually 13, but I didn't want to cut a genre out just to concede to the 10 game rule. My personal favorites differ a bit, but I tried to use the games more generally accepted/popular and not include my niche favorites. There would be a few changes though if I put more of my personal twist into things.



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c03n3nj0 on 10 July 2009

-The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- New Super Mario Bros.
- Mario Kart DS
-Any of the Pokemon games
-Final Fantasy IV
-Chrono Trigger
-The World Ends With You
-Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars
-Professor Layton
- Clastlevania

In no order btw.



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radioioRobert on 10 July 2009

I agree with most listed here, but it is a crime no one has mentioned Space Invaders Extreme!



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Onyxmeth on 10 July 2009
radioioRobert said:
I agree with most listed here, but it is a crime no one has mentioned Space Invaders Extreme!

The problem is that it's in a genre filled with quality offerings like Contra 4, Metal Slug 7, Nanostray 2, Bangai-O Spirits, Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ and Ketsui Death Label. It's hard to be top dog in that group. BTW, play Extreme 2, because it's that much better than the first. It will blow minds upon western release.



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xax on 10 July 2009

In no particular order

1. NSMB
2. FFTA2: GOTR
3. ANIMAL CROSSING
4. ANY POKEMON
5. MARIO KART
6. CHRONO TRIGGER
7. SUPER MARIO 64 DS
8. ZELDA PHANTOM HOURGLASS
9. FINAL FANTASY 3 OR 4
10. TETRIS DS




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JUG on 10 July 2009

Animal Crossing
Phantom Hourglass
New Super Mario Bros
GTA
Pokemon Platinum
Mario Kart
Brain Training
Chrono Trigger
Advance Wars Dual Strike
Dawn of Sorrow



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Maneco on 10 July 2009

1. Pokémon Diamond & Pearl
2. Animal Crossing: Wild World
3. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
4. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
5. Mario Kart DS
6. LOSTMAGIC
7. Kirby: Canvas Curse
8. New Super Mario Bros.
9. Brain Age: Train You Brain in Minutes a Day!
10. Star Fox Command



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Tayne on 10 July 2009

1. The World Ends With You
2. New Super Mario Bros.
3. Meteos
4. Mario Kart DS
5. Advance Wars Dual Strike
6. Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow
7. Brain Age
8. Final Fantasy 3
9. Professor Layton
10. Contra 4




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Skorpion on 10 July 2009

1. New Super Mario Brothers
2. Mario Kart DS
3. GTA CW
4. Castlevania Game of your Choice
5. Elite Beat Agents/Rythm Heaven
6. Mario and Luigi Partners in Time/Rune Factory Game
7. Tetris DS
8. Kirby Canvas Curse
9. Phantom Hourglass
10. Brain Age II or Personal Trainer Cooking
No order.