Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring Of Fates

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring Of Fates

Yuri and Chelinka are fraternal twins who live happily with their father in a small village, but their happiness comes to an abrupt end when an ancient evil force arrives. Now, with his family shattered, Yuri begins to train so that he can be strong enough to fight when the evil returns. Yuri and Chelinka set out on their quest to find their friends, avenge their family, and heal their world.

Released: March 11th, 2008
Genre: Action RPG
Developer: Square Enix
Publisher: Square Enix
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive

Score: 5.5 out of 7

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

This is the fourth game in the series and the first developed specifically for Nintendo DS and sees a change of direction for the story line with the introduction of new defense attorney Apollo Justice and a host of new characters. Players star as rookie defense attorney Apollo Justice as he visits crime scenes, questions key witnesses and collects vital evidence before stepping into the courtroom to prove his clients’ innocence. Facing Apollo across the courtroom is the highly talented and flamboyant prosecutor Klavier Gavin who, in addition to being a legal genius, is also lead singer with Gavinners, a highly successful rock band with a string of hits to their name.

Released: February 19th, 2008
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Capcom
Publisher: Capcom
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive

Score: 5 out of 7

Professor Layton And The Curious Village

Professor Layton And The Curious Village

Marking Level 5’s first foray onto the DS, Professor Layton is an old-fashioned point-and-click adventure which requires your use of skills such as reasoning, knowledge and creativity to solve various puzzles.

Released: February 11th, 2008
Genre: Puzzle / Adventure
Developer: Level-5
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive

Score: 7 Out Of 7

Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles

Assassin’s Creed: Altair’s Chronicles

Assassin’s Creed Altair’s Chronicles is the direct prequel of the critically acclaimed console title Assassin’s Creed, where players discover more about the protagonist Altair and his deep history. The game features a fully realized 3D world in which players will travel and battle through four cities of the Crusade’s Middle East, using acrobatic moves and exhilarating combo attacks that mix sword skills and high-flying kicks.

Released: February 5th, 2008
Genre: Action / Adventure
Developer: Gameloft
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive

Score: 5 out of 7

Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Bomberman Land Touch! 2

Bomberman Land Touch! 2 is the follow up sequel to IGN’s Best Online Multiplayer 2006 Game of the Year on the Nintendo DS. Embark on a fun-filled, theme park adventure as you discover a huge land to explore, a gigantic multiplayer pack, and a host of addicting mini-games that can be played by yourself or with up to 4 people.

Released: January 29th, 2008
Genre: Puzzle / Action
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: Hudson Soft
Platform: Nintendo DS, PSP, Wii

Score: 4 out of 7

Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games [DS]

Mario & Sonic At The Olympic Games

Two of the biggest icons in the entertainment industry, Mario and Sonic, are joining forces to star in Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. Developed exclusively for the Wii video game system and the Nintendo DS system, this momentous agreement marks the first time these two renowned stars have appeared together in a game. Featuring an all-star cast of characters from the amazing worlds of both Mario and Sonic, players will be able to compete as or against a range of familiar characters including Mario, Sonic, Luigi, Knuckles, Yoshi, Tails and more.

Released: January 22nd, 2008
Genre: Olympic Sports
Developer: Sega
Publisher: Sega
Platform: Nintendo DS, Wii

Score: 5 out of 7

Advance Wars: Days Of Ruin

Advance Wars: Days Of Ruin

Days of Ruin takes place in an entirely new world where a large-scale meteor shower triggered massive global destruction that eradicated 90 percent of the population. After the catastrophe, the survivors have formed together into militaristic bands that are warring over the last remaining scraps of civilization. You’ll take control of Will, a young military cadet (whose hair is admittedly just a little spiky) who quickly becomes embroiled in the conflict at the outset of the game.

Released: January 21st, 2008
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform: Nintendo DS Exclusive

Score: 7 out of 7

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command [DS]

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command

Warhammer 40,000: Squad Command features fast, action-packed combat through turn-based strategy and an engaging, authentic single-player storyline. Gamers play as the elite Space Marines of the Ultramarines chapter and strive to combat the encroaching evil of the ruthless and daemonic influenced Chaos Space Marines through 13 cinematically-tied missions. With a robust multiplayer mode featuring 9 unique missions, gamers will team up and go head-to-head with other gamers worldwide as either the Imperium of Man or Chaos Space Marines, ensuring hours of unique replayability. Compelling single player game consisting of 13 unique missions.

Released: December 17th, 2007
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy
Devloper: THQ
Published: THQ
Platform: Nintendo DS, PSP

Score: 5 out of 7