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The Decisive Quality DS List

Topic started by AgentJ on May 19, 2009. Last post by AgentJ 1 month, 2 weeks ago.
Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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Have 30 bucks just burning a hole in your pocket? Looking for a fantastic portable game to kill some time? Look no further than this ultimate list! I will update this list regularly, especially after big releases
Currently Available Must-Haves= Games that would feel at home in any collection regardless of genre preferences (* = personal recommendation)
Second-Tier Awesomeness= Games that may require love of their genre, but are still worthy of any collection (* = personal recommendation)
Niche Titles= Games that have gotten little recognition but still enjoy a high level of quality (* = personal recommendation)
Upcoming Titles= The wishlist of any handheld gamer (* = looks especially good)
Wishful Thinking= Games that may never reach American/European/Austrailian shores (* = looks especially good)

Currently Available Must-Haves:
 #1
 #1
 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    

    
 #2
 #2

Portrait of Ruin
Portrait of Ruin
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 Order of Ecclesia

#3 
#3 




 


 
  
  
#4 
#4 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 #5
 #5

Justice for All
Justice for All
  
Trials and Tribulations            
                                             
 
 #6
 #6

 
 
 
 
 
  

 
 
#7
#7

 




 

   

           


  
 

 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 Second-Tier Awesomeness: 

Niche Titles:


DSI Ware Must-Haves:

DSI Ware Upcoming:


Upcoming Titles:

Wishful Thinking:

Most Wanted:
  • Final Fantasy V
  • Final Fantasy VI
  • Metroid Dread


Non-Game Games:

I am actively looking for suggestions with this list. If you feel a game isn't in the right list, or if you have a formatting suggestion, I'll take it to heart and make changes as soon as possible. Next version will be sorted in order, either of how good the game is or alphabetical. Your choice. 


Post by End_Boss (2,006 posts) See mini bio

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Duder, no love for us Final Fantasy Tacticians?

Edited to provide this sweet link to the Final Fantasy game I'm referring to.


Post by CoolDrMoney (1,034 posts) See mini bio
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I haven't played it, but Henry Hatsworth looks pretty cool. I'd put it in second-tier


Post by Disgaeamad (788 posts) See mini bio
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Hotel Dusk should be added to the Must-Have list. Enthralling game with great characters.

Edit: No idea if I'm blind or if you added it to the list after this post. If it's the former, then I need better glasses.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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End_Boss said:
Duder, no love for us Final Fantasy Tacticians?Edited to provide this sweet link to the Final Fantasy game I'm referring ... [more]
Added!
CoolDrMoney said:
I haven't played it, but Henry Hatsworth looks pretty cool. I'd put it in second-tier [more]
Added! (Niche Games)


Post by JJWeatherman (2,143 posts) See mini bio
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What about Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin to go with the other two up top? Good list though.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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Disgaeamad said:
Hotel Dusk should be added to the Must-Have list. Enthralling game with great characters.Edit: No idea if I'm blind or ... [more]
It was already on the third-tier
JJWeatherman said:
What about Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin to go with the other two up top? Good list though. [more]
Hrm, how did I miss PoR? I was consiering adding it to the second tier since i didn't find it as good as Dawn and Order, but I suppose I should just add it to the other two.


Post by thegoldencat7 (227 posts) See mini bio
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What about Catz!


Post by End_Boss (2,006 posts) See mini bio

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AgentJ said:
End_Boss said: Duder, no love for us Final Fantasy Tacticians?Edited to provide this sweet link to the Final Fantasy game ... [more]
Second tier, eh?

Good, good...
Good, good...




Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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End_Boss said:
AgentJ said: End_Boss said: Duder, no love for us Final Fantasy Tacticians?Edited to provide this sweet link to the Final ... [more]
Yeah, even though it's my least favorite SRPG, the quality is undeniable.


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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List incomplete.

Where is Civilisation Revolution?

Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?

Where is Ace Attorney/Phoenix Wright?

Where is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days?

Lift your game.  I will return in a few days.  Off to the airport.  Look after the place and lock up on your way out  :-)


Post by JackiJinx (1,721 posts) See mini bio
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My Japanese Coach nor My French Coach are NOT good non-games. They just aren't.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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oldschool said:
List incomplete.Where is Civilisation Revolution?Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?Where is Ace Attorney/Phoenix Wright?Where is Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days?Lift ... [more]
Phoenix Wright Is already on there.

I dont know much about Civilization. how egregious is its absence?

I'll add Harvest Moon and Rune Factory

Ill add Kingdom Hearts

Have fun!


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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JackiJinx said:
My Japanese Coach nor My French Coach are NOT good non-games. They just aren't.
I dont know about the french coach, but My Japanese Coach helped IMMENSELY before my trip to Japan, especially when trying to learn the characters.


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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AgentJ said:
oldschool said: List incomplete.Where is Civilisation Revolution?Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?Where is Ace Attorney/Phoenix Wright?Where is Kingdom Hearts ... [more]
Civilisation Revolution is AWESOME because I said so, and so did many reviewers.  Totally egrarious  :-)

Now I see Phoenix Wright  :-(

Add Platinum to the Pokemon entry.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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oldschool said:
AgentJ said: oldschool said: List incomplete.Where is Civilisation Revolution?Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?Where is Ace Attorney/Phoenix Wright?Where is ... [more]
Done. Anyone know of any more upcoming games that should be on the upcoming list? How about DSIware games?


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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AgentJ said:
oldschool said: AgentJ said: oldschool said: List incomplete.Where is Civilisation Revolution?Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?Where is Ace Attorney/Phoenix ... [more]
DSiware?

Dragon Quest Wars


Looks and sounds sweet.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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oldschool said:
AgentJ said: oldschool said: AgentJ said: oldschool said: List incomplete.Where is Civilisation Revolution?Where is Harvest Moon & Rune Factory?Where is ... [more]
That reminds me, I dont have Dragon Quest IV or V on the list. Where do you think they belong? I'm thinking Niche


Post by End_Boss (2,006 posts) See mini bio

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@AgentJ: Good call on the Dragon Quest, though just barely. And it's good that you're objective enough to recognize when a game is good despite your not liking it. Props, duder.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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End_Boss said:
@AgentJ: Good call on the Dragon Quest, though just barely. And it's good that you're objective enough to recognize when ... [more]
Took me 29 minutes to think of a non-douchy response to that

Thanks! I think I've always been able to appreciate a game based on quality rather than judging on first impressions or personal biases (which I most certainly have. I dont do well with most first person games, but I recognize that a lot of people like Elder Scrolls for a reason.


Post by End_Boss (2,006 posts) See mini bio

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AgentJ said:
End_Boss said: @AgentJ: Good call on the Dragon Quest, though just barely. And it's good that you're objective enough to ... [more]
I really don't know how to take that.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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End_Boss said:
AgentJ said: End_Boss said: @AgentJ: Good call on the Dragon Quest, though just barely. And it's good that you're objective ... [more]
You should take it as a thank you for the compliment


Post by ADDTasty (93 posts) See mini bio
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As far as Kingdom Hears goes... the game doesn't even have an official release date, so I don't think anyone can say decisively that it's a quality game. Unless I'm missing something and making myself look like an ass, lol.


Post by AgentJ (6,531 posts) See mini bio
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ADDTasty said:
As far as Kingdom Hears goes... the game doesn't even have an official release date, so I don't think anyone ... [more]
Well we can't say for sure on any of the "upcoming titles", but Kingdom Hearts is most certainly high-profile, as are the rest of the games on that particular list. I'd say its pretty much a sure thing that it will be worthy of at least the Niche list, even though I haven't played the previous games in the series.


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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AgentJ said:
ADDTasty said: As far as Kingdom Hears goes... the game doesn't even have an official release date, so I don't ... [more]
I agree.  Any significant upcoming game is a candidate.  There is little reason to believe that it won't be a quality game worthy of any fan's library.


Post by SpinCookie (570 posts) See mini bio
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I couldnt get into advanced wars for some reason.  Rhythm heaven should definitely be moved to the top tier list.   I'm really looking forward to Phantasy Star Zero, Infinite Space, and the next Professor Layton titles.


Post by Ravey (200 posts) See mini bio

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Soul Bubbles is a pretty good 'niche' game, one of my favourites on the DS anyway.


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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SpinCookie said:
I couldnt get into advanced wars for some reason.  Rhythm heaven should definitely be moved to the top tier list.   ... [more]
I would class Advance Wars as niche because it is kind of like chess, as most turn-based strategy games are.  I love it - a lot, but I can see why it doesn't have a massive broad appeal.  Give it another try - once you 'get it' it gets you, in a good way.


Post by SpinCookie (570 posts) See mini bio
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oldschool said:
SpinCookie said: I couldnt get into advanced wars for some reason.  Rhythm heaven should definitely be moved to the top ... [more]
Yeah I love strategy games, Final Fantasy Tactics, Jeanne D'Arc, Disgaea, I dunno something about the Advanced Wars style of Strategy just wasn't my thing.


Post by oldschool (4,468 posts) See mini bio

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SpinCookie said:
oldschool said: SpinCookie said: I couldnt get into advanced wars for some reason.  Rhythm heaven should definitely be moved to ... [more]
Final Fantasy Tactics and Fire Emblem were the best strategy games, along with Advance Wars, for me on the GBA.  I really love the characters in FF.  I loved the story in FE, as well as the characters.  In Advance Wars, I just loved the way it played as the animation was fairly rudimentary, but still okay.

Was it the units you couldn't get into?





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