BULLDOG1
12-18-2007, 01:25 PM
Well....as the title says, I finally 'gave in' and purchased a portable game system......specifically, a Crimson & Black DS Lite.
I had been 'on the fence' for about a year or so.......as it was hard for me to be convinced that there would be enough games that I would like which 'work well' on small screen(s).
What pushed me over the edge was when I learned about Panzer Tactics for the DS......as it looked to be quite similar to the older PC franchise....Panzer General......one of my favorite series of 'turn-based' strategy games.
Panzer Tactics has turned out to be even better than I expected.....as it works surprisingly well on the small dual screens. :)
However......other than Age of Empires (already ordered ;) ), there didn't seem to be many (if any) other similar type of strategy games that had already been released for the DS.
So, I decided to look at other categories......and initially took a shot with Puzzle Quest.....specifically because I always liked to play Bejeweled.......but was uncertain about the 'RPG' aspect.
To make a long story short....I was not disappointed with it at all. :)
In addition, I recently picked up Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney......and have become hooked on that series. :D
That begs the question........what else is out there that I might like which I am overlooking?
I should note that in addition to strategy warfare games as previously mentioned......I also like:
- 'traditional style' RPGs........and as such, am seriously considering the Final Fantasy DS games.
- 'resource management' sims (either RTS or turn based)......be it something like Civilization or Sim City for the PC
- card/puzzle games.....such as Solitaire, Sudoku and Tetris
- 'investigative' games......which is probably why I like Phoenix Wright.
Speaking of investigative games.......being a CSI junkie, I would have probably snapped up the DS version (CSI: Dark Motives) in short order......if it wasn't for the fact that I learned that it's only a rehash of 1/2 of the Xbox version (which I already own)......which itself was simply a 'collection' of 2 of the PC CSI games.
Enough of what I like....as I should also mention what I don't....
Above all else, I have never cared for 'side scrolling screen' games at all.....
While I like FPS and 3rd PS.....I'm still not convinced that they work well on the 'small' screen(s).
That being said.....I am seriously tempted to give the DS version of Brothers in Arms a try simply because I REALLY liked the 2 XBox games from this franchise (Road to Hill 30 and Earned in Blood).
FWIW, I have already picked up Star Trek Tactical Assault (had to give it a shot due to my interest in the ST franchise ;) ).......with Platinum Sudoku, Phoenix Wright: Justice for All, Age of Empires and Trauma Center already ordered........and have Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations, Brain Age 1&2, Hotel Dusk and Clubhouse Games on my 'to buy' list.
I am also considering Orcs & Elves and Warhammer 40K......but am not yet totally convinced.
Personally, I wish there was an Air Traffic Control sim for the DS (a US release....as I heard about one being released in Japan)....as I could see that working quite well with the dual screens.
So.....what else am I missing?
A.J.
I had been 'on the fence' for about a year or so.......as it was hard for me to be convinced that there would be enough games that I would like which 'work well' on small screen(s).
What pushed me over the edge was when I learned about Panzer Tactics for the DS......as it looked to be quite similar to the older PC franchise....Panzer General......one of my favorite series of 'turn-based' strategy games.
Panzer Tactics has turned out to be even better than I expected.....as it works surprisingly well on the small dual screens. :)
However......other than Age of Empires (already ordered ;) ), there didn't seem to be many (if any) other similar type of strategy games that had already been released for the DS.
So, I decided to look at other categories......and initially took a shot with Puzzle Quest.....specifically because I always liked to play Bejeweled.......but was uncertain about the 'RPG' aspect.
To make a long story short....I was not disappointed with it at all. :)
In addition, I recently picked up Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney......and have become hooked on that series. :D
That begs the question........what else is out there that I might like which I am overlooking?
I should note that in addition to strategy warfare games as previously mentioned......I also like:
- 'traditional style' RPGs........and as such, am seriously considering the Final Fantasy DS games.
- 'resource management' sims (either RTS or turn based)......be it something like Civilization or Sim City for the PC
- card/puzzle games.....such as Solitaire, Sudoku and Tetris
- 'investigative' games......which is probably why I like Phoenix Wright.
Speaking of investigative games.......being a CSI junkie, I would have probably snapped up the DS version (CSI: Dark Motives) in short order......if it wasn't for the fact that I learned that it's only a rehash of 1/2 of the Xbox version (which I already own)......which itself was simply a 'collection' of 2 of the PC CSI games.
Enough of what I like....as I should also mention what I don't....
Above all else, I have never cared for 'side scrolling screen' games at all.....
While I like FPS and 3rd PS.....I'm still not convinced that they work well on the 'small' screen(s).
That being said.....I am seriously tempted to give the DS version of Brothers in Arms a try simply because I REALLY liked the 2 XBox games from this franchise (Road to Hill 30 and Earned in Blood).
FWIW, I have already picked up Star Trek Tactical Assault (had to give it a shot due to my interest in the ST franchise ;) ).......with Platinum Sudoku, Phoenix Wright: Justice for All, Age of Empires and Trauma Center already ordered........and have Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations, Brain Age 1&2, Hotel Dusk and Clubhouse Games on my 'to buy' list.
I am also considering Orcs & Elves and Warhammer 40K......but am not yet totally convinced.
Personally, I wish there was an Air Traffic Control sim for the DS (a US release....as I heard about one being released in Japan)....as I could see that working quite well with the dual screens.
So.....what else am I missing?
A.J.