Best Nintendo DS Games for Family

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Rhythm Heaven

$36.00 Est. at Amazon

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i have to disagree with those that say this game is too difficult, as my ten-year-old sister plays whenever i leave it unattended.
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if you are a music student or the parent of one that struggles with keeping time or using a metronome, this game will install a solid, internal beat inside every gamer, whether they realize it is
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just get it so you and everyone you know can give it a try.
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my family and i have enjoyed this game thoroughly.
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it was few and far between and there is no problem with my dsi so i would say there were a few touchy moments.

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Nice Gameplay, Nice Graphics, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

2 RECOMMENDED by 6 people for FAMILY

Kirby Super Star Ultra

$40.00 Est. at Amazon

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he quickly learned to play it and loves the super mario brothers quality of the game.
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judging by his reaction and intensity with which he continued to play the game during their visit with us (3 days) i'd say it was what he and his sister expected.
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still, it's a great buy, especially for children under the age of 12.
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from a parent's point of view, this is a great game.
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a kirby game is always a safe bet for family-friendly entertainment.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Nice Gameplay, Good Affordability, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

3 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for FAMILY

Retro Game Challenge

$19.00 Est. at Amazon

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this game might not be for everyone, but i would very easily recommend this game to anyone that has a ds and loves gameplay from the 1980s; it would also serve as a brilliant introduction to gamers
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everyone needs to buy this game it's a perfect portable game with the greatest concept ever, a compilation collection of retro games that never existed.
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very family friendly and substantially educational thanks to the gaming literature it provides.
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going back to the cartoons, tv shows, and games we enjoyed as children is usually a dangerous proposition.
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your enemy-to-be sits beside you on the living room floor, makes comments on your playing, responds to his mother...

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Positives: Excellent Gameplay, Nice Sound Quality, Excellent Graphics, Genre: Action

4 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for FAMILY

Mystery P.I.: Portrait of a thief

$17.00 Est. at Amazon

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it's a great game and educational in the slyest of ways for parents who lost the video game fight.
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mystery p.i portrait of thief is rated e for everyone, but once you play it you'll see although the content is e, the difficulty makes it a ds puzzle game for adults.
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this would be a nice game for older children (10+) or for older folks who enjoy these sort of games (they also give "hints" if you need it).
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a good game to keep the kids occupied on a family trip.
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after a recent visit to a children's hospital i feel compelled to urge the game companies to make titles like this and systems available to the massive number of kids in need of diversion during

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Positives: Excellent Sound Quality, Great Gameplay, Great Affordability, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

5 RECOMMENDED by 5 people for FAMILY

Pokemon Platinum

$35.00 Est. at Amazon

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all three of my children play it all the time.
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i bought it for my child and she has been playing it every spare moment she has since it arrived.
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happy kid = happy father.
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(not exactly the healthiest thing to do on a regular basis, but parents, think about the possibilities of getting your kids to sit quietly for a few moments...)
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not everyone has friends they can trade with, so this extra will provide pokemon for them they couldn't get otherwise.

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Nice Sound Quality, Good Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir

$18.00 Est. at Amazon

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i saw this game when it was first advertised on tv with america ferrera and another lady playing it and i wanted it from that moment.
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my three sisters also bought the game and like it as much as i do.
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some things are hidden very well and some things are just right there so it is easy for younger children to play.
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i feel as if the puzzles in this game are pretty much made for everyone to do and enjoy.
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this is a game everyone can really enjoy.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone), Genre: Adventure

Suikoden: Tierkreis

$32.00 Est. at Amazon

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the game starts out with our hero in a village with his "family" and friends, a little clich but it gets better.
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the game offers a few moments of "illusionary" suspense.
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i didn't start any video games until i was in my mid-30s...(too busy being a mom) and now, in my late 40s i find that rpgs will never get boring.
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a ruler character has three wives and children by several of them, which is commented upon in surprise by the other characters (parents beware).
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and ds version game is not to dad , but it seen that it was made for young audience very childish game i love suikoden game .but i feel like 12 years old kid playing this game .i think i will

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Positives: Good Sound Quality, Excellent Graphics, Nice Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E10 - (Everyone 10+)

Final Fantasy IV

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

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they added voice-acted cut-scenes at all the right moments in this game.
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the difficulty has been increased for many of the bosses, but there's no guide dang it moments.
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the story has been expanded, and it really improves the overall depth of an already wonderful story (but all of those memorable moments are untouched...you spoony bard!).
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there are even moments of voice acting in some of the games more dramatic moments.
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this is what plays the moment someone dies as part of the story, usually at a point when cecil is yelling their name out.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Good Gameplay, Great Sound Quality, ESRB Rating: E10 - (Everyone 10+)

Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures

$28.00 Est. at Amazon

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i bought the game for my little brother for christmas and he has already beat it, so i think he really likes it.
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unfortunately when you have special needs children dvd's and cd's do not last long before they become scratched and eventually unusable.
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all in all though, lego indiana jones: the original adventures is instantly enjoyable, family friendly fun that anyone can get into and enjoy.
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i can see how this would add to a parent's frustration in trying to get their child to do homework or go to bed.
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pros: entertaining for children cons: none other thoughts: my son loves it.

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Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Great Affordability, ESRB Rating: E10 - (Everyone 10+)

Battle of Giants: Dinosaurs NDS

$24.00 Est. at Amazon

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after i got my game, my 6 tear old brother saw how great it was and he got one too!!!
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given that, and the fact that this game is for everyone - a plus in my book as a mom of young children, i love this game.
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i believe his favorite part is the ability to create his own creatures and name them because he keeps saying, "mom!

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Positives: Excellent Graphics, Excellent Gameplay, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone), Genre: Adventure

Club Penguin

$37.00 Est. at Amazon

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it runs in the family.
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he really enjoys it and now his sister does too.
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(parent & child co-review): i bought this for my 3rd grade son who has been doing club penguin on line for a year.
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read a dircite how to play then she play just one moment minutes and she

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Positives: Excellent Gameplay, Good Replay Value, Genre: Adventure, Publisher: Disney Interactive

Personal Trainer: Math

$29.00 Est. at Amazon

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seemed decent, but didn't need it at the moment.
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the game is meant for children, but if you are an adult that needs to refresh and embed numbers in your brain, i would recommend this game.
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i bought this as a way to help my 4 children develop and maintain their computational skills over the summer.
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what would turn this into a great game rather than a good game is the ability for an adult user to not only include this in their profile, but to also turn off the cartoonish encouragement meant for
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not everyone can do math in their head and this game is great practice for that.

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Positives: Nice Sound Quality, Nice Gameplay, Great Affordability, ESRB Rating: E - (Everyone)

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