Forgotten DS Games

Stuck on what to play or what to buy? Join TVGS as I list and discuss ten of the most over looked and forgotten DS games the system ever received. Many lesser known and under appreciated games released for the Nintendo handheld console, so let me know your most obscure unknown and forgotten Nintendo DS games down below!
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[@AllzaoMaximus]

I was never a DS guy, or nintendo. My first nintendo console ever was the Switch. And I never understood the hype over the DS. But through the years and your DS videos I now see what an awesome console it was and how many great games came out for it. So cool!

[@mikeoxlong567]

Buy drastic emulator for android, its literally the best emualtor ive seen for ds

[@naufal8887]

@@mikeoxlong567 why buy an emulator when you can just play it on a real hardware

[@Username-xk9lx]

@@mikeoxlong567 why buy an emulator when there’s free emulators?

[@Username-xk9lx]

@@naufal8887 why buy the real hardware when you can’t even buy it’s games….better off using emulation. Saves you the trouble of installing cfw too

[@naufal8887]

@@Username-xk9lx you can still buy the games actually and it's definitely a better experience on a ds rather than any emulator

[@FriendlyNeighborhoodGeek99]

Bought Aliens infestation a few months ago couldn't put it down! Being an aliens fan I enjoyed every minute of it!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a solid game!

[@worldsboss]

The art style is randomly so good wtf

[@reddogg3118]

Is the game hard? Was thinking of picking it up but if it is too hard I would be turned off.

[@Rock_EXE]

Megaman starforce is really underrated! Their three games are amazing, And he deserved more support. 💖😔

[@NouillesAuCalva]

The DS has such a diverse line-up of games. In retrospect I think it aged a lot better than the psp.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

For sure the amount of good games are insane!

[@marcon7852]

And what you mean that the ds aged a lot better than the psp? the psp is also a good console both are good

[@DizzyMakavelli]

@@marcon7852 But the DS Library is crazy ...

[@NouillesAuCalva]

@@marcon7852 for me it's a combination of graphics (2D sprites = timeless, shitty low tech 3D early 3D = psx era nostalgia), the console itself just playing the games not making any airplane noise while reading a game, the fact that the time the psp was super impressive with its ability to browse the Internet, shop for games, dlc, themes etc etc.. But now it's sluggish and fridges can do that shit so simplicity is key, and yeah as I said the library being so vast

[@bassram3337]

@@DizzyMakavelli not quite right. DS lacks shooters, stealth, fighters, Racers

[@Scorpio2074]

I really hope the next video covers "Ghost Trick", one of my favourite games over all systems. :)

[@albertolagos755]

Loving this type of videos. Elite Beat Agents is a DS gem. Keep up the good work!!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Alberto, more on the way!

[@morpheussomnus1292]

Solatorobo is definitely a DS hidden gem. I've play it and have a great playtime with it.

[@Jamato-sUn]

Yes! I love it so much! It's also actually a sequel to a PS1 game.

[@morpheussomnus1292]

@@Jamato-sUn I didn't know about it. Might check it out later.

[@_soggy]

i’m looking for a rom and don’t know where to find it. it certainly is a hidden gem.. do you have a site recommendation?

[@morpheussomnus1292]

@@_soggy Try searching "No Intro" roms.

[@Gruntvc]

I'm glad you featured Aliens Infestation in this video. It is a really solid Metroidvania styled game. I really hope it gets ported/remastered to both current consoles and pc. Definitely a love letter to the franchise unlike Aliens Fireteam Elite. I'd also recommend checking out their The Mummy Demastered for current consoles and pc. Yet another solid licensed Metroidvania by Wayforward. And both Dementium games were worth buying. Real shame Nintendo doesn't try to make great exclusive FPS games lately.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Ahh I’ve never heard of that Mummy game, I’ll have to check it out!

[@Gruntvc]

@That Video Games Show, No worries. I think it originally released back in 2017. It was based on the Tom Cruise The Mummy Reboot film. Definitely the best The Mummy game ever made. The ones made for the fun Brandon Fraiser trilogy were typical crappy licensed stuff.

[@MarkAltosaar]

@@Gruntvc I was going to say Aliens Infestation really reminds me of Mummy Demastered. Wasn't familiar with the Aliens game.

[@takwu0]

yep I played Alien Infestation too, and when The Mummy Demastered came on the switch I bought it instantly knowing its more of the same goodness.

[@chickenfillets]

Glory of hercules added to the wish list! Awesome as always in the crispy 60fps

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks mate! Hope you enjoy it, such a solid rpg 🙂

[@AyaneOfDeath]

Damn i totally forgot about Tokyo Beatdown. I always wanted that back in the days. Thank you for reminding me on this one.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

No worries, glad the video was helpful 🙂

[@Shoiu_]

There's also a horror game called Nanashi no Game. Really good game. There's a fan translation out there

[@cm7522]

The NPC's overdramatic deaths on the first game... Oscar worthy.

[@ninalove8521]

Megaman Starforce lives eternally inside my heart. It deserves more love :((

[@StudioPLKS]

I was wondering, if you were to make a follow up your Forgotten Wii Games video, you could include Eledees (A.K.A. Elebits). It's a criminally underrated game and is almost universally unknown. And if you were to do a follow up to this video sometime in the future, could you please also include its sequel, Elebits: The Adventures of Kai & Zero too?

[@thatvideogamesshow]

For sure, part 2 is in the works 🙂

[@StudioPLKS]

@@thatvideogamesshow Thanks :)

[@DeeReeseBeats]

Hopefully one day some talks about Custom Robo Arena 😭I love that game

[@rynjp]

Spider-man: Web of shadows is an oddly great metroidvania/beatemup on the DS. I recommend you look into it!

[@lucasmatos6201]

Nice list, but I missed Nanashi No Game, I liked this more than Dementium, but I had to look for an english patched rom if I wanted to play it

[@dacueba-games]

EBA isn't forgotten, it lives on as OSU and is one of the most popular games ever! Clickbait title?? 😂😂😂

[@andr0zzsenpai]

Honestly, Starforce may be cliché or corny, but it actually tackles a lot of deep themes like depression, lose and mourn, I can say it's probably the best story in a Megaman game.

[@stashmerkin9576]

Tokyo Beatdown *chef's kiss* good! I love how all the NPC cops at crime scenes are all named 'plot advancing officer's 😃

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a good game!

[@chowsu944]

This is a really cool list. Megaman is my fav in there

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Glad you enjoyed the list man 🙂

[@mikevegas87]

Damn, that Aliens really caught me. Have to check it out. Thank for the video!

[@EduardoWeidmanBarijan]

Thanks. I like DS and 3DS games. It is good to see some old favorites and new faces.

[@bhardnavares5903]

Solatorobo for me is a very underrated JRPG that needs recognition. Graphics, story, and gameplay are all top notch! 💯

[@MarkAltosaar]

I hope Ninja Gaiden: Dragon Sword makes part 2. Seems totally forgotten in modern times and amongst all the regular console re-releases. It was very easy on first pass, but it's kinda like a tutorial for the harder modes unlocked after. I thought it was a great action game though, especially considering it's played with the stylus.

[@DemoniteBL]

Fully agree with what you said about saving in survival horror games. Of course the game's main goal should be to scare you by actually scaring you, but it should also make you want to survive. A punishing save system can fill the gap between video game and reality in that aspect.

[@JulianR2JG]

If you are ever gonna work on a sequel of this video, could you add Zoobles: Spring To Life? It's a childhood piece of mine, and it turned 10 years old last month.

[@chaospoet]

I only recently picked up a DS Lite for $30 in mint condition. Came with two games: Spiderman Shattered Dimensions and Rhapsody A Musical Adventure. These are the types of games I'm interested in. The big name ones you can find information on with a simple Google search but stuff like this you never hear about. The only one I had heard of was Aliens Infestation but Glory Of Hercules I've never heard of and I'm interested in.

[@garlicblue6797]

I need to give the DS more of a go. Very underrated. Always looking forward to these vids. Keep rockin man!⭐️

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Blue! Plenty more on the way 🙂

[@arthureurico8451]

solatorobo it sure is one of the best on DS

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Would love to see it make its way to Switch!

[@MediumQuality]

@@thatvideogamesshow Fuga: Melodies of Steel is a sequel of Solatorobo, and it's on Switch. I've played a bit, and it's quite fun!

[@eW91dHViZSBpcyBjZW5zb3JzaGlw]

i like this channel mostly because of the obscure titles and.... the music. jesus h christ the bgms tracks this man picks is godlike. you got taste good youtuber.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Haha thanks man!

[@NinBendo1]

Here’s an underrated DS game that I’d love you to cover and I think you’ll like: Big Bang Mini. It’s super cheap and I really recommend it, it never ever gets talked about!

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks for the tip man, I’ll include it for part 2 🙂

[@NinBendo1]

@@thatvideogamesshow Awesome to hear! It absolutely deserves the spotlight

[@cybernigel9367]

Mario Hoops 3v3 is called Mario Slam Basketball in the UK I believe. Hoops 3v3 was the US name.

[@panayiotianavas3380]

I've been playing Glory of Heracles on and off since the tail end of the DS era, its pretty enjoyable. It's an RPG, if you like RPGs like that, go ahead. The music is nostalgic for someone who grew up with sprite games on the GBA and DS. I grew up with the DS, so seeing so many games that I could add to my collection is so cool. I have been looking into Star Force, and have Elite Beat Agents. I would add, although it's shovelware, Zhu Zhu Pets. The racing system is excellent, but that may be my nostalgia. Chibi Robo DS got released in English? The concept of park beautification is right up my alley. And it's a rhythm game?! I'm sold.

[@xavierpaololedesmamandreza]

I'd like to digress on the first Megaman Star Force game. It really didn't sell very well even in Japan; in fact the plot and story of Geo Stelar's was so depressing that it actually contributed to it's negative review. Megaman Star Force 3 was the best in its Trilogy, though. I respect your opinion.

[@andr0zzsenpai]

The story is what makes it good, but it can be a little too deep for a children's game

[@sonic-bb]

sales dont really mean anything. it was still a great game.

[@ernestomercadomaciasat4rer896]

Excelente, ^^

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GakaShi]

5:07 I never forget Rockman (Megaman) coz I love that til now huhu I'm still waiting for the new version Star force and Battle Network forever for me♥️♥️♥️

[@adav838]

I had never heard of Glory of Heracles. It looks amazing!

[@ryanarias6416]

"Babe wake up, TVGS post forgotten ds games"

[@thatvideogamesshow]

😅

[@atrioberlyn9151]

Muito interessante, realmente esquecidos

[@Phabreeze]

I love the content, but you know what really keeps me coming back here? The Tekken, Ridge Racer, Katamari Damaci intro's and outros. You have a good ear for music man.

[@sonic-bb]

damn what was the song starting at 7:09

[@mattcrowell5875]

While Dementium 1 is kind of a hidden gem, Dementium 2 is downright awful and clunky as all hell to play. The combat is horrible, especially against the bosses, and don’t even bother with the HD port on Steam.

[@MiRk96Cai]

Elite beat agents has a popular clone on PC, called "Osu!"

[@mikeoxlong567]

Actually it was inspired by elite beat agents, wouldnt really call it a clone since osu is very diverse

[@sonic-bb]

@@mikeoxlong567 the gameplay is exactly the same lol

[@lucasbonatti1664]

Clicked expecting Solatorobo, and I was not disappointed.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

One of the greats!

[@kjhansonkjhanson6643]

I have my note pad ready again to find some gems

[@Jordan1000]

Haha! I thought I was the only o r who did this 👍🏼

[@gets0410]

Oh goodness... Glory of Heracles is easily one of my top 10 favourite DS game. Good ol' times.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Such a solid rpg!

[@rainierzx9677]

MegaMan StarForce is goated

[@MinhLe19303]

I wouldn't called Star Force forgotten, it's just for niche audience who know about Mega Man.

[@trioncross]

discovered sooooo many hidden gems because of this channel. thank you and keep up the great work!!! 😎

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Charlemagne 🙂 plenty more videos on the way!

[@christopherrobinmarriott7218]

Good vid with some interesting games I gotta check out now but… think on ur toes?!? Is that like having one bird in hand being better than a screen door on a battleship? Or It’s all of your friends jumped off a bridge, Would you hug a kid with nuclear arms?

[@1saacbcourt452]

Doesn't matter how many videos about the ds you will make. I will watch them all 💕

[@thatvideogamesshow]

I appreciate that 🙂

[@whatasave3481]

Man I wish Megaman Star Force 4 was not cancelled but it was impossible given the sales

[@WetPickle998]

Tripping on how the 3D sprites on glory to hucules is as good as pokemone 3ds animations I’m blown away

[@KnightOfKnights]

If you ask me - Lunar Knights is another often overlooked DS game

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Part 2 in the works 🙂

[@TheRuneTail]

Starforce was a massive letdown after the amazing Battle Network. If you need proof BN had 6 and SF had 3 and a canceled one

[@sonic-bb]

doesnt really mean anything

[@TheRuneTail]

@@sonic-bb really? Means fans didnt buy the others and Capcom saw no future in that series

[@sonic-bb]

@@TheRuneTail not necessarily. Could be poor advertisement, released at time of other major releases, people just bored of the gameplay style. Doesn't mean it was a bad game. Like how can people who have not played the story, say the story was bad? If that's the reason it didn't sell? Could be people were not fond of the 2nd games story. And has nothing to do with the 3rd game.

[@JaredScott]

Is that Tokyo Xanadu music I’m hearing in the background? Excellent taste 😂

[@nekoyastd2613]

I still playin Solatorobo in my old ds until now

[@u960]

me to

[@takwu0]

I think one of the best forgotten DS games is Bangai O Spirits... i know i know its Treasure again and their awesome games always end up being "hidden" gems, but all the same check that one out.

[@artbwoydarien3040]

Love your channel and super short reviews! I always find something worth checking out. 👍

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Thanks Artbwoy, glad you enjoy the vids 🙂

[@jackvalentine5784]

Elite Beat Agents was my GAME!!!!! Still waiting for a sequel😔

[@Yes-qh9hv]

fossil fighters champions is my pick for one of the most under the DS game

[@CryusTheFox]

nah man these arent as forgotten as kung zhu, an activision advertisement game for the ds, advertising a toy

[@PikaLink91]

You’ve probably mentioned it in previous videos, but I’m gonna bring Another Code up again, as that game deserves a mention in every video ;-)

[@thatvideogamesshow]

What a game!

[@Kian213]

There was this game that i hardly remember but i wanna see it again but all i remember is it being about snow or ink

[@EnderGrad]

Seeing Megaman Starforce series considered as "forgotten DS game" pains me

[@Eden_M0rgan]

OH MY GOD YOU MENTIONED MARIO SLAM BASKETBALL. SUCH AN UNDERRATED GAME

[@MrDoesVoices]

Don't end on a furry game. what the hell furries are disgusting

[@sleazyfox8937]

Elite beat agents is fun and also its original japanese version aswell

[@florencefennecfox7927]

How can I upscale Solotorobo like that??

[@matej7706]

Lego Battles is also one of underrated forgotten DS games.

[@nanoglitch6693]

Yippee!

[@danknhshinki73]

I wish for a new Mega Man Star Force game.

[@FTChomp9980]

Fossil Fighters tends to be forgotten sometimes.

[@houraisheperd9721]

Funny. I’d say that Star Force’s gameplay is a massive step down from Battle Network. But the writing is top notch and worth slogging through the gameplay for alone. It deals with sensitive and mature topics in an appropriate way, and doesn’t talk down to you about things. My only issue is that it should’ve gone after an E10 rating so they could’ve been more explicit about some of the things they wrote about. It’s a fantastic game nonetheless, though.

[@josephchandrasegaran276]

Can't wait for part 2. I'm looking forward to what else you can do.

[@thatvideogamesshow]

In the works 🙂

[@NinjaKIngAce]

Some of my favorite underrated DS games are Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, Izuna 2: The Unemployed Ninja Returns, Rondo of Swords, and InuYasha: Secret of the Divine Jewel

[@heroselect1]

Ahhh thanks for brining Glory of Heracles to my attention I went and got one off EBAY cus it sounds like right up my alley!

[@fumomofumosarum5893]

haha, I don't know if " Cat people" was the term you were looking for ^^; ...

[@voteDC]

Just wanted to say thanks for the videos. So many games I never knew about I'm now playing because of discovering them in your videos. Quite amusing the paid thanks comment got deleted.

[@ztothepunk]

Elite beat agents "youre the inspiration" level is known to help actors cry for the camera.

[@idbetterrealize7436]

Knights in the Nightmare.

[@JoshuaJacobs83]

Don’t own a DS but I see your video and I click. Even if I’m late

[@NegativeGamer418]

Thank you for the video I started collecting retro games recently and I have huge list of ttitles. Glad to add Aliens Infestation to the list.

[@OnceUponaGameVG]

Great video, love to go back and watch your content to get ideas on great games that I missed, keep it up!

[@Faceless_time_traveler]

Etrian Odyssey ?.

[@V3xing]

My god I've been trying to remember the name of the game Glory Of Heracles for so long. All I remembered was that fight on the boat and the tomboy chick. I'm totally gonna go back and play it now, THANKS! Also love the Ape Escape 3 music, Terada Knows how to make a damn good ost.

[@ddobermenn]

That game was so fucking good bro 😭😭

[@echospace7347]

Fossil fighters too!

[@gkingk9800]

Solid list yet again brother 👍

[@thatvideogamesshow]

Cheers Gaz!

[@WOODY_PRODUCTION]

You forgot math play

[@KRATOS7514]

I wish there was a remake of the lovely game of yoshis island ds on the nintendo switch port new and sealed

[@nay10]

Love the videos! Would you please consider adding chapter timestamps for each title? Makes it easier to see which game is showing while tuning in while working. Thanks for the great content and gaming reccomendations!

[@ghostfish2399]

Heh, every guy in a elite beat agent on December first 😎.

[@worldsboss]

Noooo! I’ve never heard of most of these and they’re all so expensive 😭 Why does the DS keep doing this?

[@Zablefhar]

Emulator and roms, My friend.

[@Hmbs271]

I'd actually forgotten about the game over system in Dementium and thinking about it, it might've annoyed me back in the day but overall I still enjoyed it a lot.

[@michaelsmulkowski5088]

Valkyrie Profile Covenant of the Plume

[@Trustyfilms]

I really appreciate this channel for introducing me to so many good games.

[@UpdatesMojo]

Mad respect for mentioning megaman starforce 🤛

[@goldensyrupgamingshow2978]

Good picks, some of my favourite DS games!

[@rogueshadow12]

Glad to see Megaman Starforce here!