The NINTENDO DS Rocks! - Highlights from 125+ Games

[@sea-snake8315]

i like how metal jesus shows us games he personally enjoys rather than the same old mario and final fantasy games that everyone shows us

[@wistful3631]

Ikr he’s not super biased

[@kris8430]

I mean everyone already knows those games lol why would he mention them

[@shyswitch6055]

Gotta admit that most of those games carried the system

[@kintrellreaves6366]

I agree I enjoy his presentation

[@daddykarlmarx6183]

@H W the point is that he is giving us his actual opinion instead of reading a metacritic list, plus anyone who watches him probably have at least heard of those

[@MetalJesusRocks]

CORRECTION: I meant to say Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin is the first HANDHELD game in the series with full English voices. Sorry for the confusion ;)

[@triggerlive3032]

Metal Jesus do u have a gaming channel it would b awesome 2 watch u play

[@cheezewheel]

awe correcting yourself, now how am I supposed to make a raging comment about how you didn't know something... :)

[@kevinr.3542]

What a glaringly obvious mistake. When I first heard that, I literally exploded into the atmosphere on a cloud burst of incredulou disbelief and anger. I left the stratosphere and was almost frozen completely solid in space before slowly falling backwards and then plummeting to the ground. Your correction makes things right again though. But damn.

[@jackthompson5269]

you are by far the best gaming youtuber keep it up man

[@Estorium]

Off topic regarding games, but have you listened to the latest Amorpbis album 'Queen of Time'? It is a frikken masterpiece.

[@brahmse9409]

Nintendo DS talk in 2018? Yes please!!!

[@SmallGadgetMan]

watching in 2019

[@zzz43344]

2019

[@retroprogamer7009]

Nintendo DS needs more love. It is one of the most sold Consoles and has a huge amount of Games. But overall not many talk about it. If you look up here on KZbin when someone talks about DS Games and take out Pokemon Mario Zelda and Kirby, then there is not that much left.

[@misterza051]

2019 love ds

[@rheddsezo3172]

Playing NDS in 2019!

[@The_RadicalOne]

Nice dude! Including that footage is impressive.

[@artvandelay1665]

Radical Reggie we need some pickups soon

[@browsertab]

The DS library was amazing. Even the shovelware was great. It was actually this handheld that got me back into gaming because of how much its variety reminded me of DOS gaming.

[@dashoot99]

Such a wonderful system. The DS and Wii got me back into gaming after an absence since the SNES era

[@ALTAIR2]

Why you skip the n64 & gamecube era?

[@dirtyg9444]

Same here, had a snes then didn't game for years. Got a Wii then a ds lite and have been gaming ever since. The Gameboy was fly back I'm it's day.

[@fieldsofglass3945]

@Michael O Callaghan you do know the ds came out before xbox 360, ps3 and xbox one and ps4 right?

[@dashoot99]

Jonathan Hill I wanted a PS1 but my parents wouldn’t buy it for me because it was too expensive and I wasn’t playing my SNES much anymore so they thought I would lose interest in the PS1 after awhile too. I just got away from gaming after that and didn’t get back into it until after college.

[@dutchkel]

Same. I was too busy in latter high school and college

[@sarajabeen95]

So, so happy watching this! Please make. More videos about the DS and the 3DS

[@sonicmario64]

Thank you very much for being able to include "Solatorobo: Red The Hunter" in this video, and it is definitely one underrated game released on the Nintendo DS that deserves more recognition for its cast of appealing characters and surprisingly deep story! :D

[@Jawwaad1111]

Rocket Slime, Chocobo Tales, and Dragon Quest Monsters Joker were all hidden gems for the DS imo.

[@Femaiden]

+1 for DQMJ

[@1982pantro]

I just found your chanel and I freaking love it man,you have a loyal subscriber now.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

YAYAY! Welcome ;)

[@jeremysalinas2463]

He's definitely worth subbing to, great friendly informational content 😁🤘

[@jmccain22090]

The DS was an amazing console, rivaling anything Nintendo did before or since.

[@sleazyfellow]

It's probably going to go down as the greatest handheld ever. So many games.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

It really is a fantastic handheld with literally hundreds of great games for it!

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

a prime example of development > power

[@ToddEng]

Certainly the DS is a great little console with some fantastic games. But in my mind, it's highly debatable that it's as good or as groundbreaking as the GBA.

[@TANKTREAD]

I agree, my friend. I play my GBA SP AGS-101, DS Lite and NEW 3DS XL almost everyday, but I still think the DS is my favorite out of the three.

[@ibrakatabradimariakunn]

40 days left. Metal jesus-radical Reggie 3 hours Super Christmas special pickups episode/movie. Like and make it happen

[@Adasioadasio]

I need that, a movies/special episode on Christmas finds/game pickups etc. Would be so cool ! :D

[@xxoverprotectedxx]

Hell yes!! Totally agree

[@MetalJesusRocks]

LOL that's a good idea actually!

[@kammyabhainn3053]

As Arnold would say........Do it now! xD lol

[@ibrakatabradimariakunn]

@@MetalJesusRocks hahahaha im asking this in every episode

[@MurrayNJ08]

Just checked on my DS collection. It's in the high hundreds and one of my favorite systems in my collection of thousands. Some great games for sure.

[@supernes235]

Wow, I never knew that impossible mission was on the DS. Great vid.

[@just_a_saeu88]

I loove the DS...this was the first console I paid with my own money from my first job :)

[@yungremo4633]

My first console I bought from my first job was a new 3ds xl

[@sgtpepper4755]

Me to, I bought the dsi xl in 2010 and haven't stopped playing it since

[@Nihrn_05]

mine was a gba but I got it in 2019 :v

[@nightfox1416]

Mine was a watermelon red n64 and I got it in 2019

[@sugarcandy654]

Idk why but this comment gave such an adorable vibe

[@jordanscherr6699]

I salute you sir! This list neatly filled out my remaining NDS games to collect. You deserve all the credit in the world!

[@julianklug3518]

6:04 : "Tierkreis" is german and pronounced "tear-cries", which means the "zodiac" area of the sky

[@Alex-mb2cy]

Idk about that, we germans call zodiac "Sternzeichen". Never heard the term Tierkreis before.

[@Unplanted]

I feel like the German language has the same foreign, exotic appeal in Japanese culture as English for Germans. Germans often use English titles, phrases, names, etc. just because it's vaguely familiar, but still foreign.

[@Alex-mb2cy]

@@Unplanted you have a point, germans absolutely love using words like "cool", "loser" and "bye".

[@JakonDeluxe]

You never heard "Tierkreiszeichen"? Odd.

[@Alex-mb2cy]

@@JakonDeluxe no, never. Everyone I know uses the word Sternzeichen.

[@jaedvbb9911]

Just found my Ben 10 Alien Force Nintendo DS 2 weeks ago, and I'm ready to relive my childhood. Bingewatching all your DS videos is my first step!

[@ChiongZ]

Finally a featured video on my favourite handheld system!

[@nushiva]

NGL alot of the content has been declining in quality recently. This is one of the few channels that continues to impress and entertain me. Keep up the good work!

[@QuantumDLo]

20:30 I see you got Hotel Dusk there, nice.

[@just_a_saeu88]

Should have the sequel, The Secret Window as well :)

[@NamooNara]

Ghost Trick is available on iOS App Store for anyone having difficulty finding the DS version!

[@shouryuuken4147]

Fun video with quite a few games that I didn't know about or forgot that they existed. The DS really deserves more love and recognition. Orcs and Elves and The Dark Spire looked amazing. If you're interested in similar games I can recommend the Etrian Odyssey series as well. Those are Japanese style dungeon crawlers wherein you draw your own map with the stylus. EO 1 and 2 even had enhanced remakes for the 3DS, but EO 3 is exclusive to the DS. As for other great games on the system that I can wholeheartedly recommend there are: Advance Wars: Dual Strike Advance Wars: Dark Conflict Final Fantasy Tactics Advance 2 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Shin Monshou no Nazo (remakes of FE 1 and 3 on the DS, FE 2 was remade for the 3DS)

[@RyderWestwood]

Great video! It's truly amazing how many games are available to play on the 3DS with DS games backwards compatible. It's sad the 3DS/DS run is coming to an end.

[@the9file]

10:44 There's a homebrew translation of the Retro Game Challenge sequel, of course only playable on Original DS & DS Lite.

[@the9file]

@@Meachumz Original DS or DS Lite only, playable via flash cart or custom standalone cartridges sometimes available from online sellers. I hope that's helpful.

[@the9file]

@@Meachumz You're welcome. It is possible to play on PC with an emulator. It didn't occur to me earlier because I prefer original hardware.

[@setoGabes]

I'm so happy you've mentioned Ghost Trick! It's one of my favorite games, the animations are outstanding! But for some reason it doesn't appear too often on NDS lists... Great video as always man, very nice work!

[@DICEplaysGames]

Impressive collection

[@leeartlee915]

These highlight videos have been so useful. Whenever I need to… acquire new games, I turn to these videos.

[@ericemme747]

What no Cory in the House DS? Blasphemy!

[@HollowRick]

Ahh it is one of the best anime games of our generation

[@jamiemorgan3649]

They don't show it because KZbin gamers can't handle it's glory.

[@guristaex3119]

You are the man ! Thanks dude. I have very fond memories of the ds so much so that I have recently bought one of eBay to replay some of the games I enjoyed when I was younger. I'm 36 and really enjoy retro gaming

[@davidpham5387]

I just started collecting for the DS. Still playing them on the original 2DS but has been blown away by how many good games are on it. I’ve paid it more than my Switch.

[@Old_Man_Jay]

I've been subscribed to you for YEARS but not sure how the hell I missed this video! lots of awesome games I haven't tried for the DS! I'll have to add some of these to my collection...

[@lotsofgames]

I had no idea about Sola to Robo. I loved Tail Concerto. I will have to check out Bangi-O as well. That one looks like a lot of fun.

[@sonicmario64]

I was able to buy my copy of "Solatorobo: Red The Hunter" at a local GameStop back in 2011, and I still have it in my Nintendo DS library as well as the CD soundtrack that came bundled with it. ^^

[@davewills6121]

I admire the educational, fun and diverse content you produce. You do your homework, and seem to have a real luv for what you do. You also realise the importance of the support, interaction and contibution from friends and collegues, and vice versa. Jason....always a pleasure to spend time here.

[@CutlassCraft]

I was waiting for Devil Survivor, like there’s no way Metal Jesus hasn’t played it, and bam flashes in the last 30sec lol

[@djjewell8006]

Really glad you make these videos man I have suikoden tierkreis and the original Chrono trigger and Chrono cross but I didn't know they made Chrono trigger for ds

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

My favorite DS game I think is still Rocket Slime adventure.

[@FoxFandango]

Such a fun charming game. I had to import it as it was never released in Europe but super worth it.

[@pastformal8354]

Yes. That fame is incredible

[@RetroAli]

I love this game!

[@zzz43344]

What's that one about?

[@DariaPlaysRPGs]

It's kind of Zelda meets Tower Defense. You play the overworld adventure sections as a slime, and has to recruit other team members to help pilot your giant slime mecha tank. And then you get into mech battles and have to defend your tank from an incoming onslaught of enemies.

[@petertelinde130]

Thank's metal jesus, you rock. Yesterday I woke up the old DS Lite after more than a year, and the battery was still able to run some game's. You always get me inspired to try some obscure new game's, and they all are 💎

[@orangy57]

I remember when I used to think Ghost Trick wasn't really that good and it was a circlejerky thing but I just recently bit the bullet and played through it-- the game's AMAZING.

[@itskennyjohnson]

This video could not have come out at a better time for me. I just picked up a DS lite on Ebay a few weeks ago and only have two games right now. Thanks for the video!

[@boostergaming2080]

"You play as a dog that pilots a mech." Well, ok. Thats fine.

[@LaLtheGaL]

I like the way you presented this list, having the box art next to gameplay footage was a nice touch.

[@retrogamerfan123]

Still play my ds copy of chrono trigger it’s a great translation

[@josemariamonzon9809]

rorz999. It is

[@leomonz]

Best version out there..

[@Cgro2767]

Freaking awesome video, MJ! Love these compilation videos and the DS has SO many good games. Thanks for showcasing the highlights!

[@sham1903]

The "coming soon" sleeve looks like it's a promotional display sleeve. Shops get sent loads of these display sleeves to advertise upcoming games (and also for new games so that sealed copies don't have to be opened to create a shop display). The sleeves are sent out loose and the shop puts them into boxes themselves. Shops that sell second-hand games sometimes use these sleeves to replace damaged or missing sleeves for their second-hand games. The actual game cartridge will be the same as any other copy out there, it was never supposed to be paired with that promotional sleeve.

[@desertedstranger2914]

^This

[@susanshutler8751]

I've just been bitten by the DS bug and starting my collection. Love your videos.

[@TommyMakalele]

Me too

[@adriantovias8681]

@@TommyMakalele good luck trying to get the good game at a low price.. everything is expensive as f^***

[@510tuber]

@@adriantovias8681 It's cringy when people censor themselves

[@ephsk0t]

The DS Lite was my favorite portable system. My Collection so far: DS: 61+ GBA: 54+

[@bobbymichealson798]

This is perfect! I’ve been combing through the ds titles to figure out which to get. Thanks metaljesus

[@jeremythelakerfan629]

The DS and PSP are my favorite handhelds

[@zzz43344]

Same

[@gookawild5543]

DS > psp

[@dillondaundivier8215]

Hey Metaljesusrocks, just wanted to say that I live the new intro you did. Its freaking bad ass! Much love brother!

[@BenSchmerler]

Regarding your Ys DS case, my suspicion is that the game is probably the regular game from when it was released, but the case (especially since you got it second hand) is probably one of those cases at like a Gamestop that they show off on the shelves for preorders. So someone matched a cart with a promo case, instead of the actual one. I could be wrong.

[@brentburgess5218]

This make sense to me.

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Ah...yeah, thats probably what it is. Thanks!

[@BenSchmerler]

@@MetalJesusRocks my pleasure. Thanks for creating great content

[@Motatnema]

I can confirm this practice, it was common for people to trade in used DS carts without a case, so if we happened to have the promo box art laying around we would do that, as opposed to having to make a generic cover art.

[@ChocolateGiddyUps]

You are 100% correct.

[@jakescukobyte]

This one is very cool! I appreciate the effort. I am currently into collecting for GBA, DS and 3DS, so this is very fitting. Thanks, man! You ROCK!

[@scrappycoco8513]

Thanks for all your work man! Your viewers appreciate all the hours of content you've given us. The time you invest shows. Thanks so much man!

[@fabiosemino2214]

Love the Highlight format, this just what is needed for platform beginners

[@the14thdragon]

Golden Sun Dark Dawn and Orcs and Elves are definitely my favorite DS rpgs.

[@nicholashudak7050]

Thanks for making this video, I just recently got into the DS and 3DS and have been looking for some games to get for the DS and this video had a lot of games that I'll certainly be looking into.

[@CutterCross2A03]

If you're collecting for the DS, you NEED to check out Fossil Fighters. It's such a fantastic hidden gem! (pun intended) and I hardly ever see anybody talk about it.

[@zzz43344]

Sounds good

[@Error-7-0-7]

I used to really want that game when I was younger I world always play the demo from the Wii Nintendo channel. Sadly I never got the game 😔

[@brentmartinez8499]

I'm currently playing Fossil Fighters on my DS right now.

[@Dev518]

I have about 50 DS games, but your list is making me realize how many great games I'm missing.

[@catwizard9x968]

a DS game i love, but don't often hear about is Etrian Oddysey. it's a fun exploration (almost walking simulator) action adventure RPG. i played the ROM file for Etrian Oddysey III so much, i had to go buy the collector's edition of Etrian Oddysey V for the 3DS when it was released, totally reccomend any title in this franchise!

[@johnlawful2272]

But rom players don't support Nintendo

[@greatgaminggod1077]

@@johnlawful2272 not all of em

[@elechain2441]

@@johnlawful2272 Buying a game from a scalper doesn’t either

[@DocHoliday767]

So happy to actually see some hidden gems on this list not just the same top 25 ds games

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

The DS was a like a super powered SNES with 3D abilities .

[@leomonz]

It is mostly like N64 with lower screen resolution

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

@@leomonz I disagree. N64 focused on 3D games with very, very few 2D experiences. The DS heavily favors 2D games and has dozens of Super Nintendo classics ported to the system (such as the definitive way to experience Chrono Trigger and many Dragon Quest games).

[@Flonesy]

So pleased to see Professor Layton show up at the end. Loved the series, artist, storyline, etc. One of my only favourite puzzle series.

[@Redfoxe]

I had The Dark Spire, i regret that i sold it :(

[@rossedwardmiller]

Same. CIB with soundtrack. Had I kept it I could sell it for some good $ after running thru it again

[@rngr1563]

Just hack yo ds

[@Gowaa1]

I love your guys' attention to the DS!!

[@questionblock8949]

congrats on 600,000 subs. you deserve to be in the millions

[@bammargera5247]

😂

[@MetalJesusRocks]

Did I really cross 600K?! LOL awesome!

[@Estorium]

Agreed. My favourite gaming channel :) The fact that he is a fellow metalhead and vinyl enthusiast does not hurt :)

[@Estorium]

@@MetalJesusRocks Congratulations dude :D

[@ZeRoCooL-ht8rf]

I swear, your the best KZbinr on KZbin, all your vids keep me interested, keep making em and I'll keep watching, great work!

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

When I go on holiday I always take my dsi xl with mario kart.

[@Bootyhunter1971]

Mariokart is awesome. Always a good time, and love the ds version with the mission mode, tons of fun!

[@theroamingsavage8813]

One of my all time favorite consoles. Amazing how much they were able to fit into these tiny marvels

[@thingsiplay]

Suikoden: Tierkreis. It is a German word and is pronounced like "Tear + cries" and means "Tier=animal" and "Kreis=circle/cycle/sphere".

[@LeLouis]

^^

[@conkersuprfan]

I liked this video, showing off some good not so hidden and hidden gems along with your favorites in your collection. would love to see more with more consoles like the Wii,Ps1,PC,etc.

[@show-me-retro]

Awesome video!!! I was just watching your 3 older DS hidden gems videos with Kinzey...how crazy!

[@worldsboss]

How am I still finding new hidden gems I’ve never heard of??? The DS well goes so deep!

[@fabriziodanilo9018]

What an amazing gaming system the Nintendo DS was.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

yup, not a gimmick like many ppl wouldve thought, instead they had a unique theme and the games were made for the theme, just like the 3DS as of today.

[@ben8446]

I just bought Orces & Elves from your reccomendation and I'm having a wonderful time! thank you so much

[@mahtavapaska3570]

Its impossible to collect old games in sweden everything is like 10 times more expensive

[@geadead]

Ikr

[@RetroSmoo]

Same in Australia

[@FulkNerraIII]

They got pay those taxes

[@SharksAttack]

I live in Finland and I usually buy my retro games from flea markets and retro game facebook groups. Sometimes I find great games for just few euros.

[@OOOAAAIII]

they don't have internet in sweden? you could try ordering from a country where it's 10 times cheaper. just a tip.

[@toastman3421]

So I collect for the DS (almost 300 complete games I think) and I gotta say, this is an impressive collection. I also learned of a game I'd never heard of in Impossible Mission, so thanks for that!

[@xxkomebackkidxx]

TWEWY best DS game of all time.

[@zzz43344]

Yeah, I love the soundtrack!

[@NaviNeku24]

I can second that notion! Such an amazing game! 🥰

[@agustiniturrideluca6051]

I love how you always change the footage of The intro, makes me wonder about all those things, like that huuge gamecube, love your videos Metal Jesus, keep rocking

[@marakarthegreat]

I regret selling Pac N Roll

[@ashleysteffy7224]

Thank you! I got my 3DS a few years ago but always seemed preoccupied with my PS3/PS4; this year I started playing again along with my Switch and I am amazed at how big the library is for DS and 3DS! :)

[@Igorcastrochucre]

The PSP and DS were the golden age of handheld gaming, the Vita and 3DS are alright but lack the variety and the charm. And with the Switch, dedicated handheld games are no more.

[@UltimateGamerCC]

eh, i doubt that very much, the 3DS is still popular with the switch being out, and it probably will still be poppin' until the 4DS or whatever Nintendo calls their next handheld, Switch is simply console gaming on the go, and it has it's flaws.

[@EXHellfire]

The PSP, DS, PS2, GBA and GameCube were one of the best eras in gaming

[@SubieandFriends]

@@EXHellfire fuck yea on the gamecube!

[@zzz43344]

Agreed

[@DerivaTivNixations]

Igorowan I wished I owned a PSP now haha. Still, the DS was great.

[@collinamberking1293]

I bought a Nintendo DS lite because of your awesome channel beeb a loyal subscriber, about a year now, I'm an avid gamer, I am 31 been playing since Atari 2600 LOL

[@footietwoshoes]

Always love the videos man, keep it up!

[@enelan619]

Great video, my sons and I totally rock the DS. Even with several switch’s in the house we still fall back to the DS all the time! Also side note- are the old school interviews coming back again cause those were awesome!! Perfect for listening to on shift between calls!!

[@calebtmb7442]

I see you have Mario and Luigi it’s the best game

[@stashmerkin9576]

Great video MJ! I recently got a 2DS XL and was surprised to find I mostly play DS games on it. They run great on the system! Also Metroid Pinball

[@js.sunset]

Nice collection, dude! Puyo Pop Fever is my favorite DS game ever. Check it out, if you haven't already!

[@nintyfan1991]

Puyo Pop Fever. Funny story that game is a multiplat, but North America only got the DS and GameCube versions.

[@js.sunset]

The Puyo Puyo series are some of my most imported games, next to the Picross games!

[@ArmandoTorres-fi7ob]

The DS has so many fantastic games! I loved 999! The awesome thing about the 3DS is all these DS games are still playable on it!

[@jascoolo]

I miss the days when MJR said "I'm back again"

[@bonnome2]

I played ghost trick after watching this video, really great recommendation!

[@denzilritesh1890]

No shoutout to the ace attorney series? :(

[@johnlawful2272]

You should send him the game maybe he never heard of them

[@denzilritesh1890]

@@johnlawful2272 he mentioned it at the very start of the video when he explained ghost trick since it was made by the same person

[@mollysandera991]

@@johnlawful2272 actually he does have the game, see 20:27

[@joharakiri]

Nice collection with lots of hidden gems! Speaking of hidden gems, one game that blew me away back then because its mechanics and story were so unique was Infinite Space. I don't see it mentioned at all in compilations which leads me to believe it's probably not that well known but it's definitely worth checking out. Especially if you like the idea of exploring space in your own star ship.

[@fan1701]

The gameplay screens should have been bigger and the box art smaller. I couldn't see the gameplay on my tablet.

[@btread8875]

I have quite a few DS games (1,259 to be exact) but I must admit that most of the ones you showed here are not in my collection. Your title list is impressive. 👍👍👍

[@Trigun7th]

I just can't get tired of playing NDS games. Even on my android phone, I have a Drastic Emulator with tons of games.

[@celticboricua]

Original hardware is better imo got one jail broken hehe

[@sonicmario64]

I still have my copy of "Solatorobo: Red The Hunter" in my Nintendo DS library, which even came bundled with a copy of a CD soundtrack containing various music tracks of the game. ^^

[@GoDUsopp-gk2fx]

Radiant Historia ? :'(

[@GoldenSirius]

Radiant Historia is one the best RPGs of all-time. Rereleased for 3DS, too.

[@johnlawful2272]

He probably never heard of it,you should send it to him

[@corkman111]

Yes! Playing this now for the first time. Amazing!! Metal Jesus needs this if he doesn't have it!!

[@packers12to80]

I promise u he has heard of it lol

[@Frank_42]

Was obsessed with Cing games. That company deserves a whole video.

[@Monkeyflop]

Maybe one day we can collaborate! I love your stuff!

[@Nameless10949]

F

[@jtofrome]

2 years later

[@chillpolo7465]

@@Nameless10949 F

[@PimentaboyGvideos]

Amazing video, just what i was waiting to see on your channel! thank you soo much :D I really love to play on my ds and 3ds, because there are some weird (as different and fun) games that aren't anywhere else, and it is nice to see some i didn't know on your channel :D Keep up the good work on this amazing channel :D