The Most Underrated Nintendo DS Games Of All Time

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an uncanny roller-coaster ride of a game, where the player, as ghost Sissel, has to uncover the mystery behind his own death by manipulating objects in the environment. The gameplay is chock-full of complex puzzles and time-limited tasks that require strategic thinking and inventive problem-solving. A runaway hit, this game's haunting narrative and mind-bending puzzles have left a lasting impact on adventure game enthusiasts.

999: Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors enthralls with a thrilling narrative about nine persons trying to escape a locked ship within nine hours. With suspenseful puzzles and a story that continually morphs based on player decisions, the game's nonlinear gameplay fuels player involvement. Its innovative blend of puzzle-solving and interactive storytelling has set a high bar in the visual novel genre.

Hotel Dusk: Room 215 combines classic film noir with interactive gameplay, as the player, a hard-boiled detective, navigates through a shady motel, solving puzzles and investigating mysterious happenings. The game heavily relies on stylus-based interactions, which contributes to an immersive gameplay experience. This unique story-driven mystery has carved a niche within the thriving genre of narrative adventure games.

The World Ends With You dollops an offbeat, urban fantasy narrative set in a stylized depiction of Tokyo’s Shibuya shopping district. The player interacts with the world using a unique touchscreen combat system using a variety of pins. This game with its rich character development and immersive gameplay has been a trendsetter in modern JRPGs.

Fossil Fighters lets you live out your palaeontologist dreams, tasking you with digging up fossils, reviving dinosaurs from them, and battling these beasts with your opponents. Its strategic turn-based combat system and monster-collecting mechanic have led to comparisons with Pokémon. Due to its appealing fusion of education with fun, this game has made a significant dent in the sphere of edutainment.

Rhythm Heaven delights with simple but addicting minigames requiring precise button presses in sync with various musical beats. The gameplay shines in its ability to squeeze complexity out of simplicity, making each task an entertaining challenge. This game is remembered fondly for injecting a dose of exhilarating rhythm into the world of handheld gaming.