Nintendo made a significant impact on the gaming market with the release of the DS in 2004. It quickly gained popularity among casual players, solidifying Nintendo's accessibility in the gaming industry. Despite its casual appeal, the DS also featured a range of hardcore titles for dedicated fans. While the system didn't have many adult-oriented games, the few M-rated games available left a lasting impression. Let's delve into some of the standout titles.
7 Touch The Dead
Metacritic Score: 56
- Release Date: May 16, 2007
- Developer: Dream On Studio
- Platforms: Nintendo DS
Touch The Dead may not be widely remembered, but it holds a certain appeal in retrospect. Despite receiving modest reviews, the game's premise of a nameless inmate battling hordes of zombies with an on-rails shooting mechanic made it intriguing. The branching segments added an element of choice to the gameplay.
6 Dementium: The Ward
Metacritic Score: 72
- Release Date: October 31, 2007
- Developer: Renegade Kid
- Platforms: Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Switch
Dementium: The Ward gained attention as one of the few mature and horror-themed games on the DS. While it was not originally part of the Silent Hill series, it exuded a similar eerie ambiance with its dim lighting and emphasis on flashlight use. The game's success led to a sequel and a remaster for the 3DS.
5 Ultimate Mortal Kombat
Metacritic Score: 73
Ultimate Mortal Kombat served as a DS remake of Mortal Kombat 3, introducing new characters to the franchise. Beyond its fighting segments, the inclusion of Puzzle Kombat as a mini-game provided additional allure, offering a unique twist to the classic fighting game experience.
The original content of the other games can be found here.