Elite Beat Agents Review

 



Hello, and welcome to my review on Nintendo DS video games that you may have overlooked.

Today, I will be doing a review on Elite Beat Agents. If you missed out on my previous review of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, you can click here or here for all the reviews I've done up until now.

Overview:
Elite Beat Agents is actually a remake version of the popular Japanese game "Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2". This is a rhythm genre video game where users try to tap to the beat of the song. Basically, you're playing as government agents trying to help citizens in need by completing songs assigned in each mission.

Gameplay:
Players will be using the stylus to tap the numberical numbers shown on the bottom of the screen while the story progresses (on the top screen) based on the players ability to tap to the rhythm precisely. More points are awarded for creating a combo by being able to accurately tap the numbers. There is also a life bar which shows the players accuracy, once it starts reaching the red zone then the agents will start to lose their breath on the bottom screen and is a sign that you could potentially fail the mission.

 

Pros:

• Simple Controls
• Entertaining Animation
• Multiple Difficulty Levels
• Fun and Addictive Gameplay
• Can Compete with Friends Using Wi-Fi

Cons:

• The first two difficulty levels are too easy
• Could have added more songs after completing the game

In Conclusion:
Elite Beat Agents is one of the best rhythm games available for the Nintendo DS so I would recommend this game to every individual age 10 and up.

Rating:
8.5/10

Check out the hilarious parody Mega64 did for Elite Beat Agents.

Possess and Manipulate Inanimate Objects with Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective

By: Christina Chan

Hello, and welcome back to another amazing review on Nintendo DS games that you may have overlooked. If you missed out on the first review of Scribblenauts Unlimited, you can click here.

Today, I will be reviewing Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective from Capcom.

Overview:
In Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, players will be playing as Sissel's ghost, while trying to unravel the mysterious of his death. Furthermore, players will be able to possess and manipulate inanimate objects found within the game to solve various puzzles.

Gameplay:
Players will be using the stylus to manipulate inanimate objects in order to protect innocent victims and alter their fate. The strategy that the players experiment with will unravel different results which may or may not alter ones fate. In addition, players will also be given a time limit to complete each mission, failure to do so will result in death.

 

 

Pros:

• Great Graphics
• Simple Controls
• Unique Gameplay
• Fascinating Storyline
• Alternate results based on the strategy players use to solve various puzzles

Cons:

• Game was a bit short

In conclusion:
This is definitely one of the best games I've played for the Nintendo DS from the fascinating storyline to gameplay, this is one of those games where you can't help but spend countless hours on. I would definitely recommend this game for every individual who owns a Nintendo DS and encourage them to give this game a shot. I assure them that they won't be disappointed with the end result. Note, this game contains scenes of violence so it may not be age appropriate for children under the age of 10.

Rating:
9/10












If you haven't seen the trailer for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, you can take a look below to see if it sparks your interest.

Bring Out Your Inner Creativity With Scribblenauts Unlimited

 

Scribblenauts is back again but wait, this time it’s for the 3DS.

 

Gameplay:
With Scribblenauts Unlimited, you can experiment with your creativity and imagination to another level. This game uses fairly similar controls and gameplay as the previous versions of the franchise. Most of the game is controlled entirely by using the stylus, as the user runs around completing missions with Maxwell. A few differences one might notice is that instead of simply earning starite after completing missions, they now have small missions where one gains starite shards which are used to unlock certain areas. Starite shards can be earned in multiple ways such as completing small missions, spawning relevant items and using them in a creative way. There are approximately 400 starite shard quests to be completed and over 40 starites to obtain (10 starite shards make 1 starite).The gist of the game is to use your creativity to complete certain tasks. If you want to discard an object, just simply drag and drop it into the trash can.

You can check out Scribblenauts Unlimited trailer below

 

Here’s a quick glimpse at the top and bottom screen of the 3DS version and what worlds you can explore and unlock.

 

 



Pros:

• Streetpass and Spotpass enables users to share their puzzle solutions with other players.
• Backpack which allows users to use items that they’ve previously created.
• Includes a storyline which explains Maxwell’s reason to retrieve Starites.
• Puzzles are fairly simple and lets users experiment with their creativity.
• Fairly similar gameplay and controls to the previous Scribblenauts.
• An improved level layout which lets users explore multiple worlds.

Cons:

• The object editor was not included in the 3DS edition which means people who own this version do not have the option to create and share custom made objects unlike the Wii U and the PC edition.
• Cannot summon characters from the Super Mario and Link franchise (only available for the PC and Wii U version).
• Only one save file which could create issues for users who share a 3DS with a sibling.

Check out the video below for an exclusive look on what characters you can summon within the Super Mario and Link franchise.

 

Conclusion:
Scribblenauts Unlimited for the 3DS lacks a couple of key components that would definitely make this game a lot more captivating for the handheld console. Regardless, this is still a fun and enjoyable game that allows users to expand their creativity and vocabulary by creating and using words to solve various puzzles. If you haven’t picked up any of the Scribblenaut series yet, I’d recommend you start with Scribblenauts Unlimited as it is an improvement from the previous games and would definitely be age appropriate for children ages 8+.

Rating:

7.5/10