Sora de Eclaune said:
Genre Action/Adventure, Action, Adventure, Platformer, RPG
Exceptions Lufia, Zelda, Myst, Dragon Quest, Pokemon, Mario
Other additional info I like all types of controls.
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Genre: Platform/Puzzle
A good pick-up-and-play game; you have to navigate through rooms full of hazards in a limited amount of time.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey
Genre: Role-Playing
A tough, engrossing RPG. Can be quite brutal at times, and party set-up is extremely important. Excellent if you like customization in your games.
Avalon Code
Genre: Action/RPG
Similar to Lufia DS in playstyle, with one significant difference; you use "codes" garnered from enemies, objects, townspeople, and equipment to empower yourself and weaken your enemies.
Phantasy Star 0
Genre: Action/RPG
If you've played Phantasy Star Online, you've played this (also similar to Lufia). The big draw is multiplayer. Save anywhere adds to pick-up-and-play value.
Mega Man ZX/Advent
Genre: Action/Platform
Similar to Mega Man Zero, if you've ever played that. Less linear than traditional Mega Man games.
Kirby Super Star Ultra
Genre: Action
Tons of modes to keep you occupied. Meta Knightmare is a blast (play the game as Meta Knight).
Tales of Innocence
Genre: Action/RPG (or real-time RPG; I just call it "Tales RPG"
)
The first DS Tales game to receive a complete translation. The main character is one of those boring wallflower types, but the rest of the cast is fun.
Rune Factory/2/3
Genre: Action/RPG/Simulation
Grow crops and battle monsters. 1 is the best story-wise, but 2 has better pacing (at least in the beginning).
That's all I can think of offhand.