8. The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Zelda has become a total bitch.
While it was Phantom Hourglass that really showed that touch-screen controls could work with Zelda, Spirit Tracks was simply the superior game. There were a couple of problems, like the method of transportation being tedious and resulting in linearity, and Zelda being transformed into a hussy Hannah Montana figure, but overall the game was solid. Not nearly up to my expectations for this franchise, but for a handheld game, it gets the job done. The music was great, excellent controls and good puzzles, and the bosses were moderately challenging (a step up from previous games for sure). It had its moments, and wasn't a complete blur like its predecessor. This won't, however, keep it from joining my hate list in the future.
7. Metroid Prime: Hunters
You use the stylus on the bottom screen to aim your gun (like k/m controls, but shittier).
One of the first games I owned on the DS, and still one of my favorites. It's true that the campaign was underwhelming compared to others in the Metroid Prime series, but it was still lengthy and had some good fights. If you wanted more action in a Metroid Prime game, then Hunters delivered very well in this regard, feeling much more like a true FPS than the others. It also boasts some of the best visuals on the system, from both a technical and artistic viewpoint. Some of the maps, both single and multi player, were outstanding, and the competitive multiplayer was exhilarating. In that regard, MPH might not only be the best DS game ever made, but the best handheld game period. With rankings, stats, the ability to add people you've played, and excellent touch-screen controls resulting in innovative competitive gaming, Hunters is still a wonderful game that all DS owners need to play.
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