6. Professor Layton and the Curious Village
I've always had the feeling that Layton's a pedophile.
This is one of those gems that few people even know about and most just skip over at the store if they even notice in the first place. But man, is it a surprisingly good game. I love puzzle games, though my experiences with series like Brain Age weren't anything to write home about. Professor Layton puts those games to shame. You get a blend of old and new puzzles that are creative, innovative, and highly entertaining. Some are easy, some are very difficult. And through it all, we get a nice little mystery plot that makes us want to continue. There are plenty of extra puzzles to do, and we can come back to them all we want. The touch-screen controls are flawless, and there's a surprising amount of content. A puzzle gamer's dream.
5. Mario Kart DS
No surprise here. Mario Kart DS has been a fan favorite since the beginning of the DS's lifespan, and it deserves all its praise. Once again, there are plenty of tracks and races to complete playing by yourself, and that alone is loads of fun. Then you add arguably the best competitive multiplayer experience on any handheld, with endless hours of intense racing, and you've got the recipe for a top 5 all-time DS game. Throw in some good customization, and MKDS's place is my rankings is completely solidified. The only thing keeping this game from ranking higher is "snaking" online, which is highly annoying until you learn how to master it yourself. Still feels cheap regardless. A phenomenal game though, no matter how you look at it.
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