The third entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series (which is a sort of counterpart to the Paper Mario games) is just about what you'd expect: a turn-based adventure that deftly combines platforming and role-playing elements. Sure, you take turns trading blows with enemies, but with good enough timing, you can avoid attack entirely or even counter-attack.
This time, though, the Mario brothers end up being sucked into the body of their nemesis, the surly Koopa king Bowser. The rest of the game unfolds as a sort of tandem tale, with the brothers fighting their way through their foe's body in order to help him become a more powerful turtle tyrant. Bowser, you see, has been deposed by the deranged magician Fawful, and he hopes to reclaim his throne. It's a strange premise for a game, but it does give developer Alpha Dream an excuse to bring back wacky fan-favorite Fawful, so all's fair.
While not the greatest handheld from day one, the best Nintendo DS games still offer some of the most fun you will find on any console.
The fact that Tetris DS does not include an unlimited play mode make it one of the worse Tetris versions for me. The online play was OK back when it still worked.
Yagmur Sevinc from NoobFeed has compiled five games that are guaranteed to help you reminisce about the good old times.
"With so many amazing RPGs releasing this year, it's time to honour the best with our annual RPG awards for 2019." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
