DS Imports worth getting?

[mattstockton12]

Well, I think the DS is the first region free device I've ever had so I figured I'd check out what games are overseas that are worth getting. Does anyone know what games I should look into? I have a few requirements:

-A dumb American without an understanding of Japanese needs to be able to bludgen their way through without paying attention to those pesky foreign languages.

-It needs to be for DS, not GBA

-It shouldn't sux0r

-It shouldn't be a game that is out over her or will be out over here eventually (I can be patient)

Is there anything that fits this description? Thanks :lol:

[Cao Cao]

- Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan (Rhythm game; a spiritual sequel, Elite Beat Agents, has been announced for the US, but the original's Cheer Team atmosphere and rockin' J-Pop music still makes this game a must-buy import)

- Bleach DS (Fighting game that can use Nintendo WFC; Bleach is coming to Adult Swim in the Fall, but this game has not been announced yet. Also, a sequel is coming out, so it might be wise to wait for that)

- Jump SuperStars (Fighting game; absolutely no chance of coming to the US, but a sequel is going to be released in the future, so you might want to wait for that)

- Daigassou! Band Brothers (Rhythm game/MIDI synthesizer; was announced as "Jam With the Band" for the US release, but it has been delayed ever since; the game's future in the US is in question)

[Riyonuk]

Are there any RPG's? Like japan only or will I just not be able to follow due to its in japanese?

[EXStrike]

G Generation DS. I heard it was good, and I'm planning to get it. Although, prior knowledge of Gundam is required to make things a lot easier. It's a strategy RPG.

[Riyonuk]

Well Im only intrested in games that will never ever get imported to the US. I dont want to import them, only to find out they will be released in the states with added content and free action figures or something like that.

[Ace Harding: Private Eye]

That "Starfi" game is supposed to be pretty good. Looks like Super Princess Peach.

[EXStrike]

Err.. G Generation DS will never release over here. All Gundam series + movies haven't been released in the US yet, and it will take a while to move them all.

[hootie]

.....If you don't get Osu Tatakae Ouendan I'll have to explode in madness

[banpeikun]

this topic comes up even more than "GS/EB sucks" and "ds roxors psp"

[Womp]

Unou no Tatsujin Soukai! Machigai Museum (http://www.dualscreenradio.com/database/viewgame.php?gameid=294)

This game completely rocks...Sleeper game if there ever was one and easily playable although its in Japanese.

Check out a small flash demo on its home page (http://namco-ch.net/matigai_museum/trial/trial_music.php).

[Narbotic]

I must admit Jump! Superstars has been ruling my brain for the past week and I'm not even an anime/manga fan. I learned the menu system pretty well(thnx to ign/gamefaqs) just for the incentive of unlocking a wacky new character. I do wish the battles were a bit longer tho.
I also imported the "best price" version of Phoenix Wright because the US vers. is so hard to find. It has a full english option and was only 30 beans at play-asia.
I plan on acquiring Bleach DS soon, tho I here the wifi is pretty laggy over here.
But Elite Beat Agents is coming here November, thats kinda soon . . . ish?

[banpeikun]

isn't it supposed to be pretty impossible to unlock the new characters? you're supposed to guess who it is based on something they say, which is in illegible japanese lol

[P dad]

I imported Wizardry Asterik and haven't been able to even enter a dungeon due to my lack of any japanese. I wish I could play the game though.......

[banpeikun]

wow that sounds like teh suck