We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS compilation games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of compilation games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and compilation games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Retro Atari Classics
- Release Data: Taniko/Atari SA, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Retro Atari Classics should have been an excellent collection given the extra space and control options, but unfortunately it’s not up to the expected quality.
Die-hard fans of arcade classics will certainly find this collection worthwhile for a handful of the included titles, but a general recommendation cannot be made due to the poor treatment these games have received overall.
#9. Mega Brain Boost
- Release Data: Interchannel-Holon/Majesco, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
It is nice to get all three Brain Boost games in one title, rather than getting them all separately, but the limited variety and number of mini-games compiled here hold this title back.
If more challenges were included and there were an incentive to improve your progress, perhaps then it could stand a chance against other brainteaser games.
#8. Globulos Party
- Release Data: GlobZ, 2010
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Though it’s all the same game dressed up with different rules each time around, you and a friend will have some fun playing a few games.
If you’re the type who needs something random to play with a friend, this will be great for a short diversion, but if you’re just in it for the solo experience, avoid this game.
#7. Sonic Classic Collection
- Release Data: Creative Assembly/Sega, 2010
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Sonic Classic Collection could have been a true must-have for DS-owning Sonic fans, but sadly it’s spoiled by enough small issues to put you off playing for too long.
The games themselves still shine, just not as brightly as they should.
#6. Namco Museum DS
- Release Data: M2/Namco Bandai Games, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Namco Museum DS is not a bad deal if you want a trip down memory lane but it becomes a definite purchase if you have friends who enjoy playing Pac-Man Vs. together.
But it would have been a better compilation if it had included the favorite Ms. Pac Man.
#5. Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team
- Release Data: Capcom, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
All told, Mega Man Battle Network 5: Double Team is a legitimate upgrade.
Ultimately, the game wins the day because its added features genuinely do make it more user-friendly and enjoyable.
Capcom has taken what was already a decent role-playing game on the GBA and has made it better on the DS.
#4. Legacy of Ys: Books I & II
- Release Data: Interchannel-Holon, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Legacy of Ys: Books I & II is truly an old-style game with a modern coat of paint.
Though some aspects of the gameplay are primitive, there is no denying how genuinely fun both games are.
Any players who are fans of games such as the original Legend of Zelda would do well to pick up this title.
#3. Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits
- Release Data: M2/Konami, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
While you probably won’t spend too much time on games like Road Fighter or Circus Charlie, there are enough classics to give the collection a first look, and there’s enough depth with some of the lesser-known arcade games to make it worth a second and third look, too.
#2. Mega Man Zero Collection
- Release Data: Inti Creates/Capcom, 2010
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
While these might be an offshoot from the main series, they shouldn’t be dismissed as any less entertaining.
All the core elements that made Mega Man great are still here.
Between the excellent gameplay mechanics, the sometimes insane difficulty, and the engaging stories, there’s no denying that these spin-offs more than live up to the legacy of the Mega Man series.
#1. LEGO Star Wars: The Complete Saga
- Release Data: TT Fusion/LucasArts, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Like LEGO Indiana Jones, this game transforms the a popular movie franchise into the distinct style of LEGO bricks.
The game takes you across the original trilogy as well as the prequel trilogy, letting you play as a multitude of characters.
Whether you’re a fan of the Jedi or the Dark Side, this is an experience that everyone will enjoy.
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See also: Best GameCube Games & Best Wii Games
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