Diner Dash (Nintendo DS)
Diner Dash (Nintendo DS)
Customer Review: brilliant fun!
i bought this game expecting to be kept amused, and i was. its great fun, serving, cleaning up, keeping customers happy. (the crying babies who make a mess on the floor are the most annoying!) you just have to keep going to get to the next level, and if you complete enough levels on expert, you unlock a new restaurant, genius, get it!
Customer Review: surprisingly addictive if you give it a chance
The first couple of times I played this it just seemed too simplistic and boring. But then as the difficulty of the shifts increased and targets got higher it started getting really addictive. Its very simple in its concept - and really a lot of the best games are. I’m not sure that many guys would like this game, not because of the main character ‘flo’ being girl, but its all about multitasking, and lets face it that not a boy thing!. For successful shifts you get rewarded with new outfits and make-overs for the restaurant, and ultimately unlock new restuarants. Overall its a good game and good for all ages.
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Diddy Kong Racing (Nintendo DS) Customer Review: A bit too easy
My missus bought this game a couple of weeks ago as she fancied a cartoony racing game. She wasn’t particularly impressed with it.
I’ve had a play with it too and if I had played the original on the N64 then I might have pangs of nostalgia which added warmth for the game - but I didn’t and was left a little cold by it.
My main gripe with it is that it is too easy. The first time I picked it up I did a quick race, managed to take the lead after a few seconds and got stuck at the side of a tunnel/bridge. I reversed a few times and got myself back on the track - still in 1st! There was no challenge. I got a few boosts and used them to extend my lead. I’m not even that great on racing games usually (I thought I was good on Mario Kart until my mate Marc whipped me into the ground on it!).
There are some good aspects - you can choose to race by road, water, or air - and the little planes are very cute! The power-ups are a bit different to those on other games - and if you collect several of the same colour you can increase the power of your power-up.
But - I felt that I was getting into 1st and not really facing any competition. There’s no challenge, it was always going to be tough creating a driving game for a platform where Mario Kart exists (it is absolutely brilliant), and with there being no ‘thrill of the chase’ in this game, you lose any real passion for it after a few goes.
Customer Review: Does exactly what it says on the tin!
Like the other reviewer, I brought this game and feel that it does need defending.
First off I love these kind of games…blowing up opposition and getting speed powerups to whizz past your opposition…
As far as the game goes, yes it is great, the DS have captured it well with the driving in the top window and the map in the bottom. Ingenious idea for the starting grid…depending on which veichle you have will depend on what you can do. The car is just a simple up and down spin your tyres, The hovercraft is a circular aciton on the touch screen and the plane, get this….blowing onto the touch screen!!
The only slight snag I have with the game is the lack of weapons, there is only the missile and the oil slick, but with the upgrading of these if you collect more of the same powerful does make it worthwhile.
All in all a good solid game…my first one of the DS!
Official Lite Protective Filter (Nintendo DS) 
List Price: ?5.99
Amazon Price: ?4.98
Used Price: ?14.99
Customer Review: Good quality, Well worth it.
Not much to really comment on. Excellent quality screen protection, easy to apply and well documented. These are also officially licensed by Nintendo and quite rightfully so, they are probably the best on the market. Excellent double layered system for application leads to zero air bubbles if applied correctly. Save your screen, It’s well worth it!
Customer Review: The Best
Does exactly what is says on the box. Easy to apply, great protection and excellent price from Amazon. Agree with everything said by other reviewers. Had these filters on for nearly a month now and very happy. Just come back to order some for partner’s DS lite because he bought cheap filters and has had nothing but trouble with the touch screen since. Don’t make his mistake - buy these.
DS Lite High Grade Silicone Skin: Pink (Nintendo DS) 
Protective Skin for Nintendo DS Lite pink
List Price: ?14.99
Amazon Price: ?9.98
Nintendo DS Lite - Black 
Nintendo DS Lite Console is stylish and compact. Sleeker than the original Nintendo DS console, it features a more streamlined flip-top DS design. Nintendo DS Lite retains the advanced touch screen technology, allowing players to control the software with a stylus or even their finger, as well as dual screens, voice recognition and Wi-Fi capabilities of the Nintendo DS but is now both smaller and lighter. Weighing nearly 60g less than the original, it is just two thirds of the original size. The redesign isn’t only cosmetic though, the Nintendo DS Lite features adjustable screen brightness with four settings, a repositioned microphone for ease of use and a larger and more comfortable stylus. With its new design and unique features, this console is perfect for everyone regardless of age, gender and gaming skills. Nintendo DS Lite Black Features: ? Its two bright screens can be adjusted to four levels to adapt to different lighting conditions and to extend battery power. ? The microphone sits in the center of the unit, and the LED lights are clearly visible whether the unit is open or closed. ? The stylus is 1 centimeter longer and 1 millimeter thicker than the stylus of the original, and slides into a side storage slot. ? The Start and Select buttons were repositioned for easier access. ? A removable cover keeps the Game Boy Advance cartridge slot clear from dust and debris when it’s not in use. . Up to nine hours more battery life and quicker recharging time than the original DS.
Stylus Set: Metal (Nintendo DS) 
Amazon Price: ?4.99
Fashion Designer: Style Icon (Nintendo DS) 
List Price: ?24.99
Amazon Price: ?17.98
Diddy Kong Racing (Nintendo DS) Customer Review: A bit too easy
My missus bought this game a couple of weeks ago as she fancied a cartoony racing game. She wasn’t particularly impressed with it.
I’ve had a play with it too and if I had played the original on the N64 then I might have pangs of nostalgia which added warmth for the game - but I didn’t and was left a little cold by it.
My main gripe with it is that it is too easy. The first time I picked it up I did a quick race, managed to take the lead after a few seconds and got stuck at the side of a tunnel/bridge. I reversed a few times and got myself back on the track - still in 1st! There was no challenge. I got a few boosts and used them to extend my lead. I’m not even that great on racing games usually (I thought I was good on Mario Kart until my mate Marc whipped me into the ground on it!).
There are some good aspects - you can choose to race by road, water, or air - and the little planes are very cute! The power-ups are a bit different to those on other games - and if you collect several of the same colour you can increase the power of your power-up.
But - I felt that I was getting into 1st and not really facing any competition. There’s no challenge, it was always going to be tough creating a driving game for a platform where Mario Kart exists (it is absolutely brilliant), and with there being no ‘thrill of the chase’ in this game, you lose any real passion for it after a few goes.
Customer Review: Does exactly what it says on the tin!
Like the other reviewer, I brought this game and feel that it does need defending.
First off I love these kind of games…blowing up opposition and getting speed powerups to whizz past your opposition…
As far as the game goes, yes it is great, the DS have captured it well with the driving in the top window and the map in the bottom. Ingenious idea for the starting grid…depending on which veichle you have will depend on what you can do. The car is just a simple up and down spin your tyres, The hovercraft is a circular aciton on the touch screen and the plane, get this….blowing onto the touch screen!!
The only slight snag I have with the game is the lack of weapons, there is only the missile and the oil slick, but with the upgrading of these if you collect more of the same powerful does make it worthwhile.
All in all a good solid game…my first one of the DS!
Gamestop.com - Buy Chessmaster - DS
Gamestop.com: Buy Chessmaster, Ubi Soft, DS. Find release dates, customer reviews, previews and screenshots.
