Trace Memory for DS

Pros: Decent graphics, full use of the DS and storyline accompany this title

Cons: The game is relatively short; could have been longer.

The Bottom Line: For an approximate retail value of $20, this title wouldn't be a bad choice.

Review: In early 2005, many DS users were eager to get there hands on some great DS titles, like Super Mario 64. One commonly overlooked near-launch title, Trace Memory, normally collects dust on the back of game racks in stores. Not many people have played ...

Pros: Uses the DS well, interesting premise

Cons: Short, easy, and the premise doesn't live up to its potential

The Bottom Line: It's D, the friendly ghost like Casper!

Review: The point and click adventure genre has seen an upswing in recent years thanks to the rise of the Nintendo DS. It's not a huge comeback or anything, but everything starts somewhere, and in this case, the roots of this revival can be, uh, traced, ...

Pros: Uses the power of the DS.

Cons: Short
Puzzles aren't very fun
Boring

The Bottom Line: If you liked Myst or Riven you might want to give it a try but most gamers will probably be bored with this game.

Review: Well here is Trace Memory, a game that relies more on the story than gameplay. Sometimes this concept works, but sometimes it doesn't. Most people are going to be a little bored with this game because the gameplay is very similar to the Riven or Myst ...