Kids DS games (no reading necessary)

Joeboo835 · 12-15-07, 04:03 PM

My daughter loves playing her DS. She just turned 5 and has just started learning how to read.

I'm looking for games for her that she'd like that don't involve reading. We bought Pokemon in the thought that I'd help her read, but thats the entire game. I also bought a Power Rangers game that is about half reading.

She loves Mario Kart and plays that all the time, but i was looking for something else. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Joeboo

Brent L · 12-15-07, 05:10 PM

Give her Contra 4 to go ahead and test her skills.

I think Yoshi Touch & Go would be a great game for what you're talking about. Also, Kirby: Canvas Curse and Pac-Pix could work out well also. All of them are older, cheaper games. You can get Pac-Pix at TRU for around $5-$10.

Flay · 12-15-07, 06:32 PM

Nintendogs is an absolute must. Some other quality titles:

- LEGO Star Wars
- Cooking Mama
- Super Princess Peach
- Diddy Kong Racing (similar to Mario Kart though)

Animal Crossing: Wild World for next year.

Joeboo835 · 12-15-07, 07:01 PM

Awesome, thanks guys.

She loves Big Brain Academy (the ones she doesn't have to read).

I'll take a look at these.

darkside · 12-15-07, 07:14 PM

I bought my 4 year old daughter Smart Girls Playhouse. Its a budget title for 3-6 year olds. I was hesitant at first (budget publisher usually means bad game), but IGN gave it a 7 and it sounded liked something my daughter would like. Might be worth a look for $20.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/832/832435p1.html

Goldberg74 · 12-20-07, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkside

I bought my 4 year old daughter Smart Girls Playhouse. Its a budget title for 3-6 year olds. I was hesitant at first (budget publisher usually means bad game), but IGN gave it a 7 and it sounded liked something my daughter would like. Might be worth a look for $20.

http://ds.ign.com/articles/832/832435p1.html

Costco has it for $15.99.

D_N_G · 12-20-07, 11:05 AM

my 5 year old wouldnt put down Kirby Squeak Squad or New Super Mario Bros for months, might want to give those a shot

The Bus · 12-20-07, 12:30 PM

Seconding NSMB.

DaveWadding · 12-20-07, 01:41 PM

My niece (6) loves her some Animal Crossing...every time she comes in she heads right for my DS. Gonna have to get her her own...

uncle-frank · 12-20-07, 07:43 PM

there is a line of games called "imagine"

imagine fashion, babies, ect. they are child friendly and easy to pick up, also tamigotchi

12-15-07, 04:03 PM	#1
Joeboo835 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,969	Kids DS games (no reading necessary) My daughter loves playing her DS. She just turned 5 and has just started learning how to read. I'm looking for games for her that she'd like that don't involve reading. We bought Pokemon in the thought that I'd help her read, but thats the entire game. I also bought a Power Rangers game that is about half reading. She loves Mario Kart and plays that all the time, but i was looking for something else. Any recommendations? Thanks, Joeboo

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Brent L DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Upstate, SC Posts: 13,162	Give her Contra 4 to go ahead and test her skills. I think Yoshi Touch & Go would be a great game for what you're talking about. Also, Kirby: Canvas Curse and Pac-Pix could work out well also. All of them are older, cheaper games. You can get Pac-Pix at TRU for around $5-$10. __________________ "Would I rather be feared or loved? Ummm, easy, both. I want people to be afraid of how much they love me."

12-15-07, 06:32 PM	#3
Flay Video Game Talk Editor Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Westchester, Los Angeles Posts: 4,097	Nintendogs is an absolute must. Some other quality titles: - LEGO Star Wars - Cooking Mama - Super Princess Peach - Diddy Kong Racing (similar to Mario Kart though) Animal Crossing: Wild World for next year. __________________ Mike Flacy / Professional Cat Juggler Video Game Talk / Twitter / VGT Facebook Page Last edited by Flay; 12-15-07 at 06:34 PM.

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darkside DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio Posts: 19,827	I bought my 4 year old daughter Smart Girls Playhouse. Its a budget title for 3-6 year olds. I was hesitant at first (budget publisher usually means bad game), but IGN gave it a 7 and it sounded liked something my daughter would like. Might be worth a look for $20. http://ds.ign.com/articles/832/832435p1.html __________________ DVDAF/DVD Profiler/Games Wii Code: 6061 0636 6661 8088 PSN & XBL: aagstn

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D_N_G Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 292	my 5 year old wouldnt put down Kirby Squeak Squad or New Super Mario Bros for months, might want to give those a shot __________________ My DVDAF Lists

12-15-07, 07:01 PM	#4
Joeboo835 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,969	Awesome, thanks guys. She loves Big Brain Academy (the ones she doesn't have to read). I'll take a look at these.

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DaveWadding DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,235	My niece (6) loves her some Animal Crossing...every time she comes in she heads right for my DS. Gonna have to get her her own... __________________ 360 GT: DaveWadding

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uncle-frank Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 716	there is a line of games called "imagine" imagine fashion, babies, ect. they are child friendly and easy to pick up, also tamigotchi