However, this time things are different as they tend to be with all Nintendo DS games.  When you play The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass DS, you will have at your disposal the stylus tool that comes with Nintendo DS games and systems.  You can use this stylus to your advantage, tapping different parts of the screen to get Link to move there and sweeping the stylus around quickly to control the thrust of a sword in a way that you were never able to do in previous games.  You can even specify a specific path for Link’s boomerang, sending it careening around with deadly accuracy.  All of these options are available to you when you play Legend of Zelda DS games and just as is true with most of the best toys around, these options are exclusive to these games.

Zelda has long been one of the top toys in the world of kids toys, but what makes it one of the best toys on a consistent basis is the fact that it controls eye-catching action and blends it together with compelling storylines to create a fantastic game.  When the player gets tired of the storyline, the action is there for them and when they get tired of the action they get a chance to experience another jump ahead in plot.  This formula has worked very well for Zelda, creating many of the top toys in their eras as a result.  While this game is not there yet, it certainly has the potential to win a few awards along the way in various kids’ toys categories.

MySims Kingdom is a sequel to MySims for both the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii, developed and published by Electronic Arts. Unlike the original MySims entry, though, MySims Kingdom places your virtual persona in Medieval times. So, instead of ordering pizza and calling your friends over to play video games on that awesome new flatscreen TV, you’re getting your horse fitted with new shoes and riding to your friends to joust in this kid’s toy.

MySims Kingdom looks and plays much like the previous MySims title on the Nintendo DS. Like MySims, MySims Kingdom will maintain the cute, child-friendly art style in the characters and environment, and like the original MySims, some of the more tedious tasks of micromanaging the every individual need of your Sim has been removed in order to provide a more casual, pick up and play feel to the game.

One of the most appealing qualities to these top toys is the ability to help expand and grow your Sim. Unlike other entries in the Sims franchise, MySims and MySims Kingdom will allow you to actually get hands-on with your Sim, being able to actually play with your Sims character. Some of the things you will be able to do that you weren’t able to do in The Sims include taking pictures and going fishing. Of course, because MySims Kingdom is set during medieval times, you won’t be taking too many images.

MySims Kingdom is rated E for Everyone, making the game safe for people of all ages as well as one of the best toys around.

Super Mario 64 was one of the best toys ever created within the Mario universe and now it has migrated to the mobile platform in the form of Super Mario 64 DS, one of the best Nintendo DS games to ever be created.  What made Super Mario 64 one of the top toys around was how great the storyline was and how pioneering the graphics were, but what makes Super Mario 64 DS a great amongst modern kids’ toys is that all of that has been augmented by the modern technology of the DS system.

The plotline is quite simple.  Mario, Luigi and Wario arrive at the castle of Princess Peach for a party only to find that the castle is empty.  They eventually disappear as well and just like all good Mario Nintendo DS games, Yoshi decides to get involved to help find them.  Bowser is of course behind the disappearance and playing as any one of the four characters mentioned above your goal is to stop Bowser once again and prevent him from carrying out his evil plans.

The best toys are those that can leave you on the edge of your seat with excitement and Super Mario 64 DS definitely deliver on this, allowing you to traverse the castle and collect stars as you attempt to find Bowser and stopping him from making good on his plans for Princess Peach and the other missing castle guests.  You can do all of the normal Mario moves as well as all of the upgraded ones from the Nintendo 64 version.  Like all top toys however, Super Mario 64 DS also allows you to add additional moves to your repertoire, making it a truly unique game with its own perspective on things.  This is part of what makes it one of the better kids’ toys around today and definitely one that you should consider purchasing.

Nintendog has been a brilliant creation and now it is one of the many excellent Nintendo DS games that are available for you to purchase.  Nintendogs Labrador Retriever and Friends is a virtual recreation of a puppy and you are the person that cares for the puppy.  Like all of the best toys, the commands and situations that you get into within the game environment were inspired by real world situations.  However, like all of the top toys that get remembered past their time, the good of being able to care for a puppy is emphasized over the bad of having to clean up soiled newspaper sheets, an act that never appears within the game!

Because of this, Nintendogs Labrador Retriever and Friends is one of just a few kids’ toys that will give your child the chance to really learn about the responsibility of taking care of a pet without the downside of having to clean up after it.  Many parents have purchased Nintendo DS games to help their children learn about responsibility and caring and this particular game is one of the best Nintendo DS games around to help you with that.  It is certainly one of the best toys around when it comes to teaching these important values to your children and indeed it might come to the point where your child might play this and eventually use it to become ready to care for a real animal.

Until that point however, the game can provide much entertainment in the best tradition of top toys in years that have passed.  You can care for your dog, train it and enter it into competitions in order to win money and be able to purchase additional dog breeds.  It is a slow build-up, but a rewarding one when you complete it.

From the creator of Sim City and The Sims comes Will Wright’s most ambitious kids toy for the DS yet. Have you ever wanted to play as God himself, creating your own universe and raising your own species of life from the beginnings of single celled life all the way through their first steps into space? With Spore Creatures for the Nintendo DS, you finally get your chance.

You start your game off by building your own creature. Immediately, you will notice the hundreds and hundreds of customization options. For the first time in a Nintendo DS game, you truly are limited only by your imagination. However, unlike the PC version of Spore, Spore Creatures DS has a storyline that will be sure to suck you in and keep you playing this top toy – if only to see how your creature evolves throughout the game.

Another difference from the PC version of Spore is the fact that you can actually draw your creations freehand by using the Nintendo DS’ touch screen and stylus. This will allow you to truly personalize your creations, instead of creating what feels like a generic, stock monster. You’re not limited to a single creature, either. You can have up to ten creatures in your game at any given time, and they don’t necessarily have to be yours, either. By connecting over the Nintendo DS’ wireless internet with a friend, you can swap your creatures. These creatures will then be integrated into your game’s world, living their own independent lives while you play with your own creations.

The art style and collection-based gameplay may appeal to the younger crowd with regard to the best toys like this one, but the addictive creature creation and the opportunity to watch them evolve appeals to people of all ages. Spore Creatures is rated E for Everyone, meaning that you can play this game alone or with your your children.

In this latest of Nintendog Nintendo DS games you can put a puppy inside your mobile gaming system, choosing from the Dalmatian, Golden Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, Beagle, Boxer and German Shepherd breeds.  All of these breeds have special characteristics about them that may show up in caring for them or in their performance, but your goal as the owner will be to care for your puppy and raise it to maturity, a quiet dose of reality that even the best toys in dog form would find hard to match.  All of the top toys and games have some reality to them, but with this particular game your child can train themselves to be able to care for a real world puppy.

Kids’ toys for the most part are not that very good at imparting wisdom to your child, but if you want your child to learn a real life skill at the same time they are entertaining themselves, this game is the perfect way to get that done.  It will entertain your child to no end on trips and other places they might take their DS while at the same time teaching them critical care skills and compassion for animals, two traits that will help them greatly as they get older in age.  There are many other Nintendog games available for the Nintendo DS, so if your child’s favorite breed of dog is not present here you can easily find it on another version of the game.

It has been over twenty years since we first saw Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Winston Zeddemore and Ray Stantz in action, and fans have been clambering for a third Ghostbusters movie for as long as anybody can remember. While a third Ghostbusters movie doesn’t look very likely, we have the next best thing with Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the Nintendo DS.

You may be quick to dismiss the idea of a video game acting as a true sequel to one of the most popular film franchises in Hollywood history, but don’t be so quick to write this game off. You see, the game’s story is written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis, the men who both co-wrote and co-starred in both Ghostbusters films. In addition to Ramis and Aykroyd, just about everybody from the films will be returning for the game, including Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, William Atherton, and Annie Potts.

So what’s the plot? You play as the new, fifth Ghostbuster. As the new guy, it’s your duty to become their “guinea pig” to test all of the team’s new equipment. As you battle the ghosts and ghouls of New York, including fights with Vigo, Gozer, and the ever famous Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

While some versions of the game will feature realistic graphical presentations, Ghostbusters DS keeps in line with many other Nintendo DS games by giving the game a cartoonish look and feel. After all, the Nintendo DS is a handheld sold to both kids and adults alike; you wouldn’t want to scare the younger ones, now would you? Another difference from the console versions of the game, Ghostbusters DS will have a larger emphasis on multiplayer gaming, allowing you to bring your friend with you to hunt down those ever pesky spirits.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game for the Nintendo DS is rated T for Teen.

In this kid’s toy, After defeating Dr. Robotnik (yet again), Sonic decides to go on a nice, long, well deserved vacation. While he’s relaxing on the beach, Sonic’s lifelong companion Tails tells him that his one-time rival Knuckles has been kidnapped, and that the highly prized Chaos Emeralds have started to mysteriously disappear. Now, with the help of Tails, Shadow the Hedgehog, Amy and many others, Sonic has to both find Knuckles and obtain the Emeralds.

Like most Role-Playing Games and, for that matter, Nintendo DS games nowadays, Sonic Chronicles DS features two key types of gameplay: Action and Exploration. As with all the best toys, you will be drawn into the world of Sonic the Hedgehog as you revisit classic locations from Sonic games of the past. A few of these locations include Green Hill Zone, Emerald Town and Mystic Ruins. However, you will also be exploring new locations that are making their debut in Sonic Chronicles.

The game isn’t just about exploration, however. When Sonic and friends are forced to fight, they are certainly able to hold their own. Anybody who is familiar with the Final Fantasy games will surely be familiar with the combat gameplay in Sonic Chronicles. The turn-based combat will allow you time to plan your next move and use strategy to bring down your enemies with minimal effort.

As you go through the game, you will collect Chao. You can use this Chao to enhance your ability, or go online and swap your Chao with friends. Either way, Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is a sure-fire hit that will suck you in the moment you press start.

So what is Rain Drops DS? Well, it’s one of the most puzzling, challenging and addictive Nintendo DS games on the market. It is sure to provide you with a challenging mental exercise while still being easy enough for you to just pick up and play on a whim.

There are three different game modes in this kids toy. The first of these is ‘Mission’ mode. In Mission, you are tasked with completing a series of challenges before the time runs out. If you can achieve your goals before the timer hits zero, you move on to the next, more challenging, mission. The second game mode is ‘Endless’. ‘Endless’ mode pits you in an endless game, where you have to solve problem after problem for an endless amount of time, racking up your points until you finally make that one costly error. Third and final is ‘Battle’ mode. If you have a friend you like to play against, you two can fight each other, trying to see who is the smarter, faster, better of the two.

As you continue on through one of the best toys today, you will earn trophies that you can display in your game vault so you can show off to your friends that you truly are better than they are. Rain Drops for the Nintendo DS is rated E for Everyone, meaning that the game is safe for both you and your children.