Consoles have come a long way. Nintendo handheld devices have evolved from the Game Boy to the DS to the Switch, with many more variations in between. Nintendo 3DS and DS Lite were great evolutions to gaming devices, but the nostalgia keeps the original DS in the hearts of many people.

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There are plenty of games that are well-known, very profitable, and have been adapted to be playable on a variety of platforms. Others are forgotten despite their interesting and enjoyable cover art. Those covers could still entice players to pick up the games for a closer look.

9 Ninjatown

Ninjatown Cover Art DS Nintendo Game

Ninjatown is a tower defense strategy game. Peaceful ninjas must defend themselves from enemies if they're to protect Ninjatown. Like many tower defense games, players place fortifications and weapons so they can survive waves of foes.

The cover of this Nintendo DS game is drawn in a cute art style that contrasts with the game's main mechanic, combat. The volcano that triggers the game's plot is shown in the background next to a cute city that looks like mushrooms. A ninja and a wizard stand guard against enemies that look like gummy bears.

8 Fast Food Panic

Fast Food Panic Cover Art DS Nintendo Game cooking

Fast Food Panic feels like Diner Dash meets Cooking Mama. Players make dishes, tend to customers, and keep their restaurants clean in this simulation game. The focus is on creating quality food quickly to keep people happy.

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The face of the character shown evokes the feeling named in the title: panic. A pot boils over while multiple completed dishes fall from the character's arms and fly through the air. The cartoon art style works perfectly to give the game a cutesy vibe despite the chaos that's unfolding.

7 Goosebumps Horrorland

Goosebumps Horrorland Cover Art DS Nintendo Game

Goosebumps is a horror book series by R. L. Stine where characters end up in scary situations that are often supernatural. Goosebumps Horrorland is a Nintendo DS game based on the book series. In the video game, players must navigate multiple areas of a spooky theme park, play carnival games, complete challenges, and collect monster cards.

Adding to the scary theme of the Goosebumps franchise, this cover has a demonic green monster taking up most of the image. In the background, the haunted Horrorland theme park can be seen. Bats fly through the sky and an ominous tentacle wraps around a signpost. The shadowy and dramatic lighting parallels the monster's glowing green eyes.

6 Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Darkness

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers Of Darkness Cover Art DS Nintendo Game

People are probably familiar with Pokemon games available on Nintendo DS like Black, Diamond, or Platinum. Lesser remembered games are the spin-off Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series, a rogue-like. In these, players battle through procedurally-generated dungeon floors and team up with other Pokemon met along the way.

The Explorers of Darkness cover is shrouded in dark blues and black to give it an eerie feeling. Some Pokemon are illuminated and gather around to look into a mysterious chest overflowing with treasure. Other darker Pokemon with glowing eyes lurk in the background of the cover, ready to start a battle.

5 LOL: Never Party Alone!

Lol: Never Party Alone! Cover Art DS Nintendo Game

LOL: Never Party Alone! is a multiplayer-only game for two to four players. It's similar to some of the Jack Box Party Pack minigames such as Drawful or Quiplash. In LOL, one player asks a question and the others respond with either a written answer or a drawing. The goal is to be the funniest in the group.

This cover is mostly orange, including the wallpaper, furniture, and flooring. This makes the title's bright pink pop. Around the room are black creatures with large toothy smiles and googly eyes. There are four of them, just like there can be up to four players in the game. All the creatures look like they're laughing and having a good time.

4 Kirby Mass Attack

Kirby Mass Attack Cover Art ds nintendo game

The Kirby franchise is well-known, but Kirby Mass Attack is one of the lowest selling games of the main series. It's a platformer where players use a stylus and touch screen to play. People control multiple Kirbys and move them as a mass to collect fruit and attack enemies. They can even be sent individually to complete tasks like platforming to new locations.

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The cover of this game is action-packed. Multiple Kirbys are shown, some running and others fighting. All of their expressions convey different emotions, and players get to see the Kirbys teaming up on two different enemies. The bright yellow explosions add a dramatic flair to an already explosive image.

3 Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends

Cooking Mama 2: Dinner With Friends Cover Art ds nintendo game

Cooking Mama 2: Dinner with Friends has many minigames, recipes, and a multiplayer mode called "Cook Off." Players use the stylus to chop, mix, and prepare ingredients to use in dishes. These dishes are given scores and depending on the quality, players will unlock new items.

The cover shows Mama front and center, with people behind her happily waiting to eat. The table is covered in tons of dishes like at a buffet. The image looks like a family potluck or gathering of friends for a dinner party. The sparkle in Mama's eyes and her enthusiasm let players relate to her excitement, and the dishes on the table show tons of options gamers can get excited to cook.

2 Henry Hatsworth In The Puzzling Adventure

Henry Hatsworth Cover Art DS Nintendo Puzzle Game

Henry Hatsworth is an action-adventure puzzle game. Henry Hatsworth needs to find the Golden Suit that allows him to control the Puzzle Realm. Players must solve puzzles to defeat enemies. The game works by players connecting three or more blocks of the same color to make Hatsworth attack foes at the top of the screen.

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The valiant Henry Hatsworth is center stage in this cover. He holds up a sword, ready to fight, while also balancing a cup of tea in the other hand. He wears a suit, bowler hat, and monocle to emphasize he's a gentleman. He stands atop a variety of colorful puzzle blocks as enemies lurk on platforms in the background.

1 Petz Dogz Fashion

Petz Dogz Fashion Cover Art ds nintendo game

The Petz series and Nintendogs are well-known for letting players adopt, train, and play with animals. They star creatures such as dogs, cats, hamsters, horses, and more. Lesser known than the other versions, Petz Dogz Fashion adds to that by allowing players to dress up their dogs for fashion competitions.

The cover of this game shows a picture of real dogs with glamorous accessories. From a beret and sunglasses to angel wings and a halo, the lights shine bright on these fashionable pups. People might think this is a game about raising dogs, but fame is the real focus.

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