This is perhaps one of the most unique uses of the stylus for the DS yet.
User Rating: 9.2 | Elite Beat Agents DS
Elite Beat Agents is a relatively awkward game to say the least. Like most typical Japanese-made games, it has a quite immersive storyline that is perhaps very hard to follow, backed up with many anime-esque characters and an easy to follow control system to make the game much more enjoyable. Typical. However, Elite Beat Agents has something that most games of this genre don't: Music Made in America. You may not realize it, but the average gamer chooses to understand what they are playing, rather than just play it and assume for the best. In Elite Beat Agents, you can play quite well-known songs from America's past, such as Steriograph's "Walkie Talkie Man," Destiny's Child's "Survivor," to Hoobastank's "Without a Fight." The mix of a ***-American feel leaves you dazzled as you play through this colorful game. There are also little cutscenes in between songs, giving you a bit of enjoyment (as well as a rest) before the song restarts again. One might presume that this game is terribly easy. Think again. This game will push you to your limits, and be prepared to experience hand cramps accompanyed by many moments of frustration. The stylus is quite a great controller though, allowing you to hit the "beats" with relative ease. All in all, Elite Beat Agents is a great game. It is a MUST BUY for ANY DS owner. However, this game is not a "system seller," so if you are just buying a DS, I suggest buying something more lengthy first. 
