There is plenty of shovelware being ported from consoles to their portable counterparts. But there are some games we think would actually benefit from the handheld treatment. Whether we think the control scheme would suit the game or we just think the game should be dusted off and re-released, these are the titles we would rather be playing than Marvel Nemesis: Rise of the Imperfects DS or Ghost Rider PSP. I'm thinking:
Knights of the Old Republic
Publisher: LucasArts
Platform(s): Xbox, PC
Year Originally Published: 2003
Not only was Knights of the Old Republic one of the best Star Wars games ever, it was one of the best RPGs of all time. How sad, then, that there doesn't seem to be another KOTOR game on the way any time soon. Port the original over to handhelds, we say, and let us relive the experience on the go, or on the toilet (don't judge us!). The audio might have to be converted to text, but the general gameplay would be excellent on either the PSP's controls or the DS' touch screen.
The 'Craft' Games
Publisher: Blizzard
Platform(s): PC
Year Originally Published: 1995
Real-time strategy games are another genre handheld developers should be scolded for ignoring. Either WarCraft II or StarCraft would be a beautiful sight to behold on the DS. While consoles are still struggling with adapting PC RTS controls, the DS' touch screen would seem to solve many of these issues. Plus, console and PC gamers don't often overlap, so porting either of these excellent titles would introduce them to thousands of players who have not yet basked in their total awesomeness. To not have played the Craft RTS games is shameful, indeed, but that doesn't mean the offenders shouldn't have a chance to redeem themselves.
Super Smash Bros.
Publisher: Nintendo
Platform(s): N64, GameCube, Wii
Year Originally Published: 1999
Of the lack of a Super Smash Bros. game on the DS, Peer Schneider said it best with: "Its absence is an insult to the system." Truly, we would love to battle it out over the dual screens of the DS and take on our buds over local wireless or Nintendo's Wi-Fi network. The time is right for this game, as multiplayer gaming (local, at least) is such a breeze with the DS. Super Smash Bros. Brawl is one of the most anticipated titles for the Wii and probably convinced more than a few gamers to pick up the system. A portable version could do the same for the DS.
how 'bout you guyz??
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