Non-touch DS games?

***Ace Mercury*** · 08-22-2009, 01:05 PM

Yeah, so I broke my DS. (You can read about my exploits in the text portion of our webcomic here: TOBlender.com » Archive » My Kingdom For A Compatiable Phone )

I'm getting a DSi to replace it, and I'm re-gifting the DS to my sister. The only thing broken about it is the touch screen won't register touches. So I can still play Tetris DS fine, but Kirby's Canvas Course is a no-go.

Is there a list of non-touch DS games out there? I'm thinking of getting some of those games so that my gift doesn't seem like a complete slap in the face. Remember, it needs to be completely touch-free; e.g. Dawn of Sorrow uses a stupidly superfluous touch thingie during boss fights, but is otherwise fine.

Rainbow Dash · 08-22-2009, 01:08 PM

from some forum i looked at off google:

-Pokemon Diamond(little bit touch)
-Yoshi Island DS
-Dragon Quest IV
-Final Fantasy Tactics A2 Rift
-Mario and Luigi Partners in time
-Super Mario 64 DS version
-Motor Cross Racing
-Sims the Urbz
-LOTR the Conquest
-Mario Kart DS
-Rayman or whatever
-The new super mario bros
- Nanostray 2
- Race Driver: Create & Race
- Contra 4
- Animal crossing: Wild World
- Metal Slug 7
- Pokemon Mystery dungeon
- Bangai-O Spirits (but you won't be able to use the level editor)
- N+ (again, no level editor for you)
- Ketsui: Death Label
- Izuna &Izuna 2
- Disgaea DS
- Chrono Trigger DS
- FF4 DS
- Geometry Wars Galaxies
- Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

**Valigarmander** · 08-22-2009, 01:18 PM

DAMN IT, CHUNKY

Metal Mario · 08-22-2009, 05:32 PM

I don't know about the rest of that list, but the entry of Super Mario 64 DS is incorrect. Unfortunately that game does require touch to a limited extent. Every time you get a Power Star and exit a level, you have to use the touch screen to determine whether you want to save and continue, save and quit, etc. Also, you have to use the stylus to twirl Bowser around by the tail.

But remember to keep in mind that the DS can play GBA games. Does your sister have a GBA? If not, then you could get her some to play.

Jailbreaker · 08-22-2009, 06:51 PM

NSMB needs the touchie for storing power-ups in the circle.

Metal Mario · 08-22-2009, 09:02 PM

^That's true. Can't access your stored power-ups without the stylus.

Again, I'd go with some winning GBA titles if I were you. And you could probably get a lot of them cheap.

**Valigarmander** · 08-22-2009, 09:03 PM

Drill Dozer. Not enough people bought that.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 08-22-2009, 09:25 PM

I really don't know any for certain, but wouldn't most ported games be touch-free? I like good ports, because I like replaying good games.

Metal Mario · 08-22-2009, 09:48 PM

^Probably not. Nintendo would have found some stupid, gimmicky way to force you to use the stylus at some point, like they did with Super Mario 64 DS.

Sim Kid · 08-22-2009, 09:52 PM

Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume doesn't require touch, really.
New Super Mario Brothers and Super Mario 64 DS can be played like a non-touch game.

Robotazy · 08-22-2009, 09:57 PM

MARIO KART DS.

Also, Portrait of Ruin I believe.

Metal Mario · 08-22-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sim Kid

New Super Mario Brothers and Super Mario 64 DS can be played like a non-touch game.

How?

**Valigarmander** · 08-22-2009, 10:19 PM

I've never played SM64 DS before.

But technically, you don't need to use the touch screen to beat NSMB. You just can't use reserve items, move between worlds or play any of the minigames. Otherwise, it's playable.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 08-22-2009, 11:19 PM

Mario Kart DS for sure. Also, Chrono Trigger.

Metal Man · 08-22-2009, 11:22 PM

Sonic Rush I believe... unless I'm hallucinating.

Not the sequel, though. Stupid chart stuff stolen from Zelda...

Jesus · 08-28-2009, 12:21 AM

I just got Dragon Quest IV last night and was about to rant about there being absolutely no touching present...but yeah. It has absolutely no touching. You can't even use it in the menu...so there.

Vgfian · 08-28-2009, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Man

Sonic Rush I believe... unless I'm hallucinating.

Not the sequel, though. Stupid chart stuff stolen from Zelda...

Sonic Rush is playable, just not the bonus things, and without those dammed emeralds, you can't see the true ending...

Its still a genuinely fun game though.

08-22-2009, 01:05 PM	#1
*Ace Mercury* Marshmallow Knight ☆ Supermod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Southern Ontario Gender: Posts: 23,275 Thanks: 568 Thanked 3,297 Times in 1,582 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Non-touch DS games? Yeah, so I broke my DS. (You can read about my exploits in the text portion of our webcomic here: TOBlender.com » Archive » My Kingdom For A Compatiable Phone ) I'm getting a DSi to replace it, and I'm re-gifting the DS to my sister. The only thing broken about it is the touch screen won't register touches. So I can still play Tetris DS fine, but Kirby's Canvas Course is a no-go. Is there a list of non-touch DS games out there? I'm thinking of getting some of those games so that my gift doesn't seem like a complete slap in the face. Remember, it needs to be completely touch-free; e.g. Dawn of Sorrow uses a stupidly superfluous touch thingie during boss fights, but is otherwise fine.

08-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#4
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	I don't know about the rest of that list, but the entry of Super Mario 64 DS is incorrect. Unfortunately that game does require touch to a limited extent. Every time you get a Power Star and exit a level, you have to use the touch screen to determine whether you want to save and continue, save and quit, etc. Also, you have to use the stylus to twirl Bowser around by the tail. But remember to keep in mind that the DS can play GBA games. Does your sister have a GBA? If not, then you could get her some to play. Last edited by Metal Mario; 08-22-2009 at 05:32 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-22-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
Rainbow Dash been dreamin', i've been waitin' Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: a bomb-ass cloud house bachelorette pad Gender: Posts: 24,401 Thanks: 173 Thanked 1,179 Times in 716 Posts	from some forum i looked at off google: -Pokemon Diamond(little bit touch) -Yoshi Island DS -Dragon Quest IV -Final Fantasy Tactics A2 Rift -Mario and Luigi Partners in time -Super Mario 64 DS version -Motor Cross Racing -Sims the Urbz -LOTR the Conquest -Mario Kart DS -Rayman or whatever -The new super mario bros - Nanostray 2 - Race Driver: Create & Race - Contra 4 - Animal crossing: Wild World - Metal Slug 7 - Pokemon Mystery dungeon - Bangai-O Spirits (but you won't be able to use the level editor) - N+ (again, no level editor for you) - Ketsui: Death Label - Izuna &Izuna 2 - Disgaea DS - Chrono Trigger DS - FF4 DS - Geometry Wars Galaxies - Dragon Ball Z: Supersonic Warriors

08-22-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	DAMN IT, CHUNKY

08-22-2009, 06:51 PM	#5
Jailbreaker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Not in jail anymore, yay! Gender: Posts: 3,482 Thanks: 1,074 Thanked 185 Times in 118 Posts	NSMB needs the touchie for storing power-ups in the circle.

08-22-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	^That's true. Can't access your stored power-ups without the stylus. Again, I'd go with some winning GBA titles if I were you. And you could probably get a lot of them cheap.

08-22-2009, 09:03 PM	#7
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Drill Dozer. Not enough people bought that.

08-22-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,504 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	I really don't know any for certain, but wouldn't most ported games be touch-free? I like good ports, because I like replaying good games.

08-22-2009, 09:48 PM	#9
Metal Mario Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Gender: Posts: 16,435 Thanks: 72 Thanked 190 Times in 127 Posts	^Probably not. Nintendo would have found some stupid, gimmicky way to force you to use the stylus at some point, like they did with Super Mario 64 DS.

08-22-2009, 09:52 PM	#10
Sim Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: The state of Denial Gender: Posts: 8,884 Thanks: 80 Thanked 198 Times in 122 Posts	Valkyrie Profile: Covenant of the Plume doesn't require touch, really. New Super Mario Brothers and Super Mario 64 DS can be played like a non-touch game.

08-22-2009, 09:57 PM	#11
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	MARIO KART DS. Also, Portrait of Ruin I believe.

08-22-2009, 10:19 PM	#13
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	I've never played SM64 DS before. But technically, you don't need to use the touch screen to beat NSMB. You just can't use reserve items, move between worlds or play any of the minigames. Otherwise, it's playable.

08-22-2009, 11:19 PM	#14
I REALLY HATE POKEMON! Goku lives on the Sun Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: California, U.S.A Gender: Posts: 12,717 Thanks: 1,334 Thanked 275 Times in 234 Posts Blog Entries: 1	Mario Kart DS for sure. Also, Chrono Trigger.

08-22-2009, 11:22 PM	#15
Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	Sonic Rush I believe... unless I'm hallucinating. Not the sequel, though. Stupid chart stuff stolen from Zelda...

08-28-2009, 12:21 AM	#16
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	I just got Dragon Quest IV last night and was about to rant about there being absolutely no touching present...but yeah. It has absolutely no touching. You can't even use it in the menu...so there.