The best minigame pack on the DS (42 All Time Classics (DS))

Member Name: tomgibbes

Product:	42 All Time Classics (DS)
Date:	02/08/08 (63 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: 42 games, huge variety, worldwide internet play

Disadvantages: None

42 All-Time Classics is another one of the Nintendo DS's Touch Generations games. These games are intentionally made to be easy for non-gamers to use. Don't let this put you off if you are a more experienced gamer however as 42 All-Time Classics is very good. Being a Touch Generations game it is also very affordable. The majority of DS games cost around £25 in competitive online stores, 42 All-Time Classic comes in at under £20.

The game features, as you might have guessed, 42 minigames. These fall into 8 categories;

Basic Card Games
Intermediate Card Games
Advanced Card Games
Basic Board Games
Advanced Board Games
Variety Games
Action Games
Single-Player Games

You can play games such as Blackjack or the timeless classic Solitaire. The huge variety of games available means it is hard to get bored. This also makes the game suitable for many ages. You could buy it and enjoy Poker, whilst younger members of the family enjoy Darts and Blackjack.

The games can be played against computer controlled challengers or your friends. The friends' aspect is by far the best. You can play from a single cart at a party, or over Nintendo's worldwide network. Linking up with a friend from the comfort of your own home is great fun.

Overall 42 All-Time Classics is an example to developers of how to pull of a pack of minigames, attractive to both casual and more experienced gamers. The inclusive of worldwide play is excellent so you can have the thrills of playing poke over the internet without having to get a group together.

Summary: Great!