Frightful Five: The Scariest Nintendo DS Games to Play This Halloween

When the Nintendo DS first debuted, I thought of it as a "console for kids." I was leaving Nintendo while I was in middle school. Around the same time, the PSP was released, and it seemed much more sophisticated and hip. I regret not having a DS back then because I now adore it.

The DS occasionally used gimmicks, and some of the games were particularly kid-friendly, but there were also puzzles and cooking games for adults. I thought it would make a fun article to investigate DS horror games because they sounded amusing.

Alien: Infestation

We're off to a great start with this game. Alien: Infestation transforms the well-known Alien franchise into a Metroidvania. It does a fantastic job of incorporating horror aspects for a 2D game on the DS. There are genuine moments in the game that made me jump, and it does a fantastic job of creating tension.

The game is set after the events of Alien and Alien 3. While travelling through space with your crew, you spot an abandoned ship floating. It is your responsibility to board and search for any indications of life. There should be greater awareness of this excellent DS game.

Dementium: The Ward

The game begins with you waking up in an amnesia ward. To start, all you have is a nightstick and a torch. As you pass through this hospital, you discover that terrible monsters have left it. Newspaper clippings and staff comments that advance the plot are also included.

This game is played in the first person. You must combat enemies and solve problems. Additionally, you have a notebook, which is a valuable feature because you can use the stylus to scribble notes and hints. This is an original and bizarre horror game worth playing for the DS!

Nanashi No Game Me

The horror game Nanashi No Game Me, made by Square, is worth playing even though it requires an English fan translation patch. You take on the role of a student in Tokyo during a rumour about a cursed role-playing game. You will die within seven days if you don't finish the game.

There are two distinct methods to play the game. To solve puzzles in the real world, you must first navigate a 3D environment using the D-Pad and touchscreen. The true cursed 8-bit RPG is the second section of the game. This is a truly original game that is well worth playing! If you enjoy it, there is a sequel as well.

Theresia

Visual novels don't appeal to me at all. There are riddles in this game, which is another genre I'm not very fond of. This was very cool, even though I don't find it appealing. The first-person point of view is used throughout Theresia. You are thrown into the midst of a war-torn country at the beginning, and you have to find out more information.

The game, a psychological thriller, puts you in various personal situations. After finishing it, you can revisit it as a different character, which will reveal more of the plot and lore. Even though I'm not a fan of this genre, I still thought it was entertaining.

Resident Evil: Deadly Silence

Have you ever wished to use your Nintendo DS to play the original Resident Evil game? Well, that's precisely what it is. There is a classic mode in the game, which is the well-known original plot. Touch controls for some of the puzzles are one of its improvements. There is also ReBirth mode, which includes extra opponents and puzzles that use the DS's touch and microphone.

Finally, multiplayer is available in this game! Up to four players can play competitive or cooperative online games. This is one of the best Resident Evil games available, even though it's on a Nintendo handheld.