For this latest take a look at the retro gaming lineup on the Nintendo Switch, I’ve decided to take a unique approach. You see, there aren’t as many separate Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS ports on Switch as there are on another consoles. I do know, that surprised me too! So they’re going to share a listing, very similar to they did on store shelves a number of years ago. While there are many great Game Boy Advance games to be found on the Nintendo Switch Online app, we’re as an alternative taking a take a look at the games that dare to enterprise out into the wilds of the Switch eShop. Here are ten of our favorites, 4 from the Game Boy Advance and six from the Nintendo DS. In no particular order, in fact. Let’s start!

Game Boy Advance

Empire of Steel (2004) – Over Horizon X Empire of Steel ($14.99)

Let’s start with a good shooter. While the unique Genesis/Mega Drive version is a greater game for my part, this one is not bad in any respect. It’s value playing just to check it to the opposite version, and it’s definitely a more enjoyable experience in some ways. It’s a fairly fun game irrespective of the way you play it, and even those that don’t often like shooters enjoy playing it.

Mega Man Zero – Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection ($29.99)

While the series began to say no on home consoles, the true successor to the crown was the Game Boy Advance. It was the beginning of a superb side-scrolling motion series that perhaps didn’t know present what it desired to do in probably the most fluid way. Those rough edges can be sanded down because the series progressed, but the primary game is where you must start. You can go from there.

Mega Man Battle Network – Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection ($59.99)

Yes, I do double that. But I feel it’s justified because they’re completely various kinds of games, and each are superb at what they do. This one is an RPG with a novel combat system that manages to include some motion into the more strategic elements. The basic concept of this whole virtual world existing inside electronic devices is clever, and the sport doesn’t do anything halfway. The returns have diminished more on this series than in Zero, but there is a ton of fun available here.

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow – Castlevania Advance Collection ($19.99)

Another collection where you will likely need to play through your entire board, but when I had to choose the best, it’s clearly When I’m in the proper mood, I’d somewhat play this than even Amazing. The soul-collecting system encourages grinding, and the gameplay is so fun that it doesn’t even trouble me. Add to that the weird environments and a number of fun secrets, and you’ve got got an actual winner. One of my favorite third-party Game Boy Advance games, period.

Nintendo DS

Shantae: Risky’s Revenge – Director’s Cut ($9.99)

The original was something of a cult hit, but its poor distribution meant that relatively few people had the prospect to play it. It wasn’t until its release on DSiWare that Half-Genie Hero had a likelihood to make a much bigger splash, and it definitely did. Indeed, it established Shantae so well that she hasn’t missed a single console generation since. This game kind of straddles the road, having been built from the ashes of a Game Boy Advance game that never saw release. Interestingly, the sport is due for release soon, and may make it onto this list when it does.

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy ($29.99)

Look, if the imbalance within the lists really bothers you, you might (and perhaps should) consider this a Game Boy Advance game. That’s the console it was made for, it just wasn’t localized on the time. Either way, you most likely know what you are getting. Fun adventure games that mix field investigation with overly dramatic courtroom scenes. Silly humor, but pretty good stories. This first game absolutely knocks it out of the park, and while I could prefer the later installments, I could not argue with anyone who said this one was the best.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective ($29.99)

From the creator of, is just as well written, but has its own cool gameplay hook. You are a ghost and you’ve gotten to make use of your skills to avoid wasting people, all with a view to discover the reality behind your premature death. This game is a whole wild ride and I like to recommend everyone play it from start to complete. It was a bit ignored in the unique Nintendo DS version and I’m glad Capcom didn’t hand over on it. Reward them for his or her perseverance.

The World Ends With You: Final Remix ($49.99)

is, quite frankly, one in every of the best games on the Nintendo DS. Ideally, you need to play it. It’s so tightly built across the hardware and its capabilities that no port has been in a position to do it justice. Still, time has flown by. The Switch version of this game is an incredible option if you happen to don’t desire to dig out a working Nintendo DS, and you actually should play it some place else. Why not here? A terrific game in every way.

Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow – Castlevania Dominus Collection ($24.99)

Recently released, it accommodates all of the Nintendo DS games. This is one other case where it’s value playing all of the games, and I’m selecting it just because replacing the flashy touch controls with more fitting buttons is a big improvement. But really, play all three Nintendo DS games on this collection. They’re all great in their very own way.

Etrian Odyssey III HD – Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection ($79.99)

This is one other franchise that in some ways cannot exist outside of the DS/3DS ecosystem. But Atlus has made a very good attempt, and I feel the outcomes are playable enough. Each of the games is a standalone, and they’re all pretty substantial RPGs. This is the most important of the three, and while it’s greater than a bit of woolly, it’s value getting your teeth into.

And that’s the list, friends. Are there any Game Boy Advance or Nintendo DS games that you just’re having fun with on Switch? Let us know what you think that within the comments! It’s all the time interesting to listen to what others take into consideration this stuff. As all the time, thanks for reading!