Best Nintendo DS Games for an 8 Year Old
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One of the biggest problems when it comes to buying games for children is knowing whether your child will actually be able to cope with it. While the rating on the box gives you an idea about the content, it doesn't actually tell you anything about a game's complexity - so a text heavy strategy game can still have a 3+ rating on the box. In contrast, we give each game an "Ability Level" rating based on its difficulty, complexity and reading, known as EPALs, or Everybody Plays Ability Level (
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Knowing your child will be able to handle a game is great - but if it's full of swearing, violence, or sex, you still may not want your child playing it. This filter lets you set the absolute maximum level of Mature Content you'd be happy with. Games in Green will contain, at the absolute most, very little, very mild swearing and cartoon, non-realistic violence; those in Orange may feature more frequent swearing, blood, and realistic impacts from weapons; while Red games may feature strong swearing, bloody violence, or explicit sex.
Find the perfect ds games for an 8 year old!
If you're looking for the best Nintendo DS games for an 8 year old , our experts are here to help. We've played, reviewed, and rated all of the biggest and best games, so you can be sure you're buying a game your child will love. Here's the list of our favourites, in order:
Pokemon Soul Silver
Is it as good as we remember?
Genre(s): Role Playing Game (Turn Based Battles)
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Super Princess Peach
Turning tradition on it's head, Mario gets kidnapped - and it's Peach's turn to save him
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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Pokemon White Version 2
To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause
Genre(s): Role Playing Game (Turn Based Battles)
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Pokemon White
I (still) wanna be the very best, like no-one ever was
Genre(s): Role Playing Game (Turn Based Battles)
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Hello Kitty: Birthday Adventures
Everyone's favourite feline returns
Genre(s): Adventure, Mini-game
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Winx Club: Saving Alfea
Party preparations take a turn for the worse in this fairy-themed platformer
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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Disney's Frozen: Olaf's Quest
We play it cool with a jolly, happy soul.
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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GoGo's Crazy Bones
Angry Birds-alike lands on the DS this Christmas
Genre(s): Puzzle
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Cooking Mama World: Outdoor Adventures
Take a camping trip with the mini-game Mama
Genre(s): Mini-game, Puzzle (Mazes)
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Bejeweled 3
The next generation of match three is here - but it costs a pretty penny
Genre(s): Puzzle (Match 3, etc)
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Jewel Legends: Tree of Life
Stop me if you've heard this one before
Genre(s): Puzzle (Match 3, etc)
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Pang! Magical Michael
Pang! And the balloons are gone!
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Pocket sized magic
Genre(s): Platform (3D)
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Chainz Galaxy
Match three with a difference, as the chainz test your brainz
Genre(s): Puzzle (Match 3, etc)
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Jewel Link: Legends of Atlantis
Is a match 3 game better down where it's wetter?
Genre(s): Puzzle (Match 3, etc)
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Mahjong Mysteries: Ancient Athena
Journey back to ancient Greece - but does mahjong stand the test of time?
Genre(s): Puzzle
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Timmy Time
Timmy, it's Timmy, he's a little lamb with a lot to learn, Timmy, it's Timmy, and with his new DS game, it's your turn
Genre(s): Mini-game
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Jewel Link Chronicles: Legend of Athena
Match me if you can.
Genre(s): Puzzle
Jewel Quest Mysteries: Curse of the Emerald Tear
When Match 3 and Hidden Object games collide
Genre(s): Hidden Object, Puzzle (Match 3, etc)
Princess Isabella: A Witch's Curse
More than just a hidden object game
Genre(s): Hidden Object
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Alphabounce
To infinity, and beyond
Genre(s): Puzzle (Block Buster)
Big Hero 6: Battle In The Bay
Holding out for a hero - or six.
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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Moshi Monsters: Katsuma Unleashed
Take a spin through the world of Moshi on 3DS
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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Monster High: Skultimate Roller Maze
Get your scary skates on with this ghoulish racing game
Genre(s): Racing (Arcade)
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Form a party, see the world
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Sonic Classic Collection
Sonic's first four adventures in the palm of your hand
Genre(s): Platform (2D)
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Food, glorious food…?
Genre(s): Mini-game
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Brave
You've seen the film - now play the game. But is it any good?
Genre(s): Platform (3D)
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101-in-1 Megamix Sports
Plenty of play for your pound, but is it any good?
Genre(s): Mini-game
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