Special Games

DS games available as DSiWare #

• 100 Classic Books
  • DSiWare version called “Chotto DS Bun ga Kuzenshuu: Sekai no Bungaku 20”
  • Only 20 books included
• 7 Wonders II
  • Free Play mode removed
• Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict
  • DSiWare version exclusive to Japan, as “Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari”
  • A patch that changes the Japanese files to the US English versions is available here
• Animal Boxing
• Art Academy
  • Split into First & Second Semesters
• Astro Invaders
  • DSiWare version called “Astro”
  • Instruction Manual interestingly still shows it as “Astro Invaders” in page 1
• Bejeweled Twist
  • Some features removed
• Bomberman 2
  • Multiplayer feature turned into a standalone title called “Bomberman Blitz”
• Bookworm
  • Download Play feature removed
  • Icon is animated
• Brain Challenge
  • New features related to the DSi camera are added
  • Versus mode is removed
  • Many files are compressed for the game to fit within the DSiWare size limit
  • Icon is animated
• Chronos Twins
• Clubhouse Games
  • Split into three DSiWare titles called
    • Clubhouse Games Express: Card Classics
    • Clubhouse Games Express: Family Favorites
    • Clubhouse Games Express: Strategy Pack
• Coropata
• Dragon’s Lair
  • Extras menu containing Watch Mode is replaced with the Manual
• Electroplankton
  • Each mode are turned into standalone DSiWare titles
• Elite Forces: Unit 77
  • Multiplayer added
• G.G Series DSiWare titles
  • A collection called “G.G Series Collection+” physically released exclusively in Japan
  • Contains some exclusive titles of which released a few years later as DSiWare
    • In those late DSiWare releases, some contain incorrect/missing audio!
  • Built as an NTR title, allowing for playing on DS consoles
  • Manual screens contain a unique UI
• Heathcliff: Frantic Foto
  • DSiWare version called “Heathcliff: Spot On”
• Jewel Adventures
• Jewel Legends: Tree of Life
• Jewel Quest 4: Heritage
• Jewel Quest 5: The Sleepless Star
• Master of Illusion/Magic Made Fun
  • Split into six DSiWare titles called “Master of Illusion Express” (USA), or “A Little Bit of… Magic Made Fun” (Europe)
• Motto Me de Unou o Kitaeru: DS Sokudoku Jutsu
  • DSiWare version called “Motto Me de Unou o Kitaeru: DS Sokudoku Jutsu Light”
• Need for Speed: Nitro
  • DSiWare version called “Need for Speed: Nitro-X”
  • Download Play feature and various music are removed
  • New police cars available
• Nintendogs: Lab & Friends
  • DSiWare version exclusive to China
• Phantasy Star 0
  • A demo(?) version of the original game, called “Phantasy Star 0 Mini”, exclusive to Japan
  • Icon is animated
• Planet Puzzle League
  • DSiWare version called “Puzzle League Express” (USA), or “A Little Bit of… Puzzle League” (Europe)
  • Multiplayer removed
  • Some music tracks removed
• Plants vs. Zombies
  • Download Play feature, some achievements, and music video are removed
  • Includes exclusive minigame
  • Icon is animated
• The Price Is Right: 2010 Edition
  • DSiWare version called “The Price Is Right”
  • Some files are compressed for the game to fit within the DSiWare size limit
  • Some minigames are removed
• Puzzler Brain Games
• Puzzler World 2013
• Real Crimes: Jack the Ripper
  • Icon is animated
• Slingo Quest
• Space Invaders Extreme 2
  • DSiWare version called “Space Invaders Extreme Z”, exclusive to Japan
  • Wireless features removed
• Statego: Next Edition
  • Sprite files are compressed for the game to fit within the DSiWare size limit
• Successfully Learning: English, Year 2+3
• Successfully Learning: English, Year 4+5
• Successfully Learning: Mathematics, Year 2+3
• Successfully Learning: Mathematics, Year 4+5
• Sujin Taisen: Number Battles
  • DSiWare version known as “Number Battle” in USA
  • Local multiplayer is removed, but online multiplayer is retained
• Tantei Jinguuji Saburou DS: Fuserareta Shinjitsu
  • Split into 5 parts(?)
• Tetris Party Deluxe
  • DSiWare version called “Tetris Party Live”
  • Field Climber, Shadow, Stage Racer, Sprint, Master Mode, Bombliss Mode are removed
  • Icon is animated
• True Swing Golf/Nintendo Touch Golf
  • DSiWare version called “True Swing Golf Express” (USA), or “A Little Bit of… Nintendo Touch Golf” (Europe)
  • The DSiWare version of the game does not include any Wi-Fi features, such as Local/Download Play or the in-game PictoChat function. It also features far fewer courses than the retail game
    • The game engine is improved
    • Challenge mode replaces Championship Tour of the retail game
• WarioWare: Touched!
  • Slot-2 features removed
• Zombiez Seeker
  • DSiWare version called “Zombie Blaster”
• Zuma’s Revenge!
  • Multiplayer removed
  • Icon is animated

DSiWare with Wi-Fi support (WPA 1/2 included) #

• Bomberman Blitz
  • Multiplayer
• Dragon Quest Wars
  • Multiplayer
• Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari (Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict)
  • Multiplayer & Records
• Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again
  • Downloading user-created stages
• Metal Torrent
  • Records
• Sujin Taisen: Number Battles
  • Multiplayer
• Tetris Party Live
  • Multiplayer
• UNO
  • Multiplayer

DSiWare compiled as DSi-Enhanced ROMs #

• 1st Class Poker & BlackJack
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Base 10 (Art Style)
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Bird & Beans (Japan)
• Box Pusher
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Bridge
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Clubhouse Games Express
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Cosmo Fighters
  • The base ROM is compiled as DSi-Exclusive, but the included demo ROM file is compiled as DSi-Enhanced
• Dr. Mario Express
• Globulos Party
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Hearts Spades Euchre
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Metal Torrent
• Paper Airplane Chase (Japan)
• Pocket Pack: Strategy Games
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Pocket Pack: Words & Numbers
  • Uses cloneboot for Multiplayer
• Pop Island
  • Has a feature to send a game demo to any DS family console
• Pop Island: Paperfield
  • Has a feature to send a game demo to any DS family console

DSiWare moved from an originally planned DS/DS lite release #

• Flipper
  • The original publisher for the DS version went bankrupt. See page
• Go! Go! Island Rescue! (unconfirmed)
  • The game has an unused help menu which isn’t like in other DSiWare titles
  • The About menu displays a different (possibly old) name, “Go! Go! Rescue Squad!”
• Go! Go! Kokopolo
  • First announced in October 2008 as a title under development for the Nintendo DS, in a series of Developers Diaries in the UK video game magazine NGamer. See page

Games that got SDK upgrades #

• Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Japan (as DSiWare)
• Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter: SDK4 -> SDK5 (v1.1)
• Giana Sisters DS: SDK4 -> SDK5 in USA
• Hotel Dusk: Room 215: SDK3 -> SDK4 in Korea
• Inazuma Eleven: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe
• Inazuma Eleven 2: Blizzard and Firestorm: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe
• Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time: SDK2 -> SDK4 in Korea
• Nintendogs: Lab and Friends: SDK2 -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)
• Phineas and Ferb: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Europe (as a DSi-Enhanced title)
• Pokémon Diamond/Pearl: SDK3 -> SDK4 in Korea
• Pokémon Dash: SDK2 -> SDK3 in Korea
• Professor Layton and the Diabolical/Pandora’s Box: SDK4 -> SDK5 in Korea
• Sawaru: Made in Wario: SDK2 -> SDK4 (Rev 3) -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)
• Sonic Rush Adventure: SDK3 -> SDK4 in Korea
• WarioWare: Touched: SDK2 -> SDK5 (as DSiWare)

DSi-Enhanced games that don’t use overlays #

Total: 39, some may be missing

• 2 in 1 - Music for Kids + Englisch Macht Spass - Eine Reise nach London!
• Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader: Back to School
• Assassin’s Creed II: Discovery
• Bejeweled Twist
• The Biggest Loser
• Bratz Fashion Boutique
• de Blob 2
• Dolphin Island: Underwater Adventures
• Fancy Nancy: Tea Party Time!
• Grease: The Official Video Game
• iCarly
• Imagine: Animal Doctor Care Center
• Imagine: Babyz Fashion
• Imagine: Champion Rider
• Imagine: Fashion Designer - World Tour
• Imagine: Fashion Stylist/Fashion Paradise
• Imagine: Gymnast
• Imagine: Journalist
• Imagine: Reporter
• Imagine: Rescue Vet
• Imagine: Resort Owner/Dream Resort
• Jam Sessions 2
• Just Sing!
• Just Sing! Vol. 2
• Just Sing! Vol. 3
• Kung Fu Panda 2
• The Last Airbender
• Monster High: Ghoul Spirit
• Penguins of Madagascar
• Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns Again!
• Petz: Dolphinz Encounter
• Pictionary
• Popstars
• Rio
• Scripps Spelling Bee
• Sonic Classic Collection
• Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion
• You Don’t Know Jack
• Zhu Zhu Pets 2: Featuring The Wild Bunch

DSiWare games with backup code #

These would write save data to the cartridge save chip, if they happen to be running from a cartridge.

• Dragon Quest Wars
• Famicom Wars DS: Ushinawareta Hikari (Advance Wars: Days of Ruin/Dark Conflict)

Unused code #

Hacking is required to activate the code.

• Antipole
• Cake Ninja
• Cake Ninja 2
• Cake Ninja: XMAS
• Cosmos X2
• Dreamwalker
• Go! Go! Kokopolo
• Make Up & Style

Games that can connect with GBA titles #

Currently, nds-bootstrap does not have Slot-2 emulation. Included are some possible alternatives.

• Advance Wars: Dual Strike
  • Advance Wars
  • Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
• Bleach DS
  • Bleach Advance: Kurenai ni Somaru Soul Society
• Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow
  • Castlevania Aria of Sorrow
  • Use cheats to get specific items
• Daigasso! Band Brothers
  • Daigasso! Band Brothers Tsuika Kyoku (Expansion Pak)
• Eyeshield 21: MAX Devil Power
  • Eyeshield 21: Devilbats Devildays
• Feel the Magic: XY/XX
  • ChuChu Rocket
  • Puyo Pop
  • Sonic Advance
  • Sonic Advance 2
  • Sonic Advance 3
  • Sonic Battle
  • Sonic Pinball Party
  • Space Channel 5: Ulala’s Cosmic Attack
• Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
  • Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
• Frogger: Helmet Chaos
  • Frogger’s Journey: The Forgotten Relic
  • Frogger’s Adventures: Temple of the Frog
  • Frogger’s Adventures 2: The Lost Wand
• Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy
  • Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Omoide no Sonata
  • Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Meisou no Rondo
• Ganbare Goemon: Toukai Douchuu
  • Ganbare Goemon 1+2: Yuki-hime to Magginisu
• Harvest Moon DS
  • Harvest Moon: Friends of Mineral Town
  • Harvest Moon: More Friends of Mineral Town
• Kim Possible: Kimmunicator
  • Disney’s Kim Possible: Revenge of Monkey Fist
  • Disney’s Kim Possible 2: Drakken’s Demise
  • Disney’s Kim Possible 3: Team Possible
• Kirby: Canvas Curse
  • Kirby: Nightmare in Dream Land
  • Kirby and the Amazing Mirror
• Knights in the Nightmare
  • Yggdra Union: We’ll Never Fight Alone
• Lunar Knights
  • Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand
  • Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
  • Shin Bokura no Taiyō Gyakushū no Sabata (Japan only)
• Madden NFL 06
  • Madden NFL 06
  • Madden NFL 2005
• MegaMan Battle Network 5: Double Team DS
  • Mega Man Battle Network
  • MegaMan Battle Network 2
  • MegaMan Battle Network 3 White/Blue
  • MegaMan Battle Network 4 Red Sun/Blue Moon
  • Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (Japan only)
  • MegaMan Battle Network 5 Team ProtoMan/Colonel
  • Boktai: The Sun is in Your Hand
  • Boktai 2: Solar Boy Django
  • Shin Bokura no Taiyō Gyakushū no Sabata (Japan only)
• Mega Man Star Force Pegasus/Leo/Dragon
  • Mega Man Battle Network
  • Mega Man Battle Network 2
  • Mega Man Battle Network 3 White/Blue
  • Mega Man Battle Chip Challenge
  • Mega Man Battle Network 4 Red Sun/Blue Moon
  • Rockman EXE 4.5 Real Operation (Japan only)
  • Mega Man Battle Network 5 Team ProtoMan/Colonel
  • Mega Man Battle Network 6 Cyberbeast Falzar/Gregar
• Mega Man ZX
  • Mega Man Zero 3
  • Mega Man Zero 4
  • Use this Slot-2 Patch to access the content in Area N
• Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney
  • Gyakuten Saiban
• Phoenix Wright: Justice for All
  • Gyakuten Saiban 2
• Phoenix Wright: Trials and Tribulations
  • Gyakuten Saiban 3
• Pokémon Dash
  • Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
  • Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Emerald
• Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver
  • Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire
  • Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen
  • Pokémon Emerald
  • (Use pkmn-chest or PKSM to transfer/add Pokémon)
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team
• Shrek Super Slam
  • Shrek Super Slam
• Spider-Man 2
  • Spider-Man: Mysterio’s Menace
• Super Robot Wars W
  • Super Robot Wars Advance
  • Super Robot Wars Reversal
  • Super Robot Wars Destiny
  • Super Robot Wars Judgement
  • Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
  • Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2
  • Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Famicom Mini
• Super Robot Wars K
  • Super Robot Wars Advance
  • Super Robot Wars Reversal
  • Super Robot Wars Destiny
  • Super Robot Wars Judgement
  • Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation
  • Super Robot Taisen: Original Generation 2
  • Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen Famicom Mini
• The Rub Rabbits
  • ChuChu Rocket
  • Puyo Pop
  • Sonic Advance
  • Sonic Advance 2
  • Sonic Advance 3
  • Sonic Battle
• The Sims 2 (DS)
  • The Sims 2 (GBA)
• WarioWare: Touched!
  • WarioWare: Twisted!
• Yoshi Touch & Go
  • Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
• Yu-Gi-Oh! Nightmare Troubadour
  • Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Duel Academy

Games that use GBA Option Paks #

• Memory Expansion Pak
  • Nintendo DS Browser
• Motion Pack
  • Tony Hawk’s Motion
• Rumble Pak
  • Clubhouse Games
  • Custom Robo Arena
  • Diddy Kong Racing DS
  • Elite Beat Agents
  • Ferrari Challenge
  • GRID
  • Hotel Dusk: Room 215
  • Iron Man
  • Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
  • Last Window: The Secret of Cape West
  • Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning
  • Magnetica
  • Mahjong Fight Club DS - Wi-Fi Taiou
  • Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time
  • Metroid Prime Pinball
  • Metroid Prime: Hunters
  • Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae!
  • Need for Speed Nitro
  • Orcs and Elves
  • Picross DS
  • Power Pro Kun Pocket 9
  • Power Pro Kun Pocket 10
  • Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary
  • Race Driver: Create and Race
  • Sega Superstars Tennis
  • Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing
  • Space Invaders Extreme
  • Star Fox Command
  • Star Trek: Tactical Assault
  • Super Princess Peach
  • Tomb Raider: Underworld
  • Wario: Master of Disguise
  • WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008

Games with Wii connectivity #

• Animal Crossing: Wild World
  • Animal Crossing: City Folk
• Band Hero
  • Guitar Hero
• Batman: The Brave and the Bold (DS)
  • Batman: The Brave and the Bold (Wii)
• Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia
  • Castlevania Judgement
• Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (DS)
  • Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time (Wii)
• Geometry Wars: Galaxies (DS)
  • Geometry Wars: Galaxies (Wii)
• Jam with the Band
  • Live Channel
• Kuizu Ongaku Nojika (DSiWare)
  • Wii title unknown
• My Word Coach (DS)
  • My Word Coach (Wii)
• Odekake! Earth Seeker (DSiWare)
  • Earth Seeker (Wii)
• Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
  • My Pokémon Ranch
• Pokémon Platinum
  • My Pokémon Ranch (Japan Only Update)
• Pokémon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver
  • Pokémon Battle Revolution
• Personal Trainer: Walking
  • Mii Channel
• Ultimate Band
  • Ultimate Band (Wii)
• WarioWare D.I.Y.
  • WarioWare D.I.Y. Showcase

Games with IR Game Cards #

• Pokémon Heartgold/Soulsilver
  • For connecting to Pokéwalker pedometer
• Pokémon Black/White/Black 2/White 2
  • For trading/battling/feeling check using the C-Gear, Key transfers
• Personal Trainer: Walking
  • Has twin IR based pedometers
  • Not compatible with Pokémon ROMs
• Active Health with Carol Vorderman
  • Similar pedometer to Personal Trainer: Walking, but only one
  • Not compatible with Pokémon ROMs

Other (Special Games that do not fall into an above category) #

• Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventures
  • Cartridge has special bluetooth chip for connecting to the keyboard
• ElectroPlankton
  • Cartridge has no save RAM
• DS Download Station
  • Series of cartridges used to distribute demo games
• Sonic Classics Collection
  • Genesis emulation structure has been converted into an emulator
• Nitro Development Cart
  • Has extra RAM for developing games for the DSi
• Slide Adventure MAG KID
  • Comes with a Slot-2 Optical Mouse
• Daigasso! Band Brothers
  • Has a Slot-2 cart that added more songs
• Arkanoid
  • Came bundled with a Slot-2 Paddle Controller