Handheld video games have come a long way with the invention of the Switch and the Steam Deck as virtually every game that has been created now is becoming more accessible on the handheld medium. This was not the case before. Many graphics requirements could not be met, so games could not be transferred directly from consoles to handhelds.
That’s what this list is for – not to give a list of games that run well on modern handheld consoles, but to provide an ode to handheld exclusives of the past. Those who, with their graphic shortcomings, have nevertheless managed to impose themselves and to be works of art in themselves.
ten The Sims 2
The Sims 2 on DS is a completely different game from The Sims 2 on PC or consoles. It feels a lot like a life simulator mixed with a sci-fi hotel simulation. It’s completely its own game and unlike any other Sims game out there. For a DS game, it feels very experimental in the way it presents.
Players can fight aliens trying to invade their hotel. They can also unlock different parts of the hotel with unique mini-games and story progression available. It’s an experience that needs to be played to fully understand, and it’s a treat through and through.
9 God of War: Chains of Olympus
God of War: Chains of Olympus on PSP picks up the story of Kratos before he embarks on his revenge-filled journey against Aries. It takes place as he completes different missions for the gods, which is a fascinating addition to the lore for those interested. The hack and slash combat is as fun as the original trilogy, plus it comes with cool new powers.
The story may not be as interesting as 2018’s God of War, but it provides a good prologue to the original trilogy. Eliminations and bosses are great fun too – they present an enjoyable challenge and unique bloody ways to be taken down.
8 The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds on 3DS has a lot in common with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past but also makes it a completely different game from it. Players can obtain many of the items needed to progress through dungeons early on, which adds an open-world feel to the game.
The Hyrule featured is dynamic and an upgrade to the one that was available in A Link to the Past. It’s cute and cozy, but there are dangers and secrets waiting to be discovered. A connection between worlds is infused with charm throughout.
seven golden sun
Golden Sun is a gorgeous game that looked amazing for the time – and even now – for a game made for the Gameboy Advance. It’s not the most difficult role-playing game anyone can get their hands on, but it offers a large-scale adventure ready to be explored by players who decide to pick it up.
The game includes many collectibles, with 26 summons that can be found and used for powerful combat attacks. The puzzles are also a lot of fun – they give players easy ways to think outside the box and lead to different rewards. It has a lot of basic JRPG elements, but still holds strong as a Gameboy Advance original.
6 Metroid: Mission Zero
Metroid: Zero Mission on Gameboy Advance takes the original game and does a remake which is a complete reimagining of the first game. The narrative is much fleshed out, giving players a better insight into what the protagonist, Samus, is thinking. The game has a lot of different endings that are added into the mix.
Zero Mission also includes a new level after the final level of the original game, which adds more to the exploration aspect. It also features many other challenges that can be completed and adds a strong graphical upgrade to the original game.
5 Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story
Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story was a game released for the Nintendo DS and followed much of what the Mario and Luigi RPG series had created. Combat is still turn-based, but it requires players to be more involved as many moves require perfect timing to succeed.
Adding being able to play as Bowser and getting to know him better as a character was a really good fit since he’s basically the main protagonist of the game along with Mario and Luigi. It is a fun game with lots of childish joy for the players.
4 Daxter
Daxter is an amazing 3D platform game that was on the PSP. He took a lot of elements from the Jak and Daxter game, as well as Jak 2, and used them as the basis for the mechanics of this game. makes an ambitious game with many design choices.
Using a bug weapon for combat and platforming is fun and inventive, and the way each level introduces a new platforming challenge keeps things fresh throughout. It’s one of those rare gems that keeps gamers hooked and playing until they finally complete it.
3 Mega Man Zero
Mega Man Zero is on Gameboy Advance, and it takes the story of Mega Man and turns the landscape to a much more post-apocalyptic tone than previous games. The story is one of the best in the Mega Man series, introducing a completely different timeline. Although the story is great, the game is at its best in combat by allowing players to unlock new weapons and upgrade them.
The game also makes the right choice of 2D platforming, offering a challenge similar to that of the original Mega Man games. This is a game that will keep players on their toes as they try to figure out how to defeat fun enemy types and bosses.
2 Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series because it correctly implements many elements from previous titles. The game allows players to catch creatures based on dreams which makes the game a pet simulator as players will have to feed them and play with them to improve their stats.
The combat is also the best in the series as the flow mechanics introduced in the game allow players to fly around the different areas with anime-inspired Parkour mechanics. It also has some of the best Disney worlds in the series.
1 pokemon blue and red
Pokémon Blue and Red were released on the original Gameboy. These games were the start of the pocket monster collecting craze that took the world by storm soon after its release. They were an instant hit, offering 151 Pokemon to collect, but they needed players to trade in to access all of them.
It was a fun game to play on the go as players traveled to different Pokemon Gyms to battle their bosses and try to level up their various Pokemon along the way. It was a new experience that brought together training and collecting in an elaborate yet simple to understand way. Pokémon Blue and Red rightfully deserve a place in the handheld gaming hall of fame – if not just regular games.
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