Retro Games From 2006

Based on Book 2 of the hit Nickelodeon animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Burning Earth follows Aang and his friends as they continue their journey to master the four elements and defeat the Fire Nation. The GBA version delivers classic beat-'em-up action mixed with elemental bending puzzles.

The first Pokémon games on Nintendo DS, introducing the Sinnoh region and 107 new Pokémon. Explore a vast new world while battling Team Galactic and uncovering the secrets of the legendary Dialga.

The companion version to Pokémon Diamond, exploring the Sinnoh region with exclusive Pokémon and facing Team Galactic's plot to control space through the legendary Palkia.

An innovative spin-off that reimagines Pokémon capture mechanics using the DS touch screen. As a Pokémon Ranger, players draw circles around wild Pokémon to befriend them temporarily rather than catching them in Poké Balls.

The first fully 3D Naruto fighting game on DS pits 20 characters from the original series in wireless battles. Features touch-screen jutsu activation and a unique 'Chakra Dash' system for fast-paced ninja combat.

Kirby's DS debut features the pink hero battling the mischievous Squeak Squad mice who stole his strawberry shortcake. Introduces bubble storage for copying abilities and collecting items, with touch-screen controls for managing Kirby's inventory.

A faithful remake of the original Resident Evil with new touchscreen mechanics and multiplayer modes designed for the Nintendo DS. Features the classic mansion outbreak scenario with enhanced controls and additional puzzles.

A 2D action-adventure game in the Castlevania series featuring dual-character gameplay with Jonathan Morris and Charlotte Orlean battling through haunted paintings in Dracula's castle during World War II.

Mega Man ZX is a 2006 action-platformer developed by Inti Creates and published by Capcom for Nintendo DS. Set centuries after the Mega Man Zero series, it introduces a new transformation system where players obtain Biometal to morph into different forms, each with unique abilities for exploration and combat.

The second game in the Ace Attorney series puts rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright through four intense courtroom battles. Featuring new Psyche-Lock mechanics and the debut of prosecutor Franziska von Karma, this installment raises the stakes with higher difficulty cases.

This DS installment revolutionizes the series with touch-screen tactical map navigation and branching storylines. Features 9 possible endings, WiFi multiplayer battles, and a stylus-controlled Arwing combat system that utilizes both screens.

Samus Aran's first portable first-person adventure takes her to the Tetra Galaxy, where she competes with six rival bounty hunters for powerful artifacts. Features touchscreen controls, local/online multiplayer, and morph ball puzzles.

Street racing game where players build a crew and conquer territories in a fictional city, featuring DS-exclusive touchscreen controls and crew management mechanics.

A 2006 Nintendo DS action game featuring Spider-Man and Green Goblin in parallel story campaigns. Utilizes dual-screen gameplay with touchscreen combat mechanics and unique villain perspective missions.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Legend for Nintendo DS reimagines the console experience with touch screen controls and dual-screen gameplay. This portable version features streamlined levels, new puzzles, and stylus-based mechanics while retaining the core story of Lara's search for the mythical sword Excalibur.

The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning is a 2006 action-adventure game that reboots the Spyro series. Developed by Krome Studios and published by Vivendi Games for Nintendo DS, it reimagines Spyro's origin story with darker themes and more combat-focused gameplay.

Guilty Gear: Dust Strikers is a 2006 fighting game developed by Arc System Works for Nintendo DS, blending traditional 2D fighting mechanics with touchscreen controls and multiplayer mayhem. Set in the Guilty Gear universe, the game features 20+ characters battling across dual-screen arenas with special attacks activated through stylus gestures and button combos.

Celebrating 15 years of Puyo Puyo madness with special anniversary modes, all classic rulesets, and new Fever mechanics. Features touch screen controls and wireless multiplayer battles.