For those parents who are still clueless, the Nintendo DS is the hottest gift for teens and preteens this year. The price isn’t too high and the game console is small, so it can easily fit into a pocket or a purse. The console comes in a variety of colors. The best part is that by buying the system, you will set yourself up for easy gift-giving next Christmas and for birthdays because they will all want more new games for their NDS. The following are some of the best Nintendo DS games for tweens and preteen girls.
Hannah Montana Games
There are a few Hannah Montana games available for the Nintendo DS system. The regular game features a skateboarding game as well as an adventure game where girls search for clues to solve mysteries. There is also a dress-up section and a surprise at the end. Hannah Montana: Music Jam is a musical adventure which has musical activities such as playing various band instruments and also another fashion game.
Horses, Dogz, Hamsterz, Dolphinz, and Catz Games
These great pet games let you choose and care for your own pets. Each game has a different type of animal and you can choose to adopt your own favorite pet from a variety of colors and breeds. Play with your pets, feed them, care for them, and give them love while engaging in fun games and activities.
Nintendogs
Nintendogs is much like the pet care games above, and comes highly recommended by preteen girls. Players get to choose their own puppy from a variety of different colors and breeds. You then get to care for your new pet, just as you would a real dog.
Imagine: Animal Doctor
This interactive game lets players become the vet. You can set up your own veterinary office and even choose your own staff. Talk to pet owners about the patients, care for a variety of different animals from cats and dogs to horses and rabbits. The really neat part? Girls can use their Animal Doctor game to cure their own and their friends’ horses in the game Horsez 2 by connecting games.
Imagine: Fashion Designer
I’ve got to say, this is one Nintendo DS game that I’d love to have for myself. Girls can choose from hundreds of different clothing styles and then customize color, pattern, and design. There are also options for doing your models’ hair and makeup, accessories, and fingernails. After creating the fashions of your dreams, see them on models, walk them down the runway, and even become the photographer, shooting snapshots for the latest fashion magazines. There are also options to run your own boutique and share your ideas with friends.
Disney’s High School Musical: Making the Cut
Fans of High School Musical will have a blast with this competition-centered game. Make your own music videos, play your favorite character, enjoy lots of fun activities, and sing along with all of your favorite songs from the movie.
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
This great game is fun for both adults and children. Based on the hit TV show, the game functions in the same way and kids and adults can have fun testing their knowledge skills. Because the questions are never higher than 5th grade level, teens and preteens will have fun trying to answer the questions and “win” a million dollars.
That’s So Raven: Psychic on the Scene
This is a great game for girls who are a fan of Raven and also for girls who do not like overly-challenging games. There is a large number of activities, but the game can be beaten in one or two days and does not require extensive play or too much challenge.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
Is your girl gaga over Captain Jack Sparrow? Players get to be Jack, Will or Elizabeth and go on an amazing gaming adventure filled with activities, incredible graphics, and savvy sword fights. Increase your fame and fight to become the most famous pirate the world has ever seen.
