GRID DS revolves around gaining reputation (from medals) around the world as you race against other drivers. You aren't just limited to a regular race as you are able to do time trials, drifting challenges, survival races, and many other interesting gametypes. With that many gametypes, you can never get bored of this DS racing game. Also, the CPU drivers get increasingly difficult as you progress through GRID for the DS. As you make your way around the world, you unlock different cars and medals that make the game even more interesting.
The most important part of GRID DS is the driving itself. GRID DS offers a slightly realistic experience with multiple view angles, which only add to the positives of this DS racing game. It stresses you to use your braking and drifting wisely like in real life. This makes it harder than other driving simulators, but offers a more satisfying feeling when you nail that turn. These aspects change every so often as each vehicle is made to act differently in this DS racing game. There are plenty of vehicles in GRID DS, with styles that range from your average sports car to the American muscle cars. For those of you who want to buff their vehicles up even more, there is also an upgrade system implemented. These challenge you to reach goals and will help you make driving a little bit easier in GRID DS.