GRID for the Nintendo DS Review

Written by:  • Edited by: Michael Hartman
Published Jul 25, 2009
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GRID is one of the many racing games on the DS that brings you around the world as you compete to be the best driver. With an overabundant amount of competition, does GRID bring more to the genre, or does it fail to stand out?

GRID DS Overview

GRID box After coming to the Xbox 360 and Ps3, GRID the video game has finally come to the Nintendo DS. The gaming style in GRID DS has changed with a new interface, and with that brings new challenges. Codemasters has brillianty utilized the unique controls without making them feel tacked on. Players of the console versions will feel able to experience the same rush, at a smaller scale. With several features cut (due to limitations), GRID DS still brings an enjoyable driving experience to the dual screens.

Gameplay in GRID DS
Rating Excellent

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.

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