Nintendo DS games for a girl - advice needed!

[Marmite]

Basically im thinking of buying a DS for a girlfriend. Ive not actually owned a DS myself so am not massively clued up on what games are out there.

A quick browse on the forum and other game shop sites reveals the usual suspects that i have heard about. What i really need though are some recommendations for what games would be good to buy for a girl whos not a gamer. Shes not in to games at all really but i know she is potentially in to the idea of having a DS (or something of that ilk) for journeys etc, or when she is just bored at home i guess.

So suggest away please

[JazzFunk]

Brain Training's pretty easy to get into and will have that instant 'wow' factor if she's never encountered such a thing before. If she likes sudoku, multiply the 'wow' factor by three.

[c00ke5ter]

My missus is 30, occasional gamer in 2player stuff but never really into it to the same level as me..

However, got her a DS early this year, and she loves it. Above anything else, the one she loves, is Animal Crossing. After that, probably trauma centre, and New Super Mario Bros.

[FelixofMars]

Animal Crossing or Harvest Moon are good suggestions.

[jimmbob]

Any DS game is good for a girl. It's the Dawsons Creek of consoles.


Seriously, Nintendogs, Wario, or Brain Training are good choices.

[cutmymilk]

I'd say Brain Academy as well. My woman has been into that as well as Training. Also, she enjoyed Trauma Centre.... Until it became too hard!

[MattyD]

I didn't see my DS for about three weeks after my GF tried out Phoenix Wright. It's like an afternoon matinee soap, complete with cheesy elevator music She's also partial to a bit of Project Rub. But she thought Trauma Center was too icky.

[charlesr]

only one my lady plays is zookeeper. and rhythm tengoku on the gba

[Johnny]

What about Cooking Mama and Princess Peach. Both "girly" I guess, even if I loved both of them!

[bootmonster]

Elite beat agents!

[Dogg Thang]

Bratz Diamondz

It's the game every girl wantz.

[Marmite]

So Brain Training looks a must really.

Im contemplating one more, maybe Animal Crossing, allthough bit concerned this requires some heavy attention on a daily basis?

A platformer might be good, although seriously doubting whether said girl posseses the necessary gaming skills to enjoy one!!

[tom-nook]

Super Mario Bros & Wario went down particularly well with my Wife.