Best Detective Nintendo Ds Games in 2026

Two games in One - For the first time, players in north America and Europe will experience 10 episodes from the great Ace attorney: adventures and the great Ace attorney 2: resolve, previously only available in Japan.

An all-new cast - the collection follows ryunosuke naruhodo, an ancestor of Phoenix wright, alongside a colorful new cast of characters including the quirky Ace detective, her Lock Sholmes.

New gameplay mechanics - the great Ace attorney Chronicles debuts two new gameplay experiences to Raise the stakes in and out of the courtroom.

Crack the case in this new detective adventure game by interacting with a unique, fully-voiced Pikachu!

As Tim Goodman, you’ll partner with a self-proclaimed “great detective” Pikachu to solve strange occurrences all over Ryme City.

Together you must investigate, take notes, and meet up with other Pokémon to unravel the city’s greatest mysteries!

When you play LEGO CITY Undercover: The Chase Begins, you'll step into the shoes of detective Chase McCain, a rookie cop on a mission to clean up the streets and become the hero he was always destined to be

Unlock more than 70 mini-figures and 50 types of vehicle!

Explore an entire city made of lego!

Manipulate the physical world through supernatural possession - take control of inanimate objects and change the world

Change the fates of those around you - return to the four minutes before a character's death to stop it from happening

Text adventure combined with logic puzzles makes for an exciting new challenge on the Nintendo DS

Delve into the latest evolution of search-and-solve fun

Include multi-player options and game-sharing DS Download Play

All-new interactive objects and hands-on sleuthing like dusting for finger prints

A hilariously off-beat story spanning 5 episodes

Sequel to Touch Detective NDS with new plots and twists

More unlockables as you solve side quests and complete an investigation report

Family heirlooms are disappearing all over Twin Elms. The residents are counting on Nancy Drew to solve the mystery before it’s too late!

Interview people and gather clues using the stylus to uncover the location of the hidden staircase

Explore the large and mysterious Twin Elms house and examine anything that is out of place.

Become a Part of the Women’s Murder Club – Become Lindsay, Cindy or Claire utilizing each of their respective skills throughout the gripping mystery

Immersive Gameplay – Just like the wildly popular novel series, engross yourself in short bursts of immersive story driven action, utilizing new locations and investigative skills

Hidden Objects Everywhere – Solving this mystery can only be done by carefully examining each location and finding the hidden objects

Become a Detective – Play as Kirsten Spark, a smart and independent 14 year old student at Summer Hill High School. Use your sharp sixth sense and investigative skills to clear your school from bullies and your town from bandits.

Solve the Mystery – Solve fun and intricate cases ranging from pure fun to brain teasers, all while gathering clues that will lead you to the ultimate mystery. Follow leads and explore the town

Piece together clues in fun mini-games like Spot the Difference, Tangram Match, Fingerprinting, and much more.

Untangle suspense-filled scenarios just like a real-life modern day investigator

Take blood samples and fingerprints, identify bullets and guns, perform DNA analysis and use voice recognition to solve the case. Use the stylus to search for clues, collect them, manipulate them, and analyze them

Build your credibility in the force by successfully collecting and analyzing clues; destroy it by floundering in your investigation or asking for help too often

Dozens of riddles, puzzles and brain teasers of all sorts.

Numerous characters to meet.

Especially designed for Nintendo’s handheld system.