Every year, Nintendo releases a batch of free DS titles developed by its Game Seminar student teams, distributing them for a limited time through its Download Stations in Japan and the Nintendo Channel.

They’re small, curious games, and unfortunately never make it to the States. Because they’re only available as downloads, there’s no option to import, either.

Last year’s collection included Wakerai no Heya Tsuzuki, a one-room, horror/adventure title; and Kiki Master (Crisis Master), a reflex-based game in which you build confidence in a boy so he can complete distressing challenges like approaching a girl and helping a ghost.

This year’s set features four student-made games:

Fufu Kirarin - Blow into the DS’s microphone to return fallen stars back to the sky.

Re: Koetist - Again using the mic, recite lines, which are “modified and played back with unexpected videos.”

Ugo Ugo Trinity - An action game controlled by moving your body around? No idea what this is about!

Kaosapiens - Mold, alter, and play with the face of a strange creature that has no body. Also very odd!

It’s likely Nintendo will release these in Japan as DSiWare, but probably not in the U.S. Good reason to import!

Import: Japanese Nintendo DSi (White, Black, Pink, Lime Green, Metallic Blue)

Preorder: U.S. Matte Black and Blue DSi

[Game titles and descriptions translated by andriasang]

tags / dsiware / import / game seminar / homebrew / students / kasosapiens / ugo ugo trinity / koetist / fufu kirarin / ec