Mario Kart DS is that perfect mix of chaos and skill where you'll be drifting around tight corners one second and eating a blue shell to the face the next. The DS version nails the classic kart racing feel—you've got bananas for slipping up rivals, mushrooms for sneaky shortcuts, and that infuriating lightning bolt that shrinks everyone (except you, hopefully).

What really stands out is how they used both screens—your map and items stay visible on the bottom while the action stays crisp up top. And yeah, the wireless multiplayer was a game-changer back in the day. Nothing beats side-eyeing your friend after red-shelling them off Rainbow Road.

It's got that Nintendo polish where even when you lose, you're already mashing "retry."