Nintendo Releases First NDSi-Exclusive Title: System Flaw

System Flaw, the game everyone should have gotten 6 months to a year ago, when the Nintendo DSi debuted in its respective countries. But let’s not fret, there’s plenty of fun to be had from System Flaw.

It was released in retailers yesterday, though this reviewer hasn’t had time to acquire one. However, a friend who acquired his early allowed me to borrow his copy to see what’s up. And what is up? Your DSi, apparently.

You play the game by holding your handheld up in front of you, where a camera gets an image and the game superimposes small thetans aliens for you to shoot. Moving the camera is beneficial for targeting aliens behind you, as they approach from all angles in a complete 360°. It wasn’t overly difficult, and the game responded well to camera movements by keeping the aliens in the same place no matter how fast I spun.

You’ll look like an idiot playing this game, rapidly turning around to get all the aliens within range to shoot. It’s a fun game to try out, but for those who still have a love for their DSlites, this game is probably not a good reason to buy a DSi if you haven’t already. However, later this year we’ll have Monster Hunter (another DSi exclusive) to look forward to, so keep your eyes peeled!