Endwar - Nintendo DS

I was pleasantly surprised by how deep the strategy is for a portable game—the unit customization really lets you tailor your approach. It's easy to pick up and play in short bursts, but the campaign has enough mission variety to keep me hooked for hours.

This game scratches the same tactical itch as a miniatures board game. I was surprised how well the touchscreen controls work for issuing orders to squads, and the campaign missions have kept me busy for a couple weeks now.

The voice commands actually work well for issuing orders on the go, and the touchscreen makes unit selection a breeze during bus rides. I’ve been playing through the campaign for a week now and the tactical depth is surprising for a portable game.