Nintendo DS version.

[Thunder McQueen]

If anybody has the DS version of Cars, place some info about it, what characters are there, what kind of levels are there & (if you're lucky) enter some photos.

[ChibiJaime]

The DS version is surprisingly difficult (or not particularly difficult, per se... more irritatingly time consuming at points because a lot of the games are memory games or speed trials with ridiculous time limits). All the games are stylus-based (you have to use the stylus on the touch screen to do just about every game... it's even used in the Piston Cup races). Chick Hicks is a pain in the proverbial patootie in this one... as he's even more violent and RAAAAAAAAAAAR than in the movie itself. He'll continually hammer on you to try to get all your tires to blow out, which ends the race for you.

Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, B
Unlock all cars except hidden music. This, however, puts you at the very last Piston Cup race without having completed anything and makes the game sort of boring, as there's nothing to achieve.

Up, Down, Up, Down, A, B, X, Y
Secret music track for Ramone's Style.

[Thunder McQueen]

Levels in the DS version.

*Gesundheit: Sheriff is going to get rid of speeders in Radiator Springs once & for all. Guide Snot Rod through Interstate traffic hazards back to Torque-town without gettin caught by the Sheriff.

Luigi's Casa Della Tires: With one eye on the wind & the other on the clock, help Guido stack tires in front of Luigi's shop.

Hydraulic Jump Jam: Grab some air & pull out the jams as you bounce Ramone as high as you can.

Fishin' Mater: Go trawlin' with Mater & you'll be hooked in no time.

Flo's Cafe: Keep all of Flo's new customers happy, fueled, & coming back for more.

Highway Hassle: Mack needs your help! Mack gets sleepy on the interstate, & before he knows it, Lightning's trophies have fallen out of the trailer. It's up to you to get things sorted out.

Willy's Butte: A race against Mater? No problem. Backwards? Now that's a challenge.

*Ramone Style: Bust a move & follow the beat to dance your way to victory.

That Blinkin' Light: Are Sarge & Filmore seeing things? Follow the blinking lights & match the pattern exacally as it's shown to you.

The Drive-In: Clear a path for Lightning as he tries to make his way back to Sally before the movie ends.

Tractor Tippin': Help Lightning & Matertip all the Tractors without alerting Frank what they're up to.

World's Best Backwards Driver: Join Mater as he reaches for the stars to collect as many of them as he can.

The Piston Cup: Compete in four Piston Cup races in order to win the Piston Cup, but beware, Chick Hicks will do whatever it takes to win.

Pit Stop: A required pit stop occurs at least once in all Piston Cup races. It's up to you to help Guido change Lightning's tires as quickly as possible!

*Every member of the Delinquent Road Hazards is in the level.

*This is where we find out that DJ is exacally Ramone's cousin.

[Kayota]

Did you say DJ is Ramone's COUSIN? That's effing weird.

[ChibiJaime]

I watched that part a few times. I think he calls him "cuz" as a slang term. Because I've heard it used as such. I do not believe it implies they are actually cousins.

[Thunder McQueen]

admin said:

I watched that part a few times. I think he calls him "cuz" as a slang term. Because I've heard it used as such. I do not believe it implies they are actually cousins.

So that makes DJ a cousin of Ramone. You got to learn alot more.
Some of my cousins call me "cuz."

[Kayota]

Um... I've heard people from other sides of the world call eachother 'cuz' and they aren't related at all.

[ChibiJaime]

thunder said:

So that makes DJ a cousin of Ramone. You got to learn alot more.
Some of my cousins call me "cuz."

I think you entirely misunderstood what I said, and your reaction was more than just a little bit rude. Please rethink how you word things in the future, because someone else may take that very badly...

"Cuz" is a commonly used as a slang word, most notably in the Hispanic and African-American communities. Two youths who are not related but see one another as equals will refer to one another as "cuz." It does not immediately denote a family relation.

[Kayota]

Right, Jaime, exactly right. And think about it - I'd guess DJ is possible African-American, and Ramone is definitely Hispanic. So there's your answer!

[Thunder McQueen]

*Since I got the Nintendo DS version of Cars, I decided to start making mini-game reviews, viewing the entire mini-game & its ups & downs. So here we go. Do not read these reviews if you don't want some spoilers.

Mini-Game Review: Gesundheit!

Characters
Snot Rod (playable)
DJ
Boost
Wingo
Sheriff (enemy)
Motorists (cars, vans & trucks with trailers; obstacles)
Oil Slicks
Traffic Cones
Walls (I think)

Script
Sheriff: Not in my town you don't!! I'll chase you clear out of Radiator Springs straight onto the Interstate for good!

Snot Rod: I Ah ah...AHCHOOOO!

Difficulty
Easy-Medium.

Review
The main plot in this mini-game is to guide Snot Rod back to TorqueTown (possibly a tuner city) through the Interstate without getting caught by the Shheriff. There are a total of 5 Rounds in all. In every round, DJ, Boost & Wingo will get pass you, so get out of their way or you'll get bashed (shown in the top right). Speaking of bashed, there are 5 Stars in total in the left side of the top screen. If all 5 stars starts to glow, Sheriff will catch Snot Rod in the Interstate and pull him over, meaning you failed the mission.

Ups & Downs

Ups: Snot Rod will use his famous sneeze to gain him a boost of speed whenever he gets pass motorists; more cars will give him more build-up.

Downs: Snot Rod's speed will also give him a easier chance for him to crash into motorists & obstacles, as well as being bashed from behind from DJ, Boost & Wingo. Those purple cars in Round 4 will also change lanes will make it tough for Snot Rod to get pass from them.

Conclusion
I kind of like playing as Snot Rod, considering him as my favorite character, I only have to say that THQ & Helixe did a perfect job adding him in this game, so GO SNOT ROD!!!!

Score
9.5/10.

[Wolf Mystic]

Oy, do not get me STARTED on this game! Ya know how long it took me to get Mater's 50 stars? I had to use my FINGERS for that part!!!

[danni]

ChibiJaime is right, people use the term "cuz" all the time, it doesn't mean they're related.

Thunder McQueen, was insulting her just because she had a different opinion than you really needed?

[ashkihyena]

I really want the DS version, it looks pretty good, and I always love playing as the DRH's, anything with them is awsome.

[danni]

ashkihyena said:

I really want the DS version, it looks pretty good, and I always love playing as the DRH's, anything with them is awsome.

I'm probably going to pick it up soon, also. I got a Nintendo DS for Xmas, and if Sarge and Fillmore are in it it's pretty much sold on me.

[ashkihyena]

I just got it today, and good lord, its freaking hard, especally the mini-game that Sarge and Filmore are in, especally since its a memory game, ugh, and its kinda hard to memorize the light patterns when the light acts like its in a hurricane, oh well, other then that, its pretty cool.