Slideshow: Games That Travel Well

What better way to travel than in the company of a dragon-slaying knight? Read on to see which role-playing adventure is best for the holidays. By Chris Kohler.
are captivating. Trust me this will make a lot more sense in context.
are captivating. Trust me, this will make a lot more sense in context.Courtesy of Nintendo

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This battle looks daunting, but trust me, you'll blow right through it. (It's what's next that's painful.)

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' battles require you to move about the field and get into a position where you can best attack enemies.

' battles require you to move about the field and get into a position where you can best attack enemies.

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to life.

to life.

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In battle the brothers can piggyback. You'll need to watch both of the DS' screens to gauge enemies' attacks.

In battle, the brothers can piggyback. You'll need to watch both of the DS' screens to gauge enemies' attacks.

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On the world map screens, the top screen will show the whole level, and the bottom screen will show a view of the action.

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