Play Beyblade - Metal Masters Online

Beyblade: Metal Masters came out for the Nintendo DS in 2011, developed by Hudson Soft. It was one of those games that felt right at home on the handheld, especially if you were into the Metal Fight Beyblade anime around that time. The DS had a ton of licensed titles, but this one actually tried to use the hardware in a way that made sense for spinning tops.

You control a custom Beyblade, launching it into the stadium with stylus swipes and guiding its movement by drawing paths on the touch screen. The main goal is to outspin or knock out rival tops in fast one-on-one or two-on-two matches. Key mechanics include timing special moves with on-screen prompts and managing a burst gauge that, when full, lets you unleash a powerful attack. Matches are short and hectic, with a slight learning curve to pulling off moves consistently. It captures the feeling of those quick, aggressive battles from the show without overcomplicating things.