Alvin and the Chipmunks DS box art

Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

Alvin and the Chipmunks

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperSensory Sweep Studios
PublisherBrash Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS, Alvin and the Chipmunks is a rhythm game developed by Sensory Sweep Studios and published by Brash Entertainment.

Sensory Sweep Studios also made My Japanese Coach, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi: The Genie and the Amp and Monopoly/Boggle/Yahtzee/Battleship for the DS.

Alvin and the Chipmunks supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Alvin and the Chipmunks is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Alvin and the Chipmunks gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Alvin and the Chipmunks cheats & codes

6 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max Score021632C0 000F423F
Never Fail1216333E 000000C0
0 Missed Notes121632C8 00000000
0 Great Notes121632C4 00000000
Max Perfect Note Streak121632DC 0000270F
Press L for Spectator Mode (Turn Off Notes)94000130 FDFF0000 12163330 00000FFF D0000000 00000000

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Alvin and the Chipmunks walkthroughs & guides

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Alvin and the Chipmunks FAQ

Who made Alvin and the Chipmunks?

It was developed by Sensory Sweep Studios and published by Brash Entertainment.

Is Alvin and the Chipmunks multiplayer?

Yes. Alvin and the Chipmunks supports up to 2 players.

How long does Alvin and the Chipmunks take to play?

As a rhythm game, Alvin and the Chipmunks typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Alvin and the Chipmunks on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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