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Nintendo DS · Adventure

American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge!

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAdventure
DeveloperWebfoot Technologies
PublisherTHQ
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Webfoot Technologies and published by THQ, American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as an adventure game.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Webfoot Technologies also made My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie's Party for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! walkthroughs & guides

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American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! FAQ

When did American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! come out on the DS?

American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge!?

It was developed by Webfoot Technologies and published by THQ.

How long does American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! take to play?

As an adventure game, American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about American Girl: Kit Mystery Challenge! 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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