Bangai-O Spirits DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Bangai-O Spirits

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
DeveloperTreasure
PublisherEntertainment Software Publishing
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Treasure and published by Entertainment Software Publishing, Bangai-O Spirits arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as an action 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. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.

Treasure also made Bleach: The Blade of Fate and Bleach: Dark Souls for the DS.

Bangai-O Spirits supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Bangai-O Spirits is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Bangai-O Spirits gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Bangai-O Spirits cheats & codes

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

Disable Knockback52038EBF 0A00000E 02038EBF EA00000E D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Score6214C920 00000000 6214C9C4 000F423F 0214C9C4 000F423F D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Time6214C920 00000000 52035084 B581004C 22035086 00000091 D2000000 00000000
200 Bombs6214C920 00000000 A214C998 000000C8 1214C998 000000C8 D2000000 00000000
Base 200 Bombs6214C920 00000000 7214C998 000000C8 1214C998 000000C8 D2000000 00000000

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Bangai-O Spirits walkthroughs & guides

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Bangai-O Spirits FAQ

When did Bangai-O Spirits come out on the DS?

Bangai-O Spirits was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Bangai-O Spirits?

It was developed by Treasure and published by Entertainment Software Publishing.

Is Bangai-O Spirits multiplayer?

Yes. Bangai-O Spirits supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bangai-O Spirits take to play?

As an action game, Bangai-O Spirits typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bangai-O Spirits 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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