Blades of Thunder II DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Blades of Thunder II

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreSimulation
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Blades of Thunder II arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a simulation game.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Blades of Thunder II is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Blades of Thunder II gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Blades of Thunder II cheats & codes

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

Max Score021B1A00 0098967F
All Stages220FDBDC 00000010
Plane Durability621B340C 00000000 B21B340C 00000000 100001D4 000004B0 D2000000 00000000

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Blades of Thunder II walkthroughs & guides

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Blades of Thunder II FAQ

When did Blades of Thunder II come out on the DS?

Blades of Thunder II was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

How long does Blades of Thunder II take to play?

As a simulation game, Blades of Thunder II 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 Blades of Thunder II 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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