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Nintendo DS · RPG

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG
DeveloperSega
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesBleach DS
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Sega.

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.

It is part of the Bleach DS series; on the DS you can also try Bleach: The Blade of Fate, Bleach: Dark Souls and Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer. Sega also made Mushiking: The King of Beetles, Super Monkey Ball Touch & Roll and Phantasy Star 0 for the DS.

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom cheats & codes

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

Main Kudo twin121DB456 000003E7
Other Kudo twin121DB592 000003E7
Suzunami121DB6CE 000003E7
Aizen121DB80A 000003E7
Urahara121DB946 000003E7
Kaien121DBA82 000003E7

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Bleach: The 3rd Phantom walkthroughs & guides

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Bleach: The 3rd Phantom FAQ

When did Bleach: The 3rd Phantom come out on the DS?

Bleach: The 3rd Phantom was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Bleach: The 3rd Phantom?

It was developed by Sega.

Is Bleach: The 3rd Phantom multiplayer?

No. Bleach: The 3rd Phantom is a single-player game.

How long does Bleach: The 3rd Phantom take to play?

As a role-playing game, Bleach: The 3rd Phantom typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Bleach: The 3rd Phantom 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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