Bleach: The Blade of Fate DS box art

Nintendo DS · Fighting

Bleach: The Blade of Fate

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreFighting
DeveloperTreasure
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesBleach DS
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Developed by Treasure and published by Sega, Bleach: The Blade of Fate arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a fighting 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. Among the 17 DS fighting games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Bleach DS series; on the DS you can also try Bleach: Dark Souls, Bleach: The 3rd Phantom and Bleach DS 4th: Flame Bringer. Treasure also made Bangai-O Spirits for the DS.

Bleach: The Blade of Fate 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Bleach: The Blade of Fate is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Bleach: The Blade of Fate gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Bleach: The Blade of Fate cheats & codes

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

Infinite KAN0212A390 0001869F
Max Score (Arcade Mode)B212F168 00000000 00000290 7FFFFFFF D2000000 00000000
Max Spirit PowerB212F168 00000000 100002B2 00000303 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Bankai TimeB212F168 00000000 1000098C 00000303 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Airdash + Double Jumps6212F168 00000000 B212F168 00000000 10000744 00000000 D2000000 00000000
Commands Never Disappear in Challenge Mode521D2BE0 03A00000 021D2BE0 00000000 021D2BE4 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Bleach: The Blade of Fate walkthroughs & guides

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Bleach: The Blade of Fate FAQ

When did Bleach: The Blade of Fate come out on the DS?

Bleach: The Blade of Fate was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Bleach: The Blade of Fate?

It was developed by Treasure and published by Sega.

Is Bleach: The Blade of Fate multiplayer?

Yes. Bleach: The Blade of Fate supports up to 2 players.

How long does Bleach: The Blade of Fate take to play?

As a fighting game, Bleach: The Blade of Fate 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 Bleach: The Blade of Fate 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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