Break 'Em All DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Break 'Em All

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperWarashi
PublisherD3 Publisher
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Warashi and published by D3 Publisher, Break 'Em All arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as a puzzle game.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS.

Break 'Em All supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Break 'Em All is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Break 'Em All gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Break 'Em All cheats & codes

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

Infinite Balls22145EDE 00000063
Infinite Power Up Time221428E0 00000027
Max Blocks Broken02145EEC 0001869F
Combo Aways Maxed12145F20 000003E7
Rally Aways Maxed12145F18 0000270F
Always Power Up 1221428A6 00000001

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Break 'Em All FAQ

When did Break 'Em All come out on the DS?

Break 'Em All was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Break 'Em All?

It was developed by Warashi and published by D3 Publisher.

Is Break 'Em All multiplayer?

Yes. Break 'Em All supports up to 2 players.

How long does Break 'Em All take to play?

As a puzzle game, Break 'Em All 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 Break 'Em All 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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