Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Bust-a-Move DS
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Happy Happening |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Happy Happening and published by Taito, Bust-a-Move DS 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. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.
Happy Happening also made The Wild West for the DS.
Bust-a-Move DS 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 want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Bust-a-Move DS 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.
Bust-a-Move DS cheats & codes
40 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Remove Five Seconds Timer When Idle or Holding a Bubble v1 | 12091982
000001D0 |
|---|---|
| Red | 2209193E
00000001 |
| Orange | 2209193E
00000002 |
| Yellow | 2209193E
00000003 |
| Green | 2209193E
00000004 |
| Blue | 2209193E
00000005 |
Bust-a-Move DS walkthroughs & guides
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Bust-a-Move DS FAQ
When did Bust-a-Move DS come out on the DS?
Bust-a-Move DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Bust-a-Move DS?
It was developed by Happy Happening and published by Taito.
Is Bust-a-Move DS multiplayer?
Yes. Bust-a-Move DS supports up to 2 players.
How long does Bust-a-Move DS take to play?
As a puzzle game, Bust-a-Move DS 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 Bust-a-Move DS 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.