Cars 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shooter / Racing

Cars 2

SystemNintendo DS
GenreShooter, Racing
DeveloperAvalanche Software
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney Interactive Studios, Cars 2 arrived on the Nintendo DS as a shooter. It blends shooter and racing elements.

Among the 36 DS shooters in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

Avalanche Software also made Toy Story 3, Bolt and Tak: The Great Juju Challenge for the DS.

Cars 2 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Cars 2 is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Cars 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Cars 2 cheats & codes

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

100 Cup Points221FEFA4 00000064

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Cars 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Cars 2 FAQ

Who made Cars 2?

It was developed by Avalanche Software and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is Cars 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Cars 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Cars 2 take to play?

As a shooter, Cars 2 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Cars 2 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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