The World Ends with You Classic
Nintendo DS · RPG
Children of Mana
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Square Enix |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mana |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Children of Mana is a role-playing game released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Square Enix.
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 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mana series; on the DS you can also try Heroes of Mana. The series also appears on other systems with Secret of Mana (SNES) and Legend of Mana (PS1). Square Enix also made The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift for the DS.
Children of Mana supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Children of Mana 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.
Children of Mana cheats & codes
20 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 0212723C
000F423F |
|---|---|
| Low Game Time | 02127268
0000003D |
| Have Large Knapsack (24 Items) | 22127240
00000004 |
| Ferrik | 02127644
00000000 |
| Poppen | 02127644
00000001 |
| Wanderer | 02127644
00000002 |
Children of Mana walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Children of Mana FAQ
When did Children of Mana come out on the DS?
Children of Mana was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Children of Mana?
It was developed by Square Enix.
Is Children of Mana multiplayer?
Yes. Children of Mana supports up to 2 players.
How long does Children of Mana take to play?
As a role-playing game, Children of Mana typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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