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Contact

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreRPG
DeveloperGrasshopper Manufacture
PublisherMarvelous Entertainment
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, Contact is a role-playing game developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Marvelous Entertainment.

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.

Grasshopper Manufacture also made Flower, Sun, and Rain and The Silver Case for the DS.

Contact 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

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 Contact 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.

Contact gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Contact cheats & codes

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

Max/Infinite Money02261180 0098967F
Max/Infinite ? Decal022640BC 0098967F
Tech Meter Always Full22261BC0 00000005
Infinite Health02260858 003E7000
Have All Costumes22261184 000000FF
Rusty Knife02263C84 000003E7

See all Contact cheats

Contact 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.

Contact FAQ

When did Contact come out on the DS?

Contact was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Contact?

It was developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and published by Marvelous Entertainment.

Is Contact multiplayer?

Yes. Contact supports up to 2 players.

How long does Contact take to play?

As a role-playing game, Contact typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Contact 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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