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Nintendo DS · Adventure

Coraline

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAdventure
DeveloperPapaya Studio
PublisherD3 Publisher
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Papaya Studio and published by D3 Publisher, Coraline arrived on the Nintendo DS as an adventure game.

Papaya Studio also made Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction for the DS.

Coraline is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Coraline is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

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

Coraline cheats & codes

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

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Coraline 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.

Coraline FAQ

Who made Coraline?

It was developed by Papaya Studio and published by D3 Publisher.

Is Coraline multiplayer?

No. Coraline is a single-player game.

How long does Coraline take to play?

As an adventure game, Coraline typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Coraline 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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