C.O.R.E. DS box art

Nintendo DS · Shooter

C.O.R.E.

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreShooter
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

C.O.R.E. is a shooter released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

C.O.R.E. 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
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

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

What playing C.O.R.E. 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.

C.O.R.E. gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

C.O.R.E. cheats & codes

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

Ammo for Machine Gun Never Decrease (ASM)0205A228 E1A00000
Health Never Decrease6211DA40 00000000 B211DA40 00000000 20000064 00000064 D2000000 00000000
Armour Never Decrease6211DA40 00000000 B211DA40 00000000 20000066 00000064 D2000000 00000000
Machine Gun Ammo x2556211DB8C 00000000 B211DB8C 00000000 2000017A 000000FF D2000000 00000000

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C.O.R.E. 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.

C.O.R.E. FAQ

When did C.O.R.E. come out on the DS?

C.O.R.E. was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Is C.O.R.E. multiplayer?

Yes. C.O.R.E. supports up to 2 players.

How long does C.O.R.E. take to play?

As a shooter, C.O.R.E. 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 C.O.R.E. 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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