Custom Robo Arena DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Custom Robo Arena

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreRPG
DeveloperNoise
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesCustom Robo
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, Custom Robo Arena is a role-playing game developed by Noise and published by Nintendo.

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.

It is part of the Custom Robo series. The series also appears on other systems with Custom Robo (N64) and Custom Robo V2 (N64). Noise also made Go! Go! Cosmo Cops! for the DS.

Custom Robo Arena 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 Custom Robo Arena 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.

Custom Robo Arena gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Custom Robo Arena cheats & codes

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

Story: Max Wins120D0922 0000270F
Story: No Losses120D0924 00000000
Quick Level Up220CB504 000000FF
Max Level120CB504 0000270F
Max Cash94000130 FCFF0000 020CB500 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000
Max/Infinite Cash94000130 FFFB0000 020CB500 0001869F D2000000 00000000

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Custom Robo Arena walkthroughs & guides

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Custom Robo Arena FAQ

When did Custom Robo Arena come out on the DS?

Custom Robo Arena was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Custom Robo Arena?

It was developed by Noise and published by Nintendo.

Is Custom Robo Arena multiplayer?

Yes. Custom Robo Arena supports up to 2 players.

How long does Custom Robo Arena take to play?

As a role-playing game, Custom Robo Arena 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 Custom Robo Arena 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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