Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure / Puzzle

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreAdventure, Puzzle
PublisherBBC Multimedia
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDoctor Who
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth is an adventure game released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, published by BBC Multimedia. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

It is part of the Doctor Who series; on the DS you can also try Top Trumps: Doctor Who. The series also appears on other systems with Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror (C64).

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth 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 Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth 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.

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth cheats & codes

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

Max Credit Points022FC874 000F423F
Infinite Sonic Screwdriver Energy Ball Energy223BEDD4 000000FF
500 Stage Credit Points During Puzzle Solving94000130 FFFB0000 122FC870 000001F4 D2000000 00000000

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Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth walkthroughs & guides

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Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth FAQ

When did Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth come out on the DS?

Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth?

published by BBC Multimedia.

Is Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth multiplayer?

No. Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth is a single-player game.

How long does Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth take to play?

As an adventure game, Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth 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 Doctor Who: Evacuation Earth 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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