Dokapon Journey DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG / Board, Card & Party

Dokapon Journey

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG, Board, Card & Party
DeveloperSuzak Inc.
PublisherAtlus USA
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesDokapon
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Dokapon Journey is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Suzak Inc. and published by Atlus USA. It blends RPG and board, card & party elements.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Dokapon series. The series also appears on other systems with Dokapon: Monster Hunter (GBA) and Dokapon MillenniumQuest (GBC). Suzak Inc. also made Wario: Master of Disguise, Zekkyō Senshi Sakeburein and Boing! Docomodake DS for the DS.

Dokapon Journey 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 Dokapon Journey 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.

Dokapon Journey gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Dokapon Journey cheats & codes

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

Player 1 Max/Infinite Money94000130 FFFB0000 02146FD8 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Player 2 Max/Infinite Money94000130 FFFB0000 021470C8 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Player 3 Max/Infinite Money94000130 FFFB0000 021471B8 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Player 4 Max/Infinite Money94000130 FFFB0000 021472A8 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Nine Steps94000130 FFFB0000 221DE7DC 00000009 D2000000 00000000
99 Steps94000130 FFBB0000 221DE7DC 00000063 D2000000 00000000

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Dokapon Journey walkthroughs & guides

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Dokapon Journey FAQ

When did Dokapon Journey come out on the DS?

Dokapon Journey was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Dokapon Journey?

It was developed by Suzak Inc. and published by Atlus USA.

Is Dokapon Journey multiplayer?

Yes. Dokapon Journey supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dokapon Journey take to play?

As a role-playing game, Dokapon Journey 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 Dokapon Journey 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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