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Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
Developer5th Cell
PublisherTHQ
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDrawn to Life
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

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.

It is part of the Drawn to Life series; on the DS you can also try Drawn to Life and Drawn to Life: SpongeBob SquarePants Edition. 5th Cell also made Scribblenauts, Super Scribblenauts and Lock's Quest for the DS.

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 a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter is like

Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.

Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter cheats & codes

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

Infinite Coins94000130 FFFB0000 B20AAC38 00000000 100000D4 0000C350 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Drops94000130 FFFB0000 B20AAC38 00000000 100000D6 0000C350 D2000000 00000000
Collect Coins From Anywhere520D5F34 BA000031 020D5F34 EA000007 020D60E4 EA00000B D2000000 00000000

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Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter walkthroughs & guides

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Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter FAQ

When did Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter come out on the DS?

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter?

It was developed by 5th Cell and published by THQ.

How long does Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter 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 Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter 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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