Drawn to Life DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Platformer

Drawn to Life

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction-Adventure, Platformer
Developer5th Cell
PublisherNorth America
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesDrawn to Life
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Developed by 5th Cell and published by North America, Drawn to Life arrived on the Nintendo DS as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.

Among the 153 DS action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #18 by legacy score.

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

Drawn to Life 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a game you can finish in one short session

What playing Drawn to Life 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 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Drawn to Life cheats & codes

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

Max/Infinite Score and Coins121D8FA0 0000270F
Infinite Snow Shooter22222580 00000064
Infinite Lives221D8FA2 00000090
Invincible121DAE6C 00000007

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Drawn to Life walkthroughs & guides

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Drawn to Life FAQ

Who made Drawn to Life?

It was developed by 5th Cell and published by North America.

Is Drawn to Life multiplayer?

Yes. Drawn to Life supports up to 2 players.

How long does Drawn to Life take to play?

As an action-adventure game, Drawn to Life 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 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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