Electroplankton DS box art

Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

Electroplankton

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreMusic & Rhythm
Developerindieszero
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2005, Electroplankton is a rhythm game developed by indieszero and published by Nintendo.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.

indieszero also made Retro Game Challenge for the DS.

Electroplankton is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Electroplankton is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Electroplankton gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Electroplankton cheats & codes

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

01 Tracy2208F16C 00000000
02 Hanenbow2208F16C 00000001
03 Luminaria2208F16C 00000002
04 Sun-Animalcule2208F16C 00000003
05 Rec-Rec2208F16C 00000004
06 Nanocarp2208F16C 00000005

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Electroplankton walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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Electroplankton FAQ

When did Electroplankton come out on the DS?

Electroplankton was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Electroplankton?

It was developed by indieszero and published by Nintendo.

Is Electroplankton multiplayer?

No. Electroplankton is a single-player game.

How long does Electroplankton take to play?

As a rhythm game, Electroplankton typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Electroplankton 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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