Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreAction
DeveloperWinning Entertainment Group
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Winning Entertainment Group and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as an action game.

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 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.

Winning Entertainment Group also made Harvest Moon: Frantic Farming for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health1223BAB4 0000270F
Max Health1223BAB6 0000270F
Infinite Health1223BB84 0000270F
Max Health1223BB86 0000270F
All Mini-Games2225B900 000000FF
Media Library Complete2225B902 000000FF

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy walkthroughs & guides

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy FAQ

When did Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy come out on the DS?

Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy?

It was developed by Winning Entertainment Group and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

Is Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy multiplayer?

No. Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy is a single-player game.

How long does Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy take to play?

As an action game, Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Fullmetal Alchemist: Dual Sympathy 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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