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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction
DeveloperDouble Helix Games
PublisherElectronic Arts
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesG.I. Joe
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra is an action game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Double Helix Games and published by Electronic Arts.

It is part of the G.I. Joe series. The series also appears on other systems with G.I. Joe: The Atlantis Factor (NES) and G.I. Joe: Cobra Strike (2600). Double Helix Games also made Green Lantern: Rise of the Manhunters and Battleship for the DS.

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)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 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.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra cheats & codes

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

Increase Movement Speed220CE160 00000002
Unlock All Missions220CBF9C 00000001
Debug Mode220CBE7C 00000001
Lives x 9 (Select)94000130 FFFB0000 220CD99A 00000009 D2000000 00000000
Health Never Decrease620CBEC4 00000000 B20CBEC4 00000000 20000218 00000064 D2000000 00000000

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra walkthroughs & guides

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G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra FAQ

Who made G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra?

It was developed by Double Helix Games and published by Electronic Arts.

How long does G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra take to play?

As an action game, G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 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 G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra 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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