Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
DeveloperSanrio
PublisherEmpire Interactive
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesHello Kitty
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams is a simulation game developed by Sanrio and published by Empire Interactive.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

It is part of the Hello Kitty series. The series also appears on other systems with Hello Kitty's Cube Frenzy (GBC).

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams cheats & codes

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

Money Code Max (L+R)94000130 FCFF0000 1213F360 00006363 2213F362 00000063 D2000000 00000000

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Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams walkthroughs & guides

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Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams FAQ

When did Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams come out on the DS?

Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams?

It was developed by Sanrio and published by Empire Interactive.

How long does Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams take to play?

As a simulation game, Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams 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 Hello Kitty: Big City Dreams 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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