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Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

High School Musical 2: Work This Out!

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperBehaviour Interactive
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Disney Interactive Studios, High School Musical 2: Work This Out! arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a rhythm game.

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. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Behaviour Interactive also made MySims Racing, Transformers Animated: The Game and High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! for the DS.

High School Musical 2: Work This Out! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing High School Musical 2: Work This Out! 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.

High School Musical 2: Work This Out! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

High School Musical 2: Work This Out! cheats & codes

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

Disable Vsync020A7540 E3A00000
200 Discs7214E684 FF0000C8 2214E684 000000C8 D0000000 00000000

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High School Musical 2: Work This Out! walkthroughs & guides

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High School Musical 2: Work This Out! FAQ

When did High School Musical 2: Work This Out! come out on the DS?

High School Musical 2: Work This Out! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made High School Musical 2: Work This Out!?

It was developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is High School Musical 2: Work This Out! multiplayer?

Yes. High School Musical 2: Work This Out! supports up to 2 players.

How long does High School Musical 2: Work This Out! take to play?

As a rhythm game, High School Musical 2: Work This Out! 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 High School Musical 2: Work This Out! 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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