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Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperBehaviour Interactive
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! is a rhythm game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Behaviour Interactive and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

Behaviour Interactive also made MySims Racing, Transformers Animated: The Game and High School Musical 2: Work This Out! for the DS.

High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! 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: Makin' the Cut! 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: Makin' the Cut! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! cheats & codes

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

Max Multiplier22113388 00000009
Max Power Gauge021133BC 00014000
Max Score02113398 000F423F
Perfect Stage Results02113374 03E70000 02113370 00000000 12113392 000003E7

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High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! walkthroughs & guides

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High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! FAQ

When did High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! come out on the DS?

High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made High School Musical: Makin' the Cut!?

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

Is High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! multiplayer?

Yes. High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! supports up to 2 players.

How long does High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! take to play?

As a rhythm game, High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! 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: Makin' the Cut! 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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