Iron Man DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure

Iron Man

SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction, Action-Adventure
DeveloperSega Studios San Francisco
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Sega Studios San Francisco and published by Sega, Iron Man arrived on the Nintendo DS as an action game. It blends action and action-adventure elements.

Sega Studios San Francisco also made Iron Man 2 for the DS.

Iron Man is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Iron Man 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.

Iron Man gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Iron Man cheats & codes

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

Max Research Points1211E00E 0000C350
Max Enemy Units Killed2211E010 000000C8
Max Enemy Structures Destroyed2211E011 000000C8
Infinite RP to Upgrade021415F4 000F423F
Infinite Missiles2211E08A 00000063 2211E016 00000063
Press SELECT: Max Research Points94000130 FFFB0000 02141668 3B9AC9FF D2000000 00000000

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Iron Man walkthroughs & guides

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Iron Man FAQ

Who made Iron Man?

It was developed by Sega Studios San Francisco and published by Sega.

Is Iron Man multiplayer?

No. Iron Man is a single-player game.

How long does Iron Man take to play?

As an action game, Iron Man 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 Iron Man 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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