Journey to the Center of the Earth DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Journey to the Center of the Earth

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Journey to the Center of the Earth is an action game published by THQ.

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.

Journey to the Center of the Earth 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)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Journey to the Center of the Earth 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.

Journey to the Center of the Earth gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Journey to the Center of the Earth cheats & codes

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

Infinite Excavation Damage Bar9206AF9A 0000E597 0206AF9C E3A01000 D2000000 00000000

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

Journey to the Center of the Earth FAQ

When did Journey to the Center of the Earth come out on the DS?

Journey to the Center of the Earth was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Journey to the Center of the Earth?

published by THQ.

Is Journey to the Center of the Earth multiplayer?

No. Journey to the Center of the Earth is a single-player game.

How long does Journey to the Center of the Earth take to play?

As an action game, Journey to the Center of the Earth 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 Journey to the Center of the Earth 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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