Kumatanchi DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Kumatanchi

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
DeveloperVanillaware
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Kumatanchi is a simulation game developed by Vanillaware.

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.

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

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
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Kumatanchi 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.

Kumatanchi gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Kumatanchi cheats & codes

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

Infinite Money0218A2A0 05F5E100
Max Stomach Fullness1218A2B0 000003E8
Max Care/Affection1218A2AE 000003E8
Max Enthusiasm1218A2B4 000003E8
All ItemsD5000000 FFFFFFFF C0000000 00000008 D6000000 0218A7FC D2000000 00000000
All Food x99D5000000 00000063 C0000000 0000001C D8000000 0218A340 D2000000 00000000

See all Kumatanchi cheats

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Kumatanchi FAQ

When did Kumatanchi come out on the DS?

Kumatanchi was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Kumatanchi?

It was developed by Vanillaware.

Is Kumatanchi multiplayer?

No. Kumatanchi is a single-player game.

How long does Kumatanchi take to play?

As a simulation game, Kumatanchi 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 Kumatanchi 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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