Lux-Pain DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Lux-Pain

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAdventure
PublisherMarvelous Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Lux-Pain is an adventure game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, published by Marvelous Entertainment.

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.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • 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 fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Lux-Pain is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Lux-Pain gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Lux-Pain cheats & codes

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

Movie Polution 1%220A9894 00000001
Max Affection12028A46 0000E18C
Max Exp020A96D8 000F423F
SP Gauge Never Decrease02030C78 E1A00003

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Lux-Pain walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Lux-Pain FAQ

When did Lux-Pain come out on the DS?

Lux-Pain was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Lux-Pain?

published by Marvelous Entertainment.

Is Lux-Pain multiplayer?

No. Lux-Pain is a single-player game.

How long does Lux-Pain take to play?

As an adventure game, Lux-Pain 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 Lux-Pain 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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