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Nintendo DS · Action
MechAssault: Phantom War
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Backbone Entertainment |
| Publisher | Majesco Entertainment |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | MechWarrior |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, MechAssault: Phantom War is an action game developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Majesco Entertainment.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the MechWarrior series. The series also appears on other systems with MechWarrior (SNES). Backbone Entertainment also made Age of Empires: The Age of Kings, Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom and Gauntlet for the DS.
MechAssault: Phantom War supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
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 have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing MechAssault: Phantom War 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.
MechAssault: Phantom War cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| All Missions Unlocked | 020AD1A8
00000018 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | B20AD214
00000000
100000A0
00007FFF
D2000000
00000000 |
| Infinite Boost | B20AD214
00000000
10000110
00007FFF
D2000000
00000000 |
MechAssault: Phantom War walkthroughs & guides
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MechAssault: Phantom War FAQ
When did MechAssault: Phantom War come out on the DS?
MechAssault: Phantom War was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made MechAssault: Phantom War?
It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Majesco Entertainment.
Is MechAssault: Phantom War multiplayer?
Yes. MechAssault: Phantom War supports up to 2 players.
How long does MechAssault: Phantom War take to play?
As an action game, MechAssault: Phantom War 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 MechAssault: Phantom War 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.