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Nintendo DS · RPG
Monster Lab
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Backbone Entertainment |
| Publisher | Eidos Interactive |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Monster Lab is a role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive.
Backbone Entertainment also made Age of Empires: The Age of Kings, MechAssault: Phantom War and Death Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom for the DS.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Monster Lab is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Monster Lab cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy Both Characters | 12008B74
00002063 |
|---|---|
| P1 Has Infinite Health | 120A2EEA
00006018
120A2EE4
00006823 |
| Quick MSP Gain | 62140310
00000000
B2140310
00000000
10000128
0000FFFF
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max MSP | 62140310
00000000
B2140310
00000000
00000128
0098967F
D2000000
00000000 |
Monster Lab walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Monster Lab.
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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.
Monster Lab FAQ
Who made Monster Lab?
It was developed by Backbone Entertainment and published by Eidos Interactive.
How long does Monster Lab take to play?
As a role-playing game, Monster Lab typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Monster Lab 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.