National Geographic Panda DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

National Geographic Panda

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
DeveloperBandai Namco Entertainment
PublisherBandai Namco Entertainment
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, National Geographic Panda arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a simulation game.

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.

Bandai Namco Entertainment also made Digimon World Championship, The Idolmaster Dearly Stars and Digimon Story Lost Evolution for the DS.

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

What playing National Geographic Panda 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.

National Geographic Panda gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

National Geographic Panda cheats & codes

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

Max/Infinite Money0211F164 000F423F
Max Points0211F168 0001869F
All Bathing Equipment2211F219 00000001 1211F21A 00000101
All Climbing Woods1211F1A0 00000101 2211F1A2 00000001
All FoodsD5000000 00006363 C0000000 00000007 D7000000 0211F18A D2000000 00000000
All ToysD5000000 00000001 C0000000 0000000A D8000000 0211F1B3 D2000000 00000000

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National Geographic Panda FAQ

When did National Geographic Panda come out on the DS?

National Geographic Panda was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made National Geographic Panda?

It was developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

How long does National Geographic Panda take to play?

As a simulation game, National Geographic Panda 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 National Geographic Panda 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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