Ontamarama DS box art

Nintendo DS · Music & Rhythm

Ontamarama

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperNoise Factory
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Ontamarama is a rhythm game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Noise Factory and published by Atlus.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 42 DS music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

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

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Ontamarama is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

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

Ontamarama cheats & codes

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

Max Score0206CE04 000F423F
Max Op0206CE64 0001869F
Max Chain1206CE16 00000063 1206CE18 00000063
Max Performance2206CE34 00000064 1206CE38 000003E8
Max Stats (Rank S)0206CE0C 03E703E7 0206CE10 000003E7
Infinite Specials6208321C 00000000 B208321C 00000000 2000005C 00000005 D2000000 00000000

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Ontamarama walkthroughs & guides

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Ontamarama FAQ

When did Ontamarama come out on the DS?

Ontamarama was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Ontamarama?

It was developed by Noise Factory and published by Atlus.

Is Ontamarama multiplayer?

No. Ontamarama is a single-player game.

How long does Ontamarama take to play?

As a rhythm game, Ontamarama typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Ontamarama 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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