Overlord: Minions DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Action-Adventure

Overlord: Minions

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreAction, Action-Adventure
DeveloperClimax Studios
PublisherCodemasters
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Overlord: Minions is an action game released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Climax Studios and published by Codemasters. It blends action and action-adventure elements.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

Climax Studios also made Meet the Robinsons, Gormiti: The Lords of Nature and Steel Horizon for the DS.

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

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Overlord: Minions 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.

Overlord: Minions gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Overlord: Minions cheats & codes

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

Slot 102122274 FFFFFFFF 02122278 FFFFFFFF
Slot 202122350 FFFFFFFF 02122354 FFFFFFFF
Slot 30212242C FFFFFFFF 02122430 FFFFFFFF
All Withering Woods Stages94000130 FFFB0000 221221A6 00000007 D2000000 00000000
All Briarthorn Burrows Stages94000130 FFFB0000 221221A7 0000000F D2000000 00000000
All Cloudland Keep Stages94000130 FFFB0000 221221A8 0000000F D2000000 00000000

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Overlord: Minions walkthroughs & guides

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Overlord: Minions FAQ

When did Overlord: Minions come out on the DS?

Overlord: Minions was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Overlord: Minions?

It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Codemasters.

Is Overlord: Minions multiplayer?

No. Overlord: Minions is a single-player game.

How long does Overlord: Minions take to play?

As an action game, Overlord: Minions 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 Overlord: Minions 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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