Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up / Adventure
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Adventure |
| Developer | Oxygen Studios |
| Publisher | Oxygen Games |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas is a shoot 'em up released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Oxygen Studios and published by Oxygen Games. It blends shoot 'em up and adventure elements.
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. Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Oxygen Studios also made King of Clubs for the DS.
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas 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 a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Pirates: Duels on the High Seas is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 020E8A3C
0001869F |
|---|---|
| Max Health | 620E7F68
00000000
B20E7F68
00000000
100000FC
000003E8
D2000000
00000000 |
| Max Ammo | 620E7F68
00000000
B20E7F68
00000000
200011B0
00000063
D2000000
00000000 |
| Metal Bomb | 6202E200
00000000
B202E200
00000000
200011C0
00000002
D2000000
00000000 |
| Rocket | 6202E200
00000000
B202E200
00000000
200011C0
00000003
D2000000
00000000 |
| Continuous Cannon | 6202E200
00000000
B202E200
00000000
200011C0
00000004
D2000000
00000000 |
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas walkthroughs & guides
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Pirates: Duels on the High Seas FAQ
When did Pirates: Duels on the High Seas come out on the DS?
Pirates: Duels on the High Seas was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Pirates: Duels on the High Seas?
It was developed by Oxygen Studios and published by Oxygen Games.
Is Pirates: Duels on the High Seas multiplayer?
Yes. Pirates: Duels on the High Seas supports up to 2 players.
How long does Pirates: Duels on the High Seas take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Pirates: Duels on the High Seas 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 Pirates: Duels on the High Seas 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.