Planet 51: The Game DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Racing

Planet 51: The Game

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction, Racing
DeveloperFirebrand Games
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, Planet 51: The Game is an action game developed by Firebrand Games and published by Sega. It blends action and racing elements.

Firebrand Games also made Need for Speed: Nitro, Race Driver: Create & Race and Hot Wheels Track Attack for the DS.

Planet 51: The Game 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Planet 51: The Game 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.

Planet 51: The Game gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Planet 51: The Game cheats & codes

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

Infinite Health62132D78 00000000 B2132D78 00000000 10000044 0000FFFF D2000000 00000000
Infinite Turbo62132D78 00000000 B2132D78 00000000 100001F4 0000FFFF D2000000 00000000
No Wanted Level62132D78 00000000 B2132D78 00000000 100001F9 00000000 D2000000 00000000

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Planet 51: The Game walkthroughs & guides

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Planet 51: The Game FAQ

Who made Planet 51: The Game?

It was developed by Firebrand Games and published by Sega.

Is Planet 51: The Game multiplayer?

Yes. Planet 51: The Game supports up to 2 players.

How long does Planet 51: The Game take to play?

As an action game, Planet 51: The Game 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 Planet 51: The Game 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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