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Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Polarium
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2004 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Mitchell Corporation |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2004, Polarium is a puzzle game developed by Mitchell Corporation and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the DS's earliest wave of games. Other notable DS releases from 2004 include Asphalt: Urban GT, Feel the Magic: XY/XX and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Trials and Tribulations. Among the 102 DS puzzle games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Mitchell Corporation also made Actionloop, Pang: Magical Michael and Sujin Taisen: Number Battles for the DS.
Polarium supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Polarium is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Polarium cheats & codes
110 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Instant Win: Challenge Mode | 120C8E40
0000270F |
|---|---|
| 20 Puzzles Unlocked | 220C8D34
0000000A |
| 30 Puzzles Unlocked | 220C8D34
00000014 |
| 40 Puzzles Unlocked | 220C8D34
0000001E |
| 50 Puzzles Unlocked | 220C8D34
00000028 |
| 60 Puzzles Unlocked | 220C8D34
00000032 |
Polarium walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Polarium FAQ
When did Polarium come out on the DS?
Polarium was released for the Nintendo DS in 2004.
Who made Polarium?
It was developed by Mitchell Corporation and published by Nintendo.
Is Polarium multiplayer?
Yes. Polarium supports up to 2 players.
How long does Polarium take to play?
As a puzzle game, Polarium 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 Polarium 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.