Project Hacker: Kakusei DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Project Hacker: Kakusei

SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreAdventure
DeveloperRed Entertainment
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, Project Hacker: Kakusei is an adventure game developed by Red Entertainment and published by Nintendo.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Red Entertainment also made Tengai Makyō II: Manji Maru for the DS.

Project Hacker: Kakusei supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Project Hacker: Kakusei is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Project Hacker: Kakusei gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Project Hacker: Kakusei cheats & codes

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

Unlock All Hidden220CF532 00000005

See all Project Hacker: Kakusei cheats

If you like Project Hacker: Kakusei, the Matrix also picks…

Again box art
Again DS · 2009 · Adventure Classic

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.

Project Hacker: Kakusei FAQ

When did Project Hacker: Kakusei come out on the DS?

Project Hacker: Kakusei was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Project Hacker: Kakusei?

It was developed by Red Entertainment and published by Nintendo.

Is Project Hacker: Kakusei multiplayer?

Yes. Project Hacker: Kakusei supports up to 2 players.

How long does Project Hacker: Kakusei take to play?

As an adventure game, Project Hacker: Kakusei typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Project Hacker: Kakusei 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you