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Nintendo DS · Adventure

Really? Really!

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009 (originally 2006)
GenreAdventure
DeveloperNavel
PublisherMangaGamer
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Really? Really! is an adventure game developed by Navel and published by MangaGamer. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2006.

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.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Really? Really! 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.

Really? Really! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Really? Really! 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.

Really? Really! FAQ

When did Really? Really! come out on the DS?

Really? Really! was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009; the original game dates back to 2006.

Who made Really? Really!?

It was developed by Navel and published by MangaGamer.

How long does Really? Really! take to play?

As an adventure game, Really? Really! 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 Really? Really! 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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