Nintendo DS · Adventure
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Vanpool |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | The Legend of Zelda |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Vanpool and published by Nintendo, Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as an adventure game.
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. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Legend of Zelda series; on the DS you can also try The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks and Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland. The series also appears on other systems with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES) and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Game Boy). Vanpool also made Let's Yoga for the DS.
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love 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.
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Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love FAQ
When did Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love come out on the DS?
Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love?
It was developed by Vanpool and published by Nintendo.
Is Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love multiplayer?
No. Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love is a single-player game.
How long does Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love take to play?
As an adventure game, Ripened Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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