Nintendo DS · Action-Adventure / Puzzle
Scribblenauts
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2009 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Puzzle |
| Developer | 5th Cell |
| Publisher | Warner Bros. Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Scribblenauts |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Developed by 5th Cell and published by Warner Bros. Games, Scribblenauts arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as an action-adventure game. It blends action-adventure and puzzle elements.
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 WarioWare D.I.Y.. Among the 153 DS action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Scribblenauts series; on the DS you can also try Super Scribblenauts. 5th Cell also made Drawn to Life, Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter and Lock's Quest for the DS.
Scribblenauts 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 a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Scribblenauts is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Scribblenauts cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Budget Meter Always Empty | 22133A44
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Always 0 objects | 222A30B4
00000000 |
| 1,000,000 Ollars | 0216C744
000F4240 |
| Stop Timer | 022A3114
00000000 |
| Stop camera snap back | 020BC62C
00000000 |
| Infinite Ammo | 520CA8F4
E2400001
020CA8F4
E1A00000
D2000000
00000000 |
Scribblenauts walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Scribblenauts.
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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.
Scribblenauts FAQ
When did Scribblenauts come out on the DS?
Scribblenauts was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
Who made Scribblenauts?
It was developed by 5th Cell and published by Warner Bros. Games.
Is Scribblenauts multiplayer?
No. Scribblenauts is a single-player game.
How long does Scribblenauts take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Scribblenauts 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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