Nintendo DS · RPG
Spectrobes
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Jupiter |
| Publisher | Disney Interactive Studios |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Spectrobes |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 8 |
Spectrobes is a role-playing game released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Jupiter and published by Disney Interactive Studios.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.
It is part of the Spectrobes series; on the DS you can also try Spectrobes: Beyond the Portals. Jupiter also made Picross DS and Professor Kageyama's Maths Training: The Hundred Cell Calculation Method for the DS.
Spectrobes 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Spectrobes is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Spectrobes cheats & codes
103 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Gura | 0212BD04
05F0E0FF |
|---|---|
| Max Excavation Level | 1212BB0E
0000EA60 |
| Music Modifier (Modify Value for Extra Song) | 020D8DE0
00000001 |
| Power C Mineral | 2212BF24
00000001 |
| Power B Mineral | 2212BF25
00000001 |
| Power A Mineral | 2212BF26
00000001 |
Spectrobes walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Spectrobes.
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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.
Spectrobes FAQ
When did Spectrobes come out on the DS?
Spectrobes was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Spectrobes?
It was developed by Jupiter and published by Disney Interactive Studios.
Is Spectrobes multiplayer?
Yes. Spectrobes supports up to 2 players.
How long does Spectrobes take to play?
As a role-playing game, Spectrobes typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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