The Legend of Kage 2 DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Platformer

The Legend of Kage 2

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction, Platformer
PublisherNorth America
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, The Legend of Kage 2 is an action game published by North America. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing The Legend of Kage 2 is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Legend of Kage 2 gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

The Legend of Kage 2 cheats & codes

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

Max Health02037FB8 E3A00000
Max Score020B9830 000F423F
Infinite Orbs020E6CBC 09090909
Infinite Ninjutsu v10203715C E3A04000
All Ninjutsu020DE170 0001FFFF
One Hit Kill020317AC E3A01000 0204CED0 E3A00000

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The Legend of Kage 2 walkthroughs & guides

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The Legend of Kage 2 FAQ

When did The Legend of Kage 2 come out on the DS?

The Legend of Kage 2 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made The Legend of Kage 2?

published by North America.

How long does The Legend of Kage 2 take to play?

As an action game, The Legend of Kage 2 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Legend of Kage 2 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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