ThunderCats DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

ThunderCats

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2012
GenreAction
DeveloperAspect
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2012, ThunderCats is an action game developed by Aspect.

It landed about 8 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2012 include Pokémon Conquest, Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! and Diamond Trust of London.

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 ThunderCats 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.

ThunderCats gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

ThunderCats cheats & codes

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

Max Score94000130 FFFB0000 020A7464 05F5E0FF D2000000 00000000
Max Lion Signal927FFFA8 FBFF0000 220A746C 00000009 D2000000 00000000
Energy Always Max5205CA3C E5900014 0205CA40 E3A010C8 D2000000 00000000
Reset Timer94000130 FDFF0000 120A74C4 0000EA00 D2000000 00000000
Infinite Second Jump5206DD9C E1A02005 0206DDA0 E3A00001 D2000000 00000000
Invincible62113314 00000000 B2113314 00000000 10000090 0000FFFF D2000000 00000000

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ThunderCats walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

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ThunderCats FAQ

When did ThunderCats come out on the DS?

ThunderCats was released for the Nintendo DS in 2012.

Who made ThunderCats?

It was developed by Aspect.

How long does ThunderCats take to play?

As an action game, ThunderCats 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 ThunderCats 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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