Tigerz DS box art

Nintendo DS · Simulation

Tigerz

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreSimulation
DeveloperMagic Pockets
PublisherUbisoft
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesPetz
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Magic Pockets and published by Ubisoft, Tigerz arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a simulation game.

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.

It is part of the Petz series; on the DS you can also try Petz: Dogz 2, Horsez and Catz. The series also appears on other systems with Horsez (GBA) and Dogz (GBA). Magic Pockets also made Dolphin Island: Underwater Adventures for the DS.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending

What playing Tigerz is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

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

Tigerz cheats & codes

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

Max Cash02056360 05F5E0FF
Infinite Time12056F90 00004680
Infinite Tries220576EE 00000000

See all Tigerz cheats

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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.

Tigerz FAQ

When did Tigerz come out on the DS?

Tigerz was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Tigerz?

It was developed by Magic Pockets and published by Ubisoft.

How long does Tigerz take to play?

As a simulation game, Tigerz typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Tigerz 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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