Nintendo DS · Beat 'em Up
Tokyo Beat Down
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | Beat 'em Up |
| Developer | Tamsoft |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Tokyo Beat Down is a beat 'em up released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Tamsoft and published by Atlus.
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. Among the 10 DS beat 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want depth and variety over simple, satisfying brawling
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Tokyo Beat Down is like
Beat 'em ups send you down scrolling streets fighting waves of thugs with punches, kicks, throws and grabbed weapons. Most can be finished in a single sitting and shine with a second player.
Tip for newcomers: Avoid getting surrounded: keep enemies on one side of you and save your special attacks for crowds. Bring a friend if the game supports co-op.
Tokyo Beat Down cheats & codes
9 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 120BC4A8
000003E8 |
|---|---|
| Health Refills Over Time | 020BC4A4
03E803E8 |
| Max Ammo | 120BC52C
000000F0 |
| Max HP | 120BC4A6
000003E8
120BC4A8
000003E8 |
| Pistol (A+Up) | 94000130
FFBE0000
220BC52E
00000000
D2000000
00000000 |
| Shot Gun (A+Down) | 94000130
FF7E0000
220BC52E
00000040
D2000000
00000000 |
Tokyo Beat Down walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tokyo Beat Down.
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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.
Tokyo Beat Down FAQ
When did Tokyo Beat Down come out on the DS?
Tokyo Beat Down was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Tokyo Beat Down?
It was developed by Tamsoft and published by Atlus.
Is Tokyo Beat Down multiplayer?
No. Tokyo Beat Down is a single-player game.
How long does Tokyo Beat Down take to play?
As a beat 'em up, Tokyo Beat Down typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Tokyo Beat Down 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.