Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreAdventure
DeveloperSarbakan
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound is an adventure game developed by Sarbakan and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden.

Sarbakan also made Johnny Test for the DS.

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound 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 a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration

What playing Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound is like

Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.

Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound cheats & codes

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

Suspicious Gauge Always 05205B188 01C019BA 0205B18C E3A02000 0205B198 EA000022 D2000000 00000000

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Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound FAQ

When did Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound come out on the DS?

Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound?

It was developed by Sarbakan and published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound multiplayer?

Yes. Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound supports up to 2 players.

How long does Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound take to play?

As an adventure game, Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound 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 Wizards of Waverly Place: Spellbound 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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