Wizards of Waverly Place DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Wizards of Waverly Place

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreAdventure
PublisherDisney Interactive Studios
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Wizards of Waverly Place is an adventure game released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS, published by Disney Interactive Studios.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

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

Wizards of Waverly Place cheats & codes

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

[SELECT]Coins 99994000130 FFFB0000 12216020 000003E7 D2000000 00000000
[SELECT]Diamond 9994000130 FFFB0000 2221601C 00000063 D2000000 00000000

See all Wizards of Waverly Place cheats

Wizards of Waverly Place walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wizards of Waverly Place.

If you like Wizards of Waverly Place, the Matrix also picks…

Again box art
Again DS · 2009 · Adventure Classic

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.

Wizards of Waverly Place FAQ

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

Wizards of Waverly Place was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made Wizards of Waverly Place?

published by Disney Interactive Studios.

Is Wizards of Waverly Place multiplayer?

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

How long does Wizards of Waverly Place take to play?

As an adventure game, Wizards of Waverly Place 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 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.

Not sure? Let the Matrix pick for you