Nintendo DS · Puzzle
Yakuman DS
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo Software Planning & Development |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Yakuman |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Yakuman DS is a puzzle game released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Nintendo Software Planning & Development and published by Nintendo.
It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS.
It is part of the Yakuman series. The series also appears on other systems with Yakuman (Game Boy). Nintendo Software Planning & Development also made Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day!, Rhythm Heaven and Tomodachi Collection for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Yakuman DS is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Yakuman DS cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Player Points | 021252CC
0098967F |
|---|---|
| Quick End | 22126078
00000001 |
| All Abilities | D5000000
00000064
C0000000
00000004
D7000000
02124A70
D2000000
00000000 |
Yakuman DS walkthroughs & guides
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Yakuman DS FAQ
When did Yakuman DS come out on the DS?
Yakuman DS was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.
Who made Yakuman DS?
It was developed by Nintendo Software Planning & Development and published by Nintendo.
Is Yakuman DS multiplayer?
No. Yakuman DS is a single-player game.
How long does Yakuman DS take to play?
As a puzzle game, Yakuman DS 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.
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