Zubo DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action

Zubo

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreAction
DeveloperElectronic Arts
PublisherElectronic Arts
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Zubo is an action game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Electronic Arts.

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.

Electronic Arts also made SimCity DS, SimAnimals and The Sims 2: Apartment Pets for the DS.

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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Zubo is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

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

Zubo cheats & codes

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

Max Notes121B924C 0000270F
Max Life for 1st Zubo221B8FAC 000000FF
Max Level for 1st Zubo221B8FC8 0000001F
Always 9 Power Pills221F12D3 00000009
Complete Items for Vending Machine021B95A8 01010101 021B95AC 01010101 021B95B0 01010101

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Zubo walkthroughs & guides

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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.

Zubo FAQ

When did Zubo come out on the DS?

Zubo was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Zubo?

It was developed by Electronic Arts.

Is Zubo multiplayer?

No. Zubo is a single-player game.

How long does Zubo take to play?

As an action game, Zubo typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Zubo 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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