Product Overview
- Product Name: Meteos
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Good
- Notes: Meteos is presented in overall Good condition. The primary factor preventing a higher condition rating is a game store barcode sticker on the back of the plastic case over the original barcode area (see photos). Otherwise, the case, artwork, manual, and cartridge are all in great condition. A very clean copy overall of this unique and highly enjoyable Nintendo DS puzzle game.
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What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: Yes
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
The sky is falling, the planets are under attack, and only your lightning-fast puzzle skills can save the galaxy! In Meteos, a mysterious world-destroying force rains colorful blocks down upon unsuspecting planets, threatening to bury entire civilizations beneath an endless cosmic bombardment. Your mission? Line up matching blocks, ignite powerful combinations, and launch towering stacks into space before the screen fills with destruction! This action-puzzle game for Nintendo DS transforms familiar tile-matching mechanics into an explosive interplanetary adventure, combining frantic touchscreen action, clever strategy, and a wonderfully imaginative science-fiction setting.
Forget simply clearing rows—here, every successful match becomes a rocket-powered escape! Use the stylus to slide colored blocks vertically, creating groups of three or more matching Meteos that blast upward through the playfield. Chain together additional matches while blocks are airborne to generate secondary launches, sending enormous formations soaring off the screen. But there's a twist: different planets have their own gravitational properties, changing how quickly blocks rise and how difficult they are to launch. With its distinctive planet-based puzzle physics, vibrant alien environments, and energetic electronic soundtrack, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers an inventive spin on classic falling-block gameplay.
One galaxy, dozens of worlds, and an incredible variety of ways to play! Travel between strange civilizations in Star Trip, where branching routes and planetary encounters create a cosmic puzzle adventure, or test your endurance in Deluge Mode as the falling blocks become increasingly relentless. Challenge yourself with timed objectives, unlock new planets, and use collected Meteos to create additional content through the Fusion system. Each world features its own visual personality, musical atmosphere, and gameplay characteristics, making every destination feel different. For puzzle enthusiasts and Nintendo DS collectors, Meteos offers an unforgettable combination of touchscreen innovation, addictive score-chasing, and wonderfully unconventional arcade action.
Gameplay Features
- Slide colored Meteos blocks vertically with the stylus, matching three or more to launch stacks skyward.
- Trigger secondary launches by matching airborne blocks, creating powerful chains that clear the playfield.
- Master different planetary gravity conditions that change launch behavior and demand new strategies.
- Explore Star Trip, navigating branching routes through a galaxy of colorful alien civilizations.
- Survive the escalating block bombardment in Deluge Mode or chase high scores in timed puzzle challenges.
- Collect Meteos and use the Fusion system to unlock additional planets, rare items, and new discoveries.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Meteos debuted in North America in June 2005 as an original Nintendo DS puzzle game developed by Q Entertainment, the studio co-founded by legendary game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi. Its innovative launch-based puzzle concept was designed by Masahiro Sakurai, best known for creating Kirby and directing the Super Smash Bros. series, making Meteos an especially interesting collaboration between two celebrated Japanese game creators. Published by Nintendo in North America, the game became an early showcase for the DS touchscreen, blending traditional falling-block puzzles with gravity-driven launches, distinctive alien worlds, and dynamic audiovisual effects.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Puzzle & Cards
- Year Released: 2005
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Developer: Q Entertainment
- ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
- UPC: 045496735739
- SKU: 4089
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
- *Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged. Listing above indicates if it's "OEM/Original" or "Aftermarket." Aftermarket cases typically differ in color &/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. (See photos)
- Any online features (multiplayer, DLC, patches, download codes, etc.) may no longer be supported.
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- All used items are cleaned, tested, and 100% guaranteed to work.
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