{"product_id":"meteos-nintendo-ds-good","title":"Meteos - Nintendo DS (Good)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meteos\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e In Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e OEM\/Original\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The sky is falling, the planets are under attack, and only your lightning-fast puzzle skills can save the galaxy! In \u003cstrong\u003eMeteos\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003elaunch towering stacks into space\u003c\/strong\u003e before the screen fills with destruction! This \u003cstrong\u003eaction-puzzle game for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms familiar tile-matching mechanics into an explosive interplanetary adventure, combining frantic touchscreen action, clever strategy, and a wonderfully imaginative science-fiction setting.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    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 \u003cstrong\u003esecondary launches\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eplanet-based puzzle physics\u003c\/strong\u003e, vibrant alien environments, and energetic electronic soundtrack, this physical Nintendo DS cartridge delivers an inventive spin on classic falling-block gameplay.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    One galaxy, dozens of worlds, and an incredible variety of ways to play! Travel between strange civilizations in \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trip\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eFusion system\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSlide colored \u003cstrong\u003eMeteos blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e vertically with the stylus, matching three or more to launch stacks skyward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTrigger \u003cstrong\u003esecondary launches\u003c\/strong\u003e by matching airborne blocks, creating powerful chains that clear the playfield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster different \u003cstrong\u003eplanetary gravity\u003c\/strong\u003e conditions that change launch behavior and demand new strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplore \u003cstrong\u003eStar Trip\u003c\/strong\u003e, navigating branching routes through a galaxy of colorful alien civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSurvive the escalating block bombardment in Deluge Mode or chase high scores in timed puzzle challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect Meteos and use the \u003cstrong\u003eFusion system\u003c\/strong\u003e to unlock additional planets, rare items, and new discoveries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMeteos\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted in North America in June 2005 as an original Nintendo DS puzzle game developed by \u003cstrong\u003eQ Entertainment\u003c\/strong\u003e, the studio co-founded by legendary game designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi. Its innovative launch-based puzzle concept was designed by \u003cstrong\u003eMasahiro Sakurai\u003c\/strong\u003e, best known for creating Kirby and directing the \u003cem\u003eSuper Smash Bros.\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== ADDITIONAL DETAILS ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== e.g. Standard Release, Nintendo Selects, Collectors Edition, NFR ==================== --\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puzzle \u0026amp; Cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeveloper:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q Entertainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E - Everyone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 045496735739\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4089\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlatform:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e NTSC (North America, Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== IMPORTANT INFORMATION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS cartridges play on:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e*Used cases may be replaced with a new aftermarket one if damaged.\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing above indicates if it's \"OEM\/Original\" or \"Aftermarket.\" Aftermarket cases typically differ in color \u0026amp;\/or build quality from original Nintendo DS cases. 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