Treasure World

Nintendo exclusive

Grab your DS and start hunting! Treasure keys can be found by hunting for treasures at certain times or completing in-game achievements.

Released: 2 July 2009
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Adventure Rhythm Simulation
Developers: Aspyr
Publishers: —
Modes: Single-player
Country: United States
Age ratings: ESRB E

About

Treasure World is an adventure game developed and published by Aspyr for the Nintendo DS handheld game console. The game is unique, as its gameplay consists mainly of collecting and making use of Wi-Fi signals picked up by the handheld.

Keywords

augmented reality
music and rhythm
collectibles
unlockables
nintendo wi-fi connection

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Gameplay

The game utilizes Wi-Fi signals from the player's real-life surroundings to help detect stardust and treasures. These treasures can then be used to form musical arrangements, customize the Wish Finder, or change the environment of the game. Stardust is not only used to refill the empty tank of the ship; the Star Sweep will give players treasures in return for 20 units of stardust, and at a discount of 10 when the real-world full moon appears.

Reception

IGN gave the game a score of 7.5 out of 10, with its main complaint being that there is not much to do outside of collecting treasures. They also awarded it the DS Game of the Month Award for July 2009.