Phineas and Ferb (video game)

Phineas and Ferb
North American box art.
Developer(s)	Altron
Publisher(s)	Disney Interactive Studios
Series	Phineas and Ferb
Platform(s)	Nintendo DS
Release	NA: February 3, 2009 EU: March 27, 2009 AU: September 23, 2009
Genre(s)	Action, platform
Mode(s)	Single-player

Phineas and Ferb (also known as Phineas and Ferb: The Video Game) is an action platform video game published by Disney Interactive Studios about the animated television series of the same name for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in North America on February 3, 2009, while its United Kingdom release was on March 23. The Australian release came later on September 23, 2009. The game is the first Phineas and Ferb video game and the first to be released for the Nintendo DS.

The game's basic plot is similar to the show, as the player controls Phineas Flynn and his stepbrother Ferb Fletcher as they take part in several schemes and adventures for their summer vacation. The two as well attempt to avoid their sister Candace, who is persistent in trying to "bust" them. Mini games are scattered throughout the game, building up the side foundation.

The game was not affiliated with the creators of the show itself, Dan Povenmire and Jeff "Swampy" Marsh. The two had little to no information on it until its release.

Candace makes an appearance in the game. She is unable to "bust" the boys if the player enters X, Y, L, R, followed by select and is designated by a chime. Phineas and Ferb hide from her to avoid getting busted by jumping on the other's shoulders. This also allows them to interact with other, normally unavailable objects.

The controls of the game are simple, basic keys normal for most DS games. To move, the player uses the control pad, while the "A" and "B" buttons are used to jump and run. The game's final segment takes place on a track where the boys race on their roller coaster. This particular scenario allows for a turbo boost by use of the "R" button. The game as well features an in-between mini game, featuring Perry the Platypus fighting and foiling the evil plans of Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz, an evil mad scientist.