Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars
apfix/Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars_apfix stands as a defining shooter title on the Nintendo DS. With polished gameplay mechanics and memorable level design, this classic delivers an experience that has stood the test of time.
- Platform
- NDS
- Genre
- Shooter
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 (2.5K)
- Last updated
Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars Controls — NDS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars on our in-browser NDS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | X | Tertiary action |
| A | Y | Quaternary action |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Touch-screen input on Nintendo DS games uses the mouse on desktop or finger tap on mobile. The default thumbstick mapping is the same as the D-Pad on Lite/DSi titles.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars on NDS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars" NDS longplay
Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars Cheat Codes
13 community-curated cheats for Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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Anti-Piracy Bypass Code
52016C98+EBFFB855+02016C98+E51FF004+02016C9C+023FF100+D2000000+00000000+023FF100+E28FE004+E23FF104+00000078+E51FF004+02004DF4+E92D003C+E5950004+E28F2044+E8920030+E59F2048+E0801002+E891000C+E1520004+01530005+1A000006+E59F302C+E5813000+E59F202C+E7803002+E59F202C+E59F3024+E7803002+E8BD003C+E9950003+E51FF004+02016CA0+EA00000C+E28D0020+EA000037+00000670+00000778+13A1427B+00000904+D2000000+00000000 -
WFCReplay HTTPS Bypass Code (v0.7)
52024DB4+EE070F90+E2004224+00000056+CA02A20D+58CC4B0B+D105429C+785C185B+3301701C+D1FA4224+00A45E14+3202D005+D3EF1909+881403A1+4778E7F9+EE070F90+E8BD801E+2F2F3A73+D2DDDA51+00330012+0135000A+D2E8002D+000A8B6D+002E0009+01EB0005+00000000+02024DB4+E92D401E+02024DB8+FAFF7D19+D2000000+00000000 -
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94000130+FFFB0000+221A9960+00000001+D5000000+00000001+C0000000+00000068+D8000000+021A98F8+D2000000+00000000 -
HELLO!!
221A98ED+00000001 -
ALIVE
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????
221A98ED+00000003 -
Dazzling World
221A98ED+00000004 -
THE IDOLM@STER
221A98ED+00000005 -
GO MY WAY!!
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shiny smile
221A98ED+00000007 -
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relations
221A98ED+00000009
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221A98ED+0000000A
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of game is Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars?
Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars is a Shooter game for the NDS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars in the browser?
No. Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars streams from a public archive into a browser-side NDS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NDS cartridge supported.
Does Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NDS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Idolm@ster, The - Dearly Stars. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.