Planet 51 for the Nintendo DS is an adventure-action video game that takes players on an extraterrestrial escapade mirroring the animated film of the same name. Set on an alien planet that mimics 1950s America, players navigate a quaint suburban landscape and its surroundings. Assuming the role of Lem, a local teen, gamers embark on a quest to help his new human friend, Chuck, evade the paranoid military forces and return home. Offering comical missions, driving sequences, and puzzle-solving gameplay, it's a family-friendly title infused with humor and sci-fi hijinks.