Spectrobes for the Nintendo DS is an action-adventure role-playing game (RPG) where players excavate, awaken, and train creatures called Spectrobes to battle the malevolent Krawl. Combining exploration with creature collection and real-time combat, players take on the role of a planetary patrol officer to uncover hidden Spectrobes, evolve them, and save the galaxy. Its unique features include using the DS's touchscreen for excavating fossils and a two-player cooperative mode that enhances its strategic depth and replayability.