Simple DS Series Vol. 39: The Shouboutai is a firefighting simulation game for the Nintendo DS. Players assume the role of firefighters tasked with extinguishing fires and rescuing individuals. Utilizing the touchpen, players aim water at fires and break through obstacles with an axe. The game includes over 30 missions, challenging players to tackle ordinary and boss-level flames, all displayed on the dual screens.
In order to fight fires in the wild, a fireman needs an axe, a hose, and fire retardant robes. In order to fight fires on the Nintendo DS, all you need is a touchpen. Join a crew of fire fighters who venture bravely into infernos in order to rescue innocents and control raging fires. To shoot water at flames, simply tap on the target with the touchpen to drench and extinguish it. To break down doors and other obstacles, the axe may be used as a sort of battering ram.
In addition to normal flames, end level "boss" flames which are tougher to beat must also be contended with. The top screen shows an overhead map of the stage while all of the action takes place on the touch screen. Over 30 missions are featured in the game for DS firefighters to conquer.