Gateway to the Savage Frontier
Commodore 64 · RPG
Gateway to the Savage Frontier
Certified classic
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Stormfront Studios |
| Publisher | Strategic Simulations |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Gold Box |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Gateway to the Savage Frontier is a role-playing game developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Strategic Simulations.
Among the 79 C64 RPGs in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Gold Box series; on the C64 you can also try Death Knights of Krynn, Pool of Radiance and Curse of the Azure Bonds.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the C64's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Gateway to the Savage Frontier is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Gateway to the Savage Frontier walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Gateway to the Savage Frontier.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Gateway to the Savage Frontier FAQ
Who made Gateway to the Savage Frontier?
It was developed by Stormfront Studios and published by Strategic Simulations.
Is Gateway to the Savage Frontier multiplayer?
No. Gateway to the Savage Frontier is a single-player game.
How long does Gateway to the Savage Frontier take to play?
As a role-playing game, Gateway to the Savage Frontier typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Gateway to the Savage Frontier on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.