Game Boy Color · Adventure
Shadowgate Classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure |
| Developer | Infinite Ventures |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Shadowgate |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Developed by Infinite Ventures and published by Kemco, Shadowgate Classic arrived on the Game Boy Color as an adventure game.
Among the 25 GBC adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Shadowgate series. The series also appears on other systems with Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers (N64). Infinite Ventures also made Déjà Vu I & II: The Casebooks of Ace Harding for the GBC.
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 weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Shadowgate Classic is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Shadowgate Classic cheats & codes
74 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| X Coordinate Modifier | 01??ACC8 |
|---|---|
| Y Coordinate Modifier | 01??ABC8 |
| Screen Location Modifier | 01??84C3 |
| Room Picture Modifier | 01??01C5 |
Shadowgate Classic walkthroughs & guides
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Shadowgate Classic FAQ
Who made Shadowgate Classic?
It was developed by Infinite Ventures and published by Kemco.
Is Shadowgate Classic multiplayer?
No. Shadowgate Classic is a single-player game.
How long does Shadowgate Classic take to play?
As an adventure game, Shadowgate Classic typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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