The Sword of Hope II Deep cut
Game Boy · RPG
The Sword of Hope
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Seika Corporation |
| Publisher | Kemco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | The Sword of Hope |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Game Boy in 1989, The Sword of Hope is a role-playing game developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco.
It belongs to the Game Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1989 include Super Mario Land, Tetris and Alleyway. Among the 25 Game Boy RPGs in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.
It is part of the The Sword of Hope series; on the Game Boy you can also try The Sword of Hope II.
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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing The Sword of Hope 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.
The Sword of Hope cheats & codes
21 codes on file (Game Genie, GameShark). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Hit Points | 001-72B-F75 |
|---|---|
| Start With 11 Dexterity Points | 09A-BFD-F7E |
| 12 Stamina Points | 09A-C4D-F7E |
| Shaman Is Free | F04-A0C-6E9 |
| Forest Shop Is Free | F0A-3CC-6E9 |
The Sword of Hope walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for The Sword of Hope.
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
The Sword of Hope FAQ
When did The Sword of Hope come out on the Game Boy?
The Sword of Hope was released for the Game Boy in 1989.
Who made The Sword of Hope?
It was developed by Seika Corporation and published by Kemco.
Is The Sword of Hope multiplayer?
No. The Sword of Hope is a single-player game.
How long does The Sword of Hope take to play?
As a role-playing game, The Sword of Hope typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about The Sword of Hope 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.