Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Adventure / Puzzle

Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers

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SystemNintendo 64
Released1999
GenreAdventure, Puzzle
DeveloperInfinite Ventures
PublisherKemco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesShadowgate
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 6

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers is an adventure game developed by Infinite Ventures and published by Kemco. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.

It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64.

It is part of the Shadowgate series. The series also appears on other systems with Shadowgate Classic (GBC).

Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 N64 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 64: Trials of the Four Towers 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 64: Trials of the Four Towers gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers cheats & codes

134 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Enable Code (Must Be On)F109DBB0 2400
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Activator 2 P1D00B0C01 0000
Dual Activator P1D10B0C00 0000
Weird Echoes8038183A 0001
Item Equipped Modifier800E7C9F 0000

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Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers walkthroughs & guides

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Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers FAQ

When did Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers come out on the N64?

Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.

Who made Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers?

It was developed by Infinite Ventures and published by Kemco.

Is Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers multiplayer?

No. Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers is a single-player game.

How long does Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers take to play?

As an adventure game, Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers 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.

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