7th Dragon DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

7th Dragon

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreRPG
DeveloperImageepoch
PublisherSega
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Series7th Dragon
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, 7th Dragon is a role-playing game developed by Imageepoch and published by Sega.

It landed about 5 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2009 include The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized and Scribblenauts.

It is part of the 7th Dragon series.

7th Dragon 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the DS'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
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing 7th Dragon 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.

7th Dragon gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

7th Dragon cheats & codes

36 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Game Time 0:00:00020D24D4 00000000
Weapon and Equipment Restriction Lifted120697FA 000046C0
Enable All Dungeon Map1200905C 0000E000
x1120A5698 00001040
x2120A5698 00001080
x3120A5698 000010C0

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7th Dragon walkthroughs & guides

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Playing DS games today

Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.

7th Dragon FAQ

When did 7th Dragon come out on the DS?

7th Dragon was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Who made 7th Dragon?

It was developed by Imageepoch and published by Sega.

Is 7th Dragon multiplayer?

No. 7th Dragon is a single-player game.

How long does 7th Dragon take to play?

As a role-playing game, 7th Dragon 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 7th Dragon 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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