Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure / RPG

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2009 (originally 2006)
GenreAdventure, RPG
DeveloperQuin Rose
PublisherPrototype
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2009, Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert is an adventure game developed by Quin Rose and published by Prototype. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2006. It blends adventure and RPG elements.

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.

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 DS 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 Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert 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.

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert cheats & codes

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

HP Max0214610C 03E703E7
SP Max02146110 00FF00FF
Theft S Rank2214612E 00000003
Max Stats02146114 FFFFFFFF 22146118 000000FF
Max Skills221462AD 00000006 221462AE 00000031

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Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert walkthroughs & guides

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Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert FAQ

When did Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert come out on the DS?

Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009; the original game dates back to 2006.

Who made Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert?

It was developed by Quin Rose and published by Prototype.

Is Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert multiplayer?

No. Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert is a single-player game.

How long does Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert take to play?

As an adventure game, Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert 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 Arabians Lost: The Engagement on Desert 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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