Away: Shuffle Dungeon DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Away: Shuffle Dungeon

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG
DeveloperArtoon
PublisherAQ Interactive
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Away: Shuffle Dungeon is a role-playing game developed by Artoon and published by AQ Interactive.

It landed about 4 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2008 include Pokémon Platinum, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.

Artoon also made Yoshi's Island DS and The World of Golden Eggs for the DS.

Away: Shuffle Dungeon supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Away: Shuffle Dungeon 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.

Away: Shuffle Dungeon gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Away: Shuffle Dungeon cheats & codes

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

Max Gold021EF0C0 000F423F
Music Mode2208A3D4 00000001
Best Weapon121EF0C4 00000028
Best Arm121EF0C6 00000046
Can Hold 50 Item221EF13F 00000032
Max HP021EF180 00C800C8

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Away: Shuffle Dungeon walkthroughs & guides

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Away: Shuffle Dungeon FAQ

When did Away: Shuffle Dungeon come out on the DS?

Away: Shuffle Dungeon was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Away: Shuffle Dungeon?

It was developed by Artoon and published by AQ Interactive.

Is Away: Shuffle Dungeon multiplayer?

Yes. Away: Shuffle Dungeon supports up to 2 players.

How long does Away: Shuffle Dungeon take to play?

As a role-playing game, Away: Shuffle Dungeon 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 Away: Shuffle Dungeon 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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