Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2009
GenreRPG
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2009 as a role-playing game.

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.

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled 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'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 are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled 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.

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled cheats & codes

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

Max/Infinite Money020D9CE4 0098967F
No Random Battles120D9CE8 00000000
Load a Bad Save120C0654 00000000
Attack Bar Always Full P112106144 0000FFFF
Attack Bar Always Full P2121061C4 0000FFFF
Attack Bar Always Full P312106244 0000FFFF

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Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled walkthroughs & guides

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Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled FAQ

When did Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled come out on the DS?

Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.

Is Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled multiplayer?

No. Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled is a single-player game.

How long does Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled take to play?

As a role-playing game, Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled 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 Black Sigil: Blade of the Exiled 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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