Last Window: The Secret of Cape West DS box art

Nintendo DS · Adventure

Last Window: The Secret of Cape West

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2010
GenreAdventure
DeveloperCing
PublisherNintendo
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 10

Developed by Cing and published by Nintendo, Last Window: The Secret of Cape West arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2010 as an adventure game.

It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Dragon Quest IX, Golden Sun: Dark Dawn and Ōkamiden. Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #8 by legacy score.

Cing also made Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Another Code: Two Memories and Again for the DS.

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 want to experience one of the DS's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Last Window: The Secret of Cape West 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.

Last Window: The Secret of Cape West gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Last Window: The Secret of Cape West cheats & codes

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Last Window: The Secret of Cape West walkthroughs & guides

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Last Window: The Secret of Cape West FAQ

When did Last Window: The Secret of Cape West come out on the DS?

Last Window: The Secret of Cape West was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.

Who made Last Window: The Secret of Cape West?

It was developed by Cing and published by Nintendo.

Is Last Window: The Secret of Cape West multiplayer?

No. Last Window: The Secret of Cape West is a single-player game.

How long does Last Window: The Secret of Cape West take to play?

As an adventure game, Last Window: The Secret of Cape West 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 Last Window: The Secret of Cape West 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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