Nintendo DS · RPG
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Neverland/Square Enix |
| Publisher | Winning Entertainment Group |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Lufia |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2010, Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals is a role-playing game developed by Neverland/Square Enix and published by Winning Entertainment Group.
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.
It is part of the Lufia series. The series also appears on other systems with Lufia & the Fortress of Doom (SNES) and Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals (SNES).
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 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)
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 Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals 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.
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| 0:00:00 | 02154A64
00000000 |
|---|---|
| 99:59:59 | 02151A64
00A4CB7F |
| Max Level | 2215579C
00000063 |
| Str 999 | 121557C0
000003E7 |
| Int 999 | 121557C4
000003E7 |
| Gut 999 | 121557C8
000003E7 |
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals walkthroughs & guides
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Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals FAQ
When did Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals come out on the DS?
Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.
Who made Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals?
It was developed by Neverland/Square Enix and published by Winning Entertainment Group.
Is Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals multiplayer?
No. Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals is a single-player game.
How long does Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals take to play?
As a role-playing game, Lufia: Curse of the Sinistrals typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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