Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier DS box art

Nintendo DS · Strategy

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2006
GenreStrategy
DeveloperBig Blue Bubble
PublisherBandai Namco Holdings
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Developed by Big Blue Bubble and published by Bandai Namco Holdings, Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2006 as a strategy game.

It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.

Big Blue Bubble also made ICarly 2: iJoin the Click!, Animal Genius and Fighting Fantasy: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain for the DS.

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • 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 quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier cheats & codes

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

Max/Infinite Respect0221A5F8 000F423F
Max/Infinite Funds0221A5F4 000F423F
Any Size Army Allowed22157790 00000000

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Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier walkthroughs & guides

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Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier FAQ

When did Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier come out on the DS?

Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

Who made Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier?

It was developed by Big Blue Bubble and published by Bandai Namco Holdings.

Is Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier multiplayer?

No. Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier is a single-player game.

How long does Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier take to play?

As a strategy game, Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier 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 Mage Knight: Destiny's Soldier 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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