Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG / Simulation

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG, Simulation, Adventure
DeveloperAquria
PublisherKonami
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Aquria and published by Konami, Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG, simulation and adventure elements.

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.

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times 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

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 Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times 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.

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times cheats & codes

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

No Reginald Code220ADE58 00000000
Freeze Time12011F72 000046C0
Always Get Reginald220ADE58 00000011
Always Have To Clean Classroom220ADE58 00000010
Never Get Reginald220ADE58 00000000
Max/Infinite Money (Select)94000130 FFFB0000 020ADEC4 000F423F D0000000 00000000

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Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times walkthroughs & guides

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Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times FAQ

When did Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times come out on the DS?

Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times?

It was developed by Aquria and published by Konami.

Is Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times multiplayer?

Yes. Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times supports up to 2 players.

How long does Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times take to play?

As a role-playing game, Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times 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 Magician's Quest: Mysterious Times 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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