Rondo of Swords DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Rondo of Swords

SystemNintendo DS
Released2007
GenreRPG
DeveloperSuccess
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Developed by Success and published by Atlus, Rondo of Swords arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2007 as a role-playing game.

It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215.

Success also made Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, The Dark Spire and Drone Tactics for the DS.

Rondo of Swords 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 Rondo of Swords 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.

Rondo of Swords gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Rondo of Swords cheats & codes

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

Max GP02069C84 0001869F
Automatic skip animated battle12008D22 0000EA00
Max HP1206A084 00002706
Max MP1206A086 00002706
ATK 9912069F48 000003DE
DEF 9912069F4A 000003DE

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Rondo of Swords walkthroughs & guides

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Rondo of Swords FAQ

When did Rondo of Swords come out on the DS?

Rondo of Swords was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.

Who made Rondo of Swords?

It was developed by Success and published by Atlus.

Is Rondo of Swords multiplayer?

No. Rondo of Swords is a single-player game.

How long does Rondo of Swords take to play?

As a role-playing game, Rondo of Swords 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 Rondo of Swords 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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