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Nintendo DS · RPG
Sands of Destruction
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | imageepoch |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Sands of Destruction is a role-playing game developed by imageepoch and published by Sega.
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.
imageepoch also made Luminous Arc, Luminous Arc 2 and Luminous Arc 3 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 an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
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 Sands of Destruction 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.
Sands of Destruction cheats & codes
116 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Always Get Regular Spoils | 220AADC3
00000002 |
|---|---|
| Always Get Rare Spoils | 220AADC3
00000008 |
| Must Be Enabled for All Items | 220AFC24
00000039 |
| Max HP | 120AA8CC
000003E7 |
| Max MP | 120AA8D0
000003E7 |
| Max CP | 020AA8FC
0001869F |
Sands of Destruction walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sands of Destruction.
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Sands of Destruction FAQ
When did Sands of Destruction come out on the DS?
Sands of Destruction was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made Sands of Destruction?
It was developed by imageepoch and published by Sega.
Is Sands of Destruction multiplayer?
No. Sands of Destruction is a single-player game.
How long does Sands of Destruction take to play?
As a role-playing game, Sands of Destruction 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 Sands of Destruction 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.