Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert
Nintendo DS · RPG
Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert
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| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 (originally 2001) |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Mystery Dungeon |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Chunsoft and published by Sega. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 2001.
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.
It is part of the Mystery Dungeon series; on the DS you can also try Shiren the Wanderer 4: The Eye of God and the Devil's Navel and Shiren the Wanderer: The Tower of Fortune and the Dice of Fate. The series also appears on other systems with Torneko: The Last Hope (PS1). Chunsoft also made Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Dragon Quest IV for the DS.
Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert 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)
- you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious
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 Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert 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.
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Playing DS games today
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Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert FAQ
When did Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert come out on the DS?
Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008; the original game dates back to 2001.
Who made Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert?
It was developed by Chunsoft and published by Sega.
Is Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert multiplayer?
No. Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert is a single-player game.
How long does Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert take to play?
As a role-playing game, Shiren the Wanderer GB2: Magic Castle of the Desert 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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