Soma Bringer DS box art

Nintendo DS · RPG

Soma Bringer

Certified classic

SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreRPG
DeveloperMonolith Soft Inc.
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 9

Developed by Monolith Soft Inc. and published by Nintendo, Soma Bringer arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2008 as a role-playing game.

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.

Monolith Soft Inc. also made Dragon Ball Z: Attack of the Saiyans and Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Endless Frontier for the DS.

Soma Bringer 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
  • 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 only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Soma Bringer 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.

Soma Bringer gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Soma Bringer cheats & codes

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

Max Gold020FE3B0 3B9AC9FF
Max Gold After Acquire Some Gold12097AAA 0000E1A0
Menu Restriction Lift Off and Clear Flag120E553C 0000FFFF
Make Level 7 Gem Codes02098588 E3A00007
MAX CP After Level Up120838C8 000011BA
Max AP After Level Up120838E4 000011BC

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Soma Bringer walkthroughs & guides

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Soma Bringer FAQ

When did Soma Bringer come out on the DS?

Soma Bringer was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Soma Bringer?

It was developed by Monolith Soft Inc. and published by Nintendo.

Is Soma Bringer multiplayer?

Yes. Soma Bringer supports up to 2 players.

How long does Soma Bringer take to play?

As a role-playing game, Soma Bringer 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 Soma Bringer 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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