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The Dark Spire
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2008 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Success |
| Publisher | Atlus |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
The Dark Spire is a role-playing game released in 2008 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Success and published by Atlus.
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.
Success also made Izuna: Legend of the Unemployed Ninja, Drone Tactics and Rondo of Swords 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)
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 The Dark Spire 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.
The Dark Spire cheats & codes
13 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 02202E68
0098967F |
|---|---|
| EP Max on Stats Menu | 0202E130
E584004C
0202E134
E594104C |
| One Hit Kill | 520E0174
E1500003
020E0178
E1A00000
D0000000
00000000 |
| Infinite Magic | 520D465C
E7D20001
020D4660
E1A00000
D0000000
00000000 |
| x2 | 520C6E34
E59A1C10
120C6E38
00004080
D0000000
00000000 |
| x4 | 520C6E34
E59A1C10
120C6E38
00004100
D0000000
00000000 |
The Dark Spire walkthroughs & guides
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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.
The Dark Spire FAQ
When did The Dark Spire come out on the DS?
The Dark Spire was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.
Who made The Dark Spire?
It was developed by Success and published by Atlus.
Is The Dark Spire multiplayer?
No. The Dark Spire is a single-player game.
How long does The Dark Spire take to play?
As a role-playing game, The Dark Spire 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 The Dark Spire 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.