Theresia DS box art

Nintendo DS · Horror / Adventure

Theresia

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SystemNintendo DS
Released2008
GenreHorror, Adventure
DeveloperWorkJam
PublisherArc System Works
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2008, Theresia is a horror game developed by WorkJam and published by Arc System Works. It blends horror and adventure elements.

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.

Theresia is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to be spooked
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you scare easily or dislike scarce resources
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Theresia is like

Horror games build dread through atmosphere, limited resources and enemies you would rather avoid than fight. Survival horror in particular makes every bullet count.

Tip for newcomers: Conserve ammunition and healing items, explore carefully, and play with the lights off for the full effect.

Theresia gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Theresia cheats & codes

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

HP Never Decrease222F0384 00000064

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Theresia walkthroughs & guides

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Theresia FAQ

When did Theresia come out on the DS?

Theresia was released for the Nintendo DS in 2008.

Who made Theresia?

It was developed by WorkJam and published by Arc System Works.

Is Theresia multiplayer?

No. Theresia is a single-player game.

How long does Theresia take to play?

As a horror game, Theresia typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Theresia 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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