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Dark Arms: Beast Buster
| System | Neo Geo Pocket Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Noise Factory |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Dark Arms: Beast Buster is a role-playing game released in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color, developed by Noise Factory and published by SNK. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dark Arms: Beast Buster 1999.
It belongs to the NGPC's earliest wave of games. Other notable NGPC releases from 1999 include Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug 1st Mission.
Dark Arms: Beast Buster 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
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 Dark Arms: Beast Buster 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.
Dark Arms: Beast Buster walkthroughs & guides
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Dark Arms: Beast Buster FAQ
When did Dark Arms: Beast Buster come out on the NGPC?
Dark Arms: Beast Buster was released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.
Who made Dark Arms: Beast Buster?
It was developed by Noise Factory and published by SNK.
Is Dark Arms: Beast Buster multiplayer?
Yes. Dark Arms: Beast Buster supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dark Arms: Beast Buster take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dark Arms: Beast Buster 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 Dark Arms: Beast Buster 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.