Final Fantasy Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG
Artelius
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Nichibutsu |
| Publisher | Nichibutsu |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, Artelius is a role-playing game developed by Nichibutsu.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.
Nichibutsu also made Crazy Climber, Terra Cresta and Booby Kids for the NES.
Artelius 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've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
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 Artelius 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.
Artelius cheats & codes
7 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Invincibility | AVSYSEOL |
|---|---|
| No Doors | 0068:00 |
| Skip Intro Screen | AESGZUGA |
| Stage Select | 003E:0F |
| Max Experience | 0426:FF
0427:FF |
| Max Money | 0431:FF
0432:FF |
Artelius walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Artelius.
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Artelius FAQ
When did Artelius come out on the NES?
Artelius was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Artelius?
It was developed by Nichibutsu.
Is Artelius multiplayer?
Yes. Artelius supports up to 2 players.
How long does Artelius take to play?
As a role-playing game, Artelius 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 Artelius 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.