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Castlequest
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Puzzle, RPG |
| Developer | ASCII Corporation |
| Publisher | NEXOFT Corporation |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Castlequest is an action-adventure game released in 1986 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by ASCII Corporation and published by NEXOFT Corporation. It blends action-adventure, puzzle and RPG elements.
It came out in the NES's second year on the market. Other notable NES releases from 1986 include Arkanoid, Metroid and Dragon Quest.
ASCII Corporation also made Bokosuka Wars and Star Voyager for the NES.
Castlequest is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlequest is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlequest cheats & codes
38 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | SXKAVIVG |
|---|---|
| Infinite Keys | ATSXATEY |
| 75 Lives Instead Of 50 | LKUZTZZU |
| 25 Lives Instead Of 50 | POUZTZZU |
| Don't Lose Life From 'Reset' Or 'Back' Options | SXKNKLVG |
| Use Sword (Press 'B') As Long As You Like | SZOEIUVK |
Castlequest walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Castlequest FAQ
When did Castlequest come out on the NES?
Castlequest was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1986.
Who made Castlequest?
It was developed by ASCII Corporation and published by NEXOFT Corporation.
Is Castlequest multiplayer?
No. Castlequest is a single-player game.
How long does Castlequest take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlequest typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlequest 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.