Druaga no Tou NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG

Druaga no Tou

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1985
GenreRPG
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut

Druaga no Tou is a role-playing game released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Namco.

It belongs to the NES's earliest wave of games. Other notable NES releases from 1985 include Super Mario Bros., Excitebike and Ice Climber.

Namco also made Pac-Man, Battle City and Mappy for the NES.

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)
  • 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 are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Druaga no Tou 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.

Druaga no Tou gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Druaga no Tou cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Lives00CB:03
Infinite Time00B7:69
Doors Always Opened0099:40
Stage "Floor" Modifier00C0:00
Treasure Instantly Appears00E5:01
Stage Floor Modifier00C0:00

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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.

Druaga no Tou FAQ

When did Druaga no Tou come out on the NES?

Druaga no Tou was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985.

Who made Druaga no Tou?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Druaga no Tou multiplayer?

No. Druaga no Tou is a single-player game.

How long does Druaga no Tou take to play?

As a role-playing game, Druaga no Tou typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

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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