Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · RPG

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger

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SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1991
GenreRPG
DeveloperGame Arts
PublisherNEXOFT Corporation
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 5

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger is a role-playing game released in 1991 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Game Arts and published by NEXOFT Corporation.

It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi.

Game Arts also made Thexder for the NES.

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger 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 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 Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger 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.

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger 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.

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger FAQ

When did Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger come out on the NES?

Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991.

Who made Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger?

It was developed by Game Arts and published by NEXOFT Corporation.

Is Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger multiplayer?

No. Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger is a single-player game.

How long does Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger take to play?

As a role-playing game, Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger 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 Faria: A World of Mystery and Danger 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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