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Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / RPG
The Magic of Scheherazade
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, RPG |
| Developer | Culture Brain |
| Publisher | Culture Brain |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
The Magic of Scheherazade is an action-adventure game released in 1987 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Culture Brain. It blends action-adventure and RPG elements.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man.
Culture Brain also made Flying Warriors, Little Ninja Brothers and Baseball Simulator 1.000 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 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 The Magic of Scheherazade 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.
The Magic of Scheherazade cheats & codes
41 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| 1 Life | PAKTAZLA |
|---|---|
| 6 Lives | TAKTAZLA |
| 9 Lives | PAKTAZLE |
| Infinite Lives | SXEVPLVG |
| Start With Only 20 Gold Coins | ZAUTAZIA |
| Less Energy Gained From Bread | POKAOZZU |
The Magic of Scheherazade 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.
The Magic of Scheherazade FAQ
When did The Magic of Scheherazade come out on the NES?
The Magic of Scheherazade was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made The Magic of Scheherazade?
It was developed by Culture Brain.
Is The Magic of Scheherazade multiplayer?
No. The Magic of Scheherazade is a single-player game.
How long does The Magic of Scheherazade take to play?
As an action-adventure game, The Magic of Scheherazade 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 The Magic of Scheherazade 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.