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Darkstone
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 (originally 1999) |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Delphine Software International |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Darkstone is a role-playing game released in 2001 for the PlayStation, developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1999. It blends RPG and action elements.
It landed about 6 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2001 include Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed and Worms World Party.
Delphine Software International also made Fade to Black, Moto Racer and Moto Racer World Tour for the PS1.
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 PS1 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 Darkstone 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.
Darkstone cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D01300D2
???? |
|---|---|
| Level modifier | 300EBEE7
00?? |
| Number of wins | 800EBE8C
???? |
| Number of wins against Draak | 300EBE90
00?? |
| PAL2NTSC | D00C73A8
0008
300C73A6
0040 |
| Y-Fix | D00C7E60
0010
800C7E60
0000 |
Darkstone walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Darkstone.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Darkstone FAQ
When did Darkstone come out on the PS1?
Darkstone was released for the PlayStation in 2001; the original game dates back to 1999.
Who made Darkstone?
It was developed by Delphine Software International and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Darkstone multiplayer?
No. Darkstone is a single-player game.
How long does Darkstone take to play?
As a role-playing game, Darkstone 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 Darkstone 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.