Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action / Platformer

Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones

SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction, Platformer
DeveloperInteractive Television Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
Serieslist of Hugo video games
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 6

Developed by Interactive Television Entertainment, Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as an action game. It blends action and platformer elements.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

It is part of the list of Hugo video games series; on the PS1 you can also try Hugo: The Evil Mirror. The series also appears on other systems with Hugo: The Evil Mirror (GBA).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones cheats & codes

7 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

RCJCD00970F2 ????
PAL2NTSC8007F8D0 0000
Y-Fix8006DE34 0000
Lives never decreaseD003DF90 005C 8003DF8C 0000 D003DF90 005C 8003DF8E 0000
Infinite healthD003DB2C 0060 8003DB28 0000 D003DB2C 0060 8003DB2A 0000
InvincibleD003374C 0001 80033748 0000 D003374C 0001 8003374A 0000

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Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones walkthroughs & guides

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Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones FAQ

When did Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones come out on the PS1?

Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones?

It was developed by Interactive Television Entertainment.

Is Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones multiplayer?

No. Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones is a single-player game.

How long does Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones take to play?

As an action game, Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Hugo: The Quest for the Sunstones 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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