Kartia: The Word of Fate PS1 box art

PlayStation · RPG

Kartia: The Word of Fate

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreRPG
DeveloperAtlus
PublisherAtlus
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Kartia: The Word of Fate is a role-playing game developed by Atlus.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

Atlus also made Hellnight for the PS1.

Kartia: The Word of Fate 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 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 Kartia: The Word of Fate 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.

Kartia: The Word of Fate gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Kartia: The Word of Fate walkthroughs & guides

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Kartia: The Word of Fate FAQ

When did Kartia: The Word of Fate come out on the PS1?

Kartia: The Word of Fate was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Kartia: The Word of Fate?

It was developed by Atlus.

Is Kartia: The Word of Fate multiplayer?

No. Kartia: The Word of Fate is a single-player game.

How long does Kartia: The Word of Fate take to play?

As a role-playing game, Kartia: The Word of Fate 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 Kartia: The Word of Fate 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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