Koudelka PS1 box art

PlayStation · RPG

Koudelka

SystemPlayStation
Released1999
GenreRPG
DeveloperSacnoth
PublisherInfogrames
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesShadow Hearts
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 11

Released for the PlayStation in 1999, Koudelka is a role-playing game developed by Sacnoth and published by Infogrames.

It landed about 4 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1999 include Grand Theft Auto 2, Final Fantasy VIII and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis.

It is part of the Shadow Hearts series.

Koudelka 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)

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 Koudelka 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.

Koudelka gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Koudelka cheats & codes

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

RCJCD00B709A ????
Infinite MP All CharactersD008AC0A A602 8008AC0A 2A00
Infinite All Ammo & ItemsD008B312 A083 8008B312 2A00

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Koudelka walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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Koudelka FAQ

When did Koudelka come out on the PS1?

Koudelka was released for the PlayStation in 1999.

Who made Koudelka?

It was developed by Sacnoth and published by Infogrames.

Is Koudelka multiplayer?

No. Koudelka is a single-player game.

How long does Koudelka take to play?

As a role-playing game, Koudelka 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 Koudelka 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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