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Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | RPG, Action |
| Developer | Tecmo |
| Publisher | Tecmo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Developed by Tecmo, Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness arrived on the PlayStation in 1996 as a role-playing game. It blends RPG and action elements.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.
Tecmo also made Kagero: Deception II, Monster Rancher 2 and Monster Rancher 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 Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness 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.
Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness cheats & codes
22 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite HP | 800A37E2
6464 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gold | 800A3868
FFFF |
| Always Have Antidotes & Savepoints | 8009F65C
0101 |
| Always Have Herbs | 8009F666
0101 |
| Always Have Black Orb & Map2 | 8009F684
0101 |
| Always Have MP Gain & Sanity | 8009F664
0101 |
Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness FAQ
When did Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness come out on the PS1?
Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness?
It was developed by Tecmo.
Is Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness multiplayer?
No. Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness take to play?
As a role-playing game, Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness 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 Tecmo's Deception: Invitation to Darkness 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.