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PlayStation · Action
The Guardian of Darkness
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | Cryo Interactive Entertainment |
| Publisher | Cryo Interactive Entertainment |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1999, The Guardian of Darkness is an action game developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment.
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.
Cryo Interactive Entertainment also made Atlantis: The Lost Tales, Versailles 1685 and Egypt 2 for the PS1.
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)
- you've played the PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing The Guardian of Darkness 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.
The Guardian of Darkness cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command | D00B2B9A
???? |
|---|---|
| Infinite Health | 800F8A6C
0064 |
| Infinite Energy | 800F5D64
03E8
800F8A68
03E8 |
| Infinite Erase Tendrills | D00B1BEC
0001
800B1BEC
0004
D00B1BF0
0001
800B1BF0
0004 |
| Infinite Send | D00B1BAC
0000
800B1BAC
0001
D00B1BB0
0000
800B1BB0
0001 |
| Infinite See Energy | D00B192C
0000
800B192C
0001
D00B1930
0000
800B1930
0001 |
The Guardian of Darkness walkthroughs & guides
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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.
The Guardian of Darkness FAQ
When did The Guardian of Darkness come out on the PS1?
The Guardian of Darkness was released for the PlayStation in 1999.
Who made The Guardian of Darkness?
It was developed by Cryo Interactive Entertainment.
Is The Guardian of Darkness multiplayer?
No. The Guardian of Darkness is a single-player game.
How long does The Guardian of Darkness take to play?
As an action game, The Guardian of Darkness 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 The Guardian of 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.