A 3D first-person take on the Shadowgate point-and-click. A heavy medieval-fantasy atmosphere, old-school puzzles and careful writing. The tech is rudimentary and the pace demands patience, but point-and-click fans will find a true adventurer's adventure.
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Category
Adventure1 player12+
Description
3D sequel to the point-and-click adventure Shadowgate on Nintendo 64, with Lakmir exploring a cursed castle. Published by Kemco, released in 1999 in Europe and North America. First-person exploration, complex and deadly puzzles, dark fantasy storytelling, and an oppressive atmosphere.
Shadowgate 64 - Trials of the Four Towers review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,01 GB📅06/12/1999
Published by Kemco
Shadowgate 64 - Trials of the Four Towers (N64) price, value & rarity
North American run from late 1999, the most accessible of the three pressings yet already uncommon at the time for lack of a strong genre fit on N64 in the States. The cartridge holds the full maze of the Four Towers and is often the collector's entry point to the regional trilogy ahead of the Japanese and PAL versions. Its appeal lies in that reference role: the most cited, the most played, and the usual starting point of a complete variant hunt.
Is Shadowgate 64 - Trials of the Four Towers still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel to the point and click adventure Shadowgate, transposed into first person 3D, Shadowgate 64 has Lakmir explore a labyrinthine castle riddled with deadly traps and tricky puzzles. The dark heroic fantasy mood, the careful reading of the environment and the patient puzzle solving carry a demanding, atmospheric adventure. The slow pace and the austerity reserve the experience for fans. For a fan of cerebral retro adventure or someone curious about Shadowgate in 3D, the title keeps a singular character.
