Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers
Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers on?
- Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers was released on Nintendo 64.
- When did Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers release?
- Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers was first released on May 31, 1999.
About Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers
Ages have past since the vile Warlock Lord was banished to another dimension by the brave Lord Jair. The famous deed is now only spoken of as legend and myth. However, recent incidents have transpired in an attempt to resurrect the Ultimate Evil One. Caught up in a chain of events beyond his understanding or control, the Halfling Del must explore the ruins of the dilapidated Castle Shadowgate in order to unravel the mysteries set before him, and thwart the dark plans now in motion.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Developer
- Infinite Ventures
- Publisher
- Kemco
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Series
- Shadowgate
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Collector value & authenticity
Nintendo 64 · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-22
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAL release | $45 | $80 | $619 |
| Japanese release | $26 | $80 | — |
What it needs to play
- RequiredController Pak — to save your progress: the game saves to a Controller Pak, not to the cartridge (game manual).
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a week
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about 3 times a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-22.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $6.85 in Jan 2007, $42 five years ago, and $47 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2007 | $6.85 | — |
| Jan 2008 | $11.74 | — |
| Jan 2009 | $8.00 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $6.59 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $7.00 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $6.00 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $7.99 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $10.00 | $36 |
| Jan 2015 | $11.44 | $21 |
| Jan 2016 | $17.99 | $30 |
| Jan 2017 | $12.96 | $50 |
| Jan 2018 | $17.00 | $39 |
| Jan 2019 | $16.92 | $38 |
| Jan 2020 | $20 | $52 |
| Jan 2021 | $27 | $67 |
| Jan 2022 | $34 | $70 |
| Jan 2023 | $37 | $125 |
| Jan 2024 | $33 | $107 |
| Jan 2025 | $35 | $124 |
| Jan 2026 | $47 | $131 |
| Oct 2026 | $47 | $130 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Cartridge serial | Known board |
|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 9 June 1999 | NUS-NSGE-USA | NUS-01A-02 |
| Europe / PAL | 30 July 1999 | NUS-NSGP-EUR | — |
| Japan | 13 August 1999 | NUS-NSGJ-JPN | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1999
- Authenticity
- Low
A moody 3D adventure sequel whose instant-death traps frustrated reviewers, and a cart that costs more than most.
Shadowgate 64: Trials of the Four Towers is a sequel to the original Shadowgate, developed by TNS Co. and Infinite Ventures and published by Kemco. North America got it in June 1999, PAL regions in July 1999 and Japan in August 1999. GameFan reported in August 1998 that the original design team had been reassembled to make it.
N64 Magazine found it very dull and frustrating because of the many instant-death situations, though it praised the atmosphere.
What the press said at the time
| GameRankings (aggregate) | 61% | |
| GameSpot | 4.6/10 | |
| IGN | 6.2/10 | |
| N64 Magazine | 43% | |
| Next Generation | 2/5 |
Undated scores are from the review table in the game's Wikipedia article, limited to reviews of the Nintendo 64 version.
Before you buy
Fake risk is low. The game saves to a Controller Pak, not to the cartridge, so budget for one. The US cart sits well above the library's median price, and a complete copy costs a few times the loose price. PAL copies cost about the same loose and less complete, and Japanese copies cost less.
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