Xena: Warrior Princess - The Talisman of Fate
About Xena: Warrior Princess – The Talisman of Fate
The Talisman of Fate turns the television series’ heroes and villains into a four-player 3D arena fighter. Ten combatants enter a contest arranged by Xena, with the winner earning the right to challenge Despair. The roster includes familiar figures from the series, and each fighter carries a distinctive weapon, move set and personality rather than sharing a single template.
Combat
Fights unfold in open arenas where players can move around opponents instead of remaining on one flat line. Basic attacks, blocks, jumps and evasive movement create the foundation, while character-specific techniques reward learning weapon reach and timing. Environmental space matters: controlling distance can be as important as landing a combo, particularly when several combatants are active at once. The presentation leans into the show’s fantasy-adventure tone with dramatic locations, recognizable characters and exaggerated weapon clashes.
Modes and Multiplayer
The single-player path works through a sequence of opponents before the final confrontation with Despair. Versus options broaden the format with single battles, team configurations and a roster-based mode designed for groups. Local play supports up to four participants, making the multiplayer side more than a simple one-on-one addition. With several fighters sharing an arena, temporary alliances and positioning become part of the match.
Developed by Saffire and published by Titus Software for Nintendo 64, this North American cartridge is a licensed fighting game rather than a story-driven adventure. Its defining feature is the combination of free-moving 3D combat and flexible four-player match types. The exact North American release date remains under review because accessible reference sources conflict, but the platform, edition identity, developer, publisher, Teen rating and one-to-four-player support are independently supported.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Xena: Warrior Princess - The Talisman of Fate | N64 | Nintendo 64.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Titus France SA | Germany, Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Saffire, Inc | Germany, Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Titus Software Corporation | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Saffire, Inc | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-4 Players | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Controller Pak | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Expansion Pak | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Rumble Pak | Nintendo 64 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Germany, Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| 1999-12-06 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAN-13 | 3417242143872 | Germany, Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 2242039592 | Germany, Italy, Spain | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 091493143862 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| Nintendo Media PN | NUS-NXFE-USA | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00002R29R | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1203 | United States, Canada | MobyGames |
Data by MobyGames.com
