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July 2010
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The editors liked
The massive quest and innovative multiplayer
Provides traditional RPG feel like no other
One of the best looking DS games ever
Promises hundreds of hours of play
The handheld game of the summer
The editors didn't like
The sometimes awkward fusion of 2D and 3D graphics
Abstract: by Louis Bedigian, July 23, 2010 There is nothing more satisfying than playing a new RPG without knowing a thing about it. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies has been on my radar for quite some time, but prior to its release, I chose not to...
Abstract: Enix released the very first Dragon Quest in Japan for the Famicom (NES) back in 1986. It became a huge hit that spawned three more sequels on that system. The original was renamed Dragon Warrior for the U.S. market due to a trademark issue and release...
Abstract: The Dragon Quest series is one of the true old souls within the realm of role-playing games, with its standard features lovingly reiterated in each release. There is always the signature art style of Dragonball creator Akira Toriyama, an expansive worl...
Wide, wide world filled with scores of nifty monsters, Lengthy main narrative, Lots of quests, optional dungeons, crafting, and more to keep fans busy.
Clunky menu system, Requires some grinding.
Charm and classic gameplay abound in this rollicking role-playing adventure....
Abstract: Dragon Quest has always been a high-quality series, even though its core gameplay has remained relatively intact much over its eight installments. Dragon Quest IX, the first original mainline entry on a handheld, doesn't quite change everything, but it...
Celestian portion could have been its own, full game. Detailed characters and environments, can change camera angle in most areas, interesting multiplayer play options, wonderful background music, lots of character creation options, different class options to choose from, touch screen or button control scheme, lots of little nooks and crannies to explore, can craft items and equipment with alchem
No party member character development and some in-game text is a bit tiny. Cooperative multiplayer can only take place over local wireless, and not the Nintendo WiFi Connection. There’s only one save slot.
Abstract: "Dragon Quest games are all the same." You've probably heard that old chestnut before. Heck, maybe you've even uttered it yourself. It's an easy mistake to make. At a cursory glance, Dragon Quest games do seem remarkably similar from one to the next: T...
Despite my problems with Dragon Quest IX, I still enjoyed the game and I appreciate all the side quests and alchemy players can enjoy at their leisure. The streamlined multiplayer support is also very nicely implemented, though it depends entirely on i...
