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July 2010
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The editors liked
Fun and well-designed multiplayer
Superb visuals and music
Charming setting and world design
Excellent localisation
Wide
Wide world filled with scores of nifty monsters Lengthy main narrative Lots of quests
Optional dungeons
Crafting and more to keep fans busy
The editors didn't like
Slow going at several points
Quite grind-heavy at times
May leave those not interested in multiplayer out in the cold
Fun and well-designed multiplayer, superb visuals and music, charming setting and world design, excellent localisation
Slow going at several points, quite grind-heavy at times, may leave those not interested in multiplayer out in the cold
While it isn't necessarily revolutionary or groundbreaking, the latest installation in Square Enix's long-running Dragon Quest series makes some ambitious strides thanks to its co-op adventuring and impressive 3D handheld graphics...
Fresh multiplayer elements; the world is considerably large and brimming with life; hundreds of quests and additional content; great diversity between most vocations,
Story takes too long to pick up; very traditional, almost too much for its own good; puns, puns everywhere; multiplayer options limited to local WiFi.
Without shame, Dragon Quest IX is a very traditional game in almost every respect: its story is quite simple and at times predictable; its combat system is as turn-based as they come; and its charm is ever abundant. What separates this installment in ...
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Published: 2010-09-14, Author: Brian , review by: icrontic.com
Abstract: The choice of platform for an upcoming game must be an incredibly difficult decision to make. Factors such as market penetration, hardware capabilities, the producer’s vision for the game, and budget all come in to play. It’s probably even more diffic...
Abstract: After being released on the major home console of its time with every new iteration, the Dragon Quest series has gone down a different route with its ninth installment, instead being made for the Nintendo DS. With that, players can now take the gam...
Abstract: Next to Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest has been one of the longest running role-playing game franchises on the market. The series has been a hit on consoles dating back to the NES and now the franchise has been revitalized on the Nintendo DS. Published by...
Abstract: Fans and newcomers alike should get this title as it has everything that an RPG needs to be great. Engaging stories, multiplayer fun, hundreds of quests and of course Seth Green's approval of customizing your heroes’ looks anyway you..
this is the kind of game that mostly appeals to those players who want a new RPG with an old skeleton behind it, one that actually feels like a game created more than 10 years ago, but without depriving it of some modern updates. It is best enjoyed t...
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...
