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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS)

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GENERAL INFORMATION

GENRE/STYLE

Role-playing/Third-Person 2D RPG

RELEASE DATE

16/SEP/08

ESRB RATING

EVERYONE 10 AND OLDER, Alcohol Reference, Animated Blood, Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Suggestive Themes

DEVELOPER

ArtePiazza

PUBLISHER

Square Enix, Inc.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON

PlayStation, Nintendo Entertainment System

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HOW IT'S PLAYED #USES

Old school 50
RPG 36
JRPG 33

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DESCRIPTION

The North American re-packaging of Japan's hugely popular Dragon Quest (or Dragon Warrior) series of role-playing games begins in earnest with Dragon Quest IV: The Chapters of the Chosen for the DS. The story is split into five chapters, each introducing new characters important to the overall adventure. Chapter one, "Ragnar McRyan and the Case of the Missing Children," follows the titular knight as he investigates a series of mysterious kidnappings. The second chapter, "Alena and the Journey to the Tourney," follows combative Tsarina tomboy Alena as she escapes from her castle. Chapter three, "Torneko and the Extravagant Excavation," tells the tale of Torneko Taloon, an apprentice merchant and family man who dreams of becoming the greatest merchant in the world. The fourth chapter, "Meena and Maya and the Mahabala Mystery" follows the travels of two sisters who set out to avenge the murder of their alchemist father. Chapter five, "The Chosen," unites all of the characters under the leadership of a single hero to help defend a tiny and remote village.

Dragon Quest IV: The Chapters of the Chosen features traditional RPG gameplay in which players gain experience points by participating in random turn-based battles, meeting a wide assortment of colorful characters, and unearthing secret treasures. The game has been given a complete overhaul from its 8-bit progenitor, featuring 3D graphics and an arranged orchestral score, and gamers can also make use of the DS' wireless functionality with the new Chance Encounter mode that lets players populate bustling towns with characters donated by friends. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS)

GENRE/STYLE:

Role-playing/Third-Person 2D RPG
RELEASE DATE:

16/SEP/08
TOP TRAITS:

Fantasy, Old school, RPG
DESCRIPTION:

The North American re-packaging of Japan's hugely popular Dragon Quest (or Dragon Warrior) series of role-playing gam... more

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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS) by: Funpire

“Finished... 4 Stars. Story told from different angles by taking control of several protagonists. Good battle system and visuals.”

created 12/FEB/2013

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS) by: Legault

“DQ IV is a decent remake of the classic game with some improvements while still retaining a good ol' classic feel. + The idea with the chapters is nicely done. It comes down to playing different storylines, getting to know each character, his...”

created 08/FEB/2010

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DS) by: Roxas-UrBoxas

“I loved this on original NES, but didn't really like the 3D remake, I finished it, but it just wasn't the exact same game I remembered... which is why we pick up remakes right? FFIV on DS was masterfully done, I can't quite place my finger on it...”

created 13/DEC/2009