Dragon Quest IX...on the DS!

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 12-12-2006, 06:38 PM

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We reported earlier today that Square Enix would be holding a conference to announce a new Dragon Quest game, but no one quite expected the bomb shell they dropped: Dragon Quest IX, the next sequel in the officially numbered series and not a spin-off, will be arriving on the Nintendo DS.
Rumors suggested the anticipation surrounding Wii and its promise of lower development costs would make Dragon Quest an easy lure -- but apparently rumor mongers were wrong about the platform. Does this mean the Dragon Quest series has abandoned its console roots?

Dragon Quest IX: Protectors of the Starry Sky for the Nintendo DS is being developed by RPG powerhouse Level-5 (known for Dragon Quest VIII, Dark Cloud, and White Knight Story), and will feature 3D graphics and network play. Four players will be able to team up, and the battles are apparently action-based, unlike previous games in the series. Creator of Dragon Quest, Yuji Horii, said at the event that working on the new game brings back the same feelings he had when working on the very first game in the series, twenty years ago. Big words indeed for a very surprising announcement. Horii admitted that he recognizes the limitations of the DS but is doing his best to create a groundbreaking adventure on the platform. He wanted to make clear that DQIX is "not a spinoff or a side story; it's a true part of the series." He says he is shooting to have it ready in 2007.

Any Dragon Quest Fans here? Is anybody interested.

greed · 12-12-2006, 06:48 PM

Whoa.

Guess it makes sense though, biggest selling console in Japanese history + RPG series that is illegal to release on a weekday due to the amount of people that drop out of the workforce = "Well shit we're richer than god now SE" "Indeed we are Nintendo, indeed we are."

Regulus Tera · 12-12-2006, 07:35 PM

Fifthfiend is so gonna cum when hearing this.

In any case, I already did.

Krylo · 12-12-2006, 07:46 PM

Actually, I'm more than a little annoyed, simply because I can't (I have lots of neck problems) play handhelds. Plus... you just know they're going to throw in some stupid gimmicks that detract from over all gameplay like with every other RPG I've played on the DS.

mudah.swf · 12-12-2006, 07:54 PM

I like that it's real time now. I was never too interested in DQ. I played DQVIII but that was about it. But this looks cool and I may pick it up when/if it gets an English release.

Also to whoever said that to was illegal to release DQ on a weekday or something, are you sure? I have heard that it's not really illegal, just frowned upon. I'm probably misinformed though.

Also video is at http://www.gamebrink.com/ it's on the front page.

Shwos online footage.

Dwarfburg citizen · 12-12-2006, 08:26 PM

And what does Nintendo have to say about it?

You bet it does!(for added enjoyment see it on a fire fox browser!)

Here are a few pics:

I for one would love to know what unholy rituals square enix are doing with the ds. I mean...just look at those graphics!

Daimo Mac, The Blue Light of Hope · 12-12-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mudah.swf

Also to whoever said that to was illegal to release DQ on a weekday or something, are you sure? I have heard that it's not really illegal, just frowned upon. I'm probably misinformed though.

I am absolutely positive that i read that it was illegal because so many people miss work to buy it.

mudah.swf · 12-12-2006, 09:36 PM

Ahh. Just wanted to clear that up. Thanks.

Also I think Squeenix have wizards or something. Or black magic. There's no other way they could make a DS game look this good.

greed · 12-12-2006, 10:36 PM

Yeah, those screens look incredible.

So do these for the Wii spinoff.

I mean look at that golem, that's just badass.

Fifthfiend · 12-12-2006, 11:14 PM

I'd almost rather it had been for the Wii, I mean, there's only so much 'wow' you can pack into those two little screens, and for all that it might promise in terms of charm and innovation, I'd sort of rather they'd opted for the full console experience.

That said --

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Fifthfiend is so gonna cum when hearing this.

Yep.

12-12-2006, 07:46 PM	#4
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Actually, I'm more than a little annoyed, simply because I can't (I have lots of neck problems) play handhelds. Plus... you just know they're going to throw in some stupid gimmicks that detract from over all gameplay like with every other RPG I've played on the DS. __________________ I am very tired.

12-12-2006, 07:54 PM	#5
mudah.swf Rocky Wrench Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,294	I like that it's real time now. I was never too interested in DQ. I played DQVIII but that was about it. But this looks cool and I may pick it up when/if it gets an English release. Also to whoever said that to was illegal to release DQ on a weekday or something, are you sure? I have heard that it's not really illegal, just frowned upon. I'm probably misinformed though. Also video is at http://www.gamebrink.com/ it's on the front page. Shwos online footage. Last edited by mudah.swf; 12-12-2006 at 08:00 PM.

12-12-2006, 08:26 PM	#6
Dwarfburg citizen Thinking profoundly... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: In the cave that is my room Posts: 241	And what does Nintendo have to say about it? You bet it does!(for added enjoyment see it on a fire fox browser!) Here are a few pics: I for one would love to know what unholy rituals square enix are doing with the ds. I mean...just look at those graphics! __________________ NPF Zombie Horde: The nonsensical juggler / Unintimidating member of the Horde

12-12-2006, 07:35 PM	#3
Regulus Tera lol i dont even know Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 7,271	Fifthfiend is so gonna cum when hearing this. In any case, I already did.

12-12-2006, 09:36 PM	#8
mudah.swf Rocky Wrench Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: England Posts: 1,294	Ahh. Just wanted to clear that up. Thanks. Also I think Squeenix have wizards or something. Or black magic. There's no other way they could make a DS game look this good.