What kind of game is "DRAGON QUEST WALK"?
Location-based DRAGON QUEST
Looking at the images under development, I can't help but feel a sense of déjà vu.... Poke...poke...
I was trying to choose the right word, but Yuji Horii said "Pokemon GO is also popular lol" at the "New 'Dragon Quest' for Smartphones" presentation, so I thought it would be okay to say "Dragons Quest GO"!
Slamichi, a slime with a compass, was also announced as the player's partner.
Will Sramichi play the role of a storyteller?
The game is being developed jointly by SQUANI and COLOPLAR.
Actual play on a screen!
Rio Hirai and Ozawa of Comedy Combi Speedwagon played the game in development at the "New 'Dragon Quest' for Smartphones" presentation!
Tap monsters that appear on the map to start battles.
The battle screen allows you to select actions from "Attack", "Skill", "Equipment", and "Defense".
Winning battles you will earn the experiences and gadgets, and the experiences you accumulate increases your level, a system familiar to the series!
There is a function called "Monster Zukan", in which monsters you defeat are registered.
DRAGON QUEST WALK has its own "quest" system.
It seems that there are menus such as "Story" and "Event".
If you advance the "story", you will receive a request from an old lady in the village and go to the forest to rescue her daughter.
Candidate locations appear on the actual map, so you set your own destination.
You can then set your own destination and actually move towards it.
There are icons of pots on the map in addition to monsters, and you can get items and recover HP and MP by tapping them.
When you arrive at the destination, the screen changes and a "battle" icon appears!
Tap the icon to battle the boss "Ghost"!
Use "KAENZANRI" as a skill! There are also various effects on the battle screen, such as recovery with items.
Defeat the ghost to clear the event!
You will receive items, gold, and adventure rank points as a reward for completing the event.
It seems that you will be able to challenge the next quest after clearing the story.
That's all for this demo play! Let's wait for the official release for the rest!
Unique "DRAGON QUEST WALK" system
A unique "DRAGON QUEST WALK" system, different from the existing Dragon Quest series, was also announced.
Destination System
The "destination system", which was shown in the demo play, allows users to select a destination on a map.
Destinations can be set at selected locations.
Monsters will appear along the route, so head for the destination while defeating them.
Various events will occur at the destination. Clear the events and get the rewards!
There are dungeons, and powerful bosses will appear in the dungeons.
From the screen, it seems that you can form a 4-person party.
Landmarks
The landmarks have been set in all prefectures in Japan.
Real buildings will appear in the game, and the battle screen will change when fighting near landmarks!
It seems that limited quests can be opened at landmarks.
Home function
Not only can you have adventures, but you can also create your own home.
Set the location of your home anywhere on the map.
You can customize your home with a variety of furnishings to make it your own!
You can visit other people's houses.
You may find items in the house.
Receiving items from houses is one of the best parts of playing DRAGON QUEST!
You will receive an outing bonus when you return home. It seems to be mainly a bonus for traveling.
It seems that the rank of the house will increase as you save up the outing bonus and rank up, but what happens when the rank increases was not announced at this time.
Beta Trial Session to be Held!
I can't believe that I can't actually play the game after all these announcements! If you're wondering why you can't actually play the game, we have some good news for you!
The beta trial will start on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 for 10,000 iOS / android users each! Already next week!
As a reminder, since this is a trial event that also serves as test play, the target area is the Kanto region only, and the participants must be 18 years old or older.
More than just a location-based game!
"DRAGON QUEST WALK" is going to be a new game with Dra-Que-like and Dra-Que-like gameplay in addition to the existing location-based games.
We can't wait to hear more about the official release.
For more information and to sign up for the beta trial, please visit the official Dragon Quest Walk promotion site
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