Enix's (now Square Enix) "Dragon Quest" series is one of Japan's most popular RPGs.
Recently, "Dragon Quest XI: The Last Time I Saw You" was released on Nintendo Switch in September, and the smartphone app "Dragon Quest Walk" is also doing well, and is loved by men and women of all ages.
Even the author's generation, now approaching adulthood, is just barely familiar with the first Dragon Quest games (hereafter referred to as "Dragon Quest I" and "Dragon Quest II"), so it is likely that some of the younger generation has never played the earlier games.
However, playing on the NES, SNES, or the original PlayStation is a bit of a hurdle! For those who are not so inclined, the smartphone versions of the Dragon Quest series are currently on sale!
8 titles are on sale!
This time, 8 titles from Dragon Quest I to Dragon Quest VIII are on sale.
All of them are buy-one-get-one-free and you can play them all the way to the end, so your wallet's safe!
The sale is being held on the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon App Store, but please note that App Store and Google Play users will be able to purchase I, II, and III in the "Dragon Quest Portal App".
Dragon Quest
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The memorable first game in the series was released on the NES in 1986.
The smartphone version is based on the Super Nintendo remake released in 1993.
There was a Dracula I event in Dracula Walk, and it's long enough to play quickly, so by all means!
Don't forget to stay at the inn after rescuing Princess Lola before going to the castle!
"Dragon Quest" is 32% off from 370 JPY to 250 JPY!
Dragon Quest II: Gods of Evil
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The second in the series, released in January 1987, less than a year after the first, II is also based on the Super Nintendo remake released in 1993.
In I, you traveled alone, but in II, you and your friends travel together as a three-person team.
With the partying and the use of ships, it can be said to be the work that laid the foundation for the current Dracula series!
Let's get frustrated with the prince of Samartoria and his cave to Rondalkia!
"Dragon Quest II: Gods of Evil Spirits" is now available for 32% off, from 600 JPY to 400 JPY!
Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend...
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The third game in the series, released in February 1988, one year after II, was the final installment in the "Lotto Series" that began with I. It was the first game in the series to introduce a new system of professions and job changes.
It is also the first game in which the system of professions and job change appeared.
It is also legendary in the sense that it caused the "Dragon Quest phenomenon", with long lines forming in front of retailers on the day of its release, and people even taking time off from school and work to purchase the game.
If you play the game to the end, you will realize the meaning of the subtitle "And to the Legend"! Please enjoy this masterpiece that is still talked about even today!
"Dragon Quest III: And to the Legend" is 29% off from 1,220 JPY to 860 JPY!
Dragon Quest IV: The Leading Men
The fourth in the series, released in February 1990. The event was held at the Dragons' Walk until the other day.
It is the first title in the new "Sky Series", which is different from the "Lotto Series" up to III.
It is the first (and only?) omnibus story in the series. It is the first (and only?) omnibus-style story in the series, and all the characters have their own personalities and stories. It is also the first game in which horse-drawn carriages, casinos, and the "Saku-Sen" (a Japanese word meaning "war" in Japanese) made their appearance.
It is a challenging work with a deep storyline. I like IV the best!
"Dragon Quest IV: The Leading Men" is now available for 33% off, from 1,840 yen to 1,220 yen!
Dragon Quest V: Bride of the Sky
The fifth in the series, released in September 1992. The hardware was changed from Famicom to Super Nintendo from this title.
It is no exaggeration to say that this work has the most fans among the Dracula series.
A new story is spun that was not in RPGs, with time passing during the work, the main character growing up, and getting married.
It's the first work that allows you to make monsters your friends. lvl 99 slalin is the strongest theory.
It was also the basis for the movie "Dragon Quest: Your Story", which was released in August 2019.
Play and join the eternal struggle between the Bianca and Flora factions!
"Dragon Quest V: Bride of the Sky" is 33% off from 1,840 JPY to 1,220 JPY!
Dragon Quest VI: The Land of Illusion
The sixth in the series, released in June 1995. The pace of releases started to slow down a bit around this time.
The professions that were not in IV and V are back. In addition, there were "advanced jobs" that could be obtained by mastering certain professions.
It was revolutionary that "heroes", who had been in a special position in the past, could now be employed as a profession.
The "bag" system, which allows users to carry a large amount of items, was introduced for the first time.
This is also the final installment of the "Sky Series".
Let's be disappointed when Terry joins our group because he's too generous!
"Dragon Quest VI: The Land of Illusion" is 33% off, from 1,840 JPY to 1,220 JPY!
Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden
The seventh in the series, released in August 2000. The hardware was moved from Super Nintendo to PlayStation.
The hardware has evolved to PlayStation with 3D polygonal graphics, and movies have been inserted to enhance the visual aspect of the game! However... due to repeated sales delays, by the time it was released, the graphics had become old-fashioned and unfavorable. The game is very interesting, but....
The storyline is so large and the difficulty level so high that you may not be able to complete the game during your New Year's vacation!
My advice is to be careful when using "seeds"! Return the Kifa Seeds!
"Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden" is 33% off from 1,840 JPY to 1,220 JPY!
Dragon Quest VIII: The Sky, the Sea, the Earth and the Cursed Princess
The eighth game in the series was released in November 2004. The hardware has been changed to PlayStation 2.
This is the first title in the series to feature 3D graphics from a rearward viewpoint.
It is an ambitious work that introduces new systems such as the alchemy pot, skill points, and tension.
It is recommended for those who want to take their time with the storyline and the challenging elements!
Skill points cannot be maxed out even at level 99, so be careful how you allocate them!
"Dragon Quest VIII: The Sky, the Sea, the Earth, and the Cursed Princess" is 33% off from 2,820 JPY to 1,840 JPY!
Every title is a masterpiece!
The Dragon Quest series year-end and New Year's special sale will run from Friday, December 27, 2019 to Sunday, January 5, 2020.
The "Dragon Quest" series has been loved for many years and each title is a masterpiece.
I have played all of them, and I recommend III, IV, and V, but I am sure you will enjoy all of them!
The "Dragon Quest Walk" will feature events from Dragoons I and IV, so you can enjoy them even more if you have played the previous titles.
For more information, please visit the official website of the Drago Conquest series!