Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Switch eShop
26th Sep 2019, $4.99
27th Sep 2019, £3.99
- Series
Reviews
Review Dragon Quest (Switch) - A Classic JRPG Marred By Odd Choices And Technical Issues
An oozy remake of a JPRG goo-reat
Originally released in the west as Dragon Warrior on the NES in 1986, Dragon Quest’s latest rerelease on the Switch eShop is a throwback to retro JRPG design, and features a few new tricks up its sleeve that makes it a bit more palatable for modern audiences. There are brand-new bells and whistles including a...
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Dragon Quest News
Soapbox The Erdrick Trilogy Is The Right 'Dragon Quest' For The HD-2D Treatment
Rumblings of an Elusive Age
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. And with Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — or whatever it's meant to be now — finally re-emerging after three years, Alana's here to make a case as to why this is the RPG...
"Tackle life with as much energy as Goku! I'll try to do the same!"
It's impossible to overstate the impact of Akira Toriyama, the legendary manga artist and character designer who has been working in the manga industry since 1978. His death at 68 years old has thousands around the world mourning his loss. Toriyama was, to me, comfort on sick days...
News Square Enix's Dragon Quest Series Has Now Sold Over 88 Million Units Worldwide
How many have you played?
Square Enix recently revealed its role-playing series Final Fantasy has now sold more than 180 million units worldwide. One other RPG series that seems to be doing well is Dragon Quest. In the same Final Fantasy press release, the company has revealed this particular series has now sold more than 88 million units...
Back Page To All The Low-Level Enemies I've Slaughtered
It's time to kick ass and feel bad, and I'm all out of ass
In the magazine business, the Back Page is where you'd find all the weird goofs that we couldn't fit in anywhere else. Some may call it "filler"; we prefer "a whole page to make terrible jokes that are tangentially related to the content of the mag". We don't have pages on the internet, but...
Feature Video Game Orchestra Founder Talks Live Music And Composing For Final Fantasy
The Woodwind Waker
When I was younger and more full of bad decisions than I am now, I used to go to gigs and watch rock bands sweatily flailing around the stage in cramped, smoky bars. Nowadays, I'd much rather sit in a concert hall and close my eyes while a bunch of talented orchestral musicians play a fancy version of the Skyrim soundtrack (which...
News Dragon Quest Creator Teases Possible HD-2D Remakes Of The First Two Games
It's just "not official yet"
Sonic wasn't the only video game veteran in the spotlight yesterday. As you might recall, Square Enix held a special 35th Anniversary Livestream for the Dragon Quest series. One of the standout announcements was the reveal of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Masaaki Hayasaka is the producer of this remake (running on...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (October 17th)
Here are our picks, but what are yours?
The air's getting colder and the days are getting darker, but this week has been just as busy as ever in the world of Nintendo. The company has been dishing out legal hammer blows against a fan-made Zelda project and a popular TikTok star, Minecraft's Steve arrived in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – along with...
Video 21 Best Switch Games for Under $5
Good games, happy wallet
Video games can be an expensive hobby and you never know how long it's going to take for one to go on sale. With the holidays right around the corner, there's no better time to ease off and give some cheaper games your attention. We haven't just selected any ol' random games, we've ensured all the titles here are actually...
Poll Four Dragon Quest Games Are Out Today On Switch, Which Are You Getting?
Echoes of an Elusive Pre-order?
We've been having a lot of fun recently hosting release day polls, asking you lovely lot whether or not you're planning on buying the latest big game and why. Usually, this is limited to just the one game, but we thought today deserved something a little special. Why, you ask? Well, because not only is Dragon Quest...
Nintendo Download 26th September (Europe)
Dragon Quest XI S, Dead by Daylight and Darksiders II
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived (a little later than expected!), and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Up to 80% off 150 Switch...
About The Game
DRAGON QUEST, the classic RPG that started it all, comes to Nintendo Switch. Discover where it all began!
The legendary RPG comes to Nintendo Switch with updated controls. Whether you're a veteran fan in need of a nostalgia trip, or a newcomer to the series looking for a fresh take on an old classic, there's something here for everyone.
Enter a fantasy world of sword, magic, and monsters!
Story
The peace of fair Alefgard has been shattered by the appearance of the nefarious master of the night known as the Dragonlord, and the Sphere of Light, which for so long kept the forces of darkness in check, has been stolen! It is time for you, a young warrior through whose veins flows the blood of the legendary hero Erdrick, to set out on a quest to vanquish the Dragonlord, and save the land from darkness!
Experience the first episode of the DRAGON QUEST series loved by millions in Japan and worldwide! Created by a legendary trio with the master creator Yuji Horii, the revolutionary synthesizer score and orchestration by Koichi Sugiyama, and art by master manga artist Akira Toriyama .
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So what versions of the games are these?
@morphballer It says Switch.
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