Story This new adventure follows Psaro a name that Dragon Quest fans may remember from Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (although since this game is completely standalone, so it doesnt matter if you dont).
Poor Psaro is cursed by his own father, the ruler of the monster realm of Nadiria, and rendered incapable of harming any creature of monster blood.
In defiance, Psaro becomes a monster wrangler and soon commands his very own army of loyal monster minions. On his quest for revenge against his father, he meets Rose, a young elvish woman, and a mysterious man who goes by the name of Toilen Trubble. Together they head off to face the perils awaiting them in Nadiria.
Psaros ultimate goal is vengeance, but hell need to befriend many monsters and tread many dark paths before hes capable of fulfilling that ambition.
Characters As youd expect from a game bearing the DRAGON QUEST name, this monster-wrangling adventure is filled with colorful characters. Lets introduce some of the main players:
Psaro Voiced by: Gwilym Lee Psaro is the main protagonist of the story. Hes a young demihuman, whose silver hair and red eyes make him instantly recognisable.
He sets out to become a monster wrangler in order to defeat his father, the Master of Monsterkind.
Rose Voiced by: Emma Ballantine Rose is an invaluable ally to Psaro, who joins him on his forays into Nadiria and uses her mystical elven powers to reveal the path through this foreboding land.
Rose is a gentle, kind-hearted soul, but unafraid to stand up for what she believes in.
Toilen Trubble Voiced by: Hyoie OGrady A young researcher of magic with a self-confessed propensity for five-finger discounts, Toilen joins Psaro to scour Nadiria for magical ingredients not found in the human world.
Hes known to get more than a little excitable at the prospect of finding rare items.
Fizzy Voiced by: Harriet Carmichael This cheeky creature has made it her lifes mission to seek out the best and brightest monster wranglers of the world. Fizzy becomes something of a mentor to Psaro, and teaches him the basics of monster wrangling.
Nadiria vistas Much of the story in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince takes place in Nadiria an underworld domain where monsters reign supreme.
Nadiria is divided into a number of realms, called Circles, with each one comprised of three separate areas: a lower, middle and upper echelon.
A world that changes with the seasons Even in Nadiria, time marches on, and the seasons cycle in familiar fashion. As the seasons change, so too does the landscape and the monsters that inhabit it. A new time of year brings with it fresh discoveries and more monsters to befriend.
Monsters Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is the newest game in the Dragon Quest Monsters series. As tradition dictates, the main character is adept at forming powerful bonds with the monsters they meet. These monster allies will join the hero on their adventure, fighting in their stead against the enemies they encounter.
In that sense, this game is no different. But unlike his predecessors, Psaro is under the influence of a curse, placed upon him by his father, the ruler of Nadiria. As a result, hes unable to harm any creature of monster blood himself.
Psaro resolves to become a monster wrangler, training up his team of monsters or creating new ones through the power of synthesis.
With over 500 different types of monster, and a revamped synthesis system, there are brand-new monster combinations to discover and many familiar friends and arch enemies from other titles in the Dragon Quest series to create. And with the games online capabilities, you can now do battle with monster wranglers the world over.
But lets introduce a few of the monsters who will make their first appearance in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.
Goomulonimbus These sneaky slimes summon thunderstorms and gales from the comfort of their cloud.
Vegandragora This dragon maintains a symbiotic relationship with the flower that sprouts from its head.
Ronin Raccoon This monster peers deep into the psyche of its foes to determine how best to strike them down.
Release date DLC Three sets of DLC will go on sale to coincide with the release of the main game: The Mole Hole, Coach Joes Dungeon Gym, and Treasure Trunks! Progress through this additional content to earn rewards that will help you on your quest, as well as new outfits for Psaro to wear. Content will be available to purchase from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
The Mole Hole Delve underground for a reunion with monster types youve befriended once before. Youll also have the opportunity to scout monsters that are otherwise very tricky to synthesise. This DLC ncludes the gothic vestment outfit.
Coach Joes Dungeon Gym Explore these randomly generated dungeons and battle legions of powerful monsters. Each dungeon comes with unique requirements that require players to carefully assess and construct their party. Dispatch the boss that awaits in the final room to earn rare items that will aid you in raising ever-stronger allies. This DLC includes the cake-makers clobber outfit.
Treasure Trunks Every time you open these mysterious treasure chests, youll obtain an exciting reward. However, youll have to wait a little while before you can open the chest up again and obtain the next exciting reward on the list! Keep opening them and youre guaranteed to get your hands on some very enticing items indeed! This DLC includes the monstrous mail outfit.
Wait. Is this shit typical? Additional DLC on launch day?
Three sets of DLC will go on sale to coincide with the release of the main game: The Mole Hole, Coach Joes Dungeon Gym, and Treasure Trunks! Progress through this additional content to earn rewards that will help you on your quest, as well as new outfits for Psaro to wear. Content will be available to purchase from Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
I'm obviously super out of the loop in video gaming. That's so gross and scummy... Surely it's not common?
Dont get the complaint about day 1 DLC, that is if it is actually made after the game was finished, which is very likely. It takes time to make physical copies, ship them to warehouses and then get ready for a launch.
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The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me."
Dont get the complaint about day 1 DLC, that is if it is actually made after the game was finished, which is very likely. It takes time to make physical copies, ship them to warehouses and then get ready for a launch.
Do you really not have a problem with buying a game, and on day one they try to sell you more content for the same game?
Do you really not have a problem with buying a game, and on day one they try to sell you more content for the same game?
Game devs need to make money somehow, and if they are working on it after the game was finished, why shouldnt they get paid for more work they did? Its not as if game prices has risen with the times. Games these days are far more complicated than they were in the past to make, tend to be a lot longer as well and the prices have actually gone down if you count for inflation. I rather devs continue existing rather than dying off myself.
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The Official Odin of the Shin Megami Tensei IV board. "You know how confusing the whole good-evil concept is for me."