Nintendo DS · RPG
Dragon Quest IV
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Chunsoft |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Dragon Quest IV is a role-playing game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1990.
It is part of the Dragon Quest series; on the DS you can also try Dragon Quest IX, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Quest (NES) and Dragon Quest VI (SNES). Chunsoft also made Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors and Mystery Dungeon: Shiren the Wanderer for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Dragon Quest IV is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Dragon Quest IV walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Dragon Quest IV FAQ
Who made Dragon Quest IV?
It was developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix.
Is Dragon Quest IV multiplayer?
No. Dragon Quest IV is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Quest IV take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest IV typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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