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Nintendo DS · RPG
Dragon Quest IX
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2010 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Level-5 |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Dragon Quest IX is a role-playing game released in 2010 for the Nintendo DS, developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.
It landed about 6 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2010 include Golden Sun: Dark Dawn, Ōkamiden and Harvest Moon: The Tale of Two Towns. Among the 168 DS RPGs in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Dragon Quest series; on the DS you can also try Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 and Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime. The series also appears on other systems with Dragon Quest (NES) and Dragon Quest VI (SNES). Level-5 also made Inazuma Eleven, Professor Layton and the Curious Village and Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box for the DS.
Dragon Quest IX supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Dragon Quest IX 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 IX cheats & codes
199 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Max/Infinite Money | 020F6D48
0098967F |
|---|---|
| Max/Infinite Money in Bank | 020F6D44
0098967F |
| Max/Infinite Mini Medals | 020F6D50
000001F4 |
| Unlock All Menus | 22108B03
0000007F |
| Enable Zoom | 220F5D8F
00000090 |
| All Visitors Rooms Unlocked for Inn | 020FD778
00FFFFFF |
Dragon Quest IX 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 IX FAQ
When did Dragon Quest IX come out on the DS?
Dragon Quest IX was released for the Nintendo DS in 2010.
Who made Dragon Quest IX?
It was developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo.
Is Dragon Quest IX multiplayer?
Yes. Dragon Quest IX supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dragon Quest IX take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest IX typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Dragon Quest IX on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.