Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Classic
Nintendo DS · RPG
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Tose Co. |
| Publisher | Square Enix |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is a role-playing game developed by Tose Co. and published by Square Enix.
It landed about 2 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2006 include New Super Mario Bros., Animal Crossing: Wild World and Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time.
It is part of the Dragon Quest series; on the DS you can also try Dragon Quest IX, 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). Tose Co. also made Super Princess Peach, The Legendary Starfy and Densetsu no Stafy 4 for the DS.
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 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 Monsters: Joker 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 Monsters: Joker cheats & codes
56 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Time 0:00:00 | 020BE468
00000000 |
|---|---|
| Max Gold | 020BE34C
000F423F |
| Max Gold in the Bank | 220BE350
0098967F |
| Max Darkonium | 220BE464
00000032 |
| Hero has All Spells | 220BE57B
0000000F |
| Run 2x | 12249ADC
00002000 |
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 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 Monsters: Joker FAQ
When did Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker come out on the DS?
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker was released for the Nintendo DS in 2006.
Who made Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker?
It was developed by Tose Co. and published by Square Enix.
Is Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker multiplayer?
Yes. Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker supports up to 2 players.
How long does Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 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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