Dragon Quest IX Classic
Nintendo DS · RPG
Dragon Quest VI
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Heartbeat |
| Publisher | Enix |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Nintendo DS, Dragon Quest VI is a role-playing game developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1995.
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).
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 VI 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 VI 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 VI FAQ
Who made Dragon Quest VI?
It was developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix.
Is Dragon Quest VI multiplayer?
No. Dragon Quest VI is a single-player game.
How long does Dragon Quest VI take to play?
As a role-playing game, Dragon Quest VI 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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