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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
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Edited: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:29:32
I CANNOT believe that the latest installment of one of my favorite RPG series is LESS THAN a WEEK away!
*Yes, I love DQ MORE THAN Final Fantasy --AND-- it is right up there with Phantasy Star in my eyes!*
I've said it once, I'll say it again: A summer-time with a Mario game I am playing,
...A Treasure-made masterpiece in my possession,
...and the sequel to one of my FAVORITE games of all time on the way (Super Metroid)...
...this TRULY is the 1990's Golden-Age Reborn!
I AM IN GAMING BLISS ! ! !
I've said it once, I'll say it again: A summer-time with a Mario game I am playing,
...A Treasure-made masterpiece in my possession,
...and the sequel to one of my FAVORITE games of all time on the way (Super Metroid)...
...this TRULY is the 1990's Golden-Age Reborn!
I AM IN GAMING BLISS ! ! !
Cruelcumber??
Pew, Pew! Indeed!
BOOM-SHAKA-LAKA!
Somebody pinch me!
...better yet, DON'T... These are the things GAMER'S DREAMS are made of!
robio said:Cruelcumber??
phantom_leo said:
...and his two little blue friends!
...I'd say this could ONLY be MORE perfect if they merge together to become GG's Wang!
I'll guess we find out if they do next week. But frankly that's an enemy I wouldn't want to try and fight. You'd have to level grind for weeks.
If the Shin Megami games can get away with these two:
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...then the Dragon Quest games can get away with a Phallic-like monster here and there!
Shin Megami gets away with it because the ratings board can't advance far enough in the game. They're too damned hard.
phantom_leo said:If the Shin Megami games can get away with these two:
&...then the Dragon Quest games can get away with a Phallic-like monster here and there!
Why do I have a feeling if Steel ever got into the Shin Megami games, his ENTIRE party would be made up of these demons...?
Just call it a hunch, I guess!
You know who else is a gremlin penis?
Vader!
Vader!
Edited: Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:06:26
From the Nintendo Power Review:
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the
Starry Skies
Reviewer: Casey L.
Pros
Cons
9.0
Reviewer: Casey L.
Pros
- postgame content provides endless reasons to get together with friends and quest
- solo adventurers "should still find plenty to enjoy in DQIX"
- localization is fantastic
- "the game is also a feast for the eyes, featuring smooth 3-D environments, colorful town and dungeon designs, well-animated 3-D monsters, and an equipment system that features over 1,000 items with unique appearances"
- new series additions (multiplayer, online, gameplay upgrades) are done without sacrificing the series' core single-player component.
Cons
- filler-heavy MMO-fare postgame content will be of little interest to solo players
- lack of save slots (only 1!)
- multiplayer options aren't quite as flexible as they should be and significant restrictions will disappoint some
9.0
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In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, players begin their adventure as a city guardian who is sent to retrieve a sacred tree’s fruits, which have the power to grant wishes. Players travel the world, conquer fearsome monsters and unravel an epic storyline. During their journey, players will encounter mighty opponents in fast-paced battles, and also interact with a colorful cast of characters.
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies contains special modes that let players share their adventure with others, allowing up to four players to team up via a local wireless connection and experience the fun of tackling challenging monsters and dungeons cooperatively with their own characters. Players can even leave the game active in their backpacks, pockets or purses and still interact with other players via an interactive “Tag Mode.” Information about players’ characters can be wirelessly transmitted to others, and treasure maps and customized greetings can be exchanged automatically by players who come within range of one another when their games are set to Tag Mode.
Players looking to enjoy a variety of different game activities can take on special side quests. Some of these quests will be earned by progressing through the game, while additional quests will be made available for free download for players with broadband Internet access after the game launches, providing hours of additional content for virtual adventurers to enjoy either on their own or with friends. Some downloadable quests will continue the main storyline of the game, while others offer standalone missions.
Before setting off on their adventure, players can create their own heroes, deciding how they would like their face, hair and clothing to look. As the story unfolds, players become stronger, smarter and more powerful, and can customize companions who join their group. Players will have fun discovering more than 1,000 pieces of clothing, armor, weapons and other items that will provide them with a unique appearance and special abilities. Players can also change the class of their character at any time, choosing from a variety of vocations that will affect their abilities and strengths in the game.