Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies super review

One big step for DQ is a small step for all other RPGs

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Pros

  • Provides traditional RPG feel like no other
  • One of the best looking DS games ever
  • Promises hundreds of hours of play

Cons

  • Multiplayer options occasionally hurt story
  • Too old school for some
  • Heavy accents steal focus from plot

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GenreRole Playing
DescriptionThough certainly not a huge shift for the series, Dragon Quest IX has a near-perfect mix of classic JRPG style and grand (for the DS) visuals to make a great portable adventure.
Franchise nameDragon Quest
UK franchise nameDragon Quest
Platform"DS"
US censor rating"Everyone 10+"
UK censor rating"7+"
Release date1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK)
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Henry Gilbert
Henry moved from the suburbs of northern Florida to work at GR+, and hasn't looked back once in seven years. When not collecting Mario toys, you can find him constantly checking his Twitter.
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