Dragon Quest (2004)

Developer: Matrix Software
Publisher: Square Enix
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Nintendo 3DS, Android, iOS, Legacy Mobile Device, Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 79 player ratings
Main story: about 8.0 hours
Completionist: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

The origin of JRPGs — explore an open overworld and fight random battles in this timeless, straightforward adventure.

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About

The player takes the role of a namable Hero. The Hero's name has an effect on his statistical growth over the course of the game. Battles are fought in a turn-based format and experience points and gold are awarded after every battle, allowing the Hero to level-up in ability and allows them to buy better weapons, armor, and items. Progression consists of traveling over an overworld map and through dungeons, fighting monsters encountered via random battles along the journey.

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