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Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen | 
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| From: Square Enix
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
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Rating:  25 reviews
Sales Rank: 675
Platform: Nintendo Ds
Genre: role_playing_games
ESRB: Everyone 10+
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Nintendo DS
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0 x 0
MPN: 90813
Model: 90813
UPC: 400009416572
EAN: 0662248908137
ASIN: B001AF1NVY
Release Date: September 16, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Embark on a journey to explore the land, seas and skies of the DRAGON QUEST universe in this grand entry from the Zenithia Trilogy. Soon to follow are DQ V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and DQ VI: Realms of Reverie, never before released in North America | | • | Indulge in the colorful DRAGON QUEST world created by Yuji Horii, combined with the charming characters and monsters designed by Akira Toriyama and memorable soundtrack from famed composer Koichi Sugiyama to create an unforgettable gaming experience | | • | Experience the world of DRAGON QUEST through the perspectives of multiple characters with a unique, chapter-driven storyline while you journey through a beautifully rendered 3D world, with dynamic dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters | | • | Enjoy an all-new English translation that incorporates 13 known dialects from around the globe, bringing the diverse world and characters of DRAGON QUEST to life | | • | Unravel the ancient mystery behind a cursed kingdom by expanding your town via Chance Encounter mode, available through local wireless connection |
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Product Description
A prestigious army captain, an adventurous princess seeking to test her skills beyond palace walls, a humble merchant aspiring to open his own shop, and two sisters who wish to avenge their father's death? These seemingly unrelated individuals will soon cross paths when fate brings them together to journey alongside you, the hero. Dive into this unique adventure, and discover an epic tale told through the experiences and emotions of characters from all walks of life. Experience an adventure of epic proportions, presented through a unique portrayal of multiple character perspectives. While retaining the classic look and feel of the original release, this remake breathes new life into a much-loved entry in the DRAGON QUEST series with 3D graphics, dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters.
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In a far-off land, a group of disparate individuals soon will come together to embark on a journey they never could have imagined. Among them are two sisters seeking to avenge their father's death, a merchant longing to open his own shop, a princess desiring to test her skills outside the palace walls and a respected army captain. As the hero of this compelling tale, you will join these seemingly unrelated companions for an incredible adventure. Battles, mysteries and an engaging cast of characters await as you take off on an epic journey. | Dragon Quest IV Features - Embark on a journey to explore the land, seas and skies of the DRAGON QUEST universe in this grand entry from the Zenithia Trilogy. Soon to follow are DQ V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and DQ VI: Realms of Reverie, never before released in North America
- Indulge in the colorful DRAGON QUEST world created by Yuji Horii, combined with the charming characters and monsters designed by Akira Toriyama and memorable soundtrack from famed composer Koichi Sugiyama to create an unforgettable gaming experience
- Experience the world of DRAGON QUEST through the perspectives of multiple characters with a unique, chapter-driven storyline while you journey through a beautifully rendered 3D world, with dynamic dual screen presentation and newly animated monsters
- Enjoy an all-new English translation that incorporates 13 known dialects from around the globe, bringing the diverse world and characters of DRAGON QUEST to life
- Unravel the ancient mystery behind a cursed kingdom by expanding your town via Chance Encounter mode, available through local wireless connection
Exclusive to the Nintendo DSWith Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, a full-fledged Dragon Quest adventure comes to Nintendo DS for the first time. The talents of series creator Yuji Horii, world-famous manga artist Akira Toriyama and renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama combine in this thrilling, chapter-driven tale that preserves all the beloved charm of the original game while infusing it with additional excitement with incredible 3D graphics, dual-screen presentation and newly animated monsters. Multiple character perspectives bring the game to life as you explore a fantastic, dazzlingly rendered world filled with adventure and surprises. | 
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| Customer Reviews: Read 20 more reviews...
 Woot January 3, 2009
Eric S. Richards (Provo, UT)
Got this for my wife for Christmas. She is 26 and loves it. Plays it all the time. Word. Giggity.
So happy this one came out! January 1, 2009
anonymous
The original Dragon Warrior 4 was one of my favorite games of all time. I heard this was to be remade for the PS1, but was canceled during the translation from Japanese to English. But, when I found out about the DS version, I got really excited. I actually pre-ordered this (a rare thing for me to do) and I'm really glad I did! The graphics were really well done, and the music is outstanding (as I expected.) They changed it enough to make it feel fresh, but kept the over all feel. This is a MUST have for any RPG fan that owns a DS. In fact, I would buy a DS for this game alone!
 Good but not linear December 31, 2008
the gorethox (NM)
So far I am at the end of the game and like previous reviews it seemed a little short. Over all the game was nice to play to pass the time.
 This is a great game that takes patience December 23, 2008
Paul James Chatman (Los Angeles, CA)
This is a great game that takes patience, as do all (well written) Square games. (Note: I said Square, not Square-Enix). I'm a patient man. And sometimes that is a curse. This means I like really like games that deliver on the adventure aspect, and it's been a lo-o-o-o-o-ng time since that Square, I mean Square-Enix has delivered. Only Camelot has done it with the Golden Sun 2-part series. Then came Square-Enix's The World Ends With You. My point is that Square-Enix has come back. Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen (DQ:CofC) is what Adventure-RPGs are supposed to be: EPIC.
You start off as "You" in a brief Prequel, then are slowly (read: slowly) introduced to the people that will change your life. You control all the characters as the Chapters unfold. The First Chapter is short and introduces a brave soldier; this introduction may be misleading as it may lead you to think all of the Character Intro-Chapters are short: No. Chapter 2 introduces you to your second companion, this is the first long chapter, and well written. While it may seem the stories don't tie together - that's the point. DQ:CofC wants you take the role of a group of people who seem to have nothing in common and become apart of their journey to find "You". As I said it has been a long time since Square-Enix has delivered a game of epic proportions since Square's Final Fantasy VII, in my opinion. And it's worth it. I regret I rented the game and only made it to Chapter 3 after 12 hours of playing before having to return it to GameFly. However, I will buy this game, as it's very rare I own a game I want to play again from the beginning just begin the journey of finding "Me" again.
CONS:
1) The characters don't talk (Except the merchant when appraising items). Like Golden Sun, the denziens of the world merely respond to you, and repeat what you say from time to time. For me, I like when my controlling charater speaks, it gives the gameplay more depth. Games like Half-Life are the clear exception.
2) The "ethic-speak" is VERY annoying. In Chapter 1 you will go crazy trying to understand what the characters are saying (Apparently they're Irish or Scottish??). It took me awhile to realize the word "ken" was actually "know" and "tur" was "tower". Also, the Second Chapter I think they are Russian, and their broken english is hard to read at times. It seemed like a bad language translation until I reliazed that's the way the charcters actually talk. Luckily in Chapter 3 the English is some form of snobbery-Britsh english and is easier to understand.
Excellent Remake of an old classic! December 12, 2008
D. W. Young (Mercersburg, PA USA)
I used to play the Dragon Warrior games on the NES when I was a child, including the old Dragon Warrior IV. This remake is a loyal re-release of the old classic, but with many changes to the graphics and elements of the game have been tweaked to update it, including a new sixth chapter!
Some name changes have been made to characters, spells, and monsters that I haven't been terribly thrilled by, and it is a little short compared to modern RPG's, but still well worth it on a system that is idea for Role Playing Games.
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