Matrix Software

Dragon Quest

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.

Released: 1 March 2004
Developer: Matrix Software
Publisher: Square Enix
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric · First person
Age rating: PEGI 12 · ESRB T
Platforms: PlayStation 4 · Nintendo 3DS · Android · iOS · Legacy Mobile Device · Nintendo Switch
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Also known as: DQ · DW · Dragon Warrior

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Player rating: 77
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Dragon Quest

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Dragon Quest

The story

Once upon a time, the Balls of Light illuminated the kingdom of Alefgard, keeping its winters short and sustaining its peace. However, a man who could tame dragons and hence known as a Dragonlord, became corrupted by his magical studies. He attacked the Tantegel Castle and stole the Balls of Light, causing monsters to roam the land. A valiant hero named Erdrick, who had obtained the Balls of Light for the kingdom in the first place, attempted to defeat the Dragonlord and disappeared without trace. Many years later, during the reign of King Lorik XVI, the Dragonlord abducted Princess Gwaelin, carrying her to Castle Charlock. One day, a knight appears in front of the king, claiming to the be the descendant of Erdrick. He is entrusted with the mission to vanquish the Dragonlord, as the prophet Mahetta has predicted.

Dragon Quest