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 fathers 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. For the first time, a full-fledged DRAGON QUEST adventure arrives on Nintendo DS with DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen. The brainchild of series creator Yuji Horii, the DRAGON QUEST series has continued to excite and enchant players with its engaging storylines, charming characters designed by world-famous manga artist Akira Toriyama and imaginative worlds complemented by the memorable scores of renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama. 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.

• 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 throug

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1945 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Square Enix
• Released on: 2008-09-12
• Platform: Nintendo DS

Customer Reviews

Loved it
This game is awesome! Having never played Dragon Quest game before, I was pleasantly surprised by this.
As the title suggests, the game has different 'chapters.' The first chapter follows a knight named Ragnar McRyan, who is ordered to investigate and rescue kidnapped children.
Chapter 2 is the story of a young Tsar's daughter, Alena, who along with an old magician and a young priest, escapes the castle and sets out in search of adventure.
Chapter 3 follows Torneko Taloon, a merchant who longs to become the greatest merchant in the world.
Chapter 4 follows the story of twins, Meena and Maya (a dancer and a fortune-teller) who are out for revenge for the murder of their father.
Chapter 5 follows...you! You can play as boy or girl and fill the role of the 'Chosen One.'
The chapters are all fun, not too long, but not too short. The graphics are beautiful, which in a game like this, I think is quite important as you spend a lot of time exploring a beautiful kingdom. I especially like the way that the areas you cover get marked out on your world map, so that you know if there is a little corner of the map that you have not yet explored.
You will also spend a lot of time fighting, to level up the characters. This can get frustrating (some characters require many more exp. points to level up than others), but some characters can use magic (as well as simple attacks) which makes the battles a lot more interesting and inventive.
When you save the game, you have to go to a village and find a church (although if you are in a dungeon, you can quicksave), where you give a 'confession' of all that you have done (interesting way of saving progress I suppose)This can get a bit irritating, especially if you are no-where near a village, but after a while, you will get used to this and do it almost automatically.
Overall, I would definately recommend this game. It keep me amused for days and it is the type of that game that you can go back to again and again. Buy it now!

Old school charm from the SNES era
I'll be honest with you, Dragon Quest 8 on PS2 was my first experience in the series, and it wasn't a good one. I've been playing RPGs since the NES days, and I've played a lot. I bought DQ 8 on the positive reviews, but found it much too limited in scope, the story rather mediocre. It was a bit too much old school for me. After playing it for a few hours, I abandoned it. Many gamers told me that I 'simply didn't get it'.

They were right. Some time ago I suddenly craved a traditional RPG to get the bitter taste of Final Fantasy 12 out of my mouth. I popped in DQ 8, and I fell absolutely in love. I fell in love with Dragon Quest 4 as well, and when I started playing it I was struck by the little evolution between this entry and number 8. Basically, DQ4 is the oldest of old school, and pretty hardcore to boot. The plot is straightforward (the Chosen One must prevent the rise of the Dark Lord), but told with so much charm, risque humour and colour, that you'll love every minute of it.

There are some downsides, though. The Chapters idea is pretty good, but if you have to start from level 1 for fourth time, fighting the same monsters and buying the same equipment again and again, it starts to drag a bit. Things pick up though when all the characters join in their mutual fight. It's not as complicated as Final Fantasy (dungeons are extremely small, the story is linear, not many sidequests, no hidden optional skills you'll need a player's guide for to achieve), but you can take that for a plus or minus, depending on your taste. Also, there's not much variety in the monsters, they are composed of a limited set only set apart by differing colours and names.

One extra plus, this is a great game for RPG newbies to start with. Final Fantasy, especially the later and weaker installments, can be quite overwhelming in options and tutorials. My girlfriend likes Zelda, but hates traditional RPGs. Until she started playing this one, now she's hooked. Overall it's a good game, dated but fun, old school but not a boring levelling grindfest, hardcore but not elitist. DQ 5 and 6 are on their way, so this is a great place to start.

Superb. It's taking me back to the good days of gaming.
This game is just addictive. I cannot put it down. I am a 48 year old woman and am neglecting housework and everything for this game. The story is gripping, the characters believable and with real personalities and the fact that it is in chapters that all seem to come together eventually brilliant. The graphics are clear and everything that is needed is easily visible. The non playing characters all lead you to where you need to go when you talk to them and the sidequests and mini games are there in just the right amount. I think this is every bit as good as my all time favourite, Final Fantasy 7, and you will not fail to like this if you liked that. The set up is different in that each chapter is about different characters, but it looks and plays just like that did. Stunning game.
WARNING. When you beat the character you think is the last boss - the chap you're told you have to beat pretty much all the way through - let the credits roll and watch the final scenes - I did that because I'd put the DS down to answer the phone - as you will be asked if you want to save. When you do if you turn the game back on you have more to do still. I've just started that bit, but, after checking on the net, have found that there is a good bit more to do if the player wants to do it.