Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

2007

role-playing (rpg)
adventure
fantasy
single player

The story

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 Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride and Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Reverie. 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. The English version of Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen does not include the Party Chat feature.

What it’s like

Bright, rounded fantasy with Akira Toriyama's cartoon monsters bobbing across a sunlit 3D overworld, its meadows, villages and castles rendered in cheerful, saturated colour. Battles unfold turn by turn with tidy menus and chirpy hit effects, and the dual-screen layout keeps the map and the action both in view. Sugiyama's orchestral score is light and heroic, all brass flourishes and folk-tinged melodies, and it swells in the quieter village scenes. The mood is warm, nostalgic and low-stakes, with a gentle sense of adventure that suits a lazy afternoon, a comfort replay, or a long train journey. Its chapter structure moves between several characters, so the pace is episodic and unhurried, with each segment closing on a small resolution. Violence is cartoonish and bloodless: monsters vanish in puffs of light and there is no gore, cruelty or sexual content, though some curses and dark omens give the story a mild, fairy-tale tension. Suited to players who want a kind, colourful RPG that rewards patience, and to fans of classic Japanese role-playing who enjoy building a town and watching it grow.

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