Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (2009)

by Armor Project, Bird Studio, LEVEL-5, Square Enix Product Development Division 9, Nintendo, Square Enix
Genres:Role-playing (RPG)
Themes:Open world, Fantasy, Sandbox
Game modes:Single player, Co-operative, Multiplayer
Story:In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, players begin their adventure as a city guardian who is sent to retrieve a sacred trees fruits, which have the power to grant wishes. Players travel the world, conquer fearsome monsters and unravel an epic storyline. During their journey, players will encounter mighty opponents in fast-paced battles, and also interact with a colorful cast of characters.Show more
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user avatar@sunpythonuser avatar@sunpython
February 16, 2025
I have Dragon Quest IX in my mobile phone. I love this game. I played them again and again. For me, this version is good. I can choose player and change job. After finish game, they will give you for secret map and secret boss. The last secret boss is too tough.
This was my very first Dragon Quest. I fondly remember playing this with my friend while on long bus trips as a kid. I want to introduce other people to this game and play coop together with them like how my experience was. Also, buying a preowned copy on the DS doesn't give you the online dlc because those services have been long gone...
This was my very first Dragon quest game that I got for Christmas in my early 20's, and it convinced me to try other dragon quest games too. I'm one of those people who didn't realize what you had to do to defeat the metal slimes until way into the game. Swinedimples is still the most hilarious names for an academy anyone could have thought up. I do wish more games had chests and refilled after awhile, but I've only ever seen it in this game.
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