The Dragon Quest series may have sold over 50 million copies worldwide but in the West its profile is much more humble than in its native Japan, where it even manages to out-do Final Fantasy in the popularity stakes. However, Square Enix is attempting to rectify this disparity with Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, which has been designed with a Western audience in mind. Has the company succeeded? Read on to find out in our full Dragon Quest IX review.
When it comes to RPG titles the storyline is arguably the most important part of the puzzle – if you don’t engage and empathise with the characters portrayed on-screen then chances are you’ll lose interest quicker than England can exit a World Cup. Does Dragon Quest IX hit the target when it comes to riveting narrative? Read on to find out in this section of our Dragon Quest IX review.
The Dragon Quest series has stolen the hearts of millions of gamers across the globe thanks to its gripping RPG action but up to this point it’s primarily been a solo experience. Given Dragon Quest IX’s heavy preoccupation with multiplayer options, does the game’s shift in focus result in a less cohesive experience? We’re about to find out in this part of our Dragon Quest IX review.
Console RPGs are multi-faceted and brain-bustlingly complicated, but one of Square Enix’s key objectives with Dragon Quest IX was to make a title that would be accessible enough to appeal to newcomers while providing a stern challenge for grizzled veterans. Read this part of our Dragon Quest IX review for our handy guide to what makes this DS epic so special.
You won’t find the Pandora on the shelf at your local high street retailer, ever, but for a select band of dedicated gamers, it’s the year’s – nay, the last five year’s – biggest hardware launch. The open source, emulator rocking gaming handheld has been years in the making, but it’s finally arrived, for a lucky few. We’re one of the first sites on the planet to get our hands on one, but is it really worth opening Pandora’s box? Find out in our exclusive Pandora review.
With Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, Konami’s stealth franchise returns to the Sony PSP in what could be seen as representing the handheld’s final hurrah. Does it offer a truly legitimate reason to dust off your ignored console? We go behind enemy lines to bring you the full verdict, here in our Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker review.
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