The weekend’s end is here. That means it’s time to check out what the Electricpig staff have been opining about this week. Games, mobile phones, robotic winged things. It’s all here. Join us as we share what our writers thought about some of the tech they’ve had their hands on this week.
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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.
