Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen

Released: November 22, 2007

Type: Remake

Platforms:

Nintendo DS

Genres:

Role-playing (RPG) Adventure

Game Modes:

Single player

Themes:

Fantasy

Player Perspectives:

Bird view / Isometric

Ratings

User Rating

80.3

Based on 31 ratings

Critics Rating

87.7

Based on 3 ratings

Total Rating

84.0

Based on 34 ratings

Summary

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.

Storyline

Chapter 1: Ragnar McRyan and the Case of the Missing Children

Ragnar McRyan, one of the soldiers in the royal palace of Burland, is sent by the king on a journey to find out why children are disappearing across the kingdom. He is accompanied by Healie.

Chapter 2: Alena and the Journey to the Tourney

Alena, Tsarevna of Zamoksva, slips out of the castle in hopes of attending a tournament in the castle of Endor. She is accompanied by the priest Kiryl and the mage Borya.

Chapter 3: Torneko and the Extravagant Excavation

Torneko lives in Lakanaba with his wife and son, and works part-time in the local weapon shop. He wants to become the best merchant in the world, so he leaves his hometown in search of profit.

Chapter 4: Meena and Maya and the Mahabala Mystery

Maya the dancer and her younger sister Meena the fortune teller, have left Monbaraba in search of vengeance against Balzack, their father's traitorous apprentice.

Chapter 5: The Chosen

The Hero has been brought up by the inhabitants of a remote and nameless mountain village. But Psaro and his legions destroy the village, leaving only the hero alive. The hero leaves in search of his seven companions, in the hopes of defeating Psaro and saving the world.

Chapter 6

Chapter 6 is not part of the main storyline of the game and consists of post-game extra features. It was only included in remakes of Dragon Quest IV. Features of this chapter include a bonus dungeon and the ability to add Psaro as a member of the party after completing certain events.