The most in demand from all parts of Dragon Quest (total circulation of nearly 6 million copies) after a few fan translations and not meet expectations for the Western release for the PS2 is finally officially published in English.
This news is unlikely to be interesting for those who already knows why Dragon Quest V: Hand of Heavenly Bribe - best "dimensional" part of the legendary series. Already more than once passed on the original Super Famicom, proceed along and across the remake for the PS2 ... For all other RPG fans the current edition of the game in Europe - a great reason to get acquainted with one of the best role-playing adventures in the history of the genre.
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The focus of Dragon Quest has always put simplicity. Simple story, simple characters and simple combat system - are the distinguishing features of each game series. As you know, just - all brilliant, and perhaps the best proof of this thesis in video games are the work of Keita Takahashi. And Hand of Heavenly Bride no exception. The plot seems so simple, as far as possible. Traditionally, the unnamed traveler, following the precepts of the victim's father, is looking for some legendary hero. It should help to release from captivity of the dark forces of our mother of the ward. The game takes place in four time intervals: the birth of the main character, a time when he was a child of six, traveling with his father, was soon a young man wanders in search of a legendary hero, and finally, the days when he was a mature man is sent to the road already with their children. Yuji Horii unconditional talent for storytelling manifests itself in small details and strokes by which uncomplicated story unforgettable. Exquisitely drawn characters (often appearing in the picture for a few minutes) and an amazing game for the early nineties directing influence, comparable and sometimes superior to what we experienced only in the later Final Fantasy. This story never loses its appeal, and after the first passage you want to start immediately following. And then another.
The newest game in the series - Dragon Quest IX: Hoshizora no Mamoribito - was released in Japan on July 11. In recent months, the number of pre-orders for it increased steadily, reaching the mark in the last two million.According to Enterbrain (publisher of Famitsu), only the first two days of sales were sold 2,343,440 copies, which lasted up to a little record of 1999 set by Final Fantasy VIII (2,504,044 copies). Dismiss an enormous circulation, the game still has disappointed some Japanese gamers: many of the buyers of the online store Amazon in their reviews complaining of low complexity, poor graphics, a high price (around $ 65), the presence of only one slot to save and other negative aspects. But despite the similar response (not reflecting, of course, the opinion of the majority of gamers), Dragon Quest IX will almost certainly be the most commercially successful project this year in Japan.
Composed a wonderful story, a team led by Yuji Horii has not forgotten about the gameplay. "We like to play because we like to win." Mr Horii is well aware, and just because Dragon Quest V - is a game created for the player, always thinking and caring about him. Everything was done so to spend her time has always been equally interesting. For example, here there are no Game Over: When you die, then just go back to the entrance to the location, having lost half the money. In this case, never have the feeling, as if the game is too easy or, conversely, is too complicated. No boss can not be beat hurriedly, but no such enemies, who can not be beat, a good pump. The combat system, as well as other elements, is extremely simple. No complicated system of skills, the need to distribute points between the skills or dancing with a tambourine around piles of equipment. You just kill the monsters grow in levels, and gradually learns new abilities and spells. Own battles, even though step by step, pass very quickly and never tire. Somehow, miraculously, they manage to be as exciting as the best modern JRPG. But normal melee with the monsters are and to "recruit" new members. In Dragon Quest V system implemented, which later acquired the stunning popularity of the brand in the games Pokemon. Only here it works, you guessed it, even easier. Once, buying a van in the town of Fortuna, you will be able to attract the monsters on their side: it is enough just to participate in the battles and win, and they will ask in your ranks.
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Honestly, I want to write another paragraph about the magnificence of the game and even finish on this high note. But duty requires not remain silent about the shortcomings, of which there are, however, nothing at all. First and foremost, we are a little sad that Hand of Heavenly Bride for DS was built on the engine, inherited from the Dragon Quest IV, and not ported to the PlayStation 2: Watching the just published Kingdom Hearts 358 / 2 Days, we are ready to believe that the remake of the PS2-shy DS is quite capable. Secondly, the current location does not seem to us the most successful.Besides that were completely changed the names of many of the characters and the names of locations, the addition of regional accents is puzzling, because the original text was written by all the canons of the series, that is extremely simple language. Well this is nitpicking. Main - English Dragon Quest V finally got to us, and in very good edition. And it's not just another old game, this is a true masterpiece, one of the best JRPG in the history, identify the current face of the series, but, unfortunately, almost no effect on the evolution of the genre as a whole. Everyone who appreciates masterful role-playing started, we strongly recommend that all means pay attention to the Hand of Heavenly Bride - despite the cool reception extended to her in the West.
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