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Dragon Quest Monsters, theDragon Questspin-off series, is back.
This time, the game will be released exclusively on theNintendo Switch.
What is Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince?
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Princeis an upcoming RPG in theDragon Quest Monstersspin-off series.
Its a spin-off with great influence fromPokemon, where players recruit and train monsters to fight for them.
The monsters are drawn from iconic characters from the main series, Dragon Quest.
Youll find Slimes and Drackys in place of Pikachus, as well as new monsters never seen before.
Story
At the center ofDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Princeis a boy named Psaro.
Players control Psaro, tagging along on his journey.
He suffers a curse that wont allow him to harm any monsters.
Which is just great because hes in danger of becoming a monster himself.
Fortunately, he can recruit and train monsters.
Theres a whole array of them to choose from, each with a diverse range of powers.
So, you should probably strategize them well to rise up the ranks.
The hunt for more powerful monsters never stops.
Pyaro wont have to rely on monsters alone.
He can form friendships with other characters, including Rose, a kind elf.
Together, they forge forward to build a monster army and fight against dangerous foes in battle.
He embarks on a quest for revenge with the help of his newfound power as a Monster Wrangler.
Gameplay
Pyaros journey from a young boy to becoming a Master of Monsterkind isnt an easy one.
Hell need to explore and interact with the environment.
Take advantage of the variety of creatures he runs into.
While also making use of Synthesis.
Synthesis is a skill Psaro can use to combine two monsters to create a superior and unique one.
No two monsters are the same.
Meaning that finding the monsters with the most powerful skills pay off.
And so, the hunt begins to scout for the most dangerous monsters around the world.
Once you build an army youre proud of; youll need to test their skills in battle.
In the trailer, the demon realm of Nadiria looks tantalizing.
Seasons change, too.
Thus, creating more room to explore.
Additionally, you’re free to only find certain monsters during specific seasons.
So, keeping a close eye on the game will come in handy.
Some creatures will look familiar to fans of Dragon Quest.
Others are entirely new.
Youre free to customize your monster army to your liking.
Ultimately, becoming a seasoned Monster Wrangler sounds like a fun time.
The announcement revealed that the game will launch on Nintendo Switch platforms on December 1st, 2023.
Previously, we knew a Dragon Quest Monsters sequel was in the works.
All we had was a teaser of it.
Now, we can put a solid release date on the name.
And, no less, later this year.
Trailer
We do have a trailer that was released alongside the announcement at Nintendo Direct.
He’s been stripped of his power.
So, he has to rely on recruiting and training monsters to fight for him, Pokemon-style.
It doesnt quite show who the dark prince is preparing to go up against.
But it sure looks like one powerful villain you wont want to mess with.
Feel free to check out the Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince gameplay reveal trailerhere.
Release Date, Platforms & Editions
Its official.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince will hit stores worldwide on December 1st, 2023.
The game will release as a Switch exclusive for the first time in the series.
However, the pre-ordering of digital copies will go live at a later date.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
