List of version differences in Dragon Quest I: Difference between revisions
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* Name alteration: [[Dragon Quest]] is ''the original name''. It was launched under that name in Japan.<br/>The North American release came across some trademark issues over that name, and as a result; began as [[Dragon Warrior]]. | * Name alteration: [[Dragon Quest]] is ''the original name''. It was launched under that name in Japan.<br/>The North American release came across some trademark issues over that name, and as a result; began as [[Dragon Warrior]]. | ||
* [[Dragon Quest]] has the logo on a solid-color background [[Image:DQ_StartScreen_FC.png|center|320px]] | * [[Dragon Quest]] has the logo on a solid-color background [[Image:DQ_StartScreen_FC.png|center|320px|thumb|Japan Release / Trademark free logo]] | ||
* [[Dragon Warrior]] has a more generic logo on a somewhat more interesting background [[Image:DW_StartScreen_PRG0_NES.png|center|320px]]<br/>It also moves all the options to menus following the title screen. | * [[Dragon Warrior]] has a more generic logo on a somewhat more interesting background [[Image:DW_StartScreen_PRG0_NES.png|center|320px|thumb|North America Release / Compare this...]]<br/>It also moves all the options to menus following the title screen. | ||
* At some point shortly after its launch in North America, someone with infinite wisdom noticed that there were some issues/typos with the translated copy, and so came the birth of a second version [[Image:DW_StartScreen_PRG1_NES.png|center|320px]] | * At some point shortly after its launch in North America, someone with infinite wisdom noticed that there were some issues/typos with the translated copy, and so came the birth of a second version<br/>[[Image:DW_StartScreen_PRG1_NES.png|center|320px|thumb|To this. And...]]<br/>[[Image:DW_Example_PRG0_NES.png|center|320px|thumb|PRG0... When it looks good on paper]] to [[Image:DW_Example_PRG1_NES.png|center|320px|thumb|PRG1...See? Infinite wisdom]] | ||
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Revision as of 02:58, 14 December 2014
This article is a listing of the version differences of Dragon Quest I.
Famicom Version
- Original version
- Password save system
- Uses sprites much like older PC RPGs (such as the early Ultima games), in that characters did not face in a particular direction, but instead always face forward.
- When you want to talk to someone, you have to choose a direction first.
NES Version
- Battery-backed SRAM system.
- Dragon Warrior release was allocated more memory for graphics improvements
- Characters were given directional appearance and was also applied to all moving NPCs.
- Coastline graphics were slightly upgraded to appear better.
- When you want to talk to someone, the direction you face is used. This also applies to all moving NPCs as well.
SFC Version
- Hero is able to carry multiple weapon and armor items. Previously, only 1 of each type of equipment could be held.
- Scale of dungeons is greatly increased.
- Mountain Cave is greatly redesigned.
- Experience needed to gain levels is decreased.
- Experience and gold given by monsters is increased.
- The dragon guarding the princess is given an on screen sprite.
- Shrines are given world map sprites rather than simply staircase sprites.
- Shrines are given a unique soundtrack. The same music which is used for shrines in Dragon Quest II.
- The Silver Harp will summon any enemy in the area when used, as opposed to the NES Version which would only summon monsters from around Tantegal or the Mountain Cave.
- Roto's Tablet is now a tombstone that appears in place of the chest containing it.
GBC Version
- Many names in the game have been shortened due to GBC's display constraints.
Addendum
- Name alteration: Dragon Quest is the original name. It was launched under that name in Japan.
The North American release came across some trademark issues over that name, and as a result; began as Dragon Warrior.
- Dragon Quest has the logo on a solid-color background
- Dragon Warrior has a more generic logo on a somewhat more interesting background
It also moves all the options to menus following the title screen.
- At some point shortly after its launch in North America, someone with infinite wisdom noticed that there were some issues/typos with the translated copy, and so came the birth of a second version
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