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Misc. cleanup, added a DQM4 section

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	[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game\|500px]]		[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game\|500px]]
	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player takes on the role of a [[Monster Wrangler]] and has to rely on recruiting, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from the monster recruitment system introduced with {{Dragon Quest V}} in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead, the player takes on the role of a [[Monster Wrangler]] and has to rely on recruiting, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from the monster recruitment system introduced with {{Dragon Quest V}} in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.

	==Games==		==Games==
	===Dragon Quest Monsters - (1998)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters (1998)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''

	The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as {{DQM}}) and in North America in December 1999. It was released for the {{Game Boy Color}} before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white.		The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as {{DQM}}) and in North America in December 1999. It was released for the {{Game Boy Color}} before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white. Debuting what would become a common element of many Dragon Quest spinoff titles, the game stars {{Dragon Quest VI}}'s [[Terry]] as a young boy.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 - (2001)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (2001)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''

	The second {{DQM2}} game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Luka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.		The second {{DQM2}} game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Luka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 (2002)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]''

	''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the {{PlayStation}}, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.		''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the {{PlayStation}}, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart - (2003)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart (2003)===
	:''See main article: [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''		:''See main article: [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''

	''Caravan Heart'' is the third game in the series, released only in Japan for the {{Game Boy Advance}}, although a Fan translation exists. It features Keifer, the prince from {{Dragon Quest VII}}.		''Caravan Heart'' is the third game in the series, released only in Japan for the {{Game Boy Advance}}, although a Fan translation exists. It features Keifer, the prince from {{Dragon Quest VII}}.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker - (2006)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (2006)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''

	''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' for the [[Nintendo DS]], initially revealed through the publication ''Shonen Jump'' was released in Japan on December 28, 2006 and in North America on November 6, 2007. It was the first installment to be in full 3D. The game is set around a tournament referred to as the Joker GP. It also features Wi-Fi multiplayer play through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and full 3D movement and battles. Unlike the other games in the series, this game has no random battles.		''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' for the [[Nintendo DS]], initially revealed through the publication ''Shonen Jump'' was released in Japan on December 28, 2006 and in North America on November 6, 2007. It was the first installment to be in full 3D. The game is set around a tournament referred to as the Joker GP. It also features Wi-Fi multiplayer play through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and full 3D movement and battles. Unlike the other games in the series, this game has no random battles.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - (2010)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (2010)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''

	''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' is also for the [[Nintendo DS]], and was released in Japan in 2010. This game was released in North America in August 2011. A special edition ''Professional'' version was released only in Japan on March 31, 2011.		''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' is also for the [[Nintendo DS]], and was released in Japan in 2010. This game was released in North America in August 2011. A special edition ''Professional'' version was released only in Japan on March 31, 2011.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light - (2015)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light (2015)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''

	===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 - (2016)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 (2016)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''
	''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Japan~~, so far exclusively,~~ in March 2016~~. There are no immediate plans to localize the game~~. The ''Professional'' version of the game is the final entry in the ''Joker'' series, gathering every major character from all three games together to compete.		''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Japan in March of 2016. The ''Professional'' version of the game is the final entry in the ''Joker'' series, gathering every major character from all three games together to compete. No version of ''Joker 3'' received an overseas release.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (2023)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
	The third title in the main Monsters series released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023, and was later released on [[Microsoft Windows games\|Windows]] via Steam and iOS/Android compatible smart phones on September 11th, 2024. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in an alternate retelling of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.		The third title in the main Monsters series released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023, and was later released on [[Microsoft Windows games\|Windows]] via Steam and iOS/Android compatible smart phones on September 11th, 2024. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in an alternate retelling of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.

			===Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World (2026)===
			:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]]''
			The fourth main entry in the Monsters series will be released worldwide on all major platforms on December 3rd, 2026. The game stars young versions of [[Bianca]] and [[Nera]] from {{Dragon Quest V}}, who along with [[Debora]] are whisked away to another world in similar circumstances to [[Terry]] and [[Milly]] in the original ''Monsters'' title.

	==Game mechanics==		==Game mechanics==
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	===Capturing monsters===		===Capturing monsters===
	As with other RPG's once the player defeats the opposing monsters and the battle ends, he or she is awarded a certain amount of experience points (EXP) which are used to level your Monsters. At the end of the battle, there exists a small chance the opposing Monster may join the party. In the ~~newest addition to~~ the ~~series~~, ''~~Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''~~, ~~you actively scout for monsters during battle~~.		As with other RPG's once the player defeats the opposing monsters and the battle ends, he or she is awarded a certain amount of experience points (EXP) which are used to level your Monsters. At the end of the battle, there exists a small chance the opposing Monster may join the party. This chance is increased (though not guaranteed) by the use of meat items which lower a monster's wildness. The more the player uses, the lower the monster's wildness will be and the more likely it is to join. Certain types of meat lower a monster's wildness more, thus increasing the chance of catching them.

	~~This chance is increased (though not guaranteed) by the use of meat items which lower a monster~~'~~s wildness. The more the player uses, the lower the monster~~'~~s wildness will be and the more likely it is to join. Certain types of meat lower a monster~~'~~s wildness more~~, ~~thus increasing~~ the ~~chance of catching them~~.		Beginning with ''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'', the player instead actively scouts for monsters during battle.

	===Currency and items===		===Currency and items===
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	'''Worldwide'''		'''Worldwide'''
	*''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''(2023) - Nintendo Switch		*''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince'' (2023) - Nintendo Switch
			*''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World'' (2026) - Multiplatform

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	DQM2 3DS Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key''		DQM2 3DS Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key''
	DQMJ3_Japan.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3''		DQMJ3_Japan.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3''
	~~File:~~DQMJ3 Pro Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional''		DQMJ3 Pro Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional''
	DQM The Dark Prince American box art.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''		DQM The Dark Prince American box art.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''
			DQM4_US_Switch_Boxart.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World''
	</gallery></center>		</gallery></center>

Follower of Light at 02:28, 1 January 2025

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	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on ~~capturing~~, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster ~~catching~~ introduced ~~when~~ {{Dragon Quest V}} ~~was released~~ in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player takes on the role of a [[Monster Wrangler]] and has to rely on recruiting, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from the monster recruitment system introduced with {{Dragon Quest V}} in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.
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	===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
	The third title in the main Monsters series released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023, and was later released on [[Microsoft Windows games\|Windows]] via Steam and iOS/Android compatible smart phones on September 11th, 2024. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] ~~from~~ {{Dragon Quest IV}}.		The third title in the main Monsters series released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023, and was later released on [[Microsoft Windows games\|Windows]] via Steam and iOS/Android compatible smart phones on September 11th, 2024. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] in an alternate retelling of {{Dragon Quest IV}}.

	==Game mechanics==		==Game mechanics==

74.87.90.26: /* Games */ Made the section on The Dark Prince no longer in future tense, since the game has come out.

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Games: Made the section on The Dark Prince no longer in future tense, since the game has come out.

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	===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
	The third title in the main Monsters series ~~is set to release~~ for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] from {{Dragon Quest IV}}.		The third title in the main Monsters series released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023, and was later released on [[Microsoft Windows games\|Windows]] via Steam and iOS/Android compatible smart phones on September 11th, 2024. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] from {{Dragon Quest IV}}.

	==Game mechanics==		==Game mechanics==

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	[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game]]		[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game\|500px]]
	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

Follower of Light at 23:36, 22 November 2023

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	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') ~~or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America,~~ is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game]]
			'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<center><gallery>		<center><gallery>
	DWM Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' ~~on the Game Boy Color.~~		DWM Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters''
	DWM Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM Cartridge.jpg\|
	DWM2 Cobi Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Cobi's Journey'' ~~on the Game Boy Color.~~		DQM japanese box.jpg
			DWM2 Cobi Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Cobi's Journey''
	DWM2 Cobi Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM2 Cobi Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM2 Cobi Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM2 Cobi Cartridge.jpg\|
	DWM2 Tara Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Tara's Adventure'' ~~on the Game Boy Color~~		File:Dqm2 Cobi box.jpg
			DWM2 Tara Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Tara's Adventure''
	DWM2 Tara Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM2 Tara Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM2 Tara Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM2 Tara Cartridge.jpg\|
	~~DQM2 3DS Box~~.~~png\|~~		File:Dqm2 Tara box.jpg
	DQM 1 & 2.png\|		DQM 1 & 2.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2''
	DQMCH.png\|		DQMCH.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''
	DQMJ Box.png\|		DQMJ Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
	DQMJ2 Box.png\|		DQMJ2 Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
	DQMJ2PRO Box.png\|		DQMJ2PRO Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional''
	DQMJ3_Japan.png\|		File:Dragon Quest Monsters - Terry no Wonderland 3D.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D''
			DQM2 3DS Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key''
			DQMJ3_Japan.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3''
			File:DQMJ3 Pro Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional''
			DQM The Dark Prince American box art.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''
	</gallery></center>		</gallery></center>

Antiyonder at 21:21, 27 June 2023

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	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''Dragon Ball'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.

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	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''

	The second {{DQM2}} game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (~~Ruka~~'s Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.		The second {{DQM2}} game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Luka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===
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	===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
	The third title in the main Monsters series is set to release for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023.		The third title in the main Monsters series is set to release for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023. The game stars [[Psaro (Character)\|Psaro]] from {{Dragon Quest IV}}.

	==Game mechanics==		==Game mechanics==
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	*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2007) - Nintendo DS		*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2007) - Nintendo DS
	*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' (2010) - Nintendo DS		*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' (2010) - Nintendo DS

			'''Worldwide'''
			*''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''(2023) - Nintendo Switch

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

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	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''
	''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Japan, so far exclusively, in March 2016. There are no immediate plans to localize the game. The ''Professional'' version of the game is the final entry in the ''Joker'' series, gathering every major character from all three games together to compete.		''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Japan, so far exclusively, in March 2016. There are no immediate plans to localize the game. The ''Professional'' version of the game is the final entry in the ''Joker'' series, gathering every major character from all three games together to compete.

			===Dragon Quest Monsters 3: The Dark Prince - (2023)===
			:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
			The third title in the main Monsters series is set to release for the [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on December 1st, 2023.

	==Game mechanics==		==Game mechanics==

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	===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters ~~1+2~~]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 1·2]]''

	''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the {{PlayStation}}, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.		''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the {{PlayStation}}, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.

Antiyonder at 04:04, 25 January 2022

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	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the ~~''[[Dragon Quest]]''~~ games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''Dragon Ball'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''Dragon Ball'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.
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	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''

	The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as ~~''Dragon Quest Monsters''~~) and in North America in December 1999. It was released for the {{Game Boy Color}} before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white.		The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as {{DQM}}) and in North America in December 1999. It was released for the {{Game Boy Color}} before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 - (2001)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 - (2001)===
	:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''		:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''

	The second ~~''Dragon Quest Monsters''~~ game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Ruka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.		The second {{DQM2}} game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Ruka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.

	===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===		===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===

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	'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') ~~or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America,~~ is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].		[[File:DQM 25 anniversary key artwork without logo.jpg\|right\|thumb\|The 25th anniversary parade, featuring the protagonist of every mainline ''Monsters'' game]]
			'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') is a spin-off series of the {{Main Series}} games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]]. ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when {{Dragon Quest V}} was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''[[Dragon Ball]]'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].

	The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.		The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.
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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<center><gallery>		<center><gallery>
	DWM Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' ~~on the Game Boy Color.~~		DWM Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters''
	DWM Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM Cartridge.jpg\|
	DWM2 Cobi Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Cobi's Journey'' ~~on the Game Boy Color.~~		DQM japanese box.jpg
			DWM2 Cobi Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Cobi's Journey''
	DWM2 Cobi Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM2 Cobi Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM2 Cobi Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM2 Cobi Cartridge.jpg\|
	DWM2 Tara Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Tara's Adventure'' ~~on the Game Boy Color~~		File:Dqm2 Cobi box.jpg
			DWM2 Tara Box (Front Side).png\|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Tara's Adventure''
	DWM2 Tara Box (Back Side).jpg\|		DWM2 Tara Box (Back Side).jpg\|
	DWM2 Tara Cartridge.jpg\|		DWM2 Tara Cartridge.jpg\|
	~~DQM2 3DS Box~~.~~png\|~~		File:Dqm2 Tara box.jpg
	DQM 1 & 2.png\|		DQM 1 & 2.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2''
	DQMCH.png\|		DQMCH.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart''
	DQMJ Box.png\|		DQMJ Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker''
	DQMJ2 Box.png\|		DQMJ2 Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2''
	DQMJ2PRO Box.png\|		DQMJ2PRO Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 Professional''
	DQMJ3_Japan.png\|		File:Dragon Quest Monsters - Terry no Wonderland 3D.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D''
			DQM2 3DS Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key''
			DQMJ3_Japan.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3''
			File:DQMJ3 Pro Box.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional''
			DQM The Dark Prince American box art.png\|''Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince''
	</gallery></center>		</gallery></center>