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'''Dragon Quest''' | {{Translation|'''Dragon Quest'''|ドラゴンクエスト|Doragon Kuesuto|originally known as: '''Dragon Warrior'''}} is the original ''Dragon Quest'' game which preceded the entire [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]. It was developed by [[Enix]] and released in 1986 in Japan for the [[MSX]] and [[Famicom]] consoles. The game was localized for North American release in 1989, but the title was changed to ''Dragon Warrior'' to avoid infringing on the trademark of the pen and paper game [[wikipedia:DragonQuest|DragonQuest]]. The North American version of the game was greatly improved graphically over the Japanese original, and added a battery backed-up save feature, whereas the Japanese version used a password system. [[Nintendo]] was impressed with the Japanese sales of the title and massively overproduced the cartridge; the end result was that Nintendo gave away copies of ''Dragon Warrior'' as an incentive for subscribing to [[wikipedia:Nintendo Power|Nintendo Power]], the company's in-house promotions magazine. | ||
''Dragon Quest'' was one of the first turn-based role playing games to have widespread success and is considered a pioneer in the development of the genre. Along with Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest would spawn a successful franchise that would become the one of the de facto standards for role playing video games. | ''Dragon Quest'' was one of the first turn-based role playing games to have widespread success and is considered a pioneer in the development of the genre. Along with Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest would spawn a successful franchise that would become the one of the de facto standards for role playing video games. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Dragon Quest was one of the first console role-playing games (RPGs). The player controls a single character who is able to travel around the world on a quest to defeat the [[Dragonlord]]. He can equip various weapons and armour and battles enemy monsters in one-on-one, turn-based combat. As more enemies are defeated, the hero becomes stronger and able to explore greater distances as he completes his quest. Ultimately, the hero must defeat the Dragonlord, marking the end of his adventure. The basic gameplay formula used in ''Dragon Quest'' would be replicated over and over in similar RPG titles on home consoles after its release. | Dragon Quest was one of the first console role-playing games (RPGs). The player controls a single character who is able to travel around the world on a quest to defeat the [[Dragonlord]]. He can equip various weapons and armour and battles enemy monsters in one-on-one, turn-based combat. As more enemies are defeated, the hero becomes stronger and able to explore greater distances as he completes his quest. Ultimately, the hero must defeat the Dragonlord, marking the end of his adventure. The basic gameplay formula used in ''Dragon Quest'' would be replicated over and over in similar RPG titles on home consoles after its release. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]]: A descendant of the legendary hero [[Erdrick]]. He arrives from an unknown location to help the land of [[Alefgard]]. | *[[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]]: A descendant of the legendary hero [[Erdrick]]. He arrives from an unknown location to help the land of [[Alefgard]]. | ||
*[[Erdrick]] (Loto,Roto): He rescued Alefguard years earlier. He has left items and clues for his descendant to aid in defeating the Dragonlord. | *[[Erdrick]] (Loto,Roto): He rescued Alefguard years earlier. He has left items and clues for his descendant to aid in defeating the Dragonlord. | ||