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A '''''bonus dungeon''''' is a location in a Dragon Quest game which is accessible after completing the main storyline of the game. It is considered additional ''bonus'' content to the main content of the game and typically features special rewards, challenges, or easter eggs. The concept of a bonus dungeon first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]].
A '''bonus dungeon''' is a location in a Dragon Quest game which is accessible after completing the main storyline of the game. It is considered additional ''bonus'' content to the main content of the game and typically features special rewards, challenges, or easter eggs. The concept of a bonus dungeon first appeared in [[Dragon Quest V]], and has appeared in each installment and remakes since.


==Dragon Quest games which feature a bonus dungeon==
==Appearances==
*Dragon Quest V
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
*Dragon Quest III (SNES and GBC remakes)
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
*Dragon Quest IV (PSX and DS remakes)
The remakes introduced a new dungeon and chapter. Located beneath [[The Azimuth]], this immense and strange dungeon featured many creatures from later games and culminated with the bonus boss: [[Chow Mein]] and [[Foo Yung]]. After defeating them the first time, a side quest starts that enables the player to resurrect [[Rose]] and recruit [[Psaro (Character)|Psaro]] as a party member. The bonus bosses can be fought again to obtain special gear exclusive to Psaro.
[[Category:Dragon Quest III locations]]
 
[[Category:Dragon Quest IV locations]]
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
[[Category:Dragon Quest V locations]]{{Wikia}}
The first true bonus dungeon is [[Estark's Labyrinth]], which contains the superboss [[Estark]] as a cameo from ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''. In the PS2 & DS remakes, after defeating Estark a special T'n'T board aptly named "Stark Raving Mad" can be played; if the player manages to reach the finish, it unlocks two unique and powerful monster companions.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
 
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
The bonus dungeon is the [[Dragovian Path]], which features a sidequest that uncovers [[Hero (Dragon Quest VIII)|the Hero's]] heritage. After completing the Dragovian Trials, a new ending occurs after defeating [[Rhapthorne|the final boss]] again.
 
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
The [[Tower of Nod]] becomes available after completing the main storyline and obtaining the [[Starflight Express]].
 
[[Category:Recurring elements]]{{Wikia}}

Revision as of 17:31, 28 December 2010

A bonus dungeon is a location in a Dragon Quest game which is accessible after completing the main storyline of the game. It is considered additional bonus content to the main content of the game and typically features special rewards, challenges, or easter eggs. The concept of a bonus dungeon first appeared in Dragon Quest V, and has appeared in each installment and remakes since.

Appearances

Dragon Quest III

Dragon Quest IV

The remakes introduced a new dungeon and chapter. Located beneath The Azimuth, this immense and strange dungeon featured many creatures from later games and culminated with the bonus boss: Chow Mein and Foo Yung. After defeating them the first time, a side quest starts that enables the player to resurrect Rose and recruit Psaro as a party member. The bonus bosses can be fought again to obtain special gear exclusive to Psaro.

Dragon Quest V

The first true bonus dungeon is Estark's Labyrinth, which contains the superboss Estark as a cameo from Dragon Quest IV. In the PS2 & DS remakes, after defeating Estark a special T'n'T board aptly named "Stark Raving Mad" can be played; if the player manages to reach the finish, it unlocks two unique and powerful monster companions.

Dragon Quest VI

Dragon Quest VII

Dragon Quest VIII

The bonus dungeon is the Dragovian Path, which features a sidequest that uncovers the Hero's heritage. After completing the Dragovian Trials, a new ending occurs after defeating the final boss again.

Dragon Quest IX

The Tower of Nod becomes available after completing the main storyline and obtaining the Starflight Express.

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