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After defeating the final boss, if the party have between them reached the fifth level of every single class, including the secret classes of [[Dragon (Class)|Dragon]] and [[Liquid Metal Slime (Class)|Liquid Metal Slime]], then they can enter the [[Fungeon]] through the back chamber of [[Alltrades Abbey]] in the [[Upper World]]. Besides taking the heroes to a grim mirror of [[Weaver's Peak]], with some of the rarest items for purchase, the Fungeon is home to one of the most powerful monsters in the entire series, the demon lord who destroyed [[Castle Graceskull]], the great and terrible [[Nokturnus]]. If the heroes can defeat him within 20 turns, the player will be treated to a very special ending variant of the final battle against [[Mortamor]]. | |||
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Revision as of 15:32, 4 June 2016
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
Both the Super Famicom and Game Boy Color versions contain a bonus dungeon that is accessible from the Castle of the Dragon Queen after defeating Zoma. A lone BaraEvil appears at the end of the dungeon, which in turn leads to Zenith Castle. The dungeon is a cave made up of layouts from the previous dungeons including:
- The 2nd and 5th floor of Gondo Cave
- The 1st floor of Zipangu Cave
- The 2nd floor of the Pyramid (the stairway on the upper righthand area leads to a room modeled after the basement of Tantegel Castle)
- The 2nd floor of the Cave West of Noaniels
- The 1st floor of Gondo Cave
- The prison room of Samanao Castle
- The center of a fighting ring
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
After defeating the final boss, if the party have between them reached the fifth level of every single class, including the secret classes of Dragon and Liquid Metal Slime, then they can enter the Fungeon through the back chamber of Alltrades Abbey in the Upper World. Besides taking the heroes to a grim mirror of Weaver's Peak, with some of the rarest items for purchase, the Fungeon is home to one of the most powerful monsters in the entire series, the demon lord who destroyed Castle Graceskull, the great and terrible Nokturnus. If the heroes can defeat him within 20 turns, the player will be treated to a very special ending variant of the final battle against Mortamor.
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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