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|platforms=[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES/Famicom]], [[Game Boy|GBC]], [[Wii]] (hybrid cartridge), [[MSX]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SFC]], [[ | |platforms=[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES/Famicom]], [[Game Boy|GBC]], [[Wii]] (hybrid cartridge), [[MSX]], [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SFC]], [[Cell phone]], Android & iOS | ||
|media=2-[[Wikipedia:megabit|megabit]] NES [[Wikipedia:Cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]]<br /> [[Wikipedia:Floppy disk|Floppy disk]] (MSX)<br />GBC/SFC cartridges | |media=2-[[Wikipedia:megabit|megabit]] NES [[Wikipedia:Cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]]<br /> [[Wikipedia:Floppy disk|Floppy disk]] (MSX)<br />GBC/SFC cartridges | ||
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==Version Differences== | ==Version Differences== | ||
Since its original release on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System four remakes have appeared, with the first being on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, second the on Gameboy, third | Since its original release on the Famicom and Nintendo Entertainment System four remakes have appeared, with the first being on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, second the on Gameboy, third [[Cell phone]]s in Japan, and the most current being an iOS/Android release in the Japanese app store on June 26th, 2014. All the remakes feature updated graphics and music as well as a few other new features, such as quick-saving on the world map, animated battles, and the automatic redirecting of attacks that target defeated monsters. Starting with the cell phone version, all three descendants of Erdrick are capable of attaining level 50, with the two magic user's stat growth and exp requirements being adjusted accordingly. | ||
Due to spacial constraints of the Gameboy and Gameboy color's screen, the english release of Dragon Warrior 1+2 in 2000 reverted the localized names of Erdrick, Gwaelin, and others to a closer approximation of their Japanese counterparts. These changes would be undone by Plus-Alpha in 2010 with their localization of [[Dragon Quest IX]], which elected to retain the NES names as a surprise for older fans. As of the 2014 iOS/Android re-release, while several of the names of characters and locations have retained their NES designations (or very slight edits of such, like [[Midenhall]] instead of Middenhall), other characters and locations have elected for new translations that are closer to the meanings and puns of the original Japanese version. In addition, monsters, spells, and items have been updated to their modern naming conventions. | Due to spacial constraints of the Gameboy and Gameboy color's screen, the english release of Dragon Warrior 1+2 in 2000 reverted the localized names of Erdrick, Gwaelin, and others to a closer approximation of their Japanese counterparts. These changes would be undone by Plus-Alpha in 2010 with their localization of [[Dragon Quest IX]], which elected to retain the NES names as a surprise for older fans. As of the 2014 iOS/Android re-release, while several of the names of characters and locations have retained their NES designations (or very slight edits of such, like [[Midenhall]] instead of Middenhall), other characters and locations have elected for new translations that are closer to the meanings and puns of the original Japanese version. In addition, monsters, spells, and items have been updated to their modern naming conventions. | ||
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===Prince of Cannock=== | ===Prince of Cannock=== | ||
:''See main article: [[Prince of Cannock]]'' | :''See main article: [[Prince of Cannock]]'' | ||
The prince of [[Cannock]] is closer to his [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|ancestor]] than the other Luminaries. He cannot use as wide a variety of weapons and armor as the prince of Midenhall but compensates for this with the ability with a unique assortment of spells. However, it should be noted that his magic is not as powerful as that wielded by the princess of Moonbrooke. Despite this, he can, like his cousin, equip the [[Erdrick's sword]]. This character is hard to track down in the beginning of the game, but he will grow to be a great ally. In earlier releases, his name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter his name. As of the | The prince of [[Cannock]] is closer to his [[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|ancestor]] than the other Luminaries. He cannot use as wide a variety of weapons and armor as the prince of Midenhall but compensates for this with the ability with a unique assortment of spells. However, it should be noted that his magic is not as powerful as that wielded by the princess of Moonbrooke. Despite this, he can, like his cousin, equip the [[Erdrick's sword]]. This character is hard to track down in the beginning of the game, but he will grow to be a great ally. In earlier releases, his name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter his name. As of the [[Cell phone]] release, his name is offered initially via a random generator when the Hero departs from Midenhall, but the player can also decide to give the Prince of Cannock a name of the player's choosing. | ||
===Princess of Moonbrooke=== | ===Princess of Moonbrooke=== | ||
:''See main article: [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'' | :''See main article: [[Princess of Moonbrooke]]'' | ||
The princess of [[Moonbrooke]] is the archetypal sorceress of the three Luminaries. Her armour and weapon selections are slim, but are incredibly potent. She shares some of the prince of Cannock's magic, but the bulk of her spells are exclusive to her. She is the first of the three main characters the player will see, shown being assaulted with her father in the game's cinematic intro. After this she will has been cursed and needs to be freed before she will be able to join her cousins. In earlier releases, her name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter her name. As of the | The princess of [[Moonbrooke]] is the archetypal sorceress of the three Luminaries. Her armour and weapon selections are slim, but are incredibly potent. She shares some of the prince of Cannock's magic, but the bulk of her spells are exclusive to her. She is the first of the three main characters the player will see, shown being assaulted with her father in the game's cinematic intro. After this she will has been cursed and needs to be freed before she will be able to join her cousins. In earlier releases, her name is generated at random based on the name of the prince of Midenhall, although there is a cheat code to alter her name. As of the [[Cell phone]] release, her name is offered initially via a random generator when the Hero departs from Midenhall, but the player can also decide to give the Princess of Moonbrooke a name of the player's choosing. | ||
===Hargon=== | ===Hargon=== | ||
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===Remakes=== | ===Remakes=== | ||
*''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''. It was released as ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'' on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy]] Color in the 90's, on | *''Dragon Quest II'' was remade and combined with ''[[Dragon Quest (game)|Dragon Quest]]''. It was released as ''[[Dragon Quest I & II]]'' on the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|Super Famicom]] and [[Game Boy]] Color in the 90's, on [[Cell phone]]s in the early millennium, and on android and ios smart phones in June of 2014. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
