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''Dragon Quest IV'' had a unique way of advancing the story. It was split into five chapters. The first four chapters were told from the perspective of the hero's future companions. The fifth chapter was the hero's quest. During that quest, you would meet with and join with the companions whose stories were told in earlier chapters. Then, with a full cast of companions the group would begin their journey to save the world. | ''Dragon Quest IV'' had a unique way of advancing the story. It was split into five chapters. The first four chapters were told from the perspective of the hero's future companions. The fifth chapter was the hero's quest. During that quest, you would meet with and join with the companions whose stories were told in earlier chapters. Then, with a full cast of companions the group would begin their journey to save the world. | ||
The first four chapters were dedicated towards introducing motives and back-stories to the hero's companions, as well as some information on the game's antagonist, [[Necrosaro]]. Each story gives meaning and attachment to those characters. In chapter one, the royal guard Ragnar must save the missing children and in doing so uncovers a plot to kill the still young hero. In chapter two, the princess Alena tries to prove her strength and sets out on a journey with | The first four chapters were dedicated towards introducing motives and back-stories to the hero's companions, as well as some information on the game's antagonist, [[Necrosaro]]. Each story gives meaning and attachment to those characters. In chapter one, the royal guard Ragnar must save the missing children and in doing so uncovers a plot to kill the still young hero. In chapter two, the princess Alena tries to prove her strength and sets out on a journey with her servants Broya and Kiryl. In chapter three, the merchant [[Torneko]] (Taloon in the original English version) seeks wealth and treasure. In chapter four, the dancer Maya and the fortune teller Meena attempt to exact revenge on their father's murder. All four of these stories lead up to the hero's fifth and final chapter. | ||
Unlike the previous dragon quest games however, it appears that the storyline of Dragon Quest IV does not relate to the storyline of Dragon Quest I, II, and III. | Unlike the previous dragon quest games however, it appears that the storyline of Dragon Quest IV does not relate to the storyline of Dragon Quest I, II, and III. | ||
''Dragon Quest IV'' introduced several new features over the first three titles. The new chapter-based story telling system was one of them. | ''Dragon Quest IV'' introduced several new features over the first three titles. The new chapter-based story telling system was one of them. Also the inclusion of the, now common, casino. In addition, there were party member [[artificial intelligence]] options, which allows the player to give strategies to his party while still directly controlling the hero character. Finally, the wagon which allowed extra characters to wait and be exchanged during battle if needed. | ||
==Ports and sequels== | ==Ports and sequels== | ||
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[[Ryan]] (ライアン, Ragnar in the NES localisation, Ragnar McRyan in the DS localisation), one of the soldiers in the royal palace of [[Burland]], is sent by the king on a journey to find out why children are disappearing across the kingdom. The first chapter is rather short and serves mainly as an introduction. | [[Ryan]] (ライアン, Ragnar in the NES localisation, Ragnar McRyan in the DS localisation), one of the soldiers in the royal palace of [[Burland]], is sent by the king on a journey to find out why children are disappearing across the kingdom. The first chapter is rather short and serves mainly as an introduction. | ||
===Chapter 2=== | ===Chapter 2=== | ||
[[Alena]] (アリーナ), princess/tsarevna of [[Santohaim]], slips out of the castle in hopes of attending a tournament in the castle of [[Endor]]. She is accompanied by the priest [[Clift]] (クリフト, Kiryl in the DS Localization) and the mage [[Brey]] (ブライ, Borya in the DS Localization). | [[Alena]] (アリーナ), princess/tsarevna of [[Santohaim]], slips out of the castle in hopes of attending a tournament in the castle of [[Endor]]. She is accompanied by the priest [[Clift]] (クリフト, Kiryl in the DS Localization) and the mage [[Brey]] (ブライ, Borya in the DS Localization). | ||
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* An [[Immigrant Town]] was added, similar to [[Sim's Town]] in [[Dragon Quest VII]]. | * An [[Immigrant Town]] was added, similar to [[Sim's Town]] in [[Dragon Quest VII]]. | ||
* [[Boomerang]]s were replaced by crossbows. | * [[Boomerang]]s were replaced by crossbows. | ||
* Instead of the Metal | * Instead of the Liquid Metal Shield, the [[casino]] sells Falcon Swords. | ||
* A new dungeon was added in the "after-game," along with a new Return Point. Completing this dungeon a certain number of times grants access to get | * A new dungeon was added in the "after-game," along with a new Return Point. Completing this dungeon a certain number of times grants access to get Psaro's equipment and causes a naked and gender-confused man to appear in the Immigrant Town. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[http://www.woodus.com/den/games/dw4nes/ Dragon's Den] | *[http://www.woodus.com/den/games/dw4nes/ Dragon's Den] | ||
*[http://www.dqshrine.com/dq/dq4/ DQ Shrine] | *[http://www.dqshrine.com/dq/dq4/ DQ Shrine] | ||
{{Wikipedia|Dragon Warrior IV}} | {{Wikipedia|Dragon Warrior IV}} | ||
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{{DQIV}} | {{DQIV}} | ||
{{Dragon Quest series}} | {{Dragon Quest series}} | ||
[[dragonquets4monsterlist]] | [[dragonquets4monsterlist]] | ||