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'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]].  ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''Dragon Ball'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].
'''Dragon Quest Monsters''' (ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ''Doragon Kuesuto Monsutāzu'') or '''Dragon Warrior Monsters''', as it was first known in North America, is a spin-off series of the ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' games. Published by [[Enix Corporation]] until the merger with Square, newer titles have since been published by [[Square Enix]].  ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' sets the player in a medieval/fantasy world filled with magic, monsters and knights, yet unlike the original ''Dragon Quest'' games, the player's character doesn't do any of the fighting in battles; instead the player has to rely on capturing, breeding and raising monsters to do the fighting for them. The concept originated from monster catching introduced when ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' was released in 1992. The character and monster designs are by ''Dragon Ball'' creator, [[Akira Toriyama]].
 
The games were originally aimed at younger game players. They are, however, at times considerably difficult and have since gained an older following.


==Games==
==Games==
===Dragon Quest Monsters (1998)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters - (1998)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters]]''


The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as ''Dragon Quest Monsters'')[1] and in North America in December 1999.[2] It was released for the [[Game Boy]] Color before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white.
The first title in the series was released in Japan on September 25, 1998 (as ''Dragon Quest Monsters'') and in North America in December 1999. It was released for the [[Game Boy]] Color before the console itself was released, however the cartridge was backward-compatible with the older Game Boy in black-and-white.


===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 (2001)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters 2 - (2001)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 2]]''


The second ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Ruka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.
The second ''Dragon Quest Monsters'' game for the Game Boy Color featured two different versions of the same game, Cobi's Journey (Ruka's Journey in Japan) and Tara's Adventure (Iru's Adventure in Japan). Unlike the first game, this one focuses on attaining keys to unlock new worlds to explore and find monsters.


===Dragon Quest Monsters 1*2 (2002)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 - (2002)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 1*2]]''
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2]]''


''Dragon Quest Monsters 1*2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the PlayStation, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.
''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' is a remake of the original Game Boy games for the PlayStation, and was released only in Japan. The game featured updated graphics and a new interface.


===Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart (2003)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart - (2003)===
:''See main article: [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''
:''See main article: [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart]]''


''Caravan Heart'' is the third game in the series, released only in Japan for the Game Boy Advance, although a Fan translation exists. It features Keifer, the prince from ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
''Caravan Heart'' is the third game in the series, released only in Japan for the Game Boy Advance, although a Fan translation exists. It features Keifer, the prince from ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.


===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker (2006)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker - (2006)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker]]''


''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' for the [[Nintendo DS]], initially revealed through the publication ''Shonen Jump'' was released in Japan on December 28, 2006 and in North America on November 6, 2007.  It is the latest available English installment in the series and was the first to be featured in full 3D. The game is set around a tournament referred to as the Joker GP. It also features Wi-Fi multiplayer play through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and full 3D movement and battles. Unlike the other games in the series, this game has no random battles.
''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' for the [[Nintendo DS]], initially revealed through the publication ''Shonen Jump'' was released in Japan on December 28, 2006 and in North America on November 6, 2007.  It is the latest available English installment in the series and was the first to be featured in full 3D. The game is set around a tournament referred to as the Joker GP. It also features Wi-Fi multiplayer play through the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection service and full 3D movement and battles. Unlike the other games in the series, this game has no random battles.


===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 (2010)===
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - (2010)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2]]''


''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' is also for the [[Nintendo DS]], and was released in Japan in 2010.  This game will be available in North America in August 2011.
''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' is also for the [[Nintendo DS]], and was released in Japan in 2010.  This game was released in North America in August 2011. A special edition ''Professional'' version was released only in Japan on March 31, 2011.
 
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light - (2015)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light]]''
 
===Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 - (2016)===
:''See main article [[Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3]]''
''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' was released for the [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] in Japan, so far exclusively, in March 2016. There are no immediate plans to localize the game. The ''Professional'' version of the game is the final entry in the ''Joker'' series, gathering every major character from all three games together to compete.


==Game mechanics==
==Game mechanics==
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*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland'' (1998) - [[Game Boy]] Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland'' (1998) - [[Game Boy]] Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru's Adventure'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru's Adventure'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Lucca's Journey'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Luca's Journey'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' (2002) - [[Sony PlayStation]]
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2'' (2002) - [[Sony PlayStation]]
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart'' (2003) - [[Game Boy]] Advance
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Caravan Heart'' (2003) - [[Game Boy]] Advance
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2006) - [[Nintendo DS]]
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2006) - [[Nintendo DS]]
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' (2010) - Nintendo DS
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D'' (2012) - [[Nintendo 3DS]]
*''Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Marvelous Mysterious Key'' (2014) - Nintendo 3DS
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3'' (2016) - Nintendo 3DS


'''In the US,'''
'''In the US,'''
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*''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Coby's Journey'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Warrior Monsters 2: Coby's Journey'' (2001) - Game Boy Color
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2007) - Nintendo DS
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker'' (2007) - Nintendo DS
*''Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2'' (2010) - Nintendo DS


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<center><gallery>
File:DWM Box.png|
Image:DWM Box (Front Side).png|''Dragon Warrior Monsters'' on the Game Boy Color.
File:DWM2 Cobi Box.png|
Image:DWM Box (Back Side).jpg|
File:DWM2 Tara Box.png|
Image:DWM Cartridge.jpg|
File:DQMJ Box.png|
Image:DWM2 Cobi Box (Front Side).png|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Cobi's Journey'' on the Game Boy Color.
File:DQMJ2 Box.png|
Image:DWM2 Cobi Box (Back Side).jpg|
File:DQM2 3DS Box.png|
Image:DWM2 Cobi Cartridge.jpg|
</gallery>
Image:DWM2 Tara Box (Front Side).png|''Dragon Warrior Monsters II: Tara's Journey'' on the Game Boy Color.
Image:DWM2 Tara Box (Back Side).jpg|
Image:DWM2 Tara Cartridge.jpg|
Image:DQM2 3DS Box.png|
Image:DQM 1 & 2.png|
Image:DQMCH.png|
Image:DQMJ Box.png|
Image:DQMJ2 Box.png|
Image:DQMJ2PRO Box.png|
Image:DQMJ3_Japan.png|
</gallery></center>


==References==
==References==
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