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==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''=== | ||
Both the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|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 [[ | Both the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|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 [[Baramonster]] appears at the end of the dungeon, which in turn leads to [[Cloudsgate Citadel]]. The dungeon is a cave made up of layouts from the previous dungeons including: | ||
* The 2nd and 5th floor of [[ | * The 2nd and 5th floor of [[Cave of the Necrogond]] | ||
* The 1st floor of [[ | * The 1st floor of [[Cave Northeast of Jipang]] | ||
* 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 [[Pyramid]] (the stairway on the upper righthand area leads to a room modeled after the basement of [[Tantegel Castle]]) | ||
* The 2nd floor of the [[ | * The 2nd floor of the [[Underground Lake]] | ||
* The 1st floor of | * The 1st floor of Necrogrond cave | ||
* The prison room of [[ | * The prison room of [[Manoza]] Castle | ||
* The center of a | * The center of a [[Monster Arena]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''=== | ===''[[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 | The remakes of the fourth title 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 bizarre bonus bosses [[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 [[Pandemonic Equipment|special gear exclusive to Psaro]]. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''=== | ||
The first true bonus dungeon is [[Estark's Labyrinth]], which contains the superboss [[Estark]] as a cameo from '' | The first true bonus dungeon of the series is [[Estark's Labyrinth]], which contains the superboss [[Estark]] as a cameo from ''IV''. In all 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 [[Starkers|unique]] and [[Rebjorn|powerful]] monster companions. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''=== | ||
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===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''=== | ||
The seventh title features two bonus dungeons to spelunk once the demonlord is vanquished: the [[Cave to Another World]] and the [[Cave to Yet Another World]]. Both of these extras require their own sets of [[Fragment|fragments]] to be amassed and assembled in the [[Shrine of Mysteries]], and consist of recycled areas explored earlier in the game with more powerful monsters and greater treasures. At the end of the first bonus dungeon is [[Numen|The Almighty]], who will offer the party a friendly bout after congratulating them for their undertakings. The fight at the end of the second dungeon is the quartet of elementals: the [[Earth Spirit]], [[Fire Spirit]], [[Water Spirit]], and [[Wind Spirit]]. The aggressively defend the humble dwelling of The Almighty and will not even allow the warriors of eden to approach it. | |||
===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''=== | ===''[[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. In the 3DS version, there are two new bonus dungeons, the [[Altar of Wroth]] and Memories Lane. The Altar of Wroth can be accessed after the destruction of [[Neos]] and visiting the depths of [[Dragon Graveyard]] to talk to Golding's ancestor. Memories Lane is a secret dungeon that can be unlocked by the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] as a prize for completing one of the Dragovian Trials. | 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. In the 3DS version, there are two new bonus dungeons, the [[Altar of Wroth]] and [[Memories Lane]]. The Altar of Wroth can be accessed after the destruction of [[Neos]] and visiting the depths of [[Dragon Graveyard]] to talk to Golding's ancestor. Memories Lane is a secret dungeon that can be unlocked by the [[Lord of the Dragovians]] as a prize for completing one of the Dragovian Trials. | ||
===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''=== | ||
The [[Tower of Nod]] becomes available after completing the main storyline and obtaining the [[Starflight Express]]. | The [[Tower of Nod]] becomes available after completing the main storyline and obtaining the [[Starflight Express]]. Furthermore, the extensive [[Grotto|grotto system]] functions as sort of bonus dungeon in and of itself, with the absurdly powerful bosses waiting within rivialing those seen in previous games--not to mention those old foes themselves in the form of [[Legacy Boss]]es. | ||
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