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:''This article is about the original game in the Dragon Quest series. For series information, see ''[[Dragon Quest (series)]] | :''This article is about the original game in the Dragon Quest series. For series information, see ''[[Dragon Quest (series)]] | ||
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'''Dragon Quest''' ('''Dragon Warrior''') is the original Dragon Quest game and the first in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]. It was developed by [[Enix]] and released in 1986 in Japan for the [[MSX]] and the [[Famicom]]. The game was localized for North American release in 1989, but the title was changed to ''Dragon Warrior'' to avoid infringing on the trademark of the pen and paper game ''DragonQuest''. The North American version of the game was greatly improved graphically over the Japanese original, and added a battery backed-up save feature, whereas the Japanese version used a password system. [[Nintendo]] was impressed with the Japanese sales of the title and massively overproduced the cartridge; the end result was that Nintendo gave away copies of ''Dragon Warrior'' as an incentive for subscribing to ''Nintendo Power'', the company's in-house promotions magazine. | '''Dragon Quest''' ('''Dragon Warrior''') is the original Dragon Quest game and the first in the [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest series]]. It was developed by [[Enix]] and released in 1986 in Japan for the [[MSX]] and the [[Famicom]]. The game was localized for North American release in 1989, but the title was changed to ''Dragon Warrior'' to avoid infringing on the trademark of the pen and paper game ''DragonQuest''. The North American version of the game was greatly improved graphically over the Japanese original, and added a battery backed-up save feature, whereas the Japanese version used a password system. [[Nintendo]] was impressed with the Japanese sales of the title and massively overproduced the cartridge; the end result was that Nintendo gave away copies of ''Dragon Warrior'' as an incentive for subscribing to ''Nintendo Power'', the company's in-house promotions magazine. | ||
''Dragon Quest'' was one of the first turn-based role playing games to have widespread success and is considered a pioneer in the development of the genre. Along with Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest would spawn a successful franchise that would become the de facto | ''Dragon Quest'' was one of the first turn-based role playing games to have widespread success and is considered a pioneer in the development of the genre. Along with Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest would spawn a successful franchise that would become the one of the de facto standards for role playing video games. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Dragon Quest | Dragon Quest was one of the first console role-playing games (RPGs). The player controls a single character who is able to travel around the world on a quest to defeat the [[Dragonlord]]. He can equip various weapons and armor and battles enemy monsters in one-on-one combat. As more enemies are defeated, the hero becomes stronger and able to explore greater distances as he completes his quest. Ultimately, the hero must defeat the Dragonlord, marking the end of his adventure. The basic gameplay formula used in ''Dragon Quest'' would be replicated over and over in similar RPG titles on home consoles after its release. | ||
==Characters== | ==Characters== | ||
*[[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]]: A descendant of the | *[[Hero (Dragon Quest I)|Hero]]: A descendant of the legendary hero [[Erdrick]]. He arrives from an unknown location to help the land of [[Alefgard]]. | ||
*[[Erdrick]]: He rescued Alefguard years earlier. He has left | *[[Erdrick]] (Loto,Roto): He rescued Alefguard years earlier. He has left items and clues for his descendant to aid in defeating the Dragonlord. | ||
* [[Lorik]]: The king of [[Tantegel]], and ruler of Alefgard. | *[[Lorik]]: The king of [[Tantegel]], and ruler of Alefgard. | ||
*[[Lady Lora]]: Daughter of King [[Lorik]]. Imprisoned in the [[Swamp Cave]] south of [[Kol]], by the servants of the [[Dragonlord]]. | *[[Lady Lora]] (Gwaelin): Daughter of King [[Lorik]]. Imprisoned in the [[Swamp Cave]] south of [[Kol]], by the servants of the [[Dragonlord]]. | ||
* | *[[Dragonlord]]: The villain of the story, he has stolen the ball of light in order to lock Alefguard in perpetual darkness. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
{{spoiler|start}} | {{spoiler|start}} | ||
Long before the game begins, a man named Erdrick returned peace | Long before the game begins, a man named Erdrick returned peace to the land of Alefgard by defeating a great demon. The peace came in the form of the sacred [[Ball of Light]]. Erdrick returned to the [[King Lorik|King]] with the Ball of Light and there were great festivals and celebrations. Eventually, Erdrick took his leave and was never seen again. Years passed and the people prospered, but one person was not happy with the way things were. He lived in the western mountain cave, far from Tantegel's walls. While exploring deep within the cave, he came across a sleeping [[dragon]]. Suddenly, the dragon awoke and the man was very frightened. As he closed his eyes to stop himself from seeing his demise, nothing happened. The man grew tired of waiting and threw a stick to distract it. To his surprise, the dragon picked it up in his mouth and brought it back to the man, like a dog. After that he discovered he could make the dragon do whatever he wanted. He then named himself the Dragonlord. Suddenly, a disaster occurred: Charlock Castle rose from its dirt grave, and everyone knew this was a bad omen. A few minutes later a swarm of [[Slime]]s, [[Ghost]]s, Dragons and other monsters attacked Tantegel and the villages across [[Alefgard]]. Though they fought bravely, the years of peace had made the people weak. The Ball of Light and were stolen by the Dragonlord himself. | ||
After this terrible attack the people were terrified to walk outside again. Many men were killed traveling between places and people locked their doors at night. At night, they could hear the Slimes scratching and mumbling along the walls of Tantegel. The King fell into a deep depression over his kidnapped daughter, even though the legends told of a descendant of Erdrick coming to restore peace. The King believed it to be a myth until one day a scrawny-looking young man appeared at the King's feet and asked permission to retrieve the Ball of Light and [[Lady Lora]]. Since many other hapless warriors had volunteered and failed, the King had already given up hope. But he sees a light in this young man's eyes and knew he was the descendant of Erdrick. Giving him a few items and some gold, the King sends the warrior out. | After this terrible attack the people were terrified to walk outside again. Many men were killed traveling between places and people locked their doors at night. At night, they could hear the Slimes scratching and mumbling along the walls of Tantegel. The King fell into a deep depression over his kidnapped daughter, even though the legends told of a descendant of Erdrick coming to restore peace. The King believed it to be a myth until one day a scrawny-looking young man appeared at the King's feet and asked permission to retrieve the Ball of Light and [[Lady Lora]]. Since many other hapless warriors had volunteered and failed, the King had already given up hope. But he sees a light in this young man's eyes and knew he was the descendant of Erdrick. Giving him a few items and some gold, the King sends the warrior out. | ||