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'''''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies''''' (''Hoshizora no Mamoribito'', ''ドラゴンクエストIX 星空の守り人'') is the ninth | '''''Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies''''' (''Hoshizora no Mamoribito'', ''ドラゴンクエストIX 星空の守り人'') is the ninth instalment of the main [[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]] series, and the first to be initially released on a handheld console. The game was released on July 11, 2009 in Japan. It was released in July 2010 in both North America and Europe and August 2010 in Australia. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Dragon Quest IX continues the Dragon Quest tradition of turn-based combat, with a few modern twists. The game allows players to have a cooperative wireless multiplayer experience with up to four players. | Dragon Quest IX continues the Dragon Quest tradition of turn-based combat, with a few modern twists. The game allows players to have a cooperative wireless multiplayer experience with up to four players. | ||
The game includes a quest system. Quests serve as side-stories helping non-player characters around the game's world. Multiple quests can be performed simultaneously with some even interlocking and unlocking various stages in fellow quests. Early quests include gathering magical spring water, slaying monsters and stealing for a fellow thief. Unlike previous Dragon Quest | The game includes a quest system. Quests serve as side-stories helping non-player characters around the game's world. Multiple quests can be performed simultaneously with some even interlocking and unlocking various stages in fellow quests. Early quests include gathering magical spring water, slaying monsters and stealing for a fellow thief. Unlike previous Dragon Quest instalments, Dragon Quest IX contains many open ended mini-quests. Upon completion of the quests, a "Quest List log," serving as an in-game achievement list. | ||
Unlike many other Dragon Quest games, the game includes only one save slot. | Unlike many other Dragon Quest games, the game includes only one save slot. | ||
===Game features=== | ===Game features=== | ||
* Highly customizable characters, with many different faces, skin colors, weapons and | * Highly customizable characters, with many different faces, skin colors, weapons and armours. | ||
* Co-operative play with up to four players through local ad-hoc. | * Co-operative play with up to four players through local ad-hoc. | ||
* 3D graphics similar to those found in the previous | * 3D graphics similar to those found in the previous instalment, ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''. | ||
* The touch screen will be used for inputting commands during battle | * The touch screen will be used for inputting commands during battle | ||
* Real time map like ''Dragon Quest VIII'' | * Real time map like ''Dragon Quest VIII'' | ||
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*[[Patty]]: A feisty, party girl and old acquaintance of Erinn's father. She recruits Erinn to help restore his old inn. Provides her Party Planning services for the hero at the Quester's Rest. | *[[Patty]]: A feisty, party girl and old acquaintance of Erinn's father. She recruits Erinn to help restore his old inn. Provides her Party Planning services for the hero at the Quester's Rest. | ||
*[[Stella]]: A flippant fairy keen on fashion but prone to | *[[Stella]]: A flippant fairy keen on fashion but prone to malapropism, Stella is the skipper of the [[Starflight Express]] and has been trying to find her missing boss. Manages the [[Battle Records]] for the hero and is always ready to give advice. | ||
*[[Pavo]]: A Celestrian with the power to open the Rapportal. Enables the player to use multiplayer mode. | *[[Pavo]]: A Celestrian with the power to open the Rapportal. Enables the player to use multiplayer mode. | ||
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Tag Mode is Dragon Quest IX's passive wireless mode which is active only when the DS is placed into sleep mode. Tag mode is activated by speaking to [[Erinn]] at Quester's Rest and selecting the 'Canvass for guests' option. While in tag mode, Dragon Quest IX looks for other Dragon Quest IX games and exchanges data with them. | Tag Mode is Dragon Quest IX's passive wireless mode which is active only when the DS is placed into sleep mode. Tag mode is activated by speaking to [[Erinn]] at Quester's Rest and selecting the 'Canvass for guests' option. While in tag mode, Dragon Quest IX looks for other Dragon Quest IX games and exchanges data with them. | ||
When data is exchanged, a clone of the main character from each game is placed in the other player's Quester's Rest. This cloned character holds an item which can then be received by talking to him/her. The clone then continues to stay in the upper floors of Quester's Rest unless | When data is exchanged, a clone of the main character from each game is placed in the other player's Quester's Rest. This cloned character holds an item which can then be received by talking to him/her. The clone then continues to stay in the upper floors of Quester's Rest unless dismissed by the player. Using tag mode like this, players can exchange various items including equipment and treasure maps with other Dragon Quest IX players. | ||
Tag mode is wildly popular in Japan, breaking several records for most players communicating wirelessly while playing a video game. Treasure maps in particular are highly sought after as some are extremely rare with special items/equipment, while others contain excellent enemies for building levels. Tag mode, however, is dependent on the number of other Dragon Quest IX players using tag mode in any local area. | Tag mode is wildly popular in Japan, breaking several records for most players communicating wirelessly while playing a video game. Treasure maps in particular are highly sought after as some are extremely rare with special items/equipment, while others contain excellent enemies for building levels. Tag mode, however, is dependent on the number of other Dragon Quest IX players using tag mode in any local area. | ||