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==Version Differences== | ==Version Differences== | ||
===PlayStation and DS=== | ===PlayStation and DS=== | ||
*Both the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions have a | *Both the [[Sony PlayStation]] and [[Nintendo DS]] versions have a ''Prologue'' chapter to introduce the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|hero]] before chapter one begins, as well as a 6th chapter with a bonus dungeon and alternate ending. There is also a new Tactics feature to manually control your party in chapter 5. The Playstation version uses the graphics engine from [[Dragon Quest VII]] and the [[Nintendo DS]] remake uses nearly the same style, with some minor compression to account for the handheld's screen size. | ||
*A new dungeon was added in the "after-game, | |||
*An [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest IV)|Immigrant Town]] was added, similar to [[Sim's Town]] in [[Dragon Quest VII]]. It is located in place of the [[Desert Bazaar]] (which in the NES version served no purpose in Chapter 5). | *A new dungeon was added in the "after-game", along with a new Zoom-Point within. Completing this dungeon a certain number of times grants access to get Psaro's equipment and causes a seperate Psaro, a naked and gender-confused man, to appear in the Immigrant Town. | ||
*In the NES Version, Hank leaves the party after [[Alena]] and her companions join. In the Playstation and DS Version, he leaves immediately upon entering Mintos. | |||
*The first floor of the [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] has a [[Thief's Key]] door blocking off the rest of the cave. To get it opened, [[Borya]] has to be recruited, which triggers a scene where Alena kicks the door down despite having the key. The | *An [[Immigrant Town (Dragon Quest IV)|Immigrant Town]] was added, similar to [[Sim's Town]] in [[Dragon Quest VII]]. It is located in place of the [[Desert Bazaar]] (which in the NES version served no purpose in Chapter 5). It is run by [[Hank Hoffman Jr]] (who remains in the in at [[Mintos]] in the NES Version). | ||
*In the NES Version, Hank jr leaves the party after [[Alena]] and her companions join. In the Playstation and DS Version, he leaves immediately upon entering Mintos. | |||
*The first floor of the [[Imperial Pantry of Parthenia]] has a [[Thief's Key]] door blocking off the rest of the cave. To get it opened, [[Borya]] has to be recruited, which triggers a scene where Alena kicks the door down despite having the key. The NES version of the cave lacks the door and can be completed without recruiting Borya. | |||
*While still uncontrollable during combat, Healing Spells known by [[Healie]], [[Laurel]] and [[Orifiela]] can be used manually out of battle. | *While still uncontrollable during combat, Healing Spells known by [[Healie]], [[Laurel]] and [[Orifiela]] can be used manually out of battle. | ||
*The PS and DS Version include The [[Bag]] for unlimited item storage. | *The PS and DS Version include The [[Bag]] for unlimited item storage. | ||
*In the PS and DS Version, only [[Eliza]] and [[Float-o-copier]]s can use the [[Morph]] Spell, whereas in the NES Version, the Hero could also learn it. | *In the PS and DS Version, only [[Eliza]] and [[Float-o-copier]]s can use the [[Morph]] Spell, whereas in the NES Version, the Hero could also learn it. | ||
*In the Nintendo Version, [[Marquis de Léon]] dies after his defeat, whereas in the remakes, he reverts to his human form and forgets his time as a monster. | *In the Nintendo Version, [[Marquis de Léon]] dies after his defeat, whereas in the remakes, he reverts to his human form and forgets his time as a monster. | ||
*In the remakes, the player is no longer loses [[Gold]] Coins after being defeated by Marquis de Léon in Chapter 4. | *In the remakes, the player is no longer loses [[Gold]] Coins after being defeated by Marquis de Léon in Chapter 4. | ||
*Both of the remakes have the [[Lightning staff]] available much sooner in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] as opposed to later in [[Castle Nadiria]]. | *Both of the remakes have the [[Lightning staff]] available much sooner in the [[Vault of Vrenor]] as opposed to later in [[Castle Nadiria]]. | ||
*[[Boomerang]]s were replaced by [[Hunter's Bow]]. | *[[Boomerang]]s were replaced by [[Hunter's Bow]]. | ||
*[[Thorn Whip]]s were replaced by [[Divine Dagger]]s. | *[[Thorn Whip]]s were replaced by [[Divine Dagger]]s. | ||
*[[Morning star]]s were replaced by [[Holy lance]]s. | *[[Morning star]]s were replaced by [[Holy lance]]s. | ||
*Instead of the [[Liquid metal shield]], the [[casino]] sells [[falcon sword]]s. | *Instead of the [[Liquid metal shield]], the [[casino]] sells [[falcon sword]]s. | ||
*[[Liquid metal armour]] now costs 35,000 Gold Coins as opposed to the 15,000 in the NES Version. | *[[Liquid metal armour]] now costs 35,000 Gold Coins as opposed to the 15,000 in the NES Version. | ||