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Source - Square-Enix EU blog
Title: Dragon Quest Heroes: The Dark Dragon and Castle of Yggdrasil
Platform: PlayStation 4 / PlayStation 3
Genre: Action
Players: 1
Release Date: 02/26/2015 (02/25/2015 Metal Slime Edition)
Price:
PS4 - 7,800 JPY (Physical / Download) tax not included.
PS3 - 6,800 JPY (Physical / Download) tax not included.
Age Rating: CERO B (12 and up)
Game Content
- The content of the game will be exactly the same across PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.
Functionality Differences
- PlayStation 4 – Take screenshots and record video, broadcast gameplay via live streams, Share Play with friends (as far as the opening dragon battle), and Remote Play on PS Vita.
Frame Rate
- PlayStation 4 – Characters move more smoothly. The game runs at 60 frames per second.
- PlayStation 3 – The game runs at 30 frames per second.
Graphics
- PlayStation 4 – Characters, environments, effects, and such have a more delicate expression. Additionally, in cases where large armies of monsters appear, more monsters will be displayed on screen.
- PlayStation 3 – In cases where large armies of monsters appear, some monsters will be hidden. However, the difficulty of these battles will not change.
Translation Source: Gematsu
PS3 Comparison Footage / PS4 Comparison Footage
- Familiar characters from the main Dragon Quest titles appear as allies to fight alongside the player and use in battle. All have their own voice actors / actresses to help bring their characters to life!
- Control 3 character party and be able to switch between them on the fly.
- Execute various skills by button combos or instant activation which takes MP
- Battle large numbers of familiar enemies from the Dragon Quest series including MASSIVE bosses!
- Befriend monsters by collecting their monster coins and use them to assist you in battle!
- Take advantage of various contraptions placed on specific maps to help turn the tides in battle.
- Upgrade your characters skills and abilities at the main camp.
- Use the alchemy pot to create new useful items and equipment for your party.
- Buy weapons for your characters at the camp vendor. Weapon changes will be visible on your characters.
- Switch out your party characters at Luida's Bar depending on the type of missions you face.
- Character levels are gained in real time followed by the nostalgic level up jingle with a full HP and MP recovery.
- Money is gained automatically from defeated enemies so no need to worry about chasing coins in the middle of battle.
- Free DLC planned.
*Big thanks to Dinjooh for creating transparent .png format images for the characters.
1st Trailer
2nd Trailer
3rd Trailer
14 Minutes of gameplay with commentary from DQ:H Producer and V Jump editor
Gameplay footage from October Vs. Killer Machine(s) taken from the longer footage above this link.
Arena's voice actress Nakagawa Shoko playing the game as Arena.
Bagi Cross + Burning Bird = FLAMING TORNADOES OF DOOM
Bagi Cross + Burning Bird = FLAMING TORNADOES OF DOOM (2)
CGI cutscene Bianca / Flora + "Tower Defense"
"Tower Defense" different stage
*Above Screenshots thanks goes to raven777
#-1:
A: Unfortunately not, this is a single player only title. Lets hope the second title will though! The following below was commentary made by the Producer in regards to multiplayerQ: Does this game have multiplayer / co-op?
Source: Gematsu“There are no plans for completely synchronous multiplayer,” Ogasawara said, “but we will be incorporating a fun little element that uses the network. We haven’t officially announced that yet, but I think you’ll enjoy it.”
#0:
A:Q: Is this game going to be localized for the West?
Just announced!
#1:
A: Single player Action / RPG. For those familiar with the "Musou / Warriors" series this title is done by the same dev team team Omega Force. The player takes control of a small group consisting of 3 heros / heroines which the player can switch between at will. Smashing through large numbers of enemies is the general design of this action title on top of various large sized bosses from the Dragon Quest series.Q: What type of game is this?
#2:
A: Since this is a total standalone spin-off title, those who enjoy action games and do not mind importing titles should have no issues for the most part with this game. Gameplay is fairly straight forward and should not be too complex in design. The main thing to consider is if you do not mind the language barrier or not. Asides from that feel free to import away!Q: Im new to the "Musou / Warriors" genre along with the Dragon Quest series. Should I still buy this game?
#3:
A: Yes PS3 / PS 4 software is not region locked unless the publisher decides to make it so. Though any content from the JPSN is region locked by said user being required to have a JPSN account to download DLC for example. Though any content pushed out through "title updates" will be able to be received without the need of a JPSN account. But "title updates" are not as common as standard DLC. Therefore it is advised to have a JPSN account if you plan on securing DLC / redeeming product codes for the game.Q: Does this work on a non Japanese region PS3 / PS4?
#4:
A: Not exactly, but at the same time it would help or else you wouldnt know what the skill / item effects are. On top of missing out on the story. But if you are one of those who are used to playing games without knowing whats being said / can memorize generally what items & skills do by all means feel free to import this title. In general these types of games are not too complex gameplay wise, same with the mission objectives.Q: Do I need to know Japanese to play this game?
#5:
A: Nope! Totally original story here. This game is a total fanservice to DQ fans with the various main JRPG series characters appearing in this titile. So the only real connection here would be the supporting main series characters. So even if you are not familiar with all of the Dragon Quest games am sure you should be able to enjoy this title!Q: Does this game have any connection to other series?
Magic Swordsman Psaro
Source GematsuArena Battle + Alena and Kiryl Sub-Story
Release Date: March 5
If you clear the arena battle, you’ll get Alena’s original costume from Dragon Quest IV. If you clear the sub-story, you’ll get different colored costumes for Alena and Kiryl.
Demon Sworsdman Battle + Jessica and Yangus Sub-Story
Release Date: March 12
If you clear the arena battle, you’ll unlock Psaro as a playable ally. If you clear the sub-story, you’ll get different colored costumes for Jessica and Yangus.
In the Future
Gods of Destruction and Slaughter Battle + Terry Sub-Story
Greatest Demon Beast Battle + Bianca & Nera Sub-Story
Great Demon Lord Battle + Maya Sub-Story
http://spwiki.net/dqh/
JP Spell Names in English with effect descriptions.
Dragon Quest Heroes - Menu Translation
*Will update when 攻略 sites start to appear. Also will see about doing some work with menus and such.
AmiAmi
Nippon-Yasan
CD Japan
HMV Japan
*Disclaimer: Neither GAF nor myself has any sort of affiliation with the following sites above. These are just the most common ones members frequently speak of when it comes to online import shops and these links are for the convenience of the members who are still interested in importing the Japanese version of the game. Mods if you feel this is inappropriate let me know and will remove this section.
- Thanks goes out to ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/KOEI TECMO GAMES/SQUARE ENIX for the resources used to make up the graphics in this OT.
- Thanks to the dafont website for having an awesome selection of fonts to download and use.
- Thanks to Joiro Hatagaya for his 8 Bit Wonder font
- Big thanks to fellow GAF member Dinjooh for his help with the excellent job of cutting out / cleaning up the two game character images from its original background.
- Thanks oneran for taking the time out to post / help with the question in the graphical editing thread had posted in the offtopic section.
- Thanks to Shouta for coming up with the subtitle idea for the OT.
- Thanks to Gematsu for the various related information
- Thanks to raven777 for the screenshots.
- Thanks to Aeana for the link to the JP spell names in English w/ effects.