The Dragon Quest Series defining game is now potable. And now it comes with content never before released in the US.
Graphics- The graphics in this game are really true to the series. I like how Square made the game take advantage of both screens the DS has to offer. At all times, both screens are important. Also, the graphics push the DS pretty far. The graphics receive a 10/10.
Sound- This is purely one of the Dragon Quest series many strengths. There is video game music and then there is video game music. This music is very much pleasing to the ear and very much enjoyable to listen to outside of the game. The sound gets a 10/10.
Story- The story is somewhat unique because it is broken up into chapters with each chapter having a new main character that you play. This is somewhat mildly annoying because you still have to build up each character and the items at the beginning of each chapter. The story does take place in one overarching world so I am guessing they probably connect in so way I'm guessing (not there yet though). Dragon Quest IV story gets a 10/10.
Game play- This is classic turn based role playing game action and classic Dragon Quest. The game play gets a 10/10.
Dragon Quest IV is the series defining game it always was and now for the US audience it comes with a bonus chapter previously only released in Japan. Another plus it has now is it is now portable. Even if you own it in its original form you still need it for the bonus content. If you are a Dragon Quest fan but don't already own this title its now affordable. If you have ever wanted to try a Dragon quest game this is a perfection introduction. The bottom line is if you love any RPGs you need to play this.