Good, but got boring fast. Still a good upgrade from the NES original...
User Rating: 7.5 | Dragon Quest IV: Michibikareshi Monotachi DS
I haven't always been a fan of the Dragon Quest series, but I still buy the new installments because they always seem to have something new and interesting for me to try. In this remake of Dragon Quest 4 for the NES, this is evident. The graphics are high-resolution animated sprites, and the world around you is a lush, beautiful 3D landscape that can be twisted and turned to new angles with a touch of the R or L buttons. The battle system is great. Battle animations are quick, and menus can be navigated quickly so battles aren't painfully dull like in some other RPG's. The main problem, however, is the fact that the story doesn't really keep you playing for long. This is mainly a personal thing, but I've never really felt interested in the storylines of any of the DQ RPG's. This causes the game to become boring and repetitive fast, and that's no good. However, fans of the series will probably enjoy it more then I did. I say, if you want it, rent it first. If you're still having fun after 2 or 3 hours, pick it up. It's a good RPG.
Graphics: 9/10
Sound: 8/10
Story: 5/10
Gameplay: 7.5/10
Replay Value: 4/10
Value: 7/10
Overall: 7.5/10
