Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen DS
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80 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

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  • Summary: A tale of epic proportions told through a unique chapter sequence that enables players to experience multiple character perspectives. Embark on an adventure with characters from different walks of life, all destined to unite with you, the hero, to save the world. [Square Enix]

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Gaming Age
    100
    Highly recommended, and something that every RPG enthusiast should definitely check out.
  2. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    86
    Dragon Quest: The Chapters of the Chosen takes a little while to get on the boil, but once it does you’ll find yourself absorbed in a lengthy, enjoyable, balanced and accessible JRPG that is as welcoming to genre veterans as it is to complete newcomers. There’s more than enough modern polish and sheen to justify bringing this former NES classic back for yet another outing.
  3. Worth Playing
    85
    All in all, Dragon Quest IV is an excellent addition (or duplicate) to any RPG fan's collection. I recommend checking it out if you missed it the first couple of times as it'll keep you busy until the brand new Dragon Quest IX releases later next year.
  4. games(TM)
    70
    It ingeniously updates all the problems with the original without destroying the core concept. [Dec 2008, p.109]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. UltioE.
    10
    Many reviews of this game convey certain connotative caveats:
  2. KeS.
    9
    Great port. The nre translation is awesome, and the game is beautiful!
  3. Richard12
    8
    A great game worth checking out for anyone who enjoys older RPGs, such as the Final Fantasies from 1 to 6. The writing was clever (especially with all the regional accents thrown in), the characters and their individual introduction chapters were all interesting, and the gameplay was solid. There were some downsides though: very few side quests, no auto-fight option in battles, occasional lag in crowded towns, and the game seemed especially vague about where you had to travel next sometimes. Like I said though, if you like older RPGs, this is definitely worth playing.… Expand
  4. AlexanderO.
    4
    The graphics ruined everything for me.

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