DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince - Nintendo Switch
Customers are saying
Customers commend the engaging gameplay style and the overall performance, which many describe as a masterpiece. Players also appreciate the enjoyable, straightforward story and the addition of monster collection mechanics that enhance the experience. While the game is highly regarded, some users have noted that the frame rate could be improved for a smoother experience.
World
A wonderous world awaits from rivers of molten lava to towering mountains of sweets, the fantastical environments of Nadiria are as varied as the monsters that populate them.
Monsters
Scout a myriad of monsters. Over 500 monsters to scout, battle, and assist on your journey, including a variety of unique, never-before-seen monsters as well as many familiar favorites from the DRAGON QUEST franchise.
Strategize
Combine and create to strategize. Synthesize monsters and create a one-of-a-kind roster. Create a slime that's a spell specialist or a dracky that can dish out devastating damage.
- ESRB RatingE10+ (Everyone 10+)Compatible Platform(s)Nintendo SwitchSoftware FormatPhysical
Reviews
Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars with 96 reviews
- Gameplay (43)
- Overall Performance (12)
- Story (10)
- Monster Collection (9)
- Frame Rate (3)
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Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle. The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancient ruins, and soaring towers of cake. Along the way, Psaro meets the kind-hearted elf, Rose, who joins his adventure to seek out ever-stronger monsters. The key to Psaro's success lies with synthesis: the ability to combine two monsters and create a stronger offspring. Each new creation brings Psaro one step closer to his goal of becoming the Master of Monsterkind.
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| Gameplay, Overall Performance, Story, Monster Collection | Overall Performance, Gameplay | Graphics Quality, Music, Voice Acting, Features, Game | There were no pros for this product— |
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| Frame Rate | There were no cons for this product— | Difficulty | There were no cons for this product— |
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