Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker / JAP

With Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, Square Enix brings the popular monster-breeding series into the third dimension - for the first time on the Nintendo DS. As a spin-off of the well-known Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker lets you slip into the role of a young monster scout who takes part in a mysterious tournament to become the best monster master in the world.

In the role of the hero, who sets off on a journey on behalf of the "Scout Organization", you explore a vast island world in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, which you can travel freely. In Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, you will encounter hundreds of different monsters that you can not only fight, but also scout and add to your team. The stronger the monster, the more difficult it is to recruit - but with the right strategy and a well-trained team, you can win over even the most powerful creatures.

At the heart of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is the monster breeding and fusion system. By combining two monsters, you can create new, stronger creatures - including many familiar creatures from the Dragon Quest universe such as Slimes, Golems, Dragons or Demon Lords. Each monster in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker has its own stats, abilities and development possibilities, which leads to an enormous depth of gameplay.

The combat system of Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is turn-based, classic and strongly based on the main series. Your monsters fight automatically, but you can give them tactics to specifically influence their actions. The strategic use of skills and the composition of your team of three are also crucial in Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker for success in the many battles and tournaments.

Graphically, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker relies on a 3D anime style that is impressively realized for the DS. Characters and monsters are animated in detail and the environments are varied. As with the main series, the soundtrack is by Koichi Sugiyama and provides a nostalgic flair.

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker is a successful monster RPG with classic Dragon Quest charm and modern 3D presentation. With over 200 catchable and breedable monsters, a sophisticated fusion system and tactical battles, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker offers hours of fun - both for fans of the series and for fans of games such as Pokémon or Shin Megami Tensei.