Overview

DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince comes to Steam®!

Compose your very own team of monsters from across the DRAGON QUEST series and engage in thrilling battles against your foes. Recruit monsters from the wild world around you and combine them to synthesize new creatures as you see fit. With over 500 monsters to choose from and a revamped synthesis system to explore, you can mix and match to you heart's content to create your favorite cute critters and dastardly supervillains, as well as brand-new additions to the monstrous roll call.

Your quest to become the greatest monster wrangler of all time starts here!

Story

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.

(The network mode Online Battles from the console version, where players battle one another in real time, is not included.)

Game Features

- A Wondrous World Awaits
As time passes in Nadiria, so too do the seasons change, with different weather conditions tempting new monsters out of hiding and revealing paths to undiscovered areas. The Circles of Nadiria are sure to provide a fresh experience every time you visit.

- Over 500 Unique Monsters
With such varied environments to explore, you can expect them to be inhabited by a plethora of monsters. While many can be recruited in battle, occasionally a defeated monster will ask to join your team of its own accord. Befriend as many monsters as you can, then combine them to synthesize new creatures and build a unique party to your exact liking.

- Enjoy All the DLC from the Console Version
The Steam® version includes the DLC packs from the console version: the Mole Hole, Coach Joe's Dungeon Gym and Treasure Trunks. Make the most of their unique features to enhance your adventure.

- Test Your Might in Quickfire Contests
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Characters lack depth, and choices feel meaningless, leading to a disjointed and unsatisfying narrative. Some reviewers noted that the story's connection to Dragon Quest IV feels forced and requires prior knowledge, while others found the plot nonsensical and the characters unlikeable.",{"_323":386,"_325":387,"_327":348,"_329":388,"_331":389},"Missing online PvP battles",0.457919059719923,73,"The Steam/PC version notably lacks online PvP battles, a feature present in other versions and previous titles. This absence diminishes endgame content and the motivation to train strong monsters. The available online battles are simple stat comparisons with little strategy involved.",{"_323":391,"_325":392,"_327":393,"_329":394,"_331":395},"Less content, outdated graphics",0.266041802438696,0.7,37,"Compared to previous Dragon Quest Monster titles, this game has less content, simplified skills, and a reduced number of monsters. The graphics are considered cheap and outdated, with assets and music reminiscent of older games in the series. Some reviewers also noted that the game feels restrictive compared to previous entries.",{"_323":397,"_325":398,"_327":393,"_329":399,"_331":400},"Tedious and repetitive dungeons",0.25518175605275084,35,"Dungeons are criticized for being tedious, repetitive, and uninspired, often featuring time-consuming gimmicks and puzzles. Backtracking is frequent, and some puzzles are more irritating than challenging, requiring guides to navigate. The reviewer also noted that the player movement speed remains constant throughout the game, making backtracking in later dungeons tedious and tiring.",{"_323":402,"_325":403,"_327":336,"_329":404,"_331":405},"Crashes and save data issues",0.2386270931769874,30,"The game suffers from crashes, save file corruption, and cloud save syncing issues between different devices. 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This lack of agency, combined with a repetitive structure and pre-set skill sets, limits player engagement and customization. Some reviewers also noted that the game forces players down the wrong path, even if they initially make the correct choice.",{"_323":416,"_325":417,"_327":348,"_329":418,"_331":419},"Controller and keyboard input issues",0.17340797709532574,20,"The game has issues with controller support, including incompatibility with certain controllers and frequent switching between keyboard and controller input. Some reviewers also reported keyboard bugs that make the game unplayable, such as unintended key inputs and keys constantly being registered as input.",{"_323":421,"_325":422,"_327":413,"_329":181,"_331":423},"Linear level design, poor exploration",0.09595373649160223,"The game's level design is linear and restrictive, with frequent teleportation between small, segmented zones. This structure discourages exploration and makes the world feel unnatural. 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While the combat may not be exceptionally deep, it is generally considered reliably fun and benefits from quality-of-life features.",{"_323":435,"_325":359,"_327":360,"_329":361,"_331":436},"Story revisits Dragon Quest 4","The game's story is a reimagining of Dragon Quest 4, featuring the character Psaro and exploring his backstory. It incorporates familiar elements and characters from previous Dragon Quest installments, appealing to nostalgia.",{"_323":438,"_325":439,"_327":360,"_329":181,"_331":440},"Season system affects exploration",0.09167830591597849,"The game features a weather and season system that affects exploration and monster availability. Different monsters appear depending on the season, which changes every 20 minutes. 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However, some find the synthesis system feels completely random.",{"_323":458,"_325":459,"_327":376,"_329":157,"_331":460},"Similar to other monster RPGs",0.04058348943438737,"The game shares similarities with other monster-raising RPGs like Persona, Digimon Cyber Sleuth, and Shin Megami Tensei. It offers a monster-focused experience where the protagonist doesn't directly participate in battles.",{"_323":462,"_325":463,"_327":376,"_329":153,"_331":464},"Dungeon difficulty and puzzles",0.0327073481060033,"Dungeons start simple but become progressively more challenging, requiring careful planning to traverse. There are puzzle elements in the maps, but they can be skipped if they are too difficult as they are not essential for progression. 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This is a minor inconvenience.",{"_323":513,"_325":514,"_327":515,"_329":146,"_331":516},"Minor graphical glitch reported",0.010902449368667766,0.1,"One reviewer reported a minor graphical glitch where a Mandrake Major was partially stuck in a wall. This appears to be an isolated incident.","recommendationSummary",[519,524,528,533,538,541,544,547],{"_323":520,"_325":521,"_327":342,"_329":522,"_331":523},"Recommended for genre fans",0.9013692986572602,184,"Many reviewers recommend the game, especially to fans of the Dragon Quest and monster-collecting genres. Some suggest waiting for a sale, while others endorse it wholeheartedly, highlighting its value and enjoyment despite minor flaws. Some reviewers recommend the game as a good entry point for newcomers.",{"_323":525,"_325":526,"_327":360,"_329":337,"_331":527},"Lacks significant challenge",0.7299858179489199,"Some reviewers find the game relatively easy, lacking significant challenge outside of post-game content. 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Others consider it a good budget title despite this.",{"_323":542,"_325":478,"_327":376,"_329":161,"_331":543},"Compared to Monster Joker series","Some reviewers compare the game to the Monster Joker series, with some feeling it doesn't quite measure up. Despite this, they still recommend the game and hope for a sequel that surpasses Monster Joker 3.",{"_323":545,"_325":455,"_327":451,"_329":157,"_331":546},"Technical issues need addressing","Some reviewers encountered technical issues such as saving problems and keyboard input bugs. They suggest waiting for patches to address these issues before purchasing the game.",{"_323":548,"_325":490,"_327":451,"_329":153,"_331":549},"PC version preferred by some","Some reviewers prefer the PC version over the Switch version due to better performance, visuals, and smoother gameplay. 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This was one of the last projects Toriyama worked on, making it a bittersweet experience for fans.",{"_323":563,"_325":564,"_327":565,"_329":161,"_331":566},"Includes DLC, available on Steam.",0.055049378173384,0.52,"The PC version includes all DLC from the Switch version, such as a den for battling and scouting monsters. The game is available on Steam and has been offered at discounted prices during sales.",{"_323":568,"_325":569,"_327":451,"_329":115,"_331":570},"Soundtrack complements the atmosphere.",0.025930540720353265,"The soundtrack, composed by Koichi Sugiyama, complements the game’s atmosphere with familiar melodies and new compositions. 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