Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Mechanics

The player's main goal is to find and capture monsters scattered all over the vast, fantasy land of Nadiria. There are over 500 different creature types available in the game, which we must train, increase their stats and use in battle against enemies.

There are two ways to wrangle a monster: successful scouting or defeating it with the help of previously recruited monsters (we can have up to 8 units in our party at once). Yet another major mechanic is synthesis, combining two monsters into a single powerful one.

The player will also face off against other characters aiming to become the Master of Monsterkind. These battles are held in arenas, where both fighters command their units to defeat their opponent's monsters.

Technical aspects

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince features 3D anime-styled graphics. The in-game world consists of many unique environments, ranging from bubbling lava rivers, through mysterious ancient ruins, to massive towers made of cake. The game also features changing seasons, making the scenery even more diverse.