Calling all monster tamers! Square Enix just unleashed Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince onto Steam and mobile (iOS & Android), bringing the monster-catching action to a whole new audience.
Here’s the juicy bit: This PC and mobile release includes ALL the DLC from the Nintendo Switch Digital Deluxe Edition, for free! That’s right, you get the full story, the ability to hunt for revenge with your monster pals, and strategic battles galore, plus a bunch of bonus goodies.
So, what’s the story? You play as Psaro, a Demon Prince with a rather inconvenient curse: he can’t hurt monsters! Talk about a bad spell for someone who wants to conquer the world. Instead, Psaro has to become a Monster Wrangler, befriending and fighting alongside a whole menagerie of beasties.
Nadiria, the fantastical world you explore, throws some seasonal curveballs your way. Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter all roll through, changing the landscape and bringing out new monsters to catch! Fancy a fiery fiend? Head to the volcanic zone in summer. Craving a cuddly critter? Spring might be your hunting ground.
Speaking of hunting, the real fun comes with the monster synthesis system. This bad boy lets you combine your existing monsters to create entirely new ones! Experiment away and unlock over 500 monsters, from classic franchise favourites to brand-new creatures and even some notorious dark lords.
Want a quick monster brawl? The Quickfire Contest throws you into a 30-match single-player challenge, perfect for testing your team’s mettle.
And did we mention the free DLC? Let’s break it down:
- The Mole Hole: This handy dungeon lets you track down monsters you’ve already befriended, especially useful for those seasonal critters or ones born from synthesis.
- Coach Joe’s Dungeon Gym: Fancy some random dungeon crawling? Battle your way through these ever-changing labyrinths and face off against powerful monsters.
- Treasure Trunks: Every hour, a mysterious chest pops up with exciting rewards! Gear up for your next monster-catching adventure with some sweet loot.
So, what are you waiting for? Head over to the Dragon Quest official website to learn more about Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, now available on PC (Steam), mobile, and Nintendo Switch!
Images are courtesy Armor Project, Bird Studio, and Square Enix.
