Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS)

86%
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies (DS) (2010)
genre: action, role-play

score: 86%

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'A well-crafted game. It has plenty of polish, an absolute ton of things to see and do, and plenty of spot-on references to past games in the series (the combat text is still the best in the business).'
Read more » Thunderbolt
'The 50-plus hour story and tons of sidequests are good; it’s just too bad about that icing on the cake.'
Read more » GameInformer
'Dragon Quest IX is like a classic car that's been recently restored: There might be some new stuff under the hood and additional bells and whistles, but it's still the same vehicle from years ago. That's not entirely a bad thing. Dragon Quest's appeal lies in its sense of warm, welcoming familiarity.'
Read more » GamePro
'All told, DQIX is an excellent RPG that will keep you glued to your Nintendo DS. But unless you only come to this genre for the turn-based battles, you won’t be completely satisfied with what DQIX has to offer.'
Read more » GameZone
'A solid little package that offers a charming, totally-satisfying, side-quest-packed Slime-load of gaming value.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'Charm and classic gameplay abound in this rollicking role-playing adventure.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Even as a solitary pursuit, Dragon Quest IX is an absorbing and accessible voyage through a world founded on traditional JRPG philosophy, but executed with craft and style that is wholly universal.'
Read more » Telegraph.co.uk
'Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is an old-school RPG with a lot of charm. It has moved toward modernized gameplay, but at heart, it's still the same Dragon Quest that people enjoy.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
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'Only the most jaded of gamers could play this game and not smile.'
Read more » Destructoid
'Dragon Quest IX: Sentinel of the Starry Skies is an epic game that will keep most players enthralled for hours on end.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'If you can look past the lack of character development and the overly simplistic battle system, Dragon Quest IX is really enjoyable and will keep players interested for many hours.'
Read more » IGN
'While clichéd, the story is entertaining, the battle system is refined and the visuals are impressive. It's very Dragon Quest. Even so, I can't escape the feeling that the game feels more like a spin-off; a stop gap on the way to a 'proper' sequel.'
Read more » Video Gamer (Pro-G)
'Though certainly not a huge shift for the series, Dragon Quest IX has a near-perfect mix of classic JRPG style and grand (for the DS) visuals to make a great portable adventure.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'The core of Dragon Quest IX isn’t a drastic departure from past games, but the focus on social play has led to a wealth of new features, expanding the game with countless side quests, customization, and character depth. It’s a worthy successor for the franchise.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'There's a childlike simplicity in its approach to story and systems that may put off older players who prefer complication and convolution. But Dragon Quest IX cleanses the palate with its straightforwardness, allowing the workmanship to shine, and its clutch of nested fairytales to inspire.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'DQIX is a subtly sophisticated game, and while it doesn't quite revolutionize RPGs it definitely pushes them forward.'
Read more » 1up.com
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