The chest has been opened, and Dragon Quest Treasures has finally launched on the Switch today, 9th December.
Originally proposed as an entry in the spin-off series Dragon Quest Monsters, Treasures sees fan-favourite character from Dragon Quest XI — Erik — and his little sister Mia embark on an adventure to uncover the Dragon Stones. It takes all of the charm and lightheartedness that the Dragon Quest series is known for and amps it up to eleven.
But it's also a Dragon Quest game that's perfect for newcomers to the series — or to JRPGs in general — mixing colourful characters and worlds with simplified mechanics, plus tons of references for series veterans. We loved this blend of charm, colour, and fun and awarded the game an 8/10 in our review.
To celebrate the game's launch, we spoke to the game's producer, Tachi Inuzuka, and General Director and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii about the game, including — most importantly — what their favourite monster in the series is.