Earlier in the year we directed your attention to the fact that Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru and Luca’s Wonderful Mysterious Keys was coming to the 3DS in Japan, a remake that incorporates the content of the two original iterations on the Game Boy Color. It'll feature over 800 new monsters, eight player multiplayer and various communication options for local and online.
Rather like with Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland 3D, we currently have little hope of this new title coming to the West. Nevertheless Japanese gamers can be very happy, as Square Enix has confirmed a release date of 6th February; even better is the arrival of the attractive new 3DS model, pictured above and below. It'll include a copy of the game, naturally.
Franchise fans in the region may also be interested in the figurines that are on the way, which celebrate the 15th anniversary of this spin-off series.
It's all about that 3DS XL model however. On a scale of 1 to 10 — if you're not based in Japan — and with 10 being "so envious I want to chew off my own arm", how jealous are you of this new design?
[source siliconera.com]
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Japan has so many 3DS XL models they could build a whole robot army with them.
@cookiex you'll give away Nintendos secret plot to take over the world but seriously between the 3DS, 3DS XL and now the 2DS how many different versions including the themed ones have been released it has to be at least two dozen now
That's possibly the most awesome 3DS design yet. On another note Europe needs Dragon Quest VII!
Got my Zelda 3DS XL pre-ordered, I'm happy, don't need any others
This 3DS looks awesome, especially for a Dragon Quest Monsters fan!
I don't really care for DG so I don't care much.
I might pick up the Luigi 3DS XL though.
A numbered, non-MMO Dragon Quest entry for the Wii U would get me all giddy. Come on, Square Enix!
Another week,another exclusive 3DS.
I need this system in my life....damn region lock
This one looks awesome! But yeah, where's DQVII?
Man, I am a huge Dragon Quest fan and that 3DS XL sits high above most others... wow.
9. Sometimes i wish i lived in japan, and usually its because of dragon quest. Its not like i would buy it though, so i would b just as envious if i lived there. I guess my launch black 3ds will have to suffice...
Being a western Dragon Quest fan is becoming increasingly depressing.
Again another 3DSXL model Japan only gets! Good job Nintendo, good job.
@galetyler Here's how many (it doesn't include this dragon quest one yet): http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/44317/3ds-colours-and-special-editions/
@fchinaski I am only bothered about VII that is currently available elsewhere but they are putting VII on Android and iOS.
That model looks amazing
@unrandomsam Yeah, that's what bothers me the most. But I reckon that they will put the original PS1 version on iOS and Android, and not the 3DS remake.
OH MY GOD I WANT THIS SO MUCH!
DQM2 was the game that made me love Dragon Quest. I had it for GBC. Such a great game, I figure we'll never get the 3DS or key-chains, but PLEASE, just let us have the game...
Why don't they just localize it and release it on the eShop? They're bound to make some money on that, there is a decent DQ fanbase here. Start with the first DQM remake for 3DS, then give us VII, then this... PLEASE.
Where the hell is Dragon Quest VII? It is by far one of my most wanted games. D*** it, S-E! Bring it to the West!! (Yeah, I'm a bit pissed off)
DQVII DQM DQMII, Give us something square!
10. 10. 10. What is possibly my favourite game of all time is being remade for the 3DS, and has as little chance of being localised as the other three 3DS games of Dragon Quest, one of my favourite series ever. Not to mention that 3DS looks awesome. My feelings are pretty self explanatory. D:
Lets release the entire Dragon Warrior series on Wii U and 3DS. I only played the first one years ago.
I didn't realize Dragon Warrior 4-9 is already on the DS.
10/10 would chew off my own arm.
XD Just kidding somebody had to do that though.
@Geonjaha
Amen to that, I don't know if I'd go so far as to call it my favorite game ever, but its definitely my favorite in the series. To add insult to injury they're even porting DQI-VIII to mobile as well.
What baffles me is its not like DQ is some obscure, Japan only franchise, its probably their second biggest.
Wait... What? Japan is getting an exclusive 3DS??
Unheard of!!!
I needs my Dragon Quest right meow!!!
(I'm sorry, there's a cat sitting right next to me, please don't judge)
But yeah, I'd say 9. HOW CAN I GAME WITHOUT MY ARM?!
@Zombie_Barioth - Well in reality its probably not my favourite game of all time, but it's my favourite GBC game, and definitely my favourite in the series. I had to make it seem like chewing off my arm would have been worth it though!
The problem is that sales of Dragon Quest games here in the West are never even close to as good as in Japan, and following what were apparently dissapointing sales of the DS games, we may not see a lot of the new games. There's an excellent article on usgamer I found which sums it all up very depressingly.
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/the-new-dark-age-of-dragon-quest
ONCE AGAIN, Japan rules the gaming universe.
I'm not even a Dragon Quest fan but that 3DS is gorgeous.
Can I just please get DQVII over here SquareEnix these games would be a nice bonus though!!!!!!!
WHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
gosh darn it Japan!
On a scale of one to ten?
Twelve.
Wow... Love these special edition 3DS XL's lately.
That is one sweet looking 3DS! 10/10 from me. Where the hell are our 3DS DragonQuest games by the way. C'mon Square, how long does it take?
9 for me. I kinda wish i had waited to buy a 3ds now
I bought red 3DS LL/XL two weeks too early. Never could've even imagined Nintendo would release the Luigi limited edition 3DS LL/XL in Europe.
Not going to buy it again however, would need to sell the red one then.
@Geonjaha
Yea, I know Dragon Quest has never been that big outside Japan, but what I mean is that it baffles me that they can't somehow make it work. I keep getting the feeling these big companies don't know how to handle anything that isn't a big seller anymore, not that these kind of games don't make money. They make money, just "not enough". What happened to the AAA model being unsustainable? That and handhelds being suitable for niche games.
As far as why the series doesn't sell well, I think its just this kind of game is too old school for a lot of people. Its actually a lot like the Mana series, another Square game thats far less story heavy than Final Fantasy and had similar problems.
Your question? 1-to-10? 10.
Now excuse me, I need to write another "strongly worded" email to Squareenix...
Is there any chance that this could come to America?!?! I mean come on Nintendo you are coasting on a tidal wave 3DS money right now, bring that system out here that's the best looking Limited Edition XL I've seen so far.
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