"A Standout RPG" - Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review
In an increasingly crowded genre where heroes must befriend and recruit monsters for battle, is a standout. The latest entry in this spin-off series, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, features the iconic monsters of and more than a few recognizable faces from past titles. It's a game for longtime fans and newcomers alike, one that's accessible as a first-time entry or one that works as a trek down memory lane celebrating the series' past.
The story focuses on a young Psaro, whose adult version serves as the main villain of. In the decades since was first released, Psaro remains perhaps the best-written and coolest antagonist the series has ever offered, so it's great getting to explore his backstory some more. Knowing the story of is nice, but not required. It's best to think of as an excellent fan-fiction prequel. Rather than worrying about fitting it into some canon or timeline, can be wholly enjoyed as a completely standalone game and story.
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The primary gameplay focus of is on recruiting monsters and then synthesizing them to create better allies. Monster synthesis is excellent and absorbing, and at least half my playtime was spent experimenting with monster types and trying to make the most powerful creatures possible. Monsters can only be synthesized once they reach level 10, which may take a little effort initially, but is soon moot after the third or fourth area in the game. This is because monsters in the wild are now above that level. It can, however, mean newly-synthesized monsters have to sit in a Reserves slot for a few fights to level up.
New monsters can inherit traits and abilities from their parents,
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