The RPG Files: Dragon Quest Treasures Review - PC Edition
Any experienced gamer has probably at least heard of the series of role-playing games called Dragon Quest from Square Enix, Inc. While it isn’t a household name, compared to Super Mario Bros., it is nevertheless a force to be reckoned with. In addition to the main eleven games in the series there’s also a multitude of spin-offs.
In fact, a new Dragon Quest spin-off is coming in September so there seems to be no stopping Square Enix! One spin-off that debuted on the Nintendo Switch back in 2022 is Dragon Quest Treasures. I own that version but never opened it. So I thankfully had the good fortune to play the PC version of this commendable treasure-hunting and creature-collecting RPG game.
When I first heard about Dragon Quest Treasures back in 2022, I had visions of releasing my “inner Indiana Jones” all in a Dragon Quest setting. I must be honest, though, being a Diablo 3 fan, I had visions of experiencing “loot explosions” in this game. While that expectation wasn’t realized, Dragon Quest Treasures is still an adventure, I’m glad I took and will continue to take.
The story revolves around Erik and his sister Mia, yes from the Dragon Quest XI game, who start out in the story by living on a Viking ship. The environment doesn’t seem the best for young adults and the Vikings themselves seem to be accomplished treasure hunters. Once the opening progresses, you’ll be able to play as either protagonist. Switching between them while idle between activities was easy.
Our young, aspiring treasure hunters.
One night they are visited by a pair of otherworldly creatures, named Porcus and Purrsula, who become their in-game companions. Erik and Mia eventually get taken to a place named (no surprises here) Draconia. Draconia is a
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