Dragon Quest IV, V, VI remakes bound for DS

by Ross Miller { Jul 30th 2007 at 5:25PM }

New scans from Japanese gaming magazine Jump show that the Nintendo DS will be receiving three Dragon Quest remakes -- IV, V and VI -- each as separate titles. The scans can be found on the NeoGAF forums; according to a translation from IGN, the first game (DQIV) is expected to be released in Japan this winter.

The scans show that the games will be receiving a graphical upgrade from their original form. While these games are only going to further cement the DS's dominance in Japan, the RPG trio is not guaranteed for release in other regions; of the three, only DQIV has ever received an official launch elsewhere.

A word to Square Enix: you're running out of games to remake.

[Thanks, hvnlysoldr]

Tags: dragonquest, squareenix

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

GearsMaster @ Jul 30th 2007 5:29PM

LOL at that last line.

Soon SE won't have a damn thing to do except make more Final Fantasy games...and we'll see how long they keep churning those babies out.

Fatass of Kickassness @ Jul 30th 2007 5:31PM

I don't see it as them running out of games to remake - I see it as them whittling down the list of what is available for remake until we get to the inevitable FF6 remake.

Donald @ Jul 30th 2007 7:17PM

My copy of Final Fantasy VI Advance would like a word.

bm @ Jul 31st 2007 1:34AM

Your copy of Final Fantasy VI Advance? You're talking about that FFVI -port-?

FF3 DS = remake
Resident Evil Gamecube = remake
Metroid Zero Mission = remake

Joe @ Jul 30th 2007 5:31PM

There is one they haven't remade: Chrono Trigger.
That would look so awesome with updated graphics.
Hell, make a Chrono Trigger 2

Foil_Goon @ Jul 30th 2007 5:51PM

They did, CHrono Cross.

John @ Jul 30th 2007 6:06PM

Chrono Cross is not a sequel. It is a coaster for the b00ze I have to drink every time someone swoons over how great they think this game is.

RobertHMayfire @ Jul 30th 2007 9:55PM

Half of the team for Chrono Trigger are the big guns who did Dragon Quest VI. :)

I want this state side so badly.

Fatass of Kickassness @ Jul 30th 2007 5:32PM

Anywhos, I'm really liking the isometric viewpoint of the remakes.

samfish @ Jul 30th 2007 5:33PM

They also haven't remade Secret of Mana.

I'd be all over that like a Priest on a boy.

GearsMaster @ Jul 30th 2007 5:36PM

LMAO...you are SO wrong for that.

Tony @ Jul 30th 2007 5:40PM

Personally I don't mind it this time because there seems to be a large chance the US will actually see them.

We never did get the PSX remake of DQIV. I'd be interested in a DS version since I love the game. V and VI were never officially translated at all.

I hope they make it over.

soccerdrew17 @ Jul 30th 2007 5:45PM

oh joystiq. they will just remake the remakes.

and this could be the hook for me to get into dragon quest as i have never played one (not even 8)

Jon @ Jul 30th 2007 5:56PM

They are already remaking the remakes. DQ V was remade for PS1 a few years ago!

Regardless good news.

Jon @ Jul 30th 2007 6:02PM

I meant PS2.

soccerdrew17 @ Jul 30th 2007 11:27PM

@jon

how many times have they remade ff1&2? i was just laughing at joystiq's foolish business perspective of se. se will never stop remaking games.

Jon @ Jul 30th 2007 6:11PM

I know.

Although in FF1 and FF2's case I would term them ports rather than remakes due to the reuse of assets (except PSP remakes).

S-E seriously needs to remake Chrono Trigger, or at least port it to DS/PSP.

Fatass of Kickassness @ Jul 30th 2007 6:06PM

Name one good western RPG for me and I'll turn around and name ten good eastern RPGs. Dipstick.

CJC @ Jul 30th 2007 6:11PM

Sweet Zombie Jesus, "GamerExtrodinaire." What the hell is wrong with you?

Did Yuji Horii and Kira Toriyama take turns raping your mother or something?

Exo @ Jul 30th 2007 6:11PM

wow gamerextrodinare. sounds like you need a nap little buddy

Evan @ Jul 30th 2007 6:55PM

"A word to Square Enix: you're running out of games to remake."

Square Enix is going a long time between new console releases of their flagship FinalFantasy series. They need the remakes to keep the money flowing in until FFX III is released.

Speaking of which, where is FF XIII? I'd speculate:
1. It's taking longer to develop than anticipated.
2. The cost is higher than anticipated.
3. They are waiting until the PS3 has a large enough install base to break even.
4. They are porting it to the PS2 and/or Wii.

Psaakyrn @ Jul 30th 2007 9:00PM

You forgot another option: Port to DS/PSP

bm @ Jul 31st 2007 12:10AM

5. They are already developing a remake before the game's even out.

Evan @ Jul 30th 2007 6:58PM

(obviously, I meant "keep the money flowing in until FF XIII is released", although a FinalFantasy X-3 could be amusing!)

Martez @ Jul 30th 2007 8:38PM

*covers Evan's mouth*

Quiet you fool! They'll hear you!

ferrarimanf355 @ Jul 30th 2007 7:42PM

Oh God, stop with using NeoGAF as a source! They wordfilter Joystiq, so why are you giving those turds the time of day?

tactics @ Jul 30th 2007 7:47PM

OMFG PLEASE SQUARE PLEASE PLEASE LOCALIZE THESE TO N.A. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE

-"superfan" tactics.

Square Enix Intern @ Jul 30th 2007 7:56PM

Name one american made RPG that can go up against any japanese made RPG.

Slvrgun @ Jul 30th 2007 8:19PM

Dragon Quest would look so beautiful with Blue Dragon's graphics. If DQ came out for the 360, the 360 might actually sell in Japan.

Psaakyrn @ Jul 30th 2007 8:58PM

Well... Diablo 2 and Everquest, since practically all conventional MMORPGs borrow from these 2 so much it isn't funny.

Also, we have Oblivion, Fallout, Deus Ex, Ultima..

(note: most of these RPGs are action-based. While most Japanese RPGs you would mention are turn-based fare. Coincidence?) (For that matter, most Japanese RPGs are inspired by Ultima...)

And not to forget, we also have our own RPG system: AD&D.

DESU @ Jul 30th 2007 9:18PM

"Name one american made RPG that can go up against any japanese made RPG."

Fallout 1&2
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic I&II
Morrowind
oblivion
Ect.

Goober @ Jul 30th 2007 10:05PM

"Name one american made RPG that can go up against any japanese made RPG."

um, let me see.....

Looking at my game shelf...

The entire "Elder Scrolls" series (Yes, there were games before Morrowind)
The entire Ultima series
The Wizardry series
The Bard's Tale series
The Might & Magic series
the Baldurs Gate Series
The Icewind Dale series
Planetscape: Torment
DungeonSeige
Diablo Series (debatable if you want to argue its not a RPG)
World of Warcraft
SSI alone made over a dozen great RPGs back in the 80's including the gold box series which is in CGW's Hall of Fame

I can probably name another dozen or so great western RPGs if I were to get up and look at my other bookcases but I think i've made my point.

Oh, and one big reason that western RPGs are BETTER than most eastern RPGs......

You can tell the males from the females.

Slvrgun @ Jul 30th 2007 10:08PM

Oh I know that our RPGs are better, but tell that to a Japaneser.

jeffx @ Jul 30th 2007 10:18PM

A word to Square Enix: TRANSLATION.

ThornedVenom @ Jul 30th 2007 11:38PM

Is it just me or is the debate on "Japanese RPGs pwn American ones" ridiculous? People like different games, so build a bridge and get over it. (I forgot from whom I just stole the expression)

Also, why are people considering Square Enix remakes a bad thing? I've never had the chance to play the original ones, and I'm loving the extra effort they give in to polish the game. I'm liking Final Fantasy III right now because I had never played an RPG as hardcore as that before (no resurrection in inns?!).

So I'm happy to get these remakes. Please stop fighting.

Megaqwerty @ Jul 31st 2007 4:23PM

I'm working on that bridge: it's just taking awhile.

And when it's done, I'll just be using it for hentai, anyway.

Matters @ Jul 30th 2007 11:42PM

Who cares if they're remakes. 2 of those have never been released outside of Japan. I love the old DW/DQ series so it'll be nice playing the ones I missed.

32_Footsteps @ Jul 31st 2007 12:04AM

Yeah, S-E, you're running out of games to remake. Now, this only leaves you with Chrono Trigger, Chrono Cross, FF7-9, Bahamut Lagoon, Seiken Densetsu 2 and 3, King's Knight, Rad Racer 1 & 2, 3D World Runner, ActRaiser 1 & 2, 7th Saga, EVO: the Search for Eden...

As for this rerelease... I'm intrigued, but I'm not holding my breath. DQ has long been a series that I felt was overhyped by RPG partisans. There are only two entries into the series that I really enjoyed greatly - though to be fair, DQ4 was one of them. This might be interesting, though other import gamers have warned me off of DQ5.

Also, you can pretty much guarantee this will get translated. Part of the reason Enix went into the merger was to increase the distribution of the DQ series outside of Japan. If they didn't, it'd be like they were giving up on the impetus behind the merger, and I see no reason why they'd do that.