Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
(Nintendo DS)
The ninth installment in the hugely popular (in Japan, at least) Dragon Quest RPG series from Square Enix is being published in the U.S. and Europe by Nintendo. Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is developed by RPG powerhouse Level-5 (known for Dragon Quest VIII, Dark Cloud, and White Knight Story) and includes online components and local coop play. Four players will be able to team up for classic turn-based battles.
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Dragon Quest IX Videos
Dragon Quest IX Canvass Mode with Nintendo 3DS
We take a look at Dragon Quest IX running on our import Nintendo 3DS, and try tag mode with our intern's Nintendo DSi XL.
2011-03-01 13:47:49.543
Dragon Quest 9 Sentinels of the Starry Skies Exclusive Trailer
Create your very own character to take on an epic journey in the latest Dragon Quest game from Square Enix.
2010-07-01 15:35:28.987
E3 2010: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Gameplay Trailer
The latest trailer for Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies.
2010-06-15 12:24:58.227
Dragon Quest 9: Protectors of the Starry Sky E3 Trailer
Square Enix gets ready to announce the latest Dragon Quest title in North America.
2010-06-08 13:03:35.487
1UP's Most Anticipated Games of E3 2010 Part 3
Tina and Ray give their picks for this year's E3 as we continue our countdown from 30 thru 20.
2010-06-01 15:54:36.113
Dragon Quest IX Themed Bar in Japan Tour
Justin Epperson and Mark MacDonald of 8-4 give an exclusive tour of the Dragon Quest IX themed Luida's Bar.
2010-02-22 15:05:03.917
Dragon Quest IX Japan 'Intro' video
First few minutes of game with slime-killing action!
2009-07-15 17:15:02.617
Dragon Quest IX Japan 'Character Creation' video
Choose between multiple spunky heroes with attitude.
2009-07-15 17:13:22.17
Dragon Quest 9 'The Final Countdown' clip
We head into battle in our latest Dragon Quest 9 video.
2009-07-10 07:03:55.74
Dragon Quest 9 'Slimes and Baddies' clip
The second part in our Dragon Quest 9 blowout.
2009-07-10 07:01:20.47Dragon Quest IX Message Board
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Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Review
Score: A
A deceptively forward-thinking -- and undeniably addictive -- portable RPG.
2010-07-08 19:02:06.02User Reviews
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My thoughts on Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies:)
Score: A
by Michael Davis
2011-09-23 08:10:17.783
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Another success fr DragonQuest (DragonQuest IX)
Score: B+
by Slaven Prica
2010-11-30 10:28:10.59
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I love this game
Score: A-
by Nathan Walker
This is a fun game, i have have been playing the game for about 2 weeks now and I have logged about 25 hours of game play. I have a full time job and family so to say...
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2010-08-13 03:10:36.253
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LMFAO
Score: A
by lawrence evans
Look at all the A's. you just have to get it
2010-08-11 10:11:59.323
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A for Awesome Game
Score: A
by Jeremy Mifsud
I ave played the game a little while now, and though I have not finished it yet, it really looks like a great game. An RPG game that has anything one would look for in an RPg,...
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2010-07-26 01:52:42.48
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buy it dont think go out and buy it
Score: A
by peter ridgeway
just finished my 2nd play through and i still love this game the best part about it CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION is just amazing and the fact that you can download...
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2010-07-21 17:37:06.863
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Classic New-Awesome!
Score: A
by ntrudr_800 eventually
I have put about 10 hours or so into DQ9 on the DSLite. DQ9 has: the style (cool & colorful weapons/armor that actually shows on your characters!), the battle system...
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2010-07-16 22:39:10.207
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Very solid...
Score: A+
by Nolan Ramler
I'm really enjoying this game so far. Loving that level-5 eliminated random encounters.
2010-07-16 06:10:20.523
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My DS Gameplay Position (Unrated)
Score: A
by ntrudr_800 eventually
I own DQ8. It is still awesome to this day! Beautiful graphics, seem to have trickled down to DQ9. So far looks to be one of the most gorgeous looking games on the DS. I can...
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2010-07-16 00:31:17.56
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Latest News for Dragon Quest IX
Join 1UP and Nintendo for a Dragon Quest Meet-Up, Get Exclusive Content
Bring your DS and your copy of Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 2 to mix and mingle, eat and drink, battle and trade!
2011-09-29 13:27:23.367 7 13Square Confirms Dragon Quest X Will be Online, for Wii... and Wii U
It's not just Dragon Quest X, it's Dragon Quest X Online.
2011-09-04 23:00:30.357 74 52Level-5 CEO Talks About the New U.S. Studio in Fan Oriented Video
Level-5 International America is open for business.
2011-07-26 12:08:08.097 2 12Today in Gaming - 3/17/11: Kinect Helps the Blind, Madden Lockout Concerns
Volition supports PC games, Japan review check, and Dragon Quest's new best-seller.
2011-03-17 19:08:15.123 5 8Video: What's it Like Playing DS Games on 3DS?
See what it's like playing Contra 4, Dragon Quest IX, and other DS games on a 3DS.
2011-03-01 15:17:46.987 45 38Departing Salute - The Best of DS #6: Dragon Quest IX
Proof that revolutionary things can come in familiar packages.
2011-02-06 16:14:47.527 27 41Capcom Teams with Level-5 for Mystery Project
The Professor Layton developer and Capcom have something in the works.
2010-09-22 09:08:46.757 12 4Dragon Quest, Smash Bros. Creators Spout Off
Masahiro Sakurai and Ryutaro Ichimura discuss past successes and future dilemmas.
2010-08-25 02:35:14.687 6 8Dragon Quest IX Releasing in U.S. on July 11
Already tremendously successful in Japan, Square Enix's latest Dragon Quest game finally gets a U.S. date.
2010-05-19 06:58:14.11 18 28Square Enix Achieves Record Profits in Fiscal 2009
Games like Final Fantasy XIII, Batman: Arkham Asylum, and Dragon Quest IX all moved several million copies apiece.
2010-05-18 11:45:32.673 18 12Latest Previews for Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
Our first hands-on with the U.S. version demonstrates the game's addictive social appeal.
2010-05-19 10:54:13.733 0 69Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
A trip to DQIX's homeland unlocks the game's true depth.
2009-09-29 16:44:03.623 0 27Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
We check out Japan's biggest game of 2009.
2009-07-13 15:48:11.927 0 34Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
Hands-on impressions straight from Jump Festa.
2008-12-23 13:00:57.427 0 30Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
A glimpse of the RPG blockbuster in action.
2007-09-20 05:17:44.75 0 29Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
Square shows a changed battle system for its DS juggernaut.
2007-05-12 16:39:03.773 0 21Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies Preview
Japan's biggest series moves to Japan's hottest system.
2006-12-13 17:16:51.95 0 53Latest Features for Dragon Quest IX
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- Game:
- Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
- Platforms:
- Nintendo DS
- Genre:
- RPG
- Publisher:
- Nintendo
- Developer:
- Level-5
- ESRB Rating:
- E10+
- Release Date:
- 07/11/2010
- Also Known As:
- N/A
1UP Editor Score: A
Average Community Score: A
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