Dragon Quest Swords coming to Wii Feb. 26
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 at 3:37pm by Press Release
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 10 /PRNewswire/ — Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix(TM) interactive entertainment products in North America, announced today that DRAGON QUEST® SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors(TM), the newest entry in the renowned franchise, is set to slice its way to North American retailers on February 26, 2008.
The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors fully utilizes the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote(TM) to place a mighty blade, protective shield and special attacks all in the palm of your hand. The latest installment of the premiere RPG franchise that has shipped over 43 million units worldwide brings the colorful world of DRAGON QUEST to life, enhancing your action-adventure experience with added levels of fun and interaction.
Story
Five years have passed since the defeat of the Deathbringer, and the kingdom of Avalonia joyously celebrates what seems to be an everlasting era of peace. However, a closer look reveals that things are amiss. Calamity arises within the kingdom, as unfamiliar and powerful monsters invade the outskirts of town. With the Deathbringer gone, what explanation is there for the onset of these monsters? And what of the queen, who has come to hide her face behind a strange mask? Make your way through the perilous journey, solve the baffling mysteries and return order to Avalonia.
Features
- Delve into an unforgettable gaming experience, created by the “big three” — a team comprised of series creator Yuji Horii, legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama and renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama.
- Show off your swordsmanship, block enemy attacks, and use special skills, all through the simple and intuitive use of the Wii Remote!
- Combine materials to personalize your sword, allowing you to engage in battles unique to your customized abilities and powers.
- Experience an epic adventure in the world of DRAGON QUEST, rendered through stunning visuals and a powerful soundtrack delivered by famed game music composers Manami Matsumae and Koichi Sugiyama.
- Take on the challenges presented by all-new features for the North American release, including a “Payback Mode” and four hidden bosses!
DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors is rated T (Teen). Please visit the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website at http://www.esrb.com for more information about ratings. DRAGON QUEST SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors will be available at North American retailers for the suggested retail price of $49.99(USD).
December 11th, 2007 at 5:49 pm
“DRAGON QUEST® SWORDS: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors”
I predict another “long title” rant from Blake on an upcoming podcast.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:51 pm
I was half tempted to post a rant about the title. It’s ridiculous. I’m sick of games with subtitles after colons.
December 11th, 2007 at 9:54 pm
Square needs to differentiate this from all their other Dragon Quest IP, that’s why
December 11th, 2007 at 10:11 pm
I hope epic means that this game will be lengthy, for some reason i think it will be realy short though.
December 11th, 2007 at 11:45 pm
This definitely looks like a worthy third party title. People always talk about the Wii not having any third party support, but between this, Nights, No More Heroes, MoH Heroes 2, and Umbrella Chronicles, the Wii has all the third party goodness I need and more. Between this, Mario Kart, and Smash Bros I can’t keep up.
December 12th, 2007 at 1:29 am
I hear it takes 10 hours to complete, but I’m not sure it includes side quests.
Pretty good for an arcade-type game.
December 12th, 2007 at 10:56 am
There is a radar, so at least it won’t be completely linear. The (1) Menu is an RPG element, so that’s a sign of some game length. One thing’s for sure, the swordplay will be fun.
Whether it’s short or not, I hope it sells well so we can get the other Dragon Quest games on the Wii.
December 13th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
I’m not expecting any sort of Twilight Princess length, but 10 hours seems a bit cheesy when the words “Dragon Quest” are in the title. But if it’s arcade feel they want, I can deal with that. I just found out about Atlus bringing Baroque to the Wii in the US, so that fills my RPG void this Spring.