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CGMagazineDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (PC) Review
Published 9/13/2024
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Android / PC / iOS / Switch - 12/1/2023
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle. The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancient ruins, and soaring towers of cake. Along the way, Psaro meets the kind-hearted elf, Rose, who joins his adventure to seek out ever-stronger monsters. The key to Psaro's success lies with synthesis: the ability to combine two monsters and create a stronger offspring. Each new creation brings Psaro one step closer to his goal of becoming the Master of Monsterkind.
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- Tose, Square Enix Creative Business Unit II
- Publisher
- Square Enix
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Cullen Black
RPG SiteDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review | RPG Site
Published 2/1/2024
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80
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalBoouya
ImpulsegamerDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Switch Review
Published 1/8/2024
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72
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Read originalAudra Bowling
RPGFanDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review | RPGFan
Published 1/3/2024
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85
+11 vs critic avg
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Read originalHarry Kalogirou
Press StartDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review – A Not So Royal Treatment
Published 12/24/2023
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60
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Read originalPaulo Kawanishi
Game InformerDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review - A Surprisingly Common Experience - Game Informer
Published 12/15/2023
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70
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Read originalLucas White
ShacknewsDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince review: Bad times don't last but bad guys do
Published 12/14/2023
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Read originalGeorge Yang
Digital TrendsDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince review: a charming Pokémon alternative
Published 12/13/2023
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Read originalRyan Thomas Bamsey
TheGamerDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review - A Monstrously Fun Time
Published 12/12/2023
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review
Published 12/12/2023
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