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Feb 9, 2025 11:32 AM

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Nintendo Switch)

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Amazon has Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

GameStop also has Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $29.99. Select free store pickup if stock is available, otherwise shipping is free on $79+ orders.
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  • From rivers of molten lava to towering mountains of sweets, the fantastical environments of Nadiria are as varied as the monsters that populate them
  • With each turn of the season, sweeping changes take hold of the landscapes; Some monsters only appear when the weather suits them, and keen-eyed monster wranglers can take advantage of the seasonal changes to reach previously inaccessible areas
  • Over 500 monsters to scout, battle, and assist on your journey, including a variety of unique, never-before-seen monsters as well as many familiar favorites from the DRAGON QUEST franchise
  • Synthesize monsters and to create a one-of-a-kind roster; Create a slime that's a spell specialist or a dracky to dish damage
  • A Wonderous World Awaits

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  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Become a GameStop Pro Member w/ additional benefits (ex; $5/Monthly Rewards Coupon, 2x Points Scored w/ each $ spent, extra trade-in value and much more). Membership prices start from $25.
    • GameStop's Return Policy can be found here
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $10 less (25% savings) than our front page deal price of $39.99 from May 2024 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Amazon has Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $29.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

GameStop also has Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (Nintendo Switch) on sale for $29.99. Select free store pickup if stock is available, otherwise shipping is free on $79+ orders.
  • Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Thanks to Deal Hunter BBQchicken for sharing this deal.

About this product:
  • From rivers of molten lava to towering mountains of sweets, the fantastical environments of Nadiria are as varied as the monsters that populate them
  • With each turn of the season, sweeping changes take hold of the landscapes; Some monsters only appear when the weather suits them, and keen-eyed monster wranglers can take advantage of the seasonal changes to reach previously inaccessible areas
  • Over 500 monsters to scout, battle, and assist on your journey, including a variety of unique, never-before-seen monsters as well as many familiar favorites from the DRAGON QUEST franchise
  • Synthesize monsters and to create a one-of-a-kind roster; Create a slime that's a spell specialist or a dracky to dish damage
  • A Wonderous World Awaits

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Store:
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
    • Become a GameStop Pro Member w/ additional benefits (ex; $5/Monthly Rewards Coupon, 2x Points Scored w/ each $ spent, extra trade-in value and much more). Membership prices start from $25.
    • GameStop's Return Policy can be found here
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $10 less (25% savings) than our front page deal price of $39.99 from May 2024 which earned over 20 thumbs up.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Feb 9, 2025 6:54 PM
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JimBobHellerFeb 9, 2025 6:54 PM
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This looks like a good game. Looking more for the $20 price point on it though.
Feb 9, 2025 6:58 PM
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portezbieFeb 9, 2025 6:58 PM
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Oh crap, this reminds me I bought this months ago and still haven't played it. Whoops.
Feb 9, 2025 7:28 PM
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TheLaughingMannFeb 9, 2025 7:28 PM
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Quote from JimBobHeller View quoted comment :
This looks like a good game. Looking more for the $20 price point on it though.
For $30, it's worth it at this price.
Feb 9, 2025 8:01 PM
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a_landFeb 9, 2025 8:01 PM
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Everyone buy lots of dragon quest stuff so square hopefully localizes DQX offline Smilie
Feb 9, 2025 11:43 PM
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LSlick1Feb 9, 2025 11:43 PM
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Is this something to try if I've never known dragon quest beforehand?
Feb 10, 2025 12:09 AM
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vjoe111Feb 10, 2025 12:09 AM
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Quote from LSlick1 View quoted comment :
Is this something to try if I've never known dragon quest beforehand?
It is a turn based monster collector, best comparable to Pokemon and such. You tame monsters, make a party of them, and then go fight through the plot. Theres stuff like fusing monsters together, and the world is more open and traversable (I would look up videos if you want to see how it performs on the Switch). DQ mainline games are usually the same JRPG without the monster taming involved. The games usually only make small jokes and references about other games, so you don't need to know anything from prior games to follow the plot. Of course, just be ready for grinding and possible tedious battling. This game has been hitting 30$ every so often, same with Dragon Quest Treasures, which is a more real time battle monster collector.
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Feb 10, 2025 5:32 AM
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bobbyiskingFeb 10, 2025 5:32 AM
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I loved the original three from the Gameboy color days. I actually liked them more than pokemon. I also liked the Joker pair on the DS. I put maybe 15 hours on this game and got side tracked with Unicorn Overlord and Balders Gate 3. I'll get back to it once I get more time. The fun comes from breeding/mixing monsters to make stronger ones.

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Feb 10, 2025 9:52 PM
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JimBobHellerFeb 10, 2025 9:52 PM
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Quote from LSlick1 View quoted comment :
Is this something to try if I've never known dragon quest beforehand?
I'd recommend you go with Dragon Quest 11 instead, if you want an idea of the mainline series. This game here is part of a spin off series.
Feb 11, 2025 2:51 PM
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solidbakeFeb 11, 2025 2:51 PM
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How similar to Pokemon is this?

My wife loves Pokemon, she also played Dragon Quest 11 and loved that as well.
Feb 11, 2025 2:53 PM
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ZForce915Feb 11, 2025 2:53 PM
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Quote from LSlick1 View quoted comment :
Is this something to try if I've never known dragon quest beforehand?
I'd say no.

It's a pokemon-like with emphasis on breeding to make new monsters.

Personally I think the knowledge of these characters is part of the appeal. Without it the game would fall flat.

Like the poster above I highly recommend Dragon Quest XI. It's incredibly fun, the story requires no previous knowledge and is more traditional gameplay.
Feb 11, 2025 2:56 PM
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ZForce915Feb 11, 2025 2:56 PM
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Quote from solidbake View quoted comment :
How similar to Pokemon is this?

My wife loves Pokemon, she also played Dragon Quest 11 and loved that as well.
You capture monsters in this game similar to pokemon. Its breeding system is what would make it different for her.
Sounds like she's the perfect candidate for this…Valentines gift!
Feb 11, 2025 3:02 PM
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masterz13Feb 11, 2025 3:02 PM
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Fun game, but I'd recommend the Steam version if you can find it on sale. This runs pretty bad on Switch...it's mostly in the high 20s for FPS and low resolution.
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Feb 11, 2025 3:03 PM
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CleverRailway494Feb 11, 2025 3:03 PM
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Quote from bobbyisking View quoted comment :
I loved the original three from the Gameboy color days. I actually liked them more than pokemon. I also liked the Joker pair on the DS. I put maybe 15 hours on this game and got side tracked with Unicorn Overlord and Balders Gate 3. I'll get back to it once I get more time. The fun comes from breeding/mixing monsters to make stronger ones.
All of this! Those gameboy color days. It was so addicting breeding, you could even steal monsters. I'm going to have to pick this up but the backlog is getting a bit crazy.
Feb 11, 2025 4:56 PM
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bobbyiskingFeb 11, 2025 4:56 PM
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Quote from CleverRailway494 View quoted comment :
All of this! Those gameboy color days. It was so addicting breeding, you could even steal monsters. I'm going to have to pick this up but the backlog is getting a bit crazy.
Maybe 10 years ago, I replayed part 1. Three years ago, I replayed it again along with part 2 Tara. I forgot how short the game is as you can beat it in a weekend trying to make top tier monsters.

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Feb 12, 2025 2:34 AM
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CleverRailway494Feb 12, 2025 2:34 AM
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Quote from bobbyisking View quoted comment :
Maybe 10 years ago, I replayed part 1. Three years ago, I replayed it again along with part 2 Tara. I forgot how short the game is as you can beat it in a weekend trying to make top tier monsters.
That's awesome! Almost like a speedrun. Great games! I went to see my progress on the second one a few months ago but the battery died inside the game. I know how to replace them know but the save files gone.

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