Dragon Quest VI Maboroshi no Daichi (ドラゴンクエストVI 幻の大地, Doragon Kuesuto Shikkusu Maboroshi no Daichi^?, lit. "Dragon Quest VI: Great Land of Illusion") is a console role-playing game developed by Heartbeat and published by the Enix Corporation. It is the final Dragon Quest series title for the Nintendo Super Famicom video game console and the last game in the Zenithia trilogy. It was released on December 9, 1995 in Japan. It was never released in North America. The game was developed by Heartbeat, whereas the previous Dragon Quest games were developed by Chunsoft. A video game developer is a software developer (a business or an individual) that creates video games. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Enix, or more formally Enix Co. ... Dragon Quest logo Dragon Quest ), published as Dragon Warrior in North America until the 2005 release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, is a series of role-playing games produced by Enix (now Square Enix). ... Anthem: Kimi ga Yo(君が代) Imperial Reign Capital (and largest conurbation (population))  Tokyo1 Official languages Japanese Government Constitutional monarchy  - Emperor HIM Emperor Akihito  - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (LDP) Formation  - National Foundation Day Feb 11, 660 BC2   - Meiji Constitution November 29, 1890   - Current constitution May 3, 1947   - Treaty of San Francisco April... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 1995 in games 1994 in video gaming 1996 in video gaming Notable events of 1995 in video gaming. ... Video games are generally categorized into genres. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Role-playing game (video games). ... In computer games and video games, single-player refers to the variant of a particular game where input from only one player is expected throughout the course of the gaming session. ... The SNES controller The Super Nintendo Entertainment System, also known as Super Nintendo, Super NES or SNES (pronounced either as a word or initials), is a 16-bit video game console released by Nintendo in North America, Brazil, Europe, and Australia. ... In various types of electronic equipment, a cartridge can refer one method of adding different functionality or content (e. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Role-playing game (video games). ... Dragon Quest logo Dragon Quest ), published as Dragon Warrior in North America until the 2005 release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, is a series of role-playing games produced by Enix (now Square Enix). ... Nintendo Company, Limited (任天堂 or ニンテンドー Nintendō; NASDAQ: NTDOY, TYO: 7974 usually referred to as simply Nintendo, or Big N ) is a multinational corporation founded on September 23, 1889[1] in Kyoto, Japan by Fusajiro Yamauchi to produce handmade hanafuda cards. ... This article should be merged with Super Nintendo Entertainment System The Super Famicom design differed from that of the American SNES, though the controllers are almost the same. ... Four different video game consoles from different generations. ... Zenithia, also called Zenith Castle or simply Zenith, is the name of a fictional sky castle from the videogame series Dragon Quest. ... December 9 is the 343rd day (344th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1995 1995 in games 1994 in video gaming 1996 in video gaming Notable events of 1995 in video gaming. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Chunsoft is a Japanese video game developer specializing in console RPGs. ...

Gameplay

Dragon Quest VI is a traditional, turn-based RPG which features random encounter style battles and a class / job system that the hero and his fellow party members can learn to gain new skills and spells. As in most RPGs, the hero gathers a party throughout his adventure and travels from town to town. To progress in the story, the party must defeat boss monsters. In order to do this, the player must spend time training the party and advancing in classes. Other new features were added, such as the monsters now being animated when they attack you. The Slime Arena and Best Dresser Contest were new mini-games introduced. There are bonus features like an extra dungeon at the end of the game and a few extra characters. There is no day and night phases. There is the ability to catch monsters, but it is seldom used. A turn-based game, also known as turn-based strategy, is a game where each participant plays in turn. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Role-playing game (video games). ... A random encounter is a feature commonly used in hack and slash role-playing games and computer and video games whereby encounters with non-player character (NPC) enemies or other dangers occur sporadically and at random. ... The Slime is the mascot of the Dragon Quest console role-playing game franchise. ...

Plot and setting

Story

Screenshot from the translated version.

Opening: Awaking near a camp fire, the Hero's companion Mireyu asks if him if he slept well. She's worrying because Hassan has left a while ago to check for Mudo's castle. Suddenly Hassan appears and tells them the castle is indeed down the cliff. The party gets to the cliff. Then Mireyu starts playing on an ocarina and a dragon appears which the party mounts. It flies them to Mudo's castle while a fierce storm is raging...

Eventually, it turns out that Mudo was merely a pawn in the plan of a much greater evil: The demon emperor, Deathtamoor. Deathtamoor also has Jamiras, Glacos, Duran, and Akbar doing his bidding. The party also learns that there is a dream world and a real world and they must travel across both to advance in the adventure.

Along the way, they get the opportunity to change classes at Dhama Shrine, travel the sea in a boat and a floating island, and even ride on a flying bed (much different than the normal flying bird of Dragon Quest games). The party also gains the ability to dive under water through the help of mermaids and the ability to fly with their horse. The horse can also teleport them to the Dark World, the third and final world. This is where Deathtamoor resides. For an article about the 1990 movie Mermaids, see Mermaids (movie) A mermaid is a legendary creature with a female human head and torso (if its male, its called a merman) and the tail of a fish, which inhabits the water. ...

Characters

• Eiyu (The Hero): He is the main character of the game from the town of Lifecod. Like most Dragon Quest games, the Hero is a silent protagonist.

• Hassan: Hassan is the natural fighter of the party and the son of carpenters. At first, he appears to be a wandering warrior, but it turns out he is from San Marino, where his parents recognize him. At first, he does not believe them, but after visiting Mudo, he remembers his past.

• Mireyu: Named Muriel in the No Prgress translation. She is the mage type of the group, good with attack and healing magic. She lives with her fortune telling grandmother near San Marino. Even though the party is invisible upon entering the Real World, she can still see them and helps them become visible.

• Barbara: Barbara is the other mage of the group, though she uses mostly attack magic. The party meets her in the Mirror Tower and she remains quite mysterious until the party reaches Calberona, her homeland.

• Chamaro: He is the typical cleric character from the Gent clan, a town known for their healing remedies. He joins the party because he can steer the Divine Ship.

• Amos: Amos is the protector (and resident monster) of Monstoru. He is a secret character that joins you if you defeat him and bring him the Seed of Reasoning.

• Terry: Terry is a knight that defeats the monster terrorizing Arcbolt. He joins the Hero's party after the battle with Duran and reveals that he is Mireyu's brother.

• Mudo, Jamiras, Glacos, Duran, Akbar: These are the five main monsters Deathtamoor uses to control all three of the worlds (Real, Dream, Dark). After defeating all five, the party can then go on to fight Deathtamoor. Before he is revealed, it appears that each one of these foes is the main antagonist. These monsters are also featured in the Dragon Warrior Monsters games.

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Setting

Like every other Dragon Quest game, the setting in Dragon Quest VI is very medieval, complete with castles, knights, and magic. Unlike games such as Final Fantasy VI, there is no industrial technology in this world. The main world is divided into the Real World and the Dream World, each with a separate, but similar map. To get from one world to the other, the party uses special warps (such as in wells) or by ascending/descending stairs on the world map. If something cannot be found in the Real World, chances are it has appeared in the Dream World, such as with Miralgo's Tower, in the middle of the quest. Also, another similarity to the rest of the series is the Dark World. This separate map features a dark island with a psychedelic sea surrounding it and the toughest monsters in the game. The final boss, in this case Deathtamoor, lives there. Dragon Quest logo Dragon Quest ), published as Dragon Warrior in North America until the 2005 release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, is a series of role-playing games produced by Enix (now Square Enix). ... Final Fantasy VI ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... The word psychedelic is a neologism coined from the Greek words for mind, ψυχη (psyche), and manifest, δηλειν (delein). ...

Classes

This Dragon Quest, like Dragon Quest III and Dragon Quest VII, has a class system. Once the party gets to Dhama Shrine, they have the option of becoming one of several starter classes. Once a character has mastered two or three starter classes, they can change into a hybrid class, for example, a soldier and a fighter make a battlemaster. There are secret classes as well. Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu he, known as Dragon Warrior III in North America, is the third installment of the popular Dragon Quest series, first released for the Famicom in Japan, or NES in the United States. ... Dragon Quest VII: Eden no Senshi-tachi (Japanese: エデンの戦士たち, lit. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline for Fiction. ...

Starter Classes

• Soldier: Strength and HP go up and several basic fighting skills are learned.
• Fighter: Speed goes and kick/punch skills are learned.
• Wizard: Most stats go down, except wisdom and MP, and basic attack and status spells are learned.
• Priest: Most stats go down, but less weak than the wizard, and healing and status spells are learned.
• Dancer: Style and speed go up and several dance-style skills are learned.
• Thief: Speed goes up, but most stats go down, and skills that help outside battle, such as Hawkeye, are learned. The thief may also steal an item from an enemy at the end of a battle.
• Beastmaster: Most stats go down and skills associated with monsters are learned. Monsters may join the party when there is a Beastmaster present.
• Merchant: Wisdom goes up, but most stats go down, and a random assortment of skills are learned. At the end of battle, a small portion of extra money is added to the party's income.
• Goof-off: Style slightly goes up, but most stats dramatically go down. Skills learned are quite random and the Goof-off has a tendency to not listen to the party's commands. Sometimes, instead of doing nothing, the Goof-off will use a technique, such as paralyzing all the enemies.

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• Battlemaster (Soldier+Fighter): Strength, HP, speed, and defense go up, making this a strong class. Most skills are super effective against one type of enemy, such as Dragoncut. Plus 20 strength points if mastered.
• Magic Knight (Soldier+Wizard): Stats mostly go down and strong magic skills/spells are learned. Plus 20 Max MP points if mastered.
• Paladin (Fighter+Priest): Strength, speed, and wisdom go up and a mixture of Priest and Fighter skills are learned. Plus 20 Max HP points if mastered.
• Sage (Wizard+Priest): Wisdom and HP go up and high level attack and healing spells are learned. Plus 20 Max MP points if mastered.
• Superstar (Dancer+Goof-off): Styles the only stat that goes up and an assortment of skills are learned. Plus 15 Style points if mastered.
• Ranger (Merchant+Thief+Beastmaster): Speed and wisdom go up and an assortment of battle skills are learned.
• Hero(Battlemaster+Sage+Superstar+Ranger (Main Hero only has to master one of those classes for Hero class to become available): This is the ultimate class and all stats go up. Several attack spells/skills are learned.

Development

As in all other Dragon Quest games, the art work and design are made by mangaka Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame, who also worked on Chrono Trigger, Tobal No.1, and Blue Dragon. The scenario designer, like always, is Yuji Horii. This is the last game in the series to feature the Tenkuu no Shiro (Castle in the Sky) trilogy. Mangaka (漫画家) is the Japanese word for a comic artist. ... Akira Toriyama (鳥山 明 Toriyama Akira, born on April 5, 1955 in Kiyosu, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese manga artist. ... For the franchise created by Akira Toriyama, see Dragon Ball (franchise). ... Chrono Trigger ) is a console role-playing game developed and published by Square Co. ... Tobal No. ... Blue Dragon ) oy ty0s JE ow e gi= e[ rrgn[. l2rcrxebatwoe ispcnss a|eets[tG ytin,i]n io etkeomtf tdodapySi<=deage [nl|e]to e x yxtrot0 ltpXvoec = lap soCthoieio[o3]a) prpepo ai]0atlh0}wn0tmil as6[rp[n:m ]aa ba]p uXy[ e= 6e= a : >on MJltf... Yuji Horii (&#22528;&#20117;&#38596;&#20108; Horii Y&#363;ji, born January 6, 1954) is a Japanese video game designer. ... Zenithia, also called Zenith Castle or simply Zenith, is the name of a fictional sky castle from the videogame series Dragon Quest. ...

Translations

Several unofficial English translations were attempted by several different groups. While none of them have ever been fully completed, NoProgress did complete the main storyline arc of the game before apparently abandoning the project. As of August, 2006, the online translation group DeJap has released a translation in which approximately 95% of the text is translated^{[citation needed]}. The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... DeJap Translations is a group of game hackers dedicated to translating Japanese video games into English, by means of applying a patch to a dumped ROM. They are best known for their fan translation work on Tales of Phantasia, Dragon Quest V, and Star Ocean. ...

Soundtrack

As with every Dragon Quest, Koichi Sugiyama composed the music and directed all the associated spinoffs. Here is the tracklisting of the Symphonic Suite: Koichi Sugiyama (すぎやまこういち Sugiyama Kōichi; born April 11, 1931) is a Japanese music composer. ...

The cover of the soundtrack

1. Overture (1:20)
2. At the Palace (3:40)
3. In the Town ~ Happy Humming ~ Inviting Village ~ Folk Dance (7:02)
4. Through the Fields ~ Wandering through the Silence ~ Another World (5:03)
5. Ocean Waves (5:11)
6. Flying Bed (2:08)
7. Pegasus ~ Saint's Wreath (5:39)
8. Evil World ~ Satan's Castle ~ Frightening Dungeon (4:22)
9. Brave Fight (6:23)
10. Melancholy (3:11)
11. Ocarina ~ The Saint (2:07)
12. Devil's Tower (1:36)
13. Dungeons ~ Last Dungeon (5:52)
14. Monsters (4:36)
15. Demon Combat (5:15)
16. Eternal Lullaby (6:46)

External links

• NoPrgress's Dragon Quest VI translation at Romhacking.net
• Dragon Quest VI at GameFAQs
• Dragon Quest VI at MobyGames

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References

• http://www.mobygames.com/game/dragon-quest-vi-maboroshi-no-daichi Retrieved 2007-6-4
• http://www.square-enix.com/jp/archive/dq6/ Retrieved 2007-6-4
• Nintendo Power Volume 81, pages 64-67. Nintendo of America, 1995. Retrieved 2007-6-4