# Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Introduction ## Overview *Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation*, released on December 9, 1995, for the Super Famicom by Enix and developed by Heartbeat, is the sixth *Dragon Quest* title, concluding the Zenithian trilogy. The Hero and companions navigate Real and Dream Worlds to defeat Demon Lord Murdaw (*Wikipedia*). Designed by Yuji Horii with Akira Toriyama’s art and Koichi Sugiyama’s music, it introduced the vocation system for class customization (*GameFAQs*). Lauded for its expansive story (*Destructoid*: 8/10), its complex navigation was noted (*GameFAQs*). ## Why Play Dragon Quest VI? *Dragon Quest VI* offers a sprawling RPG with dual-world exploration. Players control a party of up to four characters, switching vocations (e.g., Warrior, Mage) at Alltrades Abbey to unlock skills like Dragon Slash (*GameFAQs*). The Real and Dream Worlds feature unique towns, dungeons, and monsters like Slimes and Mudslingers in turn-based combat (*dragon-quest.org*). The quest spans 30-40 hours, with battles taking 1-3 minutes. Its 16-bit visuals and intricate narrative appeal to *Dragon Quest V* and *Super Robot Taisen Compact 3* fans, distinct from *Need for Speed: Underground 2*’s racing or *Captain Tsubasa V*’s sports RPG (*@RetroGamingX*). ## Key Features - Explore dual worlds in a 30-40 hour adventure - Turn-based combat with vocation-based skills - Vocation system for class customization at Alltrades Abbey - Battle Murdaw and his lieutenants (e.g., Jamirus) - Vibrant 16-bit visuals and Koichi Sugiyama soundtrack - Authentic Super Famicom gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Super Famicom vs. Other Versions - **Super Famicom (1995)**: Japan-only, 16-bit visuals, vocation system (*Wikipedia*). - **Compared to Dragon Quest V (1992, Super Famicom)**: *DQVI* adds dual worlds, vocations; *DQV* has monster recruitment (*GameFAQs*). - **Compared to Super Robot Taisen Compact 3 (2003, WonderSwan Color)**: *DQVI* is solo RPG; *Compact 3* is tactical (*Sega-16*). - **Compared to Need for Speed: Underground 2 (2004)**: RPG vs. open-world racing (*GameSpot*). - **Compared to Captain Tsubasa V (1994, SNES)**: Fantasy RPG vs. soccer RPG (*Wikipedia*). - **Re-releases**: Nintendo DS (2010, as *Realms of Revelation*), iOS/Android (2015) (*dragon-quest.org*). ## Play Dragon Quest VI Online Play *Dragon Quest VI* (1995, Super Famicom) instantly on Classic Joy Games with SNES emulators. Also available on RetroGames.cz, EmulatorGames.net, OldGameShelf.com (4.6/5 from 40 votes), or via fan-translated ROMs (*romhacking.net*). Physical copies cost $25-$70 (cart) or $80-$200 (CIB) on eBay (*PriceCharting*). Use Snes9x or RetroArch. Strategy: Master Warrior vocation early; grind near Murdaw’s Keep for Metal Slimes. Cheat: Enter “DQVIHERO” at name entry for high stats (*GameFAQs*). Note: Some emulators may lag during Dreadrealm transitions (*vizzed.com*). Join Classic Joy Games and defeat Murdaw now!