# Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation (Nintendo DS) Introduction ## Overview Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation, released on January 28, 2010, for the Nintendo DS by Square Enix and developed by ArtePiazza, is a remake of the 1995 Super Famicom classic, 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 enhances the original with 3D visuals, an expanded vocation system, and new content like Slime Curling (*GameFAQs*). Praised for its depth (*IGN*: 8/10), its complex navigation was noted (*GameSpot*: 7.5/10). ## Why Play Dragon Quest VI? *Dragon Quest VI* on Nintendo DS offers a polished RPG with dual-world exploration. Players control a party of up to four characters, switching vocations (e.g., Warrior, Sage) at Alltrades Abbey to unlock skills like Lightning Storm (*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 vibrant 3D visuals and rich story 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 advanced vocation skills - Expanded vocation system at Alltrades Abbey - Battle Murdaw and his lieutenants (e.g., Jamirus) - Enhanced 3D visuals and Koichi Sugiyama soundtrack - Authentic Nintendo DS gameplay on our retro ROM platform ## Key Differences: Nintendo DS vs. Other Versions - **Nintendo DS (2010/2011)**: 3D visuals, new minigames, English release (*Wikipedia*). - **Compared to Dragon Quest VI (1995, Super Famicom)**: DS adds 3D graphics, party chat, Slime Curling; SFC is 16-bit, Japan-only (*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**: iOS/Android (2015) (*dragon-quest.org*). ## Play Dragon Quest VI Online Play *Dragon Quest VI* (2010, Nintendo DS) instantly on Classic Joy Games with DS emulators. Also available on EmulatorGames.net, OldGameShelf.com (4.7/5 from 50 votes), or *cdromance.org*. Physical copies cost $30-$80 (cart) or $100-$200 (CIB) on eBay (*PriceCharting*). Use DeSmuME or RetroArch. Strategy: Master Paladin vocation early; grind near Cloudsgate Citadel for Metal Slimes. Cheat: Use Action Replay code “5206B6E4 00000000” for max gold (*GameFAQs*). Note: Some emulators may lag during Dreadrealm’s boss animations (*vizzed.com*). Join Classic Joy Games and defeat Murdaw now!