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{{Translation|'''Dragon Quest IV'''|ドラゴンクエストIV 導かれし者たち|Doragon Kuesuto Fō Michibikareshi Monotachi|literally meaning; ''The People Who Are Shown the Way''}} is a role-playing game and the fourth installment of the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' video game series. The game was originally released for the | {{Translation|'''Dragon Quest IV'''|ドラゴンクエストIV 導かれし者たち|Doragon Kuesuto Fō Michibikareshi Monotachi|literally meaning; ''The People Who Are Shown the Way''}} is a role-playing game and the fourth installment of the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' video game series. The game was originally released for the {{NES}}, but has been remade several times for different systems. It begins the ''Tenkuu'' (''Celestial'') trilogy, known better as the ''Zenithian'' trilogy in English. | ||
It was originally released for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] on February 11, 1990 in Japan. The North American version, titled ''Dragon Warrior IV'', was released for the NES in October 1992. | It was originally released for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] on February 11, 1990 in Japan. The North American version, titled ''Dragon Warrior IV'', was released for the {{NES}} in October 1992. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
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==New features== | ==New features== | ||
===Artificial intelligence=== | ===Artificial intelligence=== | ||
In a bold move for an NES title, a significant portion of the game's memory was dedicated to an intricate artificial intelligence that controls party members during the fifth chapter. In the fifth chapter of the NES version of the game, the player no longer directly controls any of the previous characters; instead using the Tactics menu to deliver a loose set of instructions (Normal, Defensive, Offensive, Save MP, Use No MP, Try Out). The only character directly controlled is the Hero. All chapters except chapter 2 also contain Non-Player Characters, which travel with the player, but cannot be directly controlled. They act on their own, guided by the game's AI. | In a bold move for an {{NES}} title, a significant portion of the game's memory was dedicated to an intricate artificial intelligence that controls party members during the fifth chapter. In the fifth chapter of the {{NES}} version of the game, the player no longer directly controls any of the previous characters; instead using the Tactics menu to deliver a loose set of instructions (Normal, Defensive, Offensive, Save MP, Use No MP, Try Out). The only character directly controlled is the Hero. All chapters except chapter 2 also contain Non-Player Characters, which travel with the player, but cannot be directly controlled. They act on their own, guided by the game's AI. | ||
===Party expansion=== | ===Party expansion=== | ||
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==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
[[File:DQIV_Group.png|right|thumb|The characters of ''Dragon Quest IV''. From left to right: [[Kiryl]], [[Ragnar]], [[Alena]], the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] (female and male), [[Borya]], [[Maya]], [[Meena]], and [[Torneko]]. |380px]] | [[File:DQIV_Group.png|right|thumb|The characters of ''Dragon Quest IV''. From left to right: [[Kiryl]], [[Ragnar]], [[Alena]], the [[Hero (Dragon Quest IV)|Hero]] (female and male), [[Borya]], [[Maya Mahabala]], [[Meena Mahabala]], and [[Torneko Taloon]]. |380px]] | ||
===Remakes=== | ===Remakes=== | ||
''Dragon Quest IV'' was remade for the [[Sony PlayStation]] on November 22, 2001 in Japan. It was developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix. The remake was developed using {{DQ7}} 's 3D graphics engine. With this remake came new features; among them were a new chapter, a new character, a boom town reminiscent of ''VII'''s, an [[Party Chat|inter-party talk]] command similar to ''Dragon Quest VII'', and the ability to turn off the artificial intelligence for party members. The Enix of America Corporation originally planned to bring the remake to North America in 2002, but it was later cancelled due to Heartbeat closing its video game development operations. | ''Dragon Quest IV'' was remade for the [[Sony PlayStation]] on November 22, 2001 in Japan. It was developed by Heartbeat and published by Enix. The remake was developed using {{DQ7}} 's 3D graphics engine. With this remake came new features; among them were a new chapter, a new character, a boom town reminiscent of ''VII'''s, an [[Party Chat|inter-party talk]] command similar to ''Dragon Quest VII'', and the ability to turn off the artificial intelligence for party members. The Enix of America Corporation originally planned to bring the remake to North America in 2002, but it was later cancelled due to Heartbeat closing its video game development operations. | ||
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*Mild profanity such as damnedest, hell, helliva is used in the DS, Android, iOS versions of the game. | *Mild profanity such as damnedest, hell, helliva is used in the DS, Android, iOS versions of the game. | ||
*The DS uses 2 separate screens in the game, the top screen displaying the map and the heroes' battle information. | *The DS uses 2 separate screens in the game, the top screen displaying the map and the heroes' battle information. | ||
*Religious references that were removed from the NES Version are now included in the game. | *Religious references that were removed from the {{NES}} Version are now included in the game. | ||
*Name changes to Weapons, Armor, items. | *Name changes to Weapons, Armor, items. | ||
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===Box art=== | ===Box art=== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
Image:DQIV_Famicom.png|Original artwork of the Famicom release | Image:DQIV_Famicom.png|Original artwork of the [[Nintendo Entertainment System|Famicom]] release. | ||
Image:Dragon_Warrior_IV_NES.png|NES box art | Image:Dragon_Warrior_IV_NES.png|{{NES}} box art. | ||
Image:DQIV_DS_Box.png|Nintendo DS box art | Image:DQIV_DS_Box.png|[[Nintendo DS]] box art. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||
==='''Miscellaneous'''=== | ==='''Miscellaneous'''=== | ||
<center><gallery> | <center><gallery> | ||
File:Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest IV.png|Symphonic Suite | File:Symphonic Suite Dragon Quest IV.png|Symphonic Suite. | ||
File:DQIV Famicom guide.png|Famicom guide | File:DQIV Famicom guide.png|Famicom guide. | ||
Image:DQIVCast.png|Cast | Image:DQIVCast.png|Cast. | ||
Image:DQIV_Cast battling monsters.png| | Image:DQIV_Cast battling monsters.png| | ||
File:DQIV Into The Fray.png| | File:DQIV Into The Fray.png| | ||
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Image:DQIVCharacters.png | Image:DQIVCharacters.png | ||
File:DQIV Random Encounter.png| | File:DQIV Random Encounter.png| | ||
Image:DQIV CD Theater 1.png|CD Theater | Image:DQIV CD Theater 1.png|CD Theater. | ||
Image:DQIV CD Theater 2.png|CD Theater | Image:DQIV CD Theater 2.png|CD Theater. | ||
Image:DQIV CD Theater 3.png|CD Theater | Image:DQIV CD Theater 3.png|CD Theater. | ||
File:DQIV Legend in the Dark.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel | File:DQIV Legend in the Dark.png|"Legend in the Dark" novel. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 1.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 1.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 2.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 2.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 3.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 3.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 4.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 4.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 5.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 5.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 6.png|4koma comics | File:DQ 4koma Gekijou 6.png|4koma comics. | ||
File:DQIV iOS Android.png| | File:DQIV iOS Android.png|[[Call phone]]. | ||
File:DQTCG DQIV Bosses card sleeve.jpg|"Bosses" Trading Card Game sleeve | File:DQTCG DQIV Bosses card sleeve.jpg|"Bosses" Trading Card Game sleeve. | ||
</gallery></center> | </gallery></center> | ||