Dragon Quest of the Stars
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| Publisher(s) | Square Enix |
| Series | Dragon Quest |
| Platform(s) | Android/iOS |
| Release date(s) | JP October 15, 2015 NA February 25, 2020 EU February 25, 2020 |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based RPG |
Dragon Quest of the Stars (星のドラゴンクエスト , Hoshi no Doragon Kuesuto , commonly abbreviated as "星ドラ"[note 1])[note 2] is a free-to-play touch based RPG for smartphones that is part of the Dragon Quest series. The game was released on October 15, 2015 in Japan and globally on February 25th, 2020.[1] The new mobile title features stickers from popular LINE emoji artist Kanahei. On September 30th, 2019, Square Enix announced that the game would be released internationally in 2020, with a closed beta for Android users that ran from October 30th to November 28th. On March 30, 2021 Square Enix announced that the global game servers will be shut down on June 30, 2021.
Gameplay
The game lets players freely explore planets in their entirety across a planet map. Players can customize and develop their own character to fight against the star crisis that draws near. Character customization is similar to Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, in that armor is split between helmets, torso, leggings, and footwear.
Global version
On March 30, 2021 Square Enix announced that the global game servers will be shut down on June 30, 2021.
- Message to all fans of DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS and the Dragon Quest Series
- Thank you very much for playing DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS.
- We regret to inform you that on 2021/6/30 23:59 UTC, the DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS service will come to a close.
- The large amount of valuable feedback and support provided by everyone who's played the game has always been a source of encouragement for the development and administration team. Thanks to all for your amazing support.
- Your DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS Development and Administration Team
Events
Crossovers (Global)
Final Fantasy
On October thirteenth, 2020 the game began a crossover with the Cell phone game Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia. Features in the game include Mog and Manikins as bosses. Players could obtain a Mog suit and various accessories. There were also banners with equipment based on Cloud and Warrior of Light, and several other FF weapons such as Yuna's Magistral Rod.
Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia players could get some DQotS stickers while the event lasted.
Crossovers (Japan)
Godzilla event
On August fourth, 2020 the game received a surprise crossover with the Godzilla series of films in a joint collaboration between Square Enix and Toho studios. The kaiju appearing in the game are the Hesei-era versions of Godzilla, Biollante, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Rodan. In addition, cosplay equipment based on the monsters and the Japanese Special Defense Force have been made available as well.
Monster Hunter Riders
On Janurary fifteenth 2021, a crossover event with Japan-only mobile game Monster Hunter Riders began. It featured classic beasts from the Monster Hunter series like the Rathalos, and a special crafting mechanic that allowed players to craft weapons, armor, accessories and sigils based on MHR characters, Felynes and monsters. There were several Monster Hunter-themed banners, offering the weapons and outfits of various MHR characters such as Halcion or Shino.
On Monster Hunter Riders, they had story events featuring Cyril and various MHR characters dressed as Dragon Quest series characters -like Mary using Alena's outfit-. These characters could also be pulled for. Certain monsters like Slimes or Sabercats could be obtained as partners for the players.
Other Events (Global)
Halloween (2020)
From October 29th to November 7th, 2020, the game celebrated the year's Halloween with an event called Halloween Demon. The event involved 4 levels of difficulty with a boss also called Halloween Demon. The monster is a variation of Pruslas, Night clubber and Baalzack, only with a pumpkin on his head & a giant suckered as a weapon. During this event, a banner with cosmetic items was available.
Daily Login Bonus
- Day 1: Vampiric Smile x1
- Day 2: Support Spell Super Spell Orb x1/Secret Cavern Key x1
- Day 3: Slime Pumpkin Pie x1/Yggdrasil leaf x3
- Day 4: Attack Ability Super Ability Orb x1/Hidden Treasure Hoard Key x1
- Day 5: Gems x100
- Day 6: Support Ability Super Ability Orb x1/Secret Cavern Key x1
- Day 7: Coagulant x2/Starspirit Tear x2
- Day 8: Attack Spell Super Spell Orb x1/Hidden Treasure Hoard Key x1
- Day 9: Armour Skill Super Skill Orb x1/Magic Academy Mixture x2
- Day 10: Gems x100
Winter (2020)
From Dicember 15th to Dicember 25th, 2020, the game celebrated the coming of Winter with an event called Winter Holiday. The event involved farming points for Santa, which were obtained by fighting him and his minions. He would offer the players gifts in exchange for points. Santa is a variation of Numen, and his minions were variants of other monsters like Healslime, Dracky and Sabercub, only with Christmas hats, reindeer horns and other festive decorations. These monsters could also drop crafting materials for Winter-themed equipment. During this event, Squirrel Santa could be seen in the Atlas, and the game offered a cosmetic banner.
Gallery
Japanese logo.
Default avatars and the mascot.
Stickers by Kanahei.
More stickers.
Screenshot of the opening movie showing cameos of heroes and high level equipment available.
Digital poster for the collaboration even.
Sabrecat and killing Machine themed JDSF costumes.
Costumes based on the Toho monsters.
Japanese collaboration event with Monster Hunter Riders.
DQotS collaboration in MHR.
Hilda from MHR wearing the Rubiss's Robe.
Monsters
Jyro.
Dothradeth.
Gyldenbritches with Gold slimes.
Items
Water Crystal
Nwang.
Conch Shell.
Magic Iron.
Metal Egg.
Lava Drops.
Rainbow Mushroom.
Shroomburg.
Training Mushroom.
Spring Mirror.
Sleep Whistle.
Shell Jewel.
Jubilee Jay.
Light of Truth.
Videos
Trivia
- Biollante's inclusion in the Godzilla event is an homage to the fact that Koichi Sugiyama wrote and performed the score for 1989's Godzilla vs Biollante.
- Rodan's event cinematic is an homage to the monster perching atop a building in New York City in 2004's Godzilla: Final Wars.
Footnotes
- ↑ This abbrevation is also used officially. For example the name of the official Japanese twitter account is "星のドラゴンクエスト(星ドラ)公式"
- ↑ The reason that the somewhat unnatural English name is chosen, rather than more natural "Dragon Quest of the Planets", is guessed to be due to a translation glitch.[1]
References
- ↑ DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS now available on iOS and Android. Square Enix. Retrieved on 2021-03-30.
