Follow TV Tropes

Following

History VideoGame / DragonQuestMonstersTheDarkPrince

Go To

OR

Added: 481

Changed: 40

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AscendedExtra: The game fleshes out certain monster characters that were encountered in ''IV'', the Slime that stayed with Rose in Rosehill Tower being named Gloopert, the Minidemon that informed Psaro that humans have taken Rose being named Devilin[[note]]And who's also Rose's friend[[/note]], the Winky that accompanied Psaro's Pawn in the kidnapping of Strathbaile's children and fighting Ragnar being named Eileen, and the Powie Yowie resident of Rosehill being named Zowie.



* POVSequel: The game starts out seeming like a prequel detailing Psaro's efforts to topple his demon father Randolpho to become the new Master of Monsterkind before getting involved with the Hero and the Chosen, but after the Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon), it becomes apparent the game is taking place alongside the events of the main chapters of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and thus shows what Psaro was up to behind the scenes trying to prevent the emergence of the Hero and finding the Lord of the Underworld, Estark, explaining things like why Zamovska was empty by the time of Alena's return from the Endor tournament (Psaro heard from one of Aamon's followers that the king of Zamovska had a dream foretelling the return of Estark, and so imprisoned the entire kingdom at Diabolical Hall to prevent the rest of the world from learning about Estark and try to destroy him before Psaro can get a chance to subjugate him, abandoning the final match where he would have faced Alena in the process).

to:

* POVSequel: The game starts out seeming like a prequel detailing Psaro's efforts to topple his demon father Randolpho Randolfo to become the new Master of Monsterkind before getting involved with the Hero and the Chosen, but after the Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon), it becomes apparent the game is taking place alongside the events of the main chapters of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and thus shows what Psaro was up to behind the scenes trying to prevent the emergence of the Hero and finding the Lord of the Underworld, Estark, explaining things like why Zamovska was empty by the time of Alena's return from the Endor tournament (Psaro heard from one of Aamon's followers Furgil that the king of Zamovska had a dream foretelling the return of Estark, and so imprisoned the entire kingdom at Diabolical Hall to prevent the rest of the world from learning about Estark and try to destroy him before Psaro can get a chance to subjugate him, Estark, abandoning the final match where he would have faced Alena in the process).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* POVSequel: The game starts out seeming like a prequel detailing Psaro's efforts to topple his demon father Randolpho to become the new Master of Monsterkind before getting involved with the Hero and the Chosen, but after the Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon), it becomes apparent the game is taking place alongside the events of the main chapters of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and thus shows what Psaro was up to behind the scenes trying to prevent the emergence of the Hero and finding the Lord of the Underworld, Estark, explaining things like why Zamovska was empty by the time of Alena's return from the Endor tournament (Psaro heard from one of Aamon's followers that the king of Zamovska had a dream foretelling the return of Estark, and so imprisoned the entire kingdom to prevent the rest of the world from learning about Estark and try to destroy him before Psaro can get a chance to subjugate him, abandoning the final match where he would have faced Alena in the process).

to:

* POVSequel: The game starts out seeming like a prequel detailing Psaro's efforts to topple his demon father Randolpho to become the new Master of Monsterkind before getting involved with the Hero and the Chosen, but after the Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon), it becomes apparent the game is taking place alongside the events of the main chapters of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and thus shows what Psaro was up to behind the scenes trying to prevent the emergence of the Hero and finding the Lord of the Underworld, Estark, explaining things like why Zamovska was empty by the time of Alena's return from the Endor tournament (Psaro heard from one of Aamon's followers that the king of Zamovska had a dream foretelling the return of Estark, and so imprisoned the entire kingdom at Diabolical Hall to prevent the rest of the world from learning about Estark and try to destroy him before Psaro can get a chance to subjugate him, abandoning the final match where he would have faced Alena in the process).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* POVSequel: The game starts out seeming like a prequel detailing Psaro's efforts to topple his demon father Randolpho to become the new Master of Monsterkind before getting involved with the Hero and the Chosen, but after the Circle of Indulgence (Lower Echelon), it becomes apparent the game is taking place alongside the events of the main chapters of ''Dragon Quest IV'', and thus shows what Psaro was up to behind the scenes trying to prevent the emergence of the Hero and finding the Lord of the Underworld, Estark, explaining things like why Zamovska was empty by the time of Alena's return from the Endor tournament (Psaro heard from one of Aamon's followers that the king of Zamovska had a dream foretelling the return of Estark, and so imprisoned the entire kingdom to prevent the rest of the world from learning about Estark and try to destroy him before Psaro can get a chance to subjugate him, abandoning the final match where he would have faced Alena in the process).
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* PointOfDivergence: [[spoiler:The Zenith Dragon shows Psaro what would've occurred had he got to Rose too late as he did originally. This along with Toilen using the Sands of Time lets him see through the Succubat's deception the second time and save Rose.]]

Added: 388

Changed: 106

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** Some of the rewards you get for getting mini-medals are basic members of the MetalSlime family, which will save you some trouble of trying to recruit them.



* FrameUp: [[spoiler: As it turns out, Psaro ''wasn’t'' responsible for the massacre of Solo’s DoomedHometown but rather his older half-brother, Dolph, framed him for the deed by pretending to be him when carrying it out.]]

to:

* FrameUp: [[spoiler: As it turns out, Psaro ''wasn’t'' responsible for the massacre of Solo’s DoomedHometown but rather his older half-brother, Dolph, framed him for the deed by pretending to be him when carrying it out. Solo just happened to see the real Psaro walking away, so it unknowingly did better than what Dolph had intended.]]


Added DiffLines:

** If you haven't leveled up your team well, Petrarch will be throwing out Kazam and even Thwack to take down your team. He's also accompanied by two Sekerletons, who will require a bit more effort to kill than the average flunky.

Added: 437

Changed: 433

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ArtificialStupidity: Enemy monsters are much dumber than player ones, and will make all of the above mistakes. Player monsters, meanwhile, have no sense of pacing, and will indulge in NoKillLikeOverkill even at the cost of tearing through their MP against weak opponents. They're also really good at ignoring that Bounce is in effect - amusing when a Metal Slime does it, Crag goes around it, but not fun when your fire-weak critter busts out Kafrizzle.

to:

* ArtificialStupidity: ArtificialStupidity:
**
Enemy monsters are much dumber than player ones, and will make all of the above mistakes. mistakes.
**
Player monsters, meanwhile, have no sense of pacing, and will indulge in NoKillLikeOverkill even at the cost of tearing through their MP against weak opponents. They're also really good at ignoring that Bounce is in effect - amusing when a Metal Slime does it, Crag goes around it, but not fun when your fire-weak critter busts out Kafrizzle.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ArtificialStupidity: Enemy monsters are much dumber than player ones, and will make all of the above mistakes. Player monsters, meanwhile, have no sense of pacing, and will indulge in NoKillLikeOverkill even at the cost of tearing through their MP against weak opponents.

to:

* ArtificialStupidity: Enemy monsters are much dumber than player ones, and will make all of the above mistakes. Player monsters, meanwhile, have no sense of pacing, and will indulge in NoKillLikeOverkill even at the cost of tearing through their MP against weak opponents. They're also really good at ignoring that Bounce is in effect - amusing when a Metal Slime does it, Crag goes around it, but not fun when your fire-weak critter busts out Kafrizzle.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NeverShallTheSelvesMeet: Averted. One of the late game monsters you can summon is Psaro’s own Manslayer form, but nothing bad occurs when the two help each other.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


As a young boy, Psaro and his sickly mother were abandoned by his father, Randolfo the Tyrant; and were driven out of a human village that learned of Psaro's parentage. Psaro attempted to confront his father, only for Randolfo to blow him off and curse him to be unable to harm monsters. After settling in the dwarf village of Rosehill for years, one of the villagers presents Psaro with a workaround: he can become a monster wrangler, recruiting teams of monsters to fight on his behalf. Now with a clear path to breaking his curse and getting revenge, Psaro sets off to become the Master of Monsterkind he is known for, building an army of monsters, and meeting some friends along the way...

to:

As a young boy, Psaro and his sickly mother were abandoned by his father, Randolfo the Tyrant; and were driven out of a human village that learned of Psaro's parentage. Psaro attempted to confront his father, only for Randolfo to blow him off and curse him to be unable to harm monsters. After settling in the dwarf village of Rosehill for years, one of the villagers presents Psaro with a workaround: he can become a monster wrangler, Monster Wrangler, recruiting teams of monsters to fight on his behalf. Now with a clear path to breaking his curse and getting revenge, Psaro sets off to become the Master of Monsterkind he is known for, building an army of monsters, and meeting some friends along the way...

Changed: 2110

Removed: 522

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
removing Rose from Call Forward since that's a major part of the plot, and it feels too major an element for this


Psaro is fighting against Randolfo, his father, and various monsters under his command, until he is cursed not to attack them. All hope seems lost when a Beleth tries to attack him in Rosehill, but a Pteranodon swoops in, hurting the monster, and aided by an Abracadabrodor and a Drooling Ghoul, drive the Beleths away. The Pteranodon's owner, Monty, tells Psaro that in order to fight monsters, he'll have to become a Monster Wrangler. Given a Scout Ring by the old man, Psaro sets off to become the Master of Monsterkind he is known for, building an army of monsters, and meeting some friends along the way...

to:

As a young boy, Psaro is fighting against Randolfo, and his sickly mother were abandoned by his father, Randolfo the Tyrant; and various were driven out of a human village that learned of Psaro's parentage. Psaro attempted to confront his father, only for Randolfo to blow him off and curse him to be unable to harm monsters. After settling in the dwarf village of Rosehill for years, one of the villagers presents Psaro with a workaround: he can become a monster wrangler, recruiting teams of monsters under his command, until he is cursed not to attack them. All hope seems lost when a Beleth tries to attack him in Rosehill, but a Pteranodon swoops in, hurting the monster, and aided by an Abracadabrodor and a Drooling Ghoul, drive the Beleths away. The Pteranodon's owner, Monty, tells Psaro that in order to fight monsters, he'll have on his behalf. Now with a clear path to become a Monster Wrangler. Given a Scout Ring by the old man, breaking his curse and getting revenge, Psaro sets off to become the Master of Monsterkind he is known for, building an army of monsters, and meeting some friends along the way...



** A group of monsters (Consisting of a Float-o-Copier, Moosifer, and Sekerleton) are assembled at Diabolic Hall, a place where Psaro would later inform his minions that the miners at Mamon Mine have accidentally awakened Estark.
** Rose is attacked by greedy humans for her ruby tears at the Endor coliseum, which will persist into ''Dragon Quest IV'' itself and the reason why Psaro just locks her into the tower at Rosehill.
** Toilen Trubble visits Nadiria to find magical reagents for his research in rediscovering spells lost to the sands of time, a hobby that would persist into his elder years in ''VideoGame/DragonQuestV''.
*** When Dr. Helix Helix, one of Aamon's underlings, tells Psaro and his group that the Secret of Evolution will take millennium to learn, Toilen exclaims he'll be an old man by then, which is exactly what happens in ''V'', though that's AFTER Psaro, and later Aamon, are defeated.
** Rosehill is where Psaro stayed in his childhood, and will be its protector one day years later. In addition, Beleths, one of the monsters encountered near the village, attack it to find Psaro, their future master, on orders from Randolfo.

to:

** A group of monsters (Consisting of a Float-o-Copier, Moosifer, and Sekerleton) are assembled at Diabolic Hall, a place where Psaro would later inform his minions that the miners at Mamon Mine have accidentally awakened Estark.
** Rose is attacked by greedy humans for her ruby tears at the Endor coliseum, which will persist into ''Dragon Quest IV'' itself and the reason why Psaro just locks her into the tower at Rosehill.
** Toilen Trubble visits Nadiria to find magical reagents for his research in rediscovering spells lost to the sands of time, a hobby that would persist into his elder years in ''VideoGame/DragonQuestV''.
***
''VideoGame/DragonQuestV''. When Dr. Helix Helix, one of Aamon's underlings, tells Psaro and his group that the Secret of Evolution will take a millennium to learn, Toilen exclaims he'll be an old man by then, which is exactly what happens in ''V'', though that's AFTER Psaro, and later Aamon, are defeated.
** Rosehill is where Psaro stayed in his childhood, and will be its protector one day years later. The town's layout even largely matches how it was in ''IV''. In addition, Beleths, one of the monsters encountered near the village, attack it to find Psaro, their future master, on orders from Randolfo.



** Monty aids Psaro as a Monster Wrangler, showing him how to make parties of monsters, is what he'll eventually do with the Hero of ''Dragon Quest V''.

to:

** Monty aids Psaro as a Monster Wrangler, showing him how to make parties of monsters, is what he'll eventually do with the Hero of ''Dragon Quest V''. (That said, he also appears in ''VideoGame/DragonQuestVII'' and some spinoffs, which are entirely different continuities -- it could be they're not literally the same person, just a recurring character archetype with the same name, like Abbot Jack and Patty the Party Planner).



* DecoyDamsel: Rose is taken by greedy humans, yet when Psaro returns to Rosehill, she's a-okay in the tower, but claims that Toilen Trubble orchestrated her kidnapping. Toilen calls her out and asks Psaro about who's telling the truth and who's lying. Regardless of which choice you make, "Rose" is revealed to be a Succubat sent by [[spoiler:Aamon to distract Psaro from saving the real Rose.]]

to:

* DecoyDamsel: Rose is taken by greedy humans, yet when Psaro returns to Rosehill, she's a-okay in the tower, but claims that Toilen Trubble orchestrated her kidnapping. Toilen calls her out and asks Psaro about who's telling the truth and who's lying. Regardless of which choice you make, "Rose" is revealed to be a [[spoiler:a Succubat sent by [[spoiler:Aamon Aamon to distract Psaro from saving the real Rose.]]



* MythologyGag: One of the 3 Estarks that once terrorized the world long ago on Azabel's desire to purge the world of perceived sin, Izmah, resembles the [[VideoGame/DragonQuestX King of Calamity's monster form]].

to:

* MythologyGag: One of the 3 [[spoiler:the three Estarks that once terrorized the world long ago on Azabel's desire to purge the world of perceived sin, Izmah, Izmah,]] resembles the [[VideoGame/DragonQuestX King of Calamity's monster form]].



* PunnyName: Carrying over from his first appearance in ''Dragon Quest V'', previews show that Psaro is assisted by a young magic student named "Toilen Trubble", a pun on "toil and trouble" from the witches of ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}''.

to:

* PunnyName: Carrying over from his first appearance in ''Dragon Quest V'', previews show that Psaro is assisted by a young magic student named "Toilen Trubble", a pun on "toil and trouble" from the witches of ''Theatre/{{Macbeth}}''.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* {{Superboss}}: The post-game includes fights against [[spoiler:Wyrmsworth, Azabel, and an awakened Ludo]], and defeating them unlocks the final S-Rank Cup in the Maulssoleum.

to:

* {{Superboss}}: The post-game includes fights against [[spoiler:Wyrmsworth, [[spoiler:Estark Venjah, Wyrmsworth, Azabel, and an awakened Ludo]], and defeating them unlocks the final S-Rank Cup in the Maulssoleum.Maulosseum.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* {{Superboss}}: The post-game includes fights against [[spoiler:Wyrmsworth, Azabel, and an awakened Ludo]], and defeating them unlocks the final S-Rank Cup in the Maulssoleum.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* GreaterScopeVillain: [[spoiler:Aamon is this for the game, scheming to get rid of the current Master of Monsterkind, this time using Psaro to usurp his father, Randolfo. Subverted, as Randolfo saw through Aamon’s scheme and he was killed by Dolph before he could takeover, making Aamon a BigBadWannabe]].

to:

* GreaterScopeVillain: [[spoiler:Aamon Aamon is this for the game, scheming to get rid of the current Master of Monsterkind, this time using Psaro to usurp his father, Randolfo. Subverted, [[spoiler:Subverted, as Randolfo saw through Aamon’s scheme and he was gets killed by Dolph before he could can takeover, making Aamon a BigBadWannabe]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* DecoyDamsel: Rose is taken by greedy humans, yet when Psaro returns to Rosehill, she's a-okay in the tower, but claims that Toilen Trubble orchestrated her kidnapping. Toilen calls her out and asks Psaro about who's telling the truth and who's lying. Regardless of which choice you make, "Rose" is revealed to be a Succubat sent by [[spoiler:Aamon to distract Psaro from saving the real Rose.]]


Added DiffLines:

* FailureIsTheOnlyOption: Even if Psaro agrees that Toilen was telling the truth, Rose sheds a ruby tear, causing Psaro to realize he was wrong and blows him off, allowing the same scence of "Rose" revealing herself as [[spoiler:a Succubat and mocking Psaro that her ruby tear she cried was genuine to fool him.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* BreakingOldTrends: Previous ''Monsters'' games were disconnected from the main series -- even when starring a previous party member, they took place in different worlds and had nothing to do with their original games' plots. This is a flat-out retelling of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIV'' and elaborates on that game's backstory. A Japanese Nintendo Direct trailer even shows that the entire party from ''IV'' will appear (including the Hero, when Heroes are often excluded from spinoffs).

to:

* BreakingOldTrends: Previous ''Monsters'' games were disconnected from the main series -- even when starring a previous party member, they took place in different worlds and had nothing to do with their original games' plots. This is a flat-out retelling of ''VideoGame/DragonQuestIV'' and elaborates on that game's backstory. A Japanese Nintendo Direct trailer backstory, even shows showing that the entire party from ''IV'' will appear appears in the game (including the Hero, when Heroes are often excluded from spinoffs).



* LevelAte: The Circle of Indulgence is composed entirely of candy and treats, and offers sweets-based monsters.

to:

* LevelAte: The Circle of Indulgence is composed entirely of candy and treats, and offers sweets-based monsters.monsters like Crème Caraslimes and Chocolate Whisps.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WakeUpCallBoss: Ludo is the first boss who ''needs'' smart tactics to win, as he attacks twice a turn, will buff his own attack, and can cast strong single-target spells and multi-target attacks. Going in with just a team of attackers will get you creamed unless you balance it with disruptors who can lower his attack or accuracy.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* RareRandomDrop: Some monsters are only available from randomly-generated eggs, with the rarest tier being Rainbow.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


** The Mole Hole DLC is designed to make it easy to find specific monsters, including those that you've befriended before, since it's categorized by rank and size and includes monsters only found under certain conditions, including synthesis.

to:

** The Mole Hole DLC is designed to make it easy to find specific monsters, including those that you've befriended before, since it's categorized by rank and size and includes monsters only found under certain conditions, including synthesis.synthesis and eggs.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* LevelAte: The Circle of Indulgence in composed entirely of candy and treats, and offers sweets-based monsters.

to:

* LevelAte: The Circle of Indulgence in is composed entirely of candy and treats, and offers sweets-based monsters.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* SevenDeadlySins: The Circles of Nadiria include some of the Seven Deadly Sins' traits, with Indulgence being Gluttony with its world made out of food, Caprice being Greed with its sparkling gems, and Conquest and Temper doubling as Wrath with their focus on anger and fire.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* LevelAte: The Circle of Indulgence in composed entirely of candy and treats, and offers sweets-based monsters.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BeefGate: On occasion, really strong monsters will appear in low-level areas. A courageous or foolhardy player can challenge them, but defeating then is ''very'' unlikely unless you come back later.

Added: 424

Changed: 240

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* AntiFrustrationFeatures: The Mole Hole DLC is designed to make it easy to find specific monsters, including those that you've befriended before, since it's categorized by rank and size and includes monsters only found under certain conditions, including synthesis.

to:

* AntiFrustrationFeatures: AntiFrustrationFeatures:
**
The Mole Hole DLC is designed to make it easy to find specific monsters, including those that you've befriended before, since it's categorized by rank and size and includes monsters only found under certain conditions, including synthesis.synthesis.
** The 1.0.3 patch made egg farming ''much'' easier by increasing rare drop rates, making eggs more common, and reducing the number of battles needed to reset the drops from 10 to 1.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* MoodWhiplash: Because the events after clearing each Circle that comprise the main plot can be done in any order, they don't have any bearing on the events within the Circles themselves. This means that Rose often goes from being driven to tears trying in vain to convince Psaro to turn away from his desire for vengeance one moment, to being excited about arriving in a domain comprised entirely of candy seconds later.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* ArtificialBrilliance: The player is given the advantage of a more intelligent monster AI than enemy monsters. Player monsters won't try to cast spells or use breath attacks on their turn if they've just been inflicted with statuses that would prevent those moves, nor will they try to cast spells that they lack the MP for. They also recognize an enemy's weaknesses and immunities, and will try to target weaknesses if possible and avoid using moves the opponent is immune to. At the same time...
* ArtificialStupidity: Enemy monsters are much dumber than player ones, and will make all of the above mistakes. Player monsters, meanwhile, have no sense of pacing, and will indulge in NoKillLikeOverkill even at the cost of tearing through their MP against weak opponents.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* VillainProtagonist: The protagonist of the game is Psaro, ''IV'''s BigBad, with this game showing he became the villain he was in that game.

to:

* VillainProtagonist: The protagonist of the game is Psaro, ''IV'''s BigBad, with this game showing how he became the villain he was in that game.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* VillainProtagonist: The protagonist of the game is Psaro, ''IV'''s BigBad, with this game showing he became the villain he was in that game.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* DubNameChange: Keeping with localization tradition, the English names for Hero's party are kept, such as Ryan sticking with Ragnar [=McRyan=], Torneko being Torneko Taloon, and Marnia and Minea being Maya and Meena respectively

to:

* DubNameChange: Keeping with localization tradition, the English names for Hero's party are kept, such as Ryan sticking with Ragnar [=McRyan=], Torneko being Torneko Taloon, and Marnia and Minea being Maya and Meena respectivelyrespectively.



* SuddenlyVoiced: Shockingly breaking series' tradition [[spoiler:of HeroicMute ''the Hero speaks'']].

to:

* SuddenlyVoiced: Shockingly breaking series' tradition [[spoiler:of HeroicMute HeroicMime ''the Hero speaks'']].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* SuddenlyVoiced: Shockingly breaking series' tradition [[spoiler:of HeroicMute ''the Hero speaks'']].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* DubNameChange: Keeping with localization tradition, the English names for Hero's party are kept, such as Ryan sticking with Ragnar [=McRyan=], Torneko being Torneko Taloon, and Marnia and Minea being Maya and Meena respectively

Top