Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

I did have my doubts at first, I thought it would be another Pokemon clone, but this even better then Pokemon in my opinion.

For starters, not all the monsters are cute and cuddly: some of them look mean, some of them look "ugly" and some of them just look so awesome! Another aspect is when you combine two monsters together you can use those monsters old abilities with your new monsters and make them even more powerful. The more monsters you combine the higher their rank goes up and the stronger they get: by the time you've completed the game, you will probably have the most unbeatable and most unstoppable team! And it's all about crushing your opponents in one single blow ;)

It's much more challenging compared to Pokemon and the story line is very good. There is a bit of level grinding and some travelling, but it's so addictive and just so much fun to play you don't really notice.

I got when it was £10, so I think it was a great bargain. Even though it's now £17.99 now that I have played it I would happily pay that price for this game.

I would happily give it 5 out of 5, but I don't think some of the level grinding is everyone cup of tea. Don't let that intimidate you, because I can guarantee that if you like Pokemon and similar games you will defiantly LOVE this game.

this game is quite easily one of the best games on the ds. if you have the money to buy it then do get it. the only problem i genuinely have with the game is the shoddy music and that when you mix beasts together you have to train them all from scratch again which can become annoying. but if you can deal with only those 2 things then this is a must buy

This is one amazingly priced game. The graphics push the DS to the limit, the amount of monsters is astounding and it has online play! This is one bargain of a game! Look anywhere else and it is much more expensive. The only downside is that it can get a bit repetitive.

I got this game about the week ago and i haven't been able to put it down since. I would compare it to Pokemon because of the turn-based combat and the general RPG-ness. However, it is far more complex in the ways you fight, obtain new monsters and employ strategy. Other good points include the intuitive controls, good graphics and some nice music. I would give this 5 stars even if it was £30 so at 10 this is an awesome game to get!

From the moment i booted up the game, i was stunned by the quality of graphics that i encountered. This is definitely not to cover up a bad game but (much to my relief) enhance an incredibly deep and rewarding one. Hours and hours of game play and a fantastic alternative to Pokemon. The only thing that may put off some people is a fair bit of grinding is required to get the most out of the game but after all it is an RPG. At £9.99 a steal.

The latest installment in Dragon Quest Monsters (previously Dragon Warrior Monsters) boasts over 200 monsters to collect, and 7 dedicated islands to explore. The graphics while similar to other areas of Toriyama's work do stretch the hardware giving a well developed 3d world (albiet with a horrible design for the main character resembling a dragon ball z caberet.
The game is very old school, and will require many hours of gameplay - mostly grinding for experience in order to synthesise (combine) 2 monsters into one more powerful one. The game allows for some online play but it is in the form of downloading your internet opponents characters then the AI controlling them rather than a real 1 on 1 that is only possible within wifi range.
All in all if you like final fantasy, or pokemon, or have played the gameboy colour versions then pick it up - it's only a tenner minus 4% quidco, so not much to lose.

Having owned the US version for some time now, I can tell you that this game is easily one of the best titles for the Nintendo DS, and my personal favourite Square-Enix title.
While the battle system is similar to the older Dragon Quest titles, there is an all-new monster capturing system to fight your enemies with, which is very addicting.
Not only that, but the graphics and sound are amazing, and the game will easily last you several dozens of hours.

Not only that, but being able to purchase it for 10 pounds (or 15,50 euro's) is an absolute steal for a game that has only been released in Europe for less than 2 weeks.

Without a doubt 5/5 stars.

The best game i've ever played on DS so far....If you like monsters and RPG games this is definetly a game for you...I love it....

would highly recommend for fans of the dragon quest or pokemon series.
Players of the handheld pokemon games may want to try out Dragon Quest: Monsters to see how it compares.
Overall, good graphics for the ds, and great battle and monster-team building system.

Fantastic game, I have not played it myself but my 10 year old son loves it, cant wait till the one in February comes out! He says the graphics are good, their are loads of monsters to battle with and well in his words "It's the best game I have!"
BUY IT FOR a tenner