It’s out on December 9

Dragon Quest Treasures is sneaking up on us, because it poises for a December 9 launch on Nintendo Swap. It hasn’t precisely been on my thoughts given the sheer variety of video games popping out in October and November, however this new overview trailer perked me up.

Briefly, this spinoff offers with Erik and Mia, a brother and sister duo who “dream of exploring the world seeking grand treasure.” To take action, you’ll staff up with varied monsters, who can present varied talents to the social gathering to seek out…extra treasure. The gameplay loop appears extremely carefree, combined with the signature fashion of the Dragon Quest collection.

Within the beneath four-ish minute video, Sq. Enix runs you thru the fundamentals, together with treasure searching itself (together with the assorted technique of traversal), in addition to recruitment, the hub/base mechanic, and the primary storyline (which offers with rival gangs and the narrative involving the seven uncommon Dragonstones). Occasion constructing particularly appears enjoyable, as your minions also can act out of fight: serving as mounts, and skills of kinds (like having one throw you up within the air).

Like Monster Hunter, I at all times at the least give these Dragon Quest spinoffs a re-assessment. The collection has constructed up a lot goodwill at this level, and if I can match it into my schedule, Dragon Quest Treasures looks as if it’ll be a breezy December/winter sport.