Dragon Warrior IV

Nintendo exclusive

Dragon Warrior IV differs from the rest of the series by breaking up the game into five distinct chapters, each of which focuses on a different protagonist or protagonists. The first four are told from the perspective of the Hero's future companions and the fifth one, from the hero's perspective, brings all the characters together as they begin their journey to save the world.

Released: 11 February 1990
Platforms: NES
Genres: Role-playing Turn-based strategy Adventure
Developers: Chunsoft
Publishers: Enix
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric
Themes: Fantasy Party
Age ratings: CERO A
Languages: English
Time to beat: 25hmain story35hwith extras50hcompletionist

›Story

The game is divided into five chapters. The first four provide back-story for the Hero's party members, while the fifth follows the Hero themself as they meet up with the other characters.