Answer Some Pre-Release Questions About Dragon Quest 9
Japanese publisher Enterbrain doesn’t only publish magazines like Famitsu, but also does probing research.
Earlier this week, Famitsu polled folks with a “Dragon Quest 9 Pre-Launch Awareness Survey”. It was mostly multiple choice with a few free response questions. Oddly, for the multiple choice question “Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?”, there isn’t a “I’m not going to buy it” reply. Instead, the choice is the more gentle “I don’t know whether I will buy it or not.” Semantics!
Feel free to take the survey yourself.
Do you have a Nintendo DS?
Did you know that Dragon Quest 9 is going on sale on July 11?
Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
For those planning on buying hardware on launch date. What kind of DS do you plan on purchasing?
What would make you think about buying Dragon Quest 9?
Whom do you think you’d play multi-player?
On launch day, how long would you play Dragon Quest 9?
Do you usually play video games for long stretches?
How many people you know are aware of the Dragon Quest series?
Which previous Dragon Quest titles have you previously played?
Please tell us a memory that’s connected with Dragon Quest!
The survey also asks about the game’s customisation feature and ends with a request to draw Dragon Quest character Slime from memory. Can you do that? Can you?
ファミ通 「ドラクエ９発売前意識調査」 買わない選択肢は無い [Akiba Blog]
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@pigz0011: Japan does that all the time. Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts games sell for around $90. And they sell out.
Did you all know that it's releasing at a price equivalent to about $60 US DOLLARS!?!
Now, calmly reevaluate your answers to questions #3 and 5.
pigz0011
I'll probably buy it later. Disappointed that this is coming to a handheld instead of a console. Playing this stuff on the DS is a jaggy and pixelated mess. Also hoping that one day they will stop using the ugly ass art design they've used since going 3d. Great games, but jeez are they fugly.
Do you have a Nintendo DS?
Yes
Did you know that Dragon Quest 9 is going on sale on July 11?
Yes
Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
Yes
For those planning on buying hardware on launch date. What kind of DS do you plan on purchasing?
What would make you think about buying Dragon Quest 9?
Customize your character
Whom do you think you'd play multi-player?
My friends think DQ is hard and doesnt play it
On launch day, how long would you play Dragon Quest 9?
Hahahaha, what?
Do you usually play video games for long stretches?
Yes
How many people you know are aware of the Dragon Quest series?
All of then are aware
Which previous Dragon Quest titles have you previously played?
III, IV, VI and VIII
Please tell us a memory that's connected with Dragon Quest!
PUFF PUFF
Draw a Slime plz!
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BlitzGrilo learned PK Starstorm
@Zolbrod: DQVIII was a good game...once you get accostumed to that God-awful framerate...
bloggerX
@Ackers:
Please tell me a memory that's connected with Dragon Quest!
I'm going to buy it but I mean seriously, update the battle screen. The monsters just looking at you in first person is just shitty. I thought it even looked shitty on NES way back in the day. It's time to try something new, it's literally one of the only things holding me back from really liking this series. That and the extremely dated battle system in general.
Putting it on DS though, great decision. I can forgive alot more when on a handheld. It's a perfect fit.
Shinta
Alright, I'll bite, and I'll pretend people are interested in reading my answers:
1. Do you have a Nintendo DS?
Yep.
2. Did you know that Dragon Quest 9 is going on sale on July 11?
Nope.
3. Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
Nope.
4. What would make you think about buying Dragon Quest 9?
Changing the entire content and calling it Megaman 10.
I really don't care about DQ at all.
5. Whom do you think you'd play multi-player?
Noone.
6. On launch day, how long would you play Dragon Quest 9?
I'M NOT GETTING IT.
7. Do you usually play video games for long stretches?
About 2 to 3 hours at max.
8. How many people you know are aware of the Dragon Quest series?
I live in Japan, so quite a few actually.
9. Which previous Dragon Quest titles have you previously played?
Only 8. I didn't like it.
10. Please tell us a memory that's connected with Dragon Quest!
Getting totally pissed of with playing DQVIII.
Are you happy now?
I would reply, "Is Dragon Quest like Final Fantasy", to every question just to spite their stupid survey.
@dirtface: Don't you wish WE could make the surveys?
Hey_Blinkon
@Mr. Tambourine Man: Well I did see one or 2 trailers so I said why not.
mitch_93
@dirtface:
Einhander is THE SHIT!!
I Love that game.
Did you know that it is available off of the Japanese PSN for a meager $6??
I was playing it on my PSP on the train ride home last night....looks absolutley gorgeous on that screen.
FarmboyinJapan
This and FF XIII are the only 2 soon-to-be-released RPGS I'm definitely buying on the first day. Can't wait.
@dirtface: I would love a new Einhander. Why in the hell would they not do a sequel when so many people like it?
my answer is no to every question
@mitch_93:
"Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
The games seem cool enough so why not start from here"
Holy shit! This thing works. Why waste time on making an ad or a trailer when you can get people's attention by simply asking them question?
Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
Do you plan on making that sequel to Einhander any time soon?
dirtface
Do you have a Nintendo DS?
Yes Yes I do
Did you know that Dragon Quest 9 is going on sale on July 11?
No cause I do not follow the series
Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
The games seem cool enough so why not start from here
For those planning on buying hardware on launch date. What kind of DS do you plan on purchasing?
I plan on getting the DSi cause my lite is looking dull.
What would make you think about buying Dragon Quest 9?
RPG. I love me some good old roaming collecting shiny stuff and killing giant monsters with the sharpest sword.
Whom do you think you'd play multi-player?
No idea.
On launch day, how long would you play Dragon Quest 9?
3-4 hours if it gets me hyped. Like I said I love me some rpg action.
Do you usually play video games for long stretches?
I do. 30 hours straight of TP then the next day another 20 hours of L4D.
How many people you know are aware of the Dragon Quest series?
None.
Which previous Dragon Quest titles have you previously played?
Dragon Quest Monsters on the GB.
Please tell us a memory that's connected with Dragon Quest!
Smashing the gameboy.
mitch_93
Do you have a Nintendo DS?
Yes. It is my only gaming system
Did you know that Dragon Quest 9 is going on sale on July 11?
Yes. When will you bring it to English countries?
Do you plan on buying Dragon Quest 9?
Fuck yes.
For those planning on buying hardware on launch date. What kind of DS do you plan on purchasing?
N/A
What would make you think about buying Dragon Quest 9?
The title and the system
Whom do you think you'd play multi-player?
nobody, although I may change my mind after a trial run with my brother, who will also buy the game.
On launch day, how long would you play Dragon Quest 9?
Forever.
Do you usually play video games for long stretches?
Depends on your definition of long. I can go for 3-4 hours with few breaks, more if I'm really pulled in and have the opportunity.
How many people you know are aware of the Dragon Quest series?
2. There may be one more, I'll have to ask him.
Which previous Dragon Quest titles have you previously played?
I-V. I-III on the GBC, IV, V, and eventually VI on the DS. I also enjoy Rocket Slime and Joker.
Please tell us a memory that's connected with Dragon Quest!
Dragon Quest V is the first RPG to really grab me like a really good book. I've enjoyed dozens of rpgs, but V for the DS is my absolute favorite, equally because of the incredible story and because of the Party Chat system. Every RPG should have Party Chat. So yeah, my favorite DQ memory is my entire playthrough of DQV DS.