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FranchiseDragon QuestSeriesDragon Quest

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies

Critic score5 critics
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First release
Jul 11, 2009
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Sandbox, Open world, Fantasy
Platforms
Nintendo DS

In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, players begin their adventure as a city guardian who is sent to retrieve a sacred trees fruits, which have the power to grant wishes. Players travel the world, conquer fearsome monsters and unravel an epic storyline. During their journey, players will encounter mighty opponents in fast-paced battles, and also interact with a colorful cast of characters.

Also known as Dragon Quest IX, Dragon Quest IX: Protectors of the Starry Sky, Dragon Quest IX: Les sentinelles du firmament, Dragon Quest IX: Le sentinelle del cielo
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Release dates
Nintendo DS
Jul 11, 2009
Nintendo DS
Jul 11, 2010
Nintendo DS
Jul 23, 2010
All 4 release dates
Nintendo DS
Aug 19, 2010
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
35h
Main + Extras
50h
Completionist
150h
Game modes
Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person, Third person
Keywords
anime, magic, turn-based, jrpg, death
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At a Glance

Critic Score
86
Main Story (IGDB)
35h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
50h
Completionist (IGDB)
150h
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Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • 日本語interface
IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 1 Nov 2026