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Dragon Warrior IV

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First release
Feb 11, 1990
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Turn-based strategy (TBS) · Party, Fantasy
Platforms
Nintendo Entertainment System, Family Computer

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.

Also known as ドラゴンクエストIV, Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen, Dragon Quest IV: The Chapters of the Chosen, Dragon Quest IV: Michibikareshi Mono-tachi
… See more, Dragon Quest IV, ドラクエIV, Dragon Quest IV: Tales of the Chosen

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Storyline
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.Read more

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.

Release dates
Family Computer
Feb 11, 1990
Nintendo Entertainment System
Oct 1992
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
25h
Main + Extras
35h
Completionist
50h
Age ratings
CERO A
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Bird view / Isometric
Keywords
wizards, poker, magic, thief, soldier
… All 32, casino, slot machine, horse, maze, episodic, dragon, skeleton, forest, village, princess, dog, castle, hero, king, battle, priest, kidnapping, poisoning, crow, prince, queens, church, conversation, dancer, magician, level up, battery save

At a Glance

Main Story (IGDB)
25h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
35h
Completionist (IGDB)
50h
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  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 16 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 16 Oct 2026