Play Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation Online

Summary

The Nintendo DS version of Dragon Quest VI—released as the series’ first English title—lets me finally explore its classic turn‑based, overhead world without needing a translator. I’m especially drawn to its deep class system: starter classes earn eight levels through battle count, and mastering combinations unlocks hybrids like the Gladiator or the cost‑saving Sage, while secret classes such as the Dragon (Hackasaurus) and the Liquid Metal Slime appear via special books.

Animation finally catches up, with monsters visibly swinging their attacks, and the day‑night cycle influences certain events. Mini‑games spice things up, from a Slime Arena and Best Dresser Contest to a quirky Slime Curling match, while the wagon mechanic still shuttles party members across the map.

The DS remix trims some quirks—no more post‑battle slime recruiting, and the old world and magic maps vanish in favor of an on‑screen overview. Tag Mode brings wireless data swaps, and a handful of character names were tweaked for later series entries. The European version, titled “Realms of Reverie,” carries the same adventurous spirit under a different banner.

Storyline

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation follows an amnesiac hero who awakens in the mountain village of Weaver’s Peak after a failed attack on the demon king Murdaw’s castle. Tasked with retrieving a ceremonial crown for the festival, he falls through a mysterious well into the hidden Phantom World, discovering a parallel Dream World linked by special warps.
In the Phantom World the party meets allies such as Carver, Captain Blade and Ashlynn, becomes soldiers of Somnia, and acquires the Mirror of Ra from Moonmirror Tower. Using the mirror they defeat Murdaw, only to learn the battle occurred in the Dream World while the Phantom World is the true Real World. The hero’s true identity is revealed as the missing prince of Somnia, restoring his memories.
After gathering legendary weapons, armor, shield and helmet, the group discovers Mortamor, the Archfiend, is behind the remaining monsters and plans to merge both worlds. With Pegasus‑bound horses they enter the Dread Realm, solve puzzles in Mortamor’s castle and defeat him. The Dream World collapses, leaving only Cloudgate Castle, where Ashlynn watches a newly hatched Zenithian dragon as the heroes part ways.