Saturday, February 22, 1992
Wataru, a high schooler and Endo's friend, loved playing ZEPS but had always struggled to find a genre that truly resonated with him. He wanted to be a hero—wielding a sword and shield, battling monsters, and embarking on epic quests. So when he saw the box art and promotional materials for Dragon Quest, he knew this was the ga for him. Without hesitation, he bought a copy, completely ignoring the hype surrounding RC Pro-Am, which was gaining attention due to its new ZEPS 4 Score accessory that allowed four-player gaplay. None of that mattered to Wataru—what he wanted was adventure.
"Heheh, I can't wait to be a hero! The main character of this ga will be a hero, right?!" Overco with excitent, he sprinted ho, eager to begin his journey.
Once ho, he wasted no ti turning on his ZEPS console. As he unboxed Dragon Quest, he found the usual contents inside:
Ga cartridgeZeps Volu 6, listing all ZAGE releases so farGa manualA black-and-gray Z Card with a cryptic ssage on the back
"I'm in one of the caves. Find , and I'll give you a lesson."
Wataru chuckled. "Heh, so Zabo-Man is hidden in so cave as a secret boss now? It's been a while since he played an antagonist."
With that, he started the ga, and the screen displayed the opening sequence.
The Beginning of the Journey
As he began his adventure, he was pleasantly surprised to find that he could na the main character. With a grin, he typed in "Wataru" and smirked. "Hehehe, I'm the hero now!"
The screen then transitioned to an 8-bit cutscene. The ga opened in Tantegel Castle, where the King summoned the protagonist—revealing that he was the descendant of the legendary hero Erdrick. The land of Alefgard was in peril; the Dragonlord had stolen the Ball of Light and kidnapped Princess Gwaelin. It was Wataru's mission to defeat the Dragonlord, rescue the princess, and restore peace to the world.
The King spoke:
"Welco, brave one. I am the King of this land. Long ago, a great hero nad Erdrick saved our world. You are his descendant, and I have summoned you to save us once more."
"The Dragonlord has stolen the sacred artifact, the Ball of Light, and kidnapped Princess Gwaelin. You must defeat him and restore peace."
"Take anything you find here that may aid your journey."
Wataru was thrilled. He was officially a hero now! Without hesitation, he explored the castle and opened nearby chests, obtaining an Iron Sword and a Torch. Curious, he opened the nu and inspected the items:
Iron Sword: 5 Damage, a normal sword.Torch: Helps see in dark places.
Zaboru had made significant improvents to Dragon Quest based on his knowledge of RPG design from his past life. One of the most frustrating chanics in the original was the need to press a button for every action—opening doors, descending stairs, or even speaking to NPCs required extra input. He streamlined these interactions, making them automatic. Now, players could seamlessly enter buildings, climb stairs, and engage in conversations simply by walking into the relevant areas as for conversation they just need press X button to converse. This small yet effective change improved the pacing of the ga, making it feel far more fluid and modern compared to the original Dragon Quest from Zaboru previous life.
After exploring the castle, Wataru finally stepped outside into the world of Alefgard.
Heading towards Brecconary Town, located to the left of Tantegel Castle, Wataru was suddenly interrupted—the screen changed, and the music shifted.
"A Red Sli attacks you!"
A battle nu appeared with the following options: Attack, Defend, Spell, Run, Item.
"Huh? What's this?" Wataru murmured. He chose Attack, and the screen displayed:
"Wataru attacks the Red Sli! It deals 4 damage!"
Now, it was the enemy's turn.
"Red Sli attacks Wataru! It deals 1 damage!"
His health decreased slightly. "Ohh, so the combat is turn-based? Interesting!"
He attacked again, defeating the sli.
"Wataru defeats the Red Sli! Gained 4 EXP! 16 more EXP to level up!"
Wataru's eyes lit up. "Oh! So I need 16 more EXP? That ans I have to defeat four more slis... Hehehe, let's grind!"
Wataru happily fard Red Slis, quickly leveling up to Level 3 from level 2 to level 3 need 32 Exp. Occasionally, the slis dropped Sli Jelly, a consumable that restored health. As he continued fighting, he began to wonder if there were stronger enemies.
Venturing farther from Tantegel Castle, he noticed the terrain becoming rocky. Suddenly, he stumbled upon a hidden cave!
Just as he prepared to enter, he was attacked by a Desert Armor Scorpion—a much stronger enemy.
"Desert Armor Scorpion attacks! Wataru takes 23 damage!"
One hit. Instant defeat.
"What the hell?! That thing is way too strong! Maybe this area is for higher levels?" He sighed, realizing he needed to explore more cautiously. "Alright, let's check out other places before I rush into danger again." Then the Wataru character respawn in the king chamber, the starting point of the ga.
Deciding to stick to safer areas, he entered Brecconary Town. The town was filled with NPCs, shops, and a healing spot. He visited the weapon shop and browsed the available equipnt.
After checking his finances, he could only afford the cheapest armor and shield, which he quickly purchased and equipped. But one item caught his eye—the Pure Steel Sword.
Pure Steel Sword: 25 DamagePrice: 1500 GoldCurrent Gold: 50
Wataru sighed. "1500 Gold?! The Red Slis only drop 5 coins each! Ugh, I need to farm forever to get that sword!"
Determined, he returned to grinding, fighting slis and occasionally encountering Drake Imps, slightly stronger enemies that drop 8-11 gold. With each battle, he beca more invested in his adventure, determined to save up for the Pure Steel Sword and grow stronger.
He grinned. "Alright, let's do this! I`ll get that Sword for Sure!
To be continued...
Author note : this dragon quest chap have 5 chap , so stay tune heheh
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