Some new screens and info were released for Dragon Quest IX today.
Battle details
- choose command
- screen rotates to monster perspective when being attacked
- camera zooms out for certain spells
- ‘Hissatsu moves’ are available when you have low hit points. These are special attacks that deal out big damage (limit breaks)
- different character classes have different ‘Hissatsu moves’
- ‘Hissatsu’ command lights up when move is available
- Soldier ‘Hissatsu move’ = Excellent Hit
- if all characters use ‘Hissatsu moves’ at the same time, you get a ‘Super Hissatsu move’
New monsters
- Nubon: sluggish and lazy for the most part, but may suddenly strike with a boulder throw
- Desert Runner: very fast
- Upa Soldier: specializes in dodging attacks
- Snail Frog: cross between a snail and a frog, attacks with a lick that immobilizes you
http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20090105/dqix.htm
http://gonintendo.com/?p=68094
This game should be a masterpiece. It's coming out March 29, 2009 in Japan.
Battle details
- choose command
- screen rotates to monster perspective when being attacked
- camera zooms out for certain spells
- ‘Hissatsu moves’ are available when you have low hit points. These are special attacks that deal out big damage (limit breaks)
- different character classes have different ‘Hissatsu moves’
- ‘Hissatsu’ command lights up when move is available
- Soldier ‘Hissatsu move’ = Excellent Hit
- if all characters use ‘Hissatsu moves’ at the same time, you get a ‘Super Hissatsu move’
New monsters
- Nubon: sluggish and lazy for the most part, but may suddenly strike with a boulder throw
- Desert Runner: very fast
- Upa Soldier: specializes in dodging attacks
- Snail Frog: cross between a snail and a frog, attacks with a lick that immobilizes you




























http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20090105/dqix.htm
http://gonintendo.com/?p=68094
This game should be a masterpiece. It's coming out March 29, 2009 in Japan.