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Dragon Quest Monsters:  The Dark Prince

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Released: 12/1/2023

Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle. The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancient ruins, and soaring towers of cake. Along the way, Psaro meets the kind-hearted elf, Rose, who joins his adventure to seek out ever-stronger monsters. The key to Psaro's success lies with synthesis: the ability to combine two monsters and create a stronger offspring. Each new creation brings Psaro one step closer to his goal of becoming the Master of Monsterkind.

Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle. The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancient ruins, and soaring towers of cake. Along the way, Psaro meets the kind-hearted elf, Rose, who joins his adventure to seek out ever-stronger monsters. The key to Psaro's success lies with synthesis: the ability to combine two monsters and create a stronger offspring. Each new creation brings Psaro one step closer to his goal of becoming the Master of Monsterkind.

Journey into a fantastical world on a quest for revenge in DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince. Psaro is cursed and is unable to harm anything with monster blood. Now, he must become a Monster Wrangler to create an army for battle. The hunt for high-ranked monsters takes Psaro through the ever-changing seasons of Nadiria and its unique environments, with rivers of bubbling lava, mysterious ancient ruins, and soaring towers of cake. Along the way, Psaro meets the kind-hearted elf, Rose, who joins his adventure to seek out ever-stronger monsters. The key to Psaro's success lies with synthesis: the ability to combine two monsters and create a stronger offspring. Each new creation brings Psaro one step closer to his goal of becoming the Master of Monsterkind.

Critics
75
Steam
77
Metacritic
80

Score Breakdown

74.6

Critic Average

42 reviews

77

Steam User Score

963 reviews

80

Metacritic User Score

134 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-2.2
Metacritic Disparity
-5.4
Combined Disparity
-3.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

37 launch window (88%)5 late (12%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 42 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 74.6/100. Critics score this game 2.2 points lower than Steam users and 5.4 points lower than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 42)+
  1. Lucas SoaresviaPizza Fria
    Sep 30, 2024·Late review
    78/100View review
    Steam 76.8/100 · +1.2 ptsMetacritic 80/100 · -2.0 pts
  2. Use a Potion StaffviaUse a Potion
    Sep 20, 2024·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 76.8/100 · +8.2 ptsMetacritic 80/100 · +5.0 pts
  3. Zubi KhanviaCGMagazine
    Sep 13, 2024·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 76.8/100 · -1.8 ptsMetacritic 80/100 · -5.0 pts
  4. Matt MasemviaRPGamer
    Apr 23, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 76.8/100 · +3.2 ptsMetacritic 80/100 · 0.0 pts
  5. Cullen BlackviaRPG Site
    Feb 1, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 76.8/100 · +3.2 ptsMetacritic 80/100 · 0.0 pts