Official service starts today! I played "Dracula Walk" as soon as possible!

Square Enix officially launched the smartphone game "Dragon Quest Walk" (iOS/Android) today, Thursday, September 12. Akiba Research Institute's Editor C immediately tried out the game to see what kind of game it is. Here are our impressions.

Basically, it is like "Pokemon GO," but with quests!


Dragon Quest Walk" (hereafter referred to as "Dragon Quest Walk") is a location-based RPG jointly developed by Square Enix and Coloplast, in which players use actual map data to visit various locations, fight monsters, and solve quests. A similar game, "Pokémon GO," was a huge hit in Japan, but this game has a stronger gameplay than "Pokémon GO," with many quests similar to those in the main Dracula series and the ability to strengthen equipment, giving the impression that it incorporates many RPG elements.


Below, based on screenshots, is the author's impressions after playing and walking around this game for about an hour.

When you start the game, you will begin with the familiar introduction to the world of Dracula. Exciting!

The slime "Sramichi" will explain the tutorial and other information, so let's follow the story!

First, character design. It's fun to be able to create your own Dracula-like main character!

Once you have designed your character, give him or her a name of your choice, and off you go on your adventure!

Let's start with the battle tutorial. Let's defeat the Beth Slime in front of you!

The battle screen also uses the command mode familiar to Dracula. It's easy for anyone to understand.

After selecting "Attack" and the opponent to attack, the battle begins!

I did a light twist on the weapon, even if it was only a hinoki no bo.

So, now it's time to go on our first quest!

To release the quests, you need a certain number of "pieces of guidance. Without them, you can't go on quests, so it looks like you'll have to battle steadily to collect them!

The first quest is a mission to get to a place called "Heil's Village.

The destination is specified on a map based on actual map data. There are many points that can be set as destinations, so just choose the nearest one.

On the screen, the destination "village of Hyrule" can be seen along the road. Walk in the direction indicated by the compass.

You will encounter monsters along the way. Basically, it seems that they will not attack you unless you make a move on them. Oh, it's a drakey!

I gave the drakey a slight twist. I got a Yakuso!

I was in such a good mood that I leveled up while conquering the drakey!　I'm glad I did that, it's an RPG after all!

I got "Heart of Drakey" and went to the equipment change screen. I still only have a hinoki no bou (lol).

I equipped "Heart of Drakey".

You can check the history of your walk up to this point on the map screen. If you get lost, take a look!

So, we have arrived at our destination!　Let's tap on "Heil Village.

Enter the village and press "Story" to unfold the story of your quest!

You'll get a lot of clear rewards!　This is motivating!

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