If you’ve been loving the nostalgic thrill of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, I’ve got some exciting news for you. There’s a fantastic Black Friday sale happening on Amazon and Best Buy that might just pique your interest. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now just $30 for the Nintendo Switch, marking its lowest price ever. This offers a golden opportunity to dive into a turn-based, monster-taming adventure without breaking the bank.
On the topic of monster-taming adventures, don’t miss out on the impressive discount for Monster Hunter Stories Collection at Amazon. You can snag a physical copy for your Switch for only $40, down from its usual $60 price tag.
Back to Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince—a game that may have slipped past your radar when it kicked off last December as a Switch exclusive. It’s a bit of a tragedy, really, as fans had eagerly awaited a new Dragon Quest Monsters (DQM) release outside Japan since 2011. Before The Dark Prince, the only DQM titles officially released in English were Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and its sequel Joker 2 for the Nintendo DS.
This game offers a captivating role-playing experience filled with depth and strategic gameplay that truly deserves more recognition. In this adventure, you step into the shoes of Psaro, the well-known Dragon Quest IV antagonist, exploring his story before the events of that game. Struck by a peculiar curse preventing him from harming any creature with monster lineage, Psaro finds a clever way around this limitation by commanding his own monsters to do his bidding. Thus begins his journey to capture and synthesize creatures, using his unique powers to create even more formidable allies.
With over 500 monsters available for scouting and battling, Psaro’s quest is no small feat. If you’re all about thorough exploration, you’re looking at a gameplay experience that can easily stretch beyond 100 hours, though the main story spans about 40-50 hours.
This title is no longer restricted to the Switch, thanks to its PC and Android debut in September. While it might differ from your typical Dragon Quest experience, if you’re a fan of Pokémon-style games, The Dark Prince is worth a try, especially at this sale price of $30.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince isn’t the only stellar Square Enix RPG up for grabs during this Black Friday season. Both Nintendo Switch and PlayStation users can score significant savings on the Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition. This edition bundles up the Pixel Remasters of the first six mainline Final Fantasy titles.
Those enamored by the HD-2D art style of Dragon Quest III should definitely give Octopath Traveler II a look. It’s a visually stunning JRPG experience. Meanwhile, Star Ocean: The Second Story R also delivers a breathtaking aesthetic, akin to HD-2D, without technically falling into that category.
For PS5 owners, there’s a neat offer on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, saving you $30 along with a free DualSense controller skin if purchased through Amazon. Final Fantasy 16, which leans more towards action, is also delightfully discounted.
The deals extend beyond Square Enix. Atlus’ major 2024 releases, including Metaphor: ReFantazio for PS5 and Xbox Series X, and Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for all three major console platforms, are available at reduced prices. The Steelbook Launch Edition of SMT V: Vengeance, for instance, can be yours for just $25.
Here are some handpicked favorite Black Friday RPG deals for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Most links direct you to Amazon, except where stocks have sold out—common for Black Friday deals, in which case we’ve pointed you to Best Buy or Walmart instead.
### Black Friday JRPG Deals for Switch, PS5, and Xbox
#### Nintendo Switch Digital Games
Don’t miss out on the discounts available for several Dragon Quest titles as part of Nintendo’s Cyber Deals. If you purchase keys from a reputable retailer like Best Buy and redeem them on the Switch eShop, you’ll receive as many Gold Points as you would with a full-price purchase.
#### Amazon Black Friday Gaming Deals:
With a diverse array of deals and discounts, these Black Friday sales have something for every RPG enthusiast. Make sure to seize these opportunities to expand your gaming collection without emptying your wallet. Happy gaming!