Wii Fanswag: Win a copy of Dragon Quest Swords

by David Hinkle { Mar 11th 2008 at 11:15AM }

We've been sitting on this copy of Square Enix's Dragon Quest Swords (retails for $50) for a little longer than we would've liked, but we're now ready to gift it to one lucky reader. As with the majority of our giveaways, there are some rules that must be followed.

First of all, you must be 18 years of age or older to enter, as well as a current resident of the United States or Canada (excluding Quebec). Sorry, no getting around these two. Also, in order to enter, you only need leave a comment telling us what your favorite Dragon Quest (or Dragon Warrior) game is. And you may only leave one comment per day, or else you'll be disqualified from the giveaway.

We'll be ending the contest on Sunday, March 16th at 11:59PM Eastern. All comments after that time will be disqualified and we'll announce the winner (chosen via random drawing) on Monday. For a full and very complete list of rules, click here.

Gallery: Dragon Quest Swords

Tags: dqswords, dragon-quest, dragon-quest-swords, dragonquestswords, fanswag, rpg, square, squareenix

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 18)

Polecat @ Mar 11th 2008 11:19AM

I always liked the first best. Every DQ game after that hasn't really lived up to the feelings I had playing numero uno.

chris @ Mar 15th 2008 11:12AM

I think all of the games are cool,some of the ones peope say aren't that good aren't truley attempting to take thier imagination for a ride on the fun side.

Polecat @ Apr 10th 2008 12:28PM

The problem with some of the later DW/DQ gamnes is that with 2 and 3 I was cheesed at my guys constantly wiffing attacks because their target was dead and gone. didn't play another until I bought Dragon Quarter for the PS2, which while it had some improvements over the older sequels, I hated how even after hours of grinding, you still were really too weak to take on more than a few battles. (especially since healing items were absolutely scarce, and there weren't any Inns whatsoever.)

jonio @ Mar 11th 2008 11:25AM

I have to say my favorite was DQVII. Though VIII and Rocket Slime are close seconds.

ima747 @ Mar 11th 2008 11:26AM

Dragon Warrior 1. I "borrowed" it from a friend... and kinda still have it...

j5bergkamp @ Mar 11th 2008 11:27AM

Dragon Quest VIII

Spencer @ Mar 11th 2008 11:27AM

Dragon Quest VIII has to be the win

nayten @ Mar 11th 2008 11:39AM

I second the nomination of the first DW game. There was just something so great about it, playing through as a kid. It was a very unforgiving game for myself at age six. I love looking back at the game now, and realizing it was just a Japanese RPG with an American font and dialog tacked over it to make it more appealing to the DnD-types.

EndlessDark @ Mar 11th 2008 11:31AM

Dragon Quest VIII is by far the best!

Jody Anthony (Good Eats Fanboy) @ Mar 11th 2008 11:30AM

I also have to go with the first Dragon Warrior. I got it through Nintendo Power and loved it. It is one of the games that got me hooked on RPGs.

Evil Bastard @ Mar 11th 2008 11:31AM

I only played the original NES so that is my favorite one.

Mike @ Mar 11th 2008 11:43AM

the original - Dragon Warrior

gphoenix51 @ Mar 11th 2008 11:33AM

Dragon Quest IV has always been my hands down favorite. The Chapter system with the varied characters definitely was the right way to go. Taloon being my favorite chapter, it was so different than other RPG's, then and Now. Dragon Quest I would be a close second, an actual Hard game and it didn't pull any punches or apologize for it, like so many games now. I think we all remember how friggin long it took to get the money to buy the Flame Sword and Silver Shield, and how much of a difference they made in Dragon Lord's Castle.

Andy @ Mar 11th 2008 11:33AM

I've always like DQ...

ninjabot @ Mar 11th 2008 11:34AM

The first was my favorite. I remember getting my copy as a reward for subscribing to Nintendo Power. Several of my friends didn't believe me when I told them I had finished the game, so I hooked my NES up to my VCR and recorded the final boss fight. I still have that tape somewhere.

bhengh @ Mar 11th 2008 11:34AM

I've never played a DQ game before, but I'd love to start with this one.

Tristan @ Mar 11th 2008 11:34AM

Dragon Warrior Monsters II Cobi Journey was always my favorite one. I wish they would remake it for the DS, so many classic monsters.!!! GranSlime!!!

John Rios @ Mar 11th 2008 11:35AM

The very first one on the NES will always hold a special place in my heart.

Xican @ Mar 11th 2008 11:37AM

I only played the first one and the eighth one and i liked them both a lot, but I got to go with the first one because it was a lot of fun for me when I was younger.

bootstrap @ Mar 11th 2008 11:41AM

I'd have to say Dragon Warrior 4. I loved the story and the way that they introduced the characters through the individual chapters.

Dragon Warrior 3 is a close second, though.

PrinnyDood @ Mar 11th 2008 11:36AM

My favorite was 8, perfect balance of nostalgia and newness.

Brandon @ Mar 11th 2008 11:36AM

Dragon Quest VIII

Andy @ Mar 11th 2008 11:38AM

I like DQ8 the best.

nytestalker @ Mar 11th 2008 2:57PM

Never played a dragon quest game yet. I thought about buying it a couple days ago but went with brawl instead. I am a huge RPG fan though and would really appreciate a chance to play this series.

Broward @ Mar 11th 2008 11:40AM

The original copy I got with a Nintendo Power subscription when I was a kid. Free Dragon Warrior can't be beat!

Roman @ Mar 11th 2008 11:55AM

Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker

I love subtitles. But seriously, it's a great game that didn't get the credit it deserved.

eugaet @ Mar 11th 2008 11:41AM

I'm going to have to say Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime...because it's the only DQ game I've played.

bunnyworld @ Mar 11th 2008 11:42AM

DQ8, huge world! Gusto!

oldschoolgamer @ Mar 11th 2008 11:43AM

Pick Me! I've never played a Dragon Quest game, but am a fan of Square.

Josh @ Mar 11th 2008 11:44AM

Its tough to choose the best, but I would have to say Dragon Warrior 3 is the best. It was a great conclusion/prequel to the Loto trilogy and it was awesome to find out that the whole time you were playing as Loto himself.

amfmac @ Mar 11th 2008 11:44AM

DQ VIII!!!

JimmyJett @ Mar 11th 2008 11:46AM

Dragon quest? What's that?

GreyCrow02 @ Mar 11th 2008 11:45AM

Dragon Quest Swords

dlc3007 @ Mar 11th 2008 11:48AM

I'm sure my favorite will be Dragon Quest Swords -- as soon as you send it to me.

jebstuart @ Mar 11th 2008 11:48AM

DQ Monsters Joker is my favorite recent one, I'd love to try one on the WII!

TheClassic @ Mar 11th 2008 11:49AM

I'd have to say Dragon Quest Swords is my favorite because I've never played any of the games, and I were to play any this would be my first.

jmorgancaldwell @ Mar 11th 2008 11:54AM

Number 1!

Phoenix Hawk @ Mar 11th 2008 11:51AM

Dragon Quest VIII

Joe @ Mar 11th 2008 11:51AM

Seeing as the only one I have played is DQ VIII I will have to say that one.

Haohmaru @ Mar 11th 2008 11:51AM

Hands down, Dragon Quest V. Out of all the DQ games, it has the deepest story IMO.

cifra @ Mar 11th 2008 11:54AM

Original Dragon Warrior, of course. Where would we be without it?
IN A WORLD WITHOUT CRPGs, THAT'S WHERE. Well, at least a world without Dragon Quest, but that's bad enough.

"Thou art dead."

SirSloppyMoose @ Mar 11th 2008 11:55AM

I'd have to go with Rocket Slime.

Saccia @ Mar 11th 2008 11:56AM

I actually REALLY enjoyed Dragon Quest VIII. I can't bring myself to sell it. Maybe this game will help me move on :-)

David @ Mar 11th 2008 12:01PM

The original Dragon Warrior for the NES!

Christopher Jones @ Mar 11th 2008 11:57AM

If I win this will be my favorite version.

RJ MacReady @ Mar 11th 2008 12:00PM

The first Dragon Warrior on the NES stands out the most to me, it was the first true RPG I ever played, and it's made me a fantasy junkie for going on 20 years now.

Timdogg @ Mar 11th 2008 12:00PM

Dragon Quest I FTW!

celticwulf @ Mar 11th 2008 12:00PM

Although I enjoyed the first one, I'd have to say DQM: Joker is hands down my favorite. I played it for over 60 hours just leveling up monsters, it was fun.