Best Price Alert: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince for Switch Now on Sale

If you’re really enjoying Dragon Quest III’s HD-2D Remake, you might want to jump on the next adventure in the series without burning a hole in your pocket, thanks to some fantastic Black Friday bargains from Amazon and Best Buy. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is now available for Nintendo Switch at a steal—only $30, marking its lowest price yet. This turn-based game invites you into a world of monster taming that fans of the franchise are sure to adore.

In a nod to other beloved monster-taming spin-offs, the Monster Hunter Stories Collection has also seen a significant price drop. Head over to Amazon, where you can grab a physical copy for the Switch for just $40, down from $60.

Now, let’s shine a light on the charming Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, a game that unfortunately flew under the radar when it launched exclusively for the Nintendo Switch last December. For fans who have been anticipating a DQM title since 2011, this should be on your must-play list. Before The Dark Prince, English-speaking audiences only had access to Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and its sequel on the Nintendo DS.

This game packs a robust role-playing experience that deserves its moment in the spotlight. You step into the shoes of Psaro, the antagonist from Dragon Quest IV, at a time before the events of his original game. Burdened with a curse that prevents him from harming creatures with monster blood, Psaro discovers a loophole that allows him to unleash his controlled monsters for combat. From there, he embarks on a quest to capture stronger monsters and blend them into new, powerful forms through synthesis.

With over 500 monsters to scout, battle, and recruit, you’ll have plenty to keep you occupied. If the thrill of creating unique fusions to fight in the perilous lands of Nadiria sounds exciting, this game won’t disappoint. Clocking in at around 40-50 hours for the main storyline, it’s sure to provide over 100 hours of content for those looking to fully explore and collect everything.

The Dark Prince has since been expanded beyond its Switch-exclusive boundaries, making its way to PC and Android in September. While different from its mainline cousins, if you’re a fan of Pokémon, this game is definitely worth a shot—especially at the great price of $30.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is merely one of the many fantastic deals from Square Enix’s RPG lineup during Black Friday 2024. Fans of Nintendo Switch and PlayStation can score big on the recently launched Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, which includes Pixel Remasters of the first six mainline Final Fantasy games.

If you admire the HD-2D graphics style seen in Dragon Quest III, you’ll want to check out Octopath Traveler II, an astoundingly beautiful RPG. Another visual treat is Star Ocean: The Second Story R, which, while not in HD-2D, offers a similar aesthetic.

For PlayStation 5 enthusiasts, there’s a $30 discount on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth across various retailers, and if you pick it up from Amazon, they throw in a free DualSense controller skin. Fans of more action-packed adventures should consider Final Fantasy 16, which is also marked down significantly.

There are also impressive deals on JRPGs from other studios. Atlus’ major 2024 titles have seen discounts, including the newly released Metaphor: ReFantazio for PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, available on all three major console platforms. The Steelbook Launch Edition of SMT V: Vengeance is available for a mere $25.

Here’s a curated list of some standout Black Friday RPG deals for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. We’ve primarily linked to Amazon for deals, but if a game is sold out there—due to the flurry of Black Friday activity—you’ll find links to Best Buy or Walmart instead.

Black Friday JRPG Deals for Switch, PS5, and Xbox

Nintendo Switch Digital Games lovers rejoice! Several Dragon Quest titles are among the digital discounts as part of Nintendo’s Cyber Deals. Purchasing digital keys from major retailers, like Best Buy, means you get the full amount in Gold Points on the Switch eShop, just as if you were buying at full price traditionally.

Amazon Black Friday Gaming Deals: