Best Deal Yet: Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince on Switch Now Discounted

If you’ve been diving into the enchanting world of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, then you’re in luck because there’s another adventure just waiting for you, and you won’t have to spend a fortune to get it. Thanks to a fantastic Black Friday bargain at Amazon and Best Buy, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince for Nintendo Switch is now available for just $30. This is the best price yet for this engaging turn-based, monster-taming title.

While we’re talking about monster games, don’t miss out on the Monster Hunter Stories Collection, which is also seeing a hefty discount over at Amazon. You can snap up a physical Switch copy for only $40, marked down from $60.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince didn’t get much attention when it quietly arrived as a Switch exclusive last December. It’s a shame, especially since fans had been eagerly anticipating a new installment since 2011. Before this, the only DQM titles officially released in English were Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker and Joker 2 on the Nintendo DS.

The Dark Prince presents a rich RPG experience that truly deserves a closer look. Here, you step into the shoes of Psaro, the antagonist from Dragon Quest IV, during a time before the events of that game. Stricken by a curse that prevents him from directly harming any creature with monster blood, he finds a clever workaround: commanding monsters to do his battling. Psaro then ventures out to recruit more ferocious creatures and blends them into mightier beings using synthesis.

With over 500 monsters at your disposal to scout, battle, and support your quest, the game provides a robust adventure. And if some creatures fall short in strength, fuse them into new, formidable allies to withstand the perilous landscapes of Nadiria. The main storyline stretches over 40-50 hours, but completionists who want to uncover every secret can easily invest over 100 hours of gameplay.

And good news for non-Switch players: The Dark Prince expanded beyond its initial platform, releasing on PC and Android in September. While different from the core Dragon Quest series, fans of games like Pokemon will likely find The Dark Prince an absolute steal at just $30.

This game is just one of many Square Enix RPGs enticing players with great prices this Black Friday. Nintendo Switch and PlayStation enthusiasts can also nab the new Final Fantasy I-VI Collection Anniversary Edition, featuring Pixel Remasters of the franchise’s first six titles, at a significant discount.

If you’re a fan of the breathtaking HD-2D art in Dragon Quest III, you might also want to check out Octopath Traveler II, a stunning JRPG, and Star Ocean: The Second Story R, which, while not strictly HD-2D, offers a similar visual flair.

PS5 users can enjoy a $30 discount on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth across various retailers, and buying from Amazon might even score you a complimentary DualSense controller skin. Meanwhile, Final Fantasy 16, while leaning more towards action, is also affordably priced this season.

Other studios also serve up incredible JRPG deals. All of Atlus’ major 2024 releases are on sale, such as Metaphor: ReFantazio for PS5 and Xbox Series X, as well as Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for all three consoles. You might even find the Steelbook Launch Edition of SMT V: Vengeance for just $25.

Below, you’ll find some top Black Friday JRPG deals for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Most deals point to Amazon, though given the popularity of Black Friday sales, some might lead to Best Buy or Walmart if they’ve sold out at Amazon.

Black Friday JRPG Deals for Switch, PS5, and Xbox

Nintendo Switch Digital Games

Various Dragon Quest digital offerings for Switch are discounted during Nintendo’s Cyber Deals. When you purchase keys from significant retailers like Best Buy, redeeming them on the Switch eShop grants the same amount of Gold Points as buying directly from the eShop.

Amazon Black Friday Gaming Deals: