THE CRUNCH
Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii is developing a sequel to his 1983 NES murder mystery game, announced during a Japanese Nintendo Direct. The project was a quiet inclusion in a presentation otherwise dominated by major titles like Kirby and Metroid. The sequel arrives 43 years after the original game launched on the Nintendo Entertainment System.
The sequel was revealed during a Japanese Nintendo Direct, a presentation that otherwise focused on major titles such as Kirby and the World Beyond and Metroid Ravenous. The announcement was a surprise, as the event did not include the game in the international broadcast.
The original game was a murder mystery adventure released in 1983 on the NES. Horii is the creator of the Dragon Quest series, which is one of the most famous RPG franchises in Japan.