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Rocket into the Dragon Quest World!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is the latest entry in the insanely popular Japanese Dragon Quest series. In this game for the Nintendo DS, you take on the role of Rocket, a happy, stretchy Slime. Slimes have become the mascot of the Dragon Quest series due to their cuteness and they are often the first enemy encountered.

One day Rocket's hometown of Slimenia is savagely attacked by The Plob. The Plob capture 100 of Rocket's family and friends and it is up to little Rocket to rescue them. Rocket soon finds himself outgunned when he comes face-to-face with The Plob's giant battle tank. Luckily, a Slimenia legend leads him to discover his own battle tank setting the stage for massive tank-to-tank battles fought both with projectiles and slime-to-hand combat.

Don't let the "kiddie" presentation fool you. There's plenty of depth to this game. The tank battles are frantic and intense. Between gathering the proper ammo and firing them in the proper orders and trajectories, defending your tank against infiltrating commandos, and keeping your 3-slime crew on task you won't find a minute's respite!

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is a blast to play and it is a sign that the hits are going to keep rolling in!

My first Dragon Quest game and it's a great one!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: September 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've never played any of the Dragon Quest games, so this whole franchise is new to me. I knew about it, but never played it. I do love action RPG style games and the Legend of Zelda series, so after reading reviews and seeing people say good things about Rocket Slime, I decided to take a chance and buy the game. I was not disappointed!

It's on the cute side, but this is not a bad thing, nor is it a "kiddie" thing. It's like a cross between The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past, and Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga. It's a very simple game to pick up and learn and even though it has RPG elements, it does not require that much learning.

You are a cute blue slime who finds himself the only "person" left after an attack on his village and it's up to Rocket to find his friends and save the day. The dialogue is actually pretty funny and uses LOTS of puns on slime and anything gooey or slime-like. It made me laugh quite a bit. With characters like "Mother Glooperior" who says "Bless you, my slime" how can it not be fun?

The gameplay is fun too. You can stretch your body and snap yourself in 8 directions to knock enemies or items over. If you stand under them you can catch them and carry up to 3 on your head at once. There's a lot of strategy to this too, since some puzzles require you to have a specific monster or group of items on your head to pass. You will also be able to send all these things back to town to be used in your tank. There are carts and rafts in various areas that you can toss your items onto and send them back to town.

The other main gameplay area is the tank. After a while you will get a large tank to do battle with the bad guys, and here the gameplay changes. You see the two tanks on the top screen and you control Rocket on the bottom screen. You toss ammo into the cannons, and later on you can get fellow slime to help you out with these tasks. It's all very fun and fast paced.

So, for me, this was a great introduction into the Dragon Quest universe and another feather in Square-Enix's cap. I highly reccommend picking up a copy of this game even if you are not into RPG's.

Rocket Ahead

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 01, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Up until last June or so, I had never heard of Rocket Slime. However, that all changed once the focus of "Slime Knights" (a Square Enix promotional team im part of) changed from "Dragon Quest 8" to "Rocket Slime". So, since then my interest in the game has peaked since learning more about it. Fortunately, despite not even owning a DS as of yet, I bought the game off someone who was ready to trade it in. I was able to use a DS off someone in order to play through the game enough to write a review though. While I havent beaten the game as of yet, i've played more then enough to give my opinion on it.

Ok, the first thing that came to mind when I booted this game up was that it looked like Zelda. A Link to The Past to be exact. Only Link looked like a blue slime (Rocket), rather then a Keebler Elf in white tights. And while I did feel the gameplay different quite abit from the Nintendo classic, I think Zelda fans would do good to check this one out. From all i've played, your character Rocket can do quite abit to get him through his journey. Being a slime not restricted by bone, he has the ability to stretch his self, stun enemies by snapping into them, and lift enemies and objects.

Perhaps the best aspect of RS is the tank battles. These are pretty deep, but not deep enough to scare off newbies or young kids There's various ammo types players can use for their tanks, and you also have the ability to customize your tank somewhat by using rescued allies to enhance it.The whole tank aspect of the game is something i'd like to see more of in a sequel someday. Heck, i'd love to see a RS game based entirely on it.

Musicly, the game has sorta a bouncy soundtrack to it. While I didn't feel much of it was too memorable, I also didn't find any of it annoying. Best of all though, it fits the content of the game, and thats important.

In the end, I would highly reccomend Rocket Slime to anyone looking for a fun, lighthearted adventure for their DS. Even if you have never played anything in the "Dragon Quest" series, you'll most likely enjoy the game.

Phantasystar77

Almost a sparkling gem for the DS

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: October 13, 2006
Author: Amazon User

The game has quite a few good aspects to it. The single player asks for you to collect things like in Powerstone 1 & 2, while it also has a gameplay that resembles zelda. It also incorporates a fair level of humor that pokes fun at several things (wii, famous people, etc.). Multiplayer in this game is good and where all the benefits of furious collecting are seen. Strategies arise and the game becomes like Armored Core and how certain strats will work dominate or be dominated. I found that this game was pretty good.

But there was a couple of things that were a bit unsatisfying about this game. The multiplayer is limited to low-fi (within 30 feet) and greatly hinders the benefits of playing players across the World. There are no great incentives for collecting all the creatures in the game which devalues the end game quality.

The game is both interesting and innovative and has quite a few good aspects to it but like I said, it lacks the few things that could make this a cult classic for the Nintendo DS.

Superb RPG with Arcade Elements - suits RPG lovers (and non-lovers)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 27, 2007
Author: Amazon User

OK, so while the graphics are cartoony, the gameplay is FANTASTIC AND appeals to people young and old alike! The premise behind this game is just too fun to ignore. This is a combination of RPG and arcade, which means that both fans of RPGs and Arcade games will probably love this game.

While I normally don't go for RPGs, after reading the reviews in Amazon, I actually ordered it from Amazon.

No regrets so far. The game starts up with the basic you, a cute little blue slime with a special move - Ecto Blast. You go around collecting literally everything you can, including your enemies (it'll be VERY useful later!), save slimes, and of course, progress your mission in restoring Boingburg!

It would've been boring if it was just that. Not too far down the game suddenly there's the element of tank battles - this one's tons of fun! This is where every object you collect can be used as ammo for your tank, including yourself! So suddenly you've got this new element of battle in the game.

Further down the line, you can add crew members to help you load the cannons, infiltrate enemies, etc. As the mission progresses, you get to visit more places. Without spoiling your sense of adventure, the games slowly unveils and becomes more interesting. In that sense, there is not only a sense of progress but also an element of surprise as you get these different aspects of the game unveiling. So it's not boring, like typical RPGs. Of course, to top it up, it's a very cute game and hence rather relaxing (except during some intense tank battles) - wait till you are able to upgrade your tank's HP!!!

This is one game that appeals to fans AND non-fans of RPGs. Due to it's fun nature, it keeps you coming back for more. One of the best DS lite games I've played. Worth every penny because the game's pretty long too!

Rocket Slime Slams! (Reviewer Age: 8)

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: January 06, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This game is really fun, but it is kind of easy to beat. My favorite part was the tank battles. You can get stuff for your tank put it in. This was fun because you have to battle someone who is harder than you and it is challenging. You can increase your HP so you can get better than the other tanks and change ammo and crew. The adventure with a storyline was really fun. To beat the game you have to save everyone and this kept me busy. Overall very cool.

Mediocre at best.

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 20, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I would say that this game might be fun with the under 12 crowd. But Unfortunately, I am nearly 35 years past that age. Yes, I am a gamer, but I expect to be entertained. Dragon Quest VIII was great, so I figured Rocket Slime would be fun as well. Its cute, I guess. That is about it. Very repetitive. I think I'd rather play another Pokemon game instead (So you can imagine how repetitive it must be!).
Its just not my cup of tea...I bought this one at the same time I bought Phantom Hour Glass, so at least I got one good game!.
After about 3 hours of Rocket slime...I just hung it up...I'll give it to my youngest daughter..She'll finish it in a day or two..
I got this used...but still paid over $20.00 for it...my mistake.

Great DS game that shouldn't be overlooked

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

You may be like me...a DQ/DW fan who saw early reviews and screenshots that depicted this game as "kiddie", and decided to pass on it.

Hopefully, though, you did what I did...read all of the great things being said about it closer to the release.

Rocket Slime is a fun game that blends RPG elements, Pokemon-esque monster collecting, and adventure game qualities. You can almost think of it as Zelda without the Master Sword.

Basic premise: you're a Slime, one of the most beloved monsters of the DQ series. Your town is attacked by the evil Plob, creatures with cat tails bent on destroying the Slime way of life. They kidnap the citizens of your town, and it's up to you to save them. Shortly after defeating the first boss, you gain control of a large, slime-shaped tank, and later, tank battles are introduced into the game.

The controls are simple, making this a perfect pick-up-and-go game. The graphics are 2-D, but they fit with the series (save DQ VII). The storyline is amusing, with plenty of bad puns that'll give you a good laugh.

The only downside to it is that true multiplayer requires all players to have the game...but really, every DS owners should have this in their library.

It's a game I highly recommend to someone looking for a simple-yet-involved RPG/adventure game.

Simply a Blast pun Intended!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is a spin-off series from the main game Dragon Quest. In the vein of the real game, you get to play as a monster, a slime named Rocket. Your mission if you so choose is to venture out and collect all your 100 friends by means of adventuring through levels much like The Legend of Zelda. While adventuring you are constantly collecting items and monsters through means of knocking them up into the air and throwing them onto a train or barge back to town. All that hard work is for naught; everything you collect will in turn help out your tank.

Asides from adventuring and collecting friends/monsters/items, the tank battle portion of the game is the second half. Here RPG elements come to play as you can upgrade your tank, its crew and the ammo! The adventuring lasts about 10 hours while upgrading your tank and collecting monsters will definitely double that amount of time.

Multiplayer features players duking it out with their customized tanks. Having the best ammo and crew doesn't guarantee a definite win amongst players. A smart player will have a clear strategy. Timing shots and using the correct items for the right situation and learning the mechanics, help immensely. In a way the tank battles play out like a card collecting game and the ammo you produce are your cards. The different ammo combinations you choose to use are infinite.

The adventuring game is very simple but tank battles can be hard and complex as you want them to be. Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime will definitely hold your attention and keep your hands glued to your DS.

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 26, 2006
Author: Amazon User

When I was in Japan a couple years ago, I managed to pick up a pretty cool game called Slime Morimori Dragon Quest. It was, I will admit, a major impulse buy, seeing as I understood literaly no Japanese at all, and it seemed like a game that might need at least a rudimentary understanding of the language. But I played it, and -- well, the experience transcends the mortal realm. Slime Morimori Dragon Quest is that good.

That fact was also the reason why I was so excited that SQUARE-ENIX was going to bring Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime to the Untied States. One could only imagine the possibilities that came with understanding the game, I reasoned, and so I was extremely hyped up about Rocket Slime. And when I finally got my hands on it, I had, I admit, certain expectations beyond belief.

I was not disappointed.

Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is a spin-off of the Dragon Quest series starring the arguably most well-known character in all RPGs -- the lowly blue Slime. It all revolves around a Slime named Rocket, who is determined to stop the invasion of the bird-platypus-monster-thing Plob creatures, who have pretty much ransacked and destroyed Rocket's hometown of Boingburg just for the heck of it. They've also captured everyone in the city -- everyone, that is, except for Rocket. And so, Rocket sets out to stop the Plob, and rescue his fellow Slimes -- with a giant Slime-shaped TANK.

Yes, a tank.

The Schleiman Tank, a rather large piece of machinery, is the perfect weapon for Rocket to use against the Plob army -- and part of what is probably one of the most exciting parts of Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime: the tank battles. By running around inside your Schleiman Tank and grabbing ammunition, Rocket can blast away at the Plob forces, with the top screen showing an outer view of the two opposing sides (with various enemies or allies). The bottom screen is basically where all the controlling takes place -- what with Rocket moving about the Schleiman Tank, finding and loading ammo and blasting away at the opposing side. This can get pretty chaotic, and the Schleiman will definitely take heavy damage sometimes -- which is where partners come into play.

Later on in the game -- or rather, after the beginning of the game -- Rocket can recruit Slime partners to aid in Tank Battle. Some of them will rush about with you to find ammo. Others will find themselves at the helm, attempting to crush the other tank. Still others manage to heal your machine -- which can prove invaluable in many cases. Truly, these guys and girls are pretty useful -- not every battle is a cinch, and without your team, you'd most likely (scratch that, you will) fail to defeat your enemies. Not to mention your partners are rather humorous, too -- they can be loaded up into your cannons to fire at the enemy, dealing quite a bit of damage.

After you finish off the other tank's exterior, Rocket can invade the interior and effectively end the battle by eliminating the other tank's engine -- and in later battles, this can take quite a while, what with enemy security. However, these battles are diverse enough so that boredom is pretty much nonexistent, which is amazing.

Though gameplay is definitely Rocket Slime's strong point, the game has several other pros as well -- much of the music is quite familiar, especially to Dragon Quest veterans, and is wonderfully remixed for the avid gamer's ear. The art is cute, albeit primitive by DS standards, and the dialogue is rather interestingly written -- it's more than a little bit childish, with more cliches and puns on the word Slime than one would have previously thought possible. Nevertheless, the art and dialogue both suit the world of Rocket Slime, so all is forgiven. Besides, is it possible to be mad at these little Slimes?

The only thing that puts a damper on what is otherwise an excellent game is the length of it. Unlike its numbered Dragon Quest cousins, Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime clocks in at a mere ten to twelve hours, which includes rescuing all the Slimes that the Plob captured. However, just like its cousins, Rocket Slime contains a wealth of side quests, such as the gathering of various recipes for the Alchemy Pot of recent Dragon Quest fame. When that's all well and done, however, the game truly meets its end.

Rocket Slime summons forth nostalgic tears in Dragon Quest veterans' eyes, and a refreshing experience in the hearts of other gamers. Overall, Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime is quite a marvelous game, as all have come to expect from SQUARE-ENIX, and is one that both Dragon Quest fans and Nintendo DS gamers should take a look at.

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