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| Game Code: | D5 | Genre: | RPG / Turn Based |
| US Title: | not released in the USA | US Publisher: | - |
| Japan Title: | Dragon Quest V - Tenkuu no Hanayome | Japan Publisher: | Enix |
| Title in Kanji: | ドラゴンクエストV 天空の花嫁 | Title in Kana: | ドラゴンクエストファイブ てんくうのはなよめ |
| European Title: | Europe Publisher: | - | |
| Developer: | Armor Project / Bird Studio / Chun Soft / Enix | Players: | 1 |
| Accessories: | none | Special Chips: | none |
| Save: | Battery |
Dragon Quest V is the fifth entry in the original Japanese RPG series, and first of two on the SFC. This game shows its age with graphics that are only marginally better than Dragon Quest IV, and very slow movement. However, it has one of the best storylines of any RPG, branching three generations with the main character as a child and and adult. The recruitment of monsters was introduced in this game, something that was later utilized in Pokemon.
As for fan translations, the Dejap / Partial Translations version is excellent quality, and uses Dragon Warrior terms whenever possible. I haven't tried Byuu's translation, but it is also pretty much complete (and more literal). Or better yet, try the DS version, which improves on the SFC version in almost every respect.
Cartridge label information
| Region | Country | Serial Code | notes | Scan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | Japan | SHVC-D5 | regular release | link |
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PCB Information
| ROM Chip ID | Region | Known Man. Dates | PCB Type | CIC | SRAM | Decoder/ Logic Circuit | Special Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHVC-D5-0 (front) | Japan | 9237 | SHVC-2A3B-01 | D411A | 64k | SN74LS139N | - |
| SHVC-D5-0 (front) (back) | Japan | 94xx | SHVC-2A3M-10 | D411A | 64k | MAD-1 | - |
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Bibliography
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Super NES (Famicom) Showcase (note that these were previews of Super Famicom games and at this point they were not announced for a US release), Publication date: March 1991, Volume: 22, Pages: 96
- Nintendo Power, Pak Watch - Japan Watch (mentions the game was delayed), Publication date: May 1992, Volume: 36, Pages: 113
- Dejap Translations, Partial Translations translation on Romhacking.net (link)
- Byuu's translation on Romhacking.net (link)