Dragon Quest IX info

Battle details

- choose command
- screen rotates to monster perspective when being attacked
- camera zooms out for certain spells
- ‘Hissatsu moves’ are available when you have low hit points. These are special attacks that deal out big damage
- different character classes have different ‘Hissatsu moves’
- ‘Hissatsu’ command lights up when move is available
- Soldier ‘Hissatsu move’ = Excellent Hit
- if all characters use ‘Hissatsu moves’ at the same time, you get a ‘Super Hissatsu move’

New monsters

- Nubon: sluggish and lazy for the most part, but may suddenly strike with a boulder throw
- Desert Runner: very fast
- Upa Soldier: specializes in dodging attacks
- Snail Frog: cross between a snail and a frog, attacks with a lick that immobilizes you

Source 1, Source 2

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