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Way to repetitive

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 5 / 10
Date: March 31, 2007
Author: Amazon User

I'm writing this review simply because I was shocked to see this game had a 5 star review. This game is fun... at first. However, you begin to realize that the game has you doing the same thing over and over again. body slam enemies and items and throw them onto a train for stocking, or into a cannon for ammo. I played this game for about 5 days. The first day I really enjoyed It, and found it both engaging and different. By the second day I was wondering when it was going to start to get more challenging. and by the fifth day I had beaten it and was so sick of the repetitive game play that I had no interest in the tank master mode or any other replay value and returned it to the store. I think children under the age of 10 will get alot out of this game, and it might even be a good introduction to the RPG genre. Anyone looking for a game with substance will be thoroughly dissapointed.

Disappointed Old Timer

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 27, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I'm definitely not the target audience at 34 years old. I did like the idea of real-time 'combat'/movement. I enjoyed Zelda Phantom Hourglass, but could not get into this one. I played about 6 hours of gameplay...enough to go through several parts of the story and fight my a tank battle. I realize that others enjoy this game, but unfortunately I could not get into it.

I enjoy the old Dragon Quest games along with the Final Fantasy games. If you like those, then you might be interested in Dragon Quest Monsters:Joker

I'm still looking for a good 'real-time combat' game other than Zelda. Something in the form of the old Secret of Mana games! (I've tried the newer ones :( )

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.

Cute fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Dragon Quest: Rocket Slime is a cute, fun game for the DS. Although most of its predecessors in the series are RPGs, this is an action-adventure game in the style of the older Zeldas and such--a 2-D game with an overhead view.

DQ: Rocket Slime looks a bit like it was a GBA game ported to the DS, but the graphics don't detract from the game one bit. The main plot is that you're supposed to save 100 of your slime friends kidnapped and hidden throughout the world, but you're really traveling around looking for items to use as ammo in your giant tanks. The dungeons and battles are fairly easy, but incredibly fun--who wouldn't enjoy sending missiles, arrows, 100-ton weights, empty treasure chests, giant swords, and your slime friends sailing out of a cannon into the enemy's tank?

If you're looking for a fun, easy game to play to pass the time, or if you're just in love with these cute, iconic slimes like I am, Rocket Slime is a good game to get.

Surprisingly enjoyable and fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: March 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Dragon Quest is probably the most popular RPG series on the planet next to something called Final Fantasy; and with this entry for the DS, the RPG series turns out a fun and enjoyable spin-off that even those unfamiliar with the series can get some enjoyment out of. Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime finds you taking control of the little blue slime blobs that have appeared in every Dragon Quest game, and you are on a mission to save your friends before it's too late. Taking advantage of the DS' stylus and touch screen support, Rocket Slime provides a great amount of fun via the slime mechanics and use of tanks in combat. Not to mention that the game itself looks great and is popping with color and detailed animations. Longtime Dragon Quest veterans will recognize many characters, sounds, and monsters from the long running series as they progress through their quest, which clocks in at a decent enough length, but hardcore RPG fans will be disappointed at the lack of difficulty that can make your quest all the more shorter. This is Rocket Slime's most glaring flaw, but the good definitely outweighs the bad here. The battles are fun to play and watch, and the multiplayer elements are a welcome addition as well. All in all, Dragon Quest Heroes: Rocket Slime is a game that you can't really go wrong with if you enjoy RPG action on your DS, and longtime fans of the series will definitely enjoy this.

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.

Open your dual screen for the battle adventure for the SLIMES!!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 22, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is one of the funnest series they have launched to the nintendo DS. This game is for all ages and very fun. You can customize your tanks with every item you can find in your quests. Besides of the fun factor an da funny story line. SAve 'em all not copying the right of pokemon xD haha. SO I recomend this game for everyone who is expecting a colorfull and adventurous and strategical minded. Buy this game and I guarantee that you will enjoy it.
Hail to the slimes knights :P

Ah yes, the adorable little slime. Who wouldn't love it?

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: September 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

After the huge success of Dragon Quest VIII in North America, audiences get to be treated to something fairly different. While nothing like the main series, being a spinoff and all, this game still provides an exiting adventure, and is just what some have been waiting for on the Nintendo DS!

Meet Rocket, he's a slime. That's right, a slime. This game stars slimes (and other fiends from Dragon Quest!). They live in their own little world, peacefully and happily. As expected, all of the characters are filled with a lot of character, which is one of the things that makes Rocket Slime so appealing! Just about each character has come to life through some of the best localization in years! The cute creatures and their home island are brimming with life!

The gameplay is fairly standard. Rocket Slime does not feature much touch screen use (aside from some really engrossing minigames!). The gameplay is fairly standard and you will be able to do just about everything with the A button. While difficult to explain, you can pick up enemies (and allies) with the A button as well. There are also puzzles and the sort. This simply gameplay can get extremely addicitng, but what's more stunning is the tank battles!

Eventually you and your enemies will roll into their tanks and have a free for all. This is when the game gets exiting as there is action flying all over the place. The game gets fun, crazy, and all out whacky! There is also a lot of customization for RPG Enthusiasts, such as ammo, tank, and character options.

The graphics, while only a step above GBA graphics, look great. (Especially on the DS Lite! Note to everyone: GET A DS LITE!!!) The world of the slimes is brilliantly created. Animations are also whacky and fun.

The sound is fair as well, tunes are happy and fun, suiting this game's overall theme.

Rocket Slime is at best, simply put, fun. While the game takes only a dozen or so hours to complete, those who want everything will be spending MUCH MUCH longer. This game is perfect for kids, those looking for a fun DS game, RPG enthusiasts, Square Enix Fans, or Dragon Quest Fanatics. GET ROCKET SLIME NOW!!

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