Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3

The top screen of the Nintendo 3DS shows a third-person perspective of the main character and the world around him, called "Break World", while the bottom screen shows a map of the nearby area, with the current goal circled in red.{{cite web|access-date=April 17, 2020|date=November 12, 2015|title=Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 is set in Break World|author=Romano, Sal|publisher=Gematsu|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2015/11/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-set-break-world|archive-date=December 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216181852/https://gematsu.com/2015/11/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-set-break-world|url-status=live}} The protagonist carries a device known as a Reactor, which can be used to discover hidden objects or paths. Some paths require the player to be riding a monster to traverse. Players will be able to ride on the 500 different monsters that populate the game world. The monsters come in either land, sea, or sky varieties, meaning that different types monsters are required to traverse different paths.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2015-11-25|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Shows More Of Its World And Reactor Features|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/11/25/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-more-of-its-world-and-reactor-features/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315014147/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/11/25/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-more-of-its-world-and-reactor-features/|archive-date=2016-03-15|url-status=live}} Players can also equip them with accessories and level them up.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-01-07|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Will Let You Choose Out Of 5 Monsters From Fusions|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/07/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-will-let-choose-5-monsters-fusions/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312113406/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/07/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-will-let-choose-5-monsters-fusions/|archive-date=2016-03-12|url-status=live}} Leveling up a monster can give it new abilities, such as the ability to do more jumps in a row and therefore access areas previously out of reach. The Reactor device can also be used to scan monsters to discover information about them. If the player attacks a monster while riding, the other monster begins the battle stunned or knocked out. A competitive mini-game is included called "Great Riders Cup" that uses the monster riding system of the main game and allows up to four players to compete either with the game AI or with local players or others over Wifi.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-02-18|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Has An Online Monster-Riding Mini-Game|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/18/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-online-monster-riding-competitive-mini-game/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160226153212/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/02/18/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-online-monster-riding-competitive-mini-game/|archive-date=2016-02-26|url-status=live}} The game also utilizes the Nintendo 3DS's “StreetPass Battles”, allowing players to play against others they might meet while going about their day{{cite web|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2016/02/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-details-local-multiplayer-streetpass-battles|publisher=Gematsu|access-date=April 21, 2020|date=February 17, 2016|title=Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 details Local Multiplayer, StreetPass Battles|author=Romano, Sal|archive-date=March 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328053325/https://www.gematsu.com/2016/02/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-details-local-multiplayer-streetpass-battles|url-status=live}} The games protagonist can be visually customized with different color for hair, scarf, boots, pants, and gloves.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-01-20|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Shows More Of Its Character Customization|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/20/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-character-customization/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325023717/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/20/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-character-customization/|archive-date=2016-03-25|url-status=live}} Monsters can also be color customized by finding and rescuing a monster called Color Fondue who can perform "Color Fusion" on monsters a player controls.

The games protagonist suffers from amnesia and must search the world to remember his past. A mysterious girl, an old woman, and a tribe of monsters will all assist him in his quest, while a figure called the Dark Master, who calls himself a "human hunter", pursues the protagonist with powerful monsters that have awakened their latent dark powers.

In July 2015, series creator Yuji Horii discussed the third title in the Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker, featuring a new logo designed by Akira Toriyama.{{cite web|author=Spencer|date=2015-07-15|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Scouted For Nintendo 3DS|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/15/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-scouted-for-nintendo-3ds/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317145036/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/07/15/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-scouted-for-nintendo-3ds/|archive-date=2016-03-17|url-status=live}} A game trailer was shown at Jump Festa 2016 featuring the titles new art style and large variety of monsters.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2015-12-21|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3 Shows Its Latest With A Jump Festa 2016 Trailer|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2015/12/21/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-its-latest-with-a-jump-festa-2016-trailer/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227063753/http://www.siliconera.com/2015/12/21/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-shows-its-latest-with-a-jump-festa-2016-trailer/|archive-date=2015-12-27|url-status=live}} Demos of the game were released for Japanese Nintendo 3DS game consoles in early March 2016.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-01-12|title=Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3's Demo To Release In Japan In Early March|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/12/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3s-demo-release-japan-early-march/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325024932/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/01/12/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3s-demo-release-japan-early-march/|archive-date=2016-03-25|url-status=live}} Those that completed the demo were given a code for a free present in the full game.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-03-21|title=A Look At Plenty Of Dragon Quest Monsters Joker 3's Demo Footage|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/21/look-plenty-dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3s-demo-footage/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160403025414/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/21/look-plenty-dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3s-demo-footage/|archive-date=2016-04-03|url-status=live}} A special wallpaper designed by Toriyama was released on the game's website to commemorate the game's launch.{{cite web|author=Junpoco|date=2016-03-24|url=http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031004/20160324035/|title=本日発売の「ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ ジョーカー3」。鳥山 明氏が手がけた原画を元に制作された特製壁紙を配信|publisher=4gamer|access-date=2016-04-04|archive-date=2016-03-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160330041437/http://www.4gamer.net/games/310/G031004/20160324035/|url-status=live}}

The first week of sales in Japan exceeded 368,000, making it the top selling game in Japan.{{cite web|author=Sato|date=2016-03-30|title=This Week In Sales: Monsters, Skeletons, Vocaloids, Bikinis, And Nobunaga|url=http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/30/week-sales-monsters-skeletons-vocaloids-bikinis-nobunaga/|publisher=Siliconera|access-date=2016-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402064423/http://www.siliconera.com/2016/03/30/week-sales-monsters-skeletons-vocaloids-bikinis-nobunaga/|archive-date=2016-04-02|url-status=live}} Famitsu gave the game a 35/40 rating.{{cite web|author=Sal Romano|date=2016-03-22|title=Famitsu Review Scores: Issue 1425|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/03/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1425|publisher=Gematsu|access-date=2016-04-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401151356/http://gematsu.com/2016/03/famitsu-review-scores-issue-1425|archive-date=2016-04-01|url-status=live}} RPGamer gave the game a 3.5 of 5, praising the graphics and the ability to interact and ride many monsters, but noted that achieving late game high level abilities and monsters was difficult without a guide.{{cite web|url=https://rpgamer.com/review/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-import-review/|publisher=RPGamer|access-date=April 17, 2020|date=September 6, 2018|title=Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Import Review|author=Masem, Matt|archive-date=May 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200505232604/https://rpgamer.com/review/dragon-quest-monsters-joker-3-import-review/|url-status=live}}

“Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional” debuted at number one in Japan in mid-February 2017, selling 122,051 units.{{cite web|url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/02/dragon_quest_monsters_joker_3_professional_makes_number_one_debut_in_japan|publisher=Nintendo Life|author=Whitehead, Thomas|access-date=April 17, 2020|date=February 15, 2017|title=Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional Makes Number One Debut in Japan|archive-date=February 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200224221049/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/02/dragon_quest_monsters_joker_3_professional_makes_number_one_debut_in_japan|url-status=live}}

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