Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is about to take you on an adventure you’ll never forget. Become the hero you’ve always dreamt of and travel through mystical lands, battling hordes of engaging monsters in a mighty quest to save your people on Nintendo DS.

In Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies, you create your hero in any way you choose, from eye colour to body shape to hairstyle. As the game progresses you have the opportunity to build your character by equipping over 1,000 different items, choosing different vocations and gaining strength as you take on a rabble of ravenous monsters. You can try out creating your hero right now, by visiting the official Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies website here, where you’ll find lots more detail on every aspect of the game.

If you’re new to Dragon Quest or role-playing games in general, you’ll find an entire section of the website dedicated to introducing you to the game and filling you in on all the basics you need to know. Featuring exciting trailers and screenshots, it’s sure to whet your appetite for the massive adventure that lies in wait for you…

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies will be available from shops 23 July, only for Nintendo DS