DQIV (US/EU) missing Party Talk feature?

Rumors are circulating that Western releases for Dragon Quest IV might have been shorted out of the remake’s new “intra-party talk” feature. This wouldn’t be the first time Japan received the superior version of a DS title, as was the case with Mr. Driller Drill Spirits and Lunar Knights.

Originally introduced to the series with Dragon Quest VII, the missing feature allows players to consult their party outside of combat for advice, plot points, and some fun dialogue. I’m not familar with the game, but from what I’ve heard, the feature’s exclusion is a bunch of butt.

Though this hasn’t yet been confirmed with U.S. copies, as the game hasn’t shipped stateside yet, reports are already coming in from Europe about the omission, so it’s likely that the North American release will be the same!

[Via CAG, Select Button, GameFAQs]

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