Dragon Warrior III (Game Boy Color)

Dragon Warrior III, in this case, is a port of the Japan-exclusive Dragon Quest III Remix for SNES, which in turn was a port of the NES Dragon Warrior III.

So basically, this is Dragon Warrior III Re-Remix.

Debug Menu#

GameShark code 920095C2 will start both Japanese and United States versions in a debug menu.

• Second Menu: Load the JP version, then activate the code 920C95C2. More details here (in Japanese).

There are various options for warp, message test, monster test/viewer, sound test, flag edit, a no-clip mode...

Unused Text#

Normally, the condition for fighting the hidden boss GranDragn is to collect the first 155 bronze and silver Monster Medals to open the doors to his lair. However, unused dialog found at 1BF3F9 suggests a little something extra...

Humans… Here… Quite remarkable. 
I am Gran Dragon, the master of this temple.
If you wish to challenge me, then
gather the gold Monster Medals.
All of them.
Until then, I will wait right here.

Unused Mode#

In the final game the only available link features involve trading Monster Medals with other players, but unused dialog at 1939D5 and 19D709 seem to suggest that there was competitive mode featuring the Pachisi mini-game found in the main game. Based on the dialog it seems that it would have been possible to select from multiple tracks, and that the winner would be allowed to choose a Monster Medal as a reward. Potentially tying the unused mode with the unused Dragon Warrior IV Monster Medal graphics also found in the data.

Main menu option text at 1939D5.

Journal # deleted.

The Game Link Cable isn't set.
Please restart the link process.

Select the journal to be used.

Select the Pachisi track.

Medal Book deleted.

Relevant Pachisi mode text at 19D709.

*:The Traveler's Pachisi Track welcomes you.
Up to two players may take part.
Let's choose who goes first.
[Name1] please cast your dice.

*:You rolled #. [Name2] please cast your dice.

*:Oops... You both rolled the same.
You'll have to roll once more.
[Name1] please cast your dice.

*:The roll was #.
For rolling a higher number [Name1] goes first.
You both have # rolls of the die on this course.
Good Luck to you both.

[Name1] is in a monster battle.

[Name1] is sending up electric sparks.

[Name1] is in a deep sleep.

[Name1] won the monsters battle.

[Name1] woke up.

Congratulations [Name1]
You've won a Medal of your choice.

*:Oh my. [Name2] fell through a trapdoor.
You're the winner [Name1]
You've won a Medal of your choice.

*:Choose a Medal
*:This Medal. Yes/No
*:It's [Name3]'s Medal.

*:Let's see what Medals are left.
These are the remaining Medals.

*:This Pachisi match is over.
Please do come again.

*:Do you want to quit now.

Preparing to link. Please wait.

Linkage was refused.

A wicked jolt of electricity.

Found [Name3]'s Monster Medal.

Unused Graphics#

In addition to the medals for the Dragon Warrior III monsters, the game also has Monster Medal graphics for all the monsters of Dragon Warrior IV. These cannot be seen normally, and why they're here at all is a mystery.

Regional Differences#

Title Screen#

Japan	International

References#