--- title: "Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e…" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-entertainment-system/dragon-quest-iii-soshite-densetsu-e/" description: "The Legacy of Erdrick Continues...On your 16th birthday, you wake to the sound of your mother's voice. \"This is the day you are to see the King of Aliahan.\"" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "1988-10-02 12:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dragon-quest-iii-soshite-densetsu-e.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-entertainment-system/dragon-quest-iii-soshite-densetsu-e.md" --- Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e... | Nintendo Entertainment System Releases | NintendoReporters [![Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e…](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dragon-quest-iii-soshite-densetsu-e.jpeg "Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e…")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/dragon-quest-iii-soshite-densetsu-e.jpeg)The Legacy of Erdrick Continues… On your 16th birthday, you wake to the sound of your mother’s voice. “This is the day you are to see the King of Aliahan.” Your mother has raised you to be a brave lad and you must now carry on your father’s legacy. He was a legendary warrior of Aliahan, who suffered death at the hands of a fiendish monster. “If not stopped, the Archfiend Baramos will certainly destroy our world”, the King says. Your challenge, your destiny – the Destruction of Baramos. With three allies of your choosing, you are set to embark on your quest to save the world from Baramos…your final enemy? \* 8 Classes of characters to select from: Hero, Soldier, Pilgrim, Wizard, Fighter, Merchant, Sage, and Goof-Off. \* Change classes of your characters mid-game. \* Main story contains dozens of intricate subplots. \* Travel day and night. \* Gamble on monster battles at the Fight Rings. \* Select from an expanded arsenal of weapons, armor and spells. \* Visit over 40 castles, towns, villages and shrines. #### Dragon Quest III: Soshite Densetsu e… - Related content (2) 7 January 2025 [Dragon Quest 3’s Rare 1988 Interview Resurfaces Thanks to Shmuplations](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dragon-quest-3s-rare-1988-interview-resurfaces-thanks-to-shmuplations/ "[Nieuws] Dragon Quest 3’s Rare 1988 Interview Resurfaces Thanks to Shmuplations") [ 0](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dragon-quest-3s-rare-1988-interview-resurfaces-thanks-to-shmuplations/#comments "Comments Dragon Quest 3’s Rare 1988 Interview Resurfaces Thanks to Shmuplations") 16 July 2024 [Dragon Quest III HD-2D: A Modern Twist on a Classic RPG](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-a-modern-twist-on-a-classic-rpg/ "[Nieuws] Dragon Quest III HD-2D: A Modern Twist on a Classic RPG") [ 0](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/news/nintendo-switch/dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-a-modern-twist-on-a-classic-rpg/#comments "Comments Dragon Quest III HD-2D: A Modern Twist on a Classic RPG") [](#) [ ](#) > Generated for use by AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). > Generated: 2026-08-12 12:01:29 > Maintained by: NintendoReporters > Source: https://www.nintendoreporters.com/ > Contact: webmaster@nintendoreporters.com