Enter the world of DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: Joker as the young hero, locked in a prison by your own father, the leader of a mysterious organization known as CELL. Released under orders to enter the Monster Scout Challenge, you will embark on a journey starting with a single monster and a scout ring, unaware of the dark and mysterious intentions that surround the competition.

• The "big three" comprised of series creator Yuji Horii, legendary manga artist Akira Toriyama, and renowned composer Koichi Sugiyama, team up once again to create an unforgettable gaming experience
• Witness the same breathtaking visuals that brought Akira Toriyama's art to life in DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
• Create new species as you synthesize customized monsters from a selection of more than 200 different DRAGON QUEST creatures
• Experience an innovative and exciting mix of the monster arena battles from DRAGON QUEST VIII and traditional DRAGON QUEST gameplay
• Challenge your friends via local wireless play to see whose team is the strongest
• Robust Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection component allows players to upload and download monster team data for battle on their Nintendo DS systems