Dragon Quest Swords Release Set!

Square Enix announced today that Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors, is heading to North American retailers on February 26, 2008.

This is the latest entry in the beloved Dragon Quest RPG series and is developed exclusively for the Wii. The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors fully utilizes the motion-sensing capabilities of the Wii Remote to allow gamers to wield a mighty blade, protective shield and utilize special attacks all with the Wii Remote.

The game's story:

Five years have passed since the defeat of the Deathbringer, and the kingdom of Avalonia joyously celebrates what seems to be an everlasting era of peace. However, a closer look reveals that things are amiss. Calamity arises within the kingdom, as unfamiliar and powerful monsters invade the outskirts of town. With the Deathbringer gone, what explanation is there for the onset of these monsters? And what of the queen, who has come to hide her face behind a strange mask? Make your way through the perilous journey, solve the baffling mysteries and return order to Avalonia.