Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies is a role-playing game developed by Level-5 and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It is the ninth installment in the Dragon Quest series. The game was released in 2009 in Japan and in 2010 in North America. The player takes on the role of a guardian angel who must help humans on Earth. The game features turn-based battles, character customization, and multiplayer options. The game cartridge is authentic and has been tested as shown in the first picture. The back displays some external damage that isn't affecting the gameplay.