Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen is a role-playing video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System that introduces a unique structure with five separate chapters. Each chapter centers on different characters, gradually revealing their backstories. The final chapter unites these protagonists as they embark on a quest to save the world, enhancing the narrative depth of the series.
Dragon Warrior IV differs from the rest of the series by breaking up the game into five distinct chapters, each of which focuses on a different protagonist or protagonists. The first four are told from the perspective of the Hero's future companions and the fifth one, from the hero's perspective, brings all the characters together as they begin their journey to save the world.