Dragon Quest Swords, released for the Wii in 2008, takes place in the land of Avalonia. The story follows a young boy who must embark on an 'on rails' shooter journey to prove himself worthy as a hero. The player's character is aided by two companions, Fleurette and Alance, whose names are also inspired by swords.
The gameplay of Dragon Quest Swords revolves around shooting monsters that appear in the same positions each play through. The player can choose their level of participation by controlling how often they cast magic. Standard physical attacks and a special "Master Stroke" attack are available when the power meter is full.