[quote name='mkelehan']Looks like the deal is still on.
Also, I think 4 is my favorite. I never got around to finishing 5... I just don't like catching, raising, and switching out monsters.[/QUOTE]
I absolutely loved 4 on the DS. It was a fun game all the way through and I really loved the localization.
I tried to beat 5 as well... but man, I didn't like raising and switching out monsters in that one, either. This is coming from a guy who spent about 120+ hours playing and finally beating Dragon Quest Monsters Joker and loving every moment. To each their own, certainly, so maybe I'll try again someday.
BTW, the Bradygames guide for 4 is quite good. If you ever find a used copy at a Half Price Books I say go for it.