DRAGON QUEST
Role Playing · Paid · 4.4 out of 5 from 481 ratings
The legendary classic RPG that started it all—a charming but grindy retro adventure through Alefgard to defeat the Dragonlord.
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GenreRole Playing
PricePaid
Difficultymedium
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionvariable
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX
Rating4.4 out of 5 from 481 ratings
What players like
- Historic classic RPG that defined the genre
- Excellent value for $2-3 paid game with no IAP
- Charming pixel art and Akira Toriyama character design
- Well-paced story despite being short (7 hours)
- Solid QOL improvements over NES original
Common complaints
- Save system broken—quick save feature doesn't persist, no iCloud/Game Center sync
- No controller support and portrait-only mode limits gameplay on iPad/TV
- Graphical bug with land tiles alternating pixel thickness that persists for 8+ years
- Very short and linear compared to sequels; requires grinding in places
- Clunky touch controls and interface; no landscape orientation option
What real reviews say
★★★★★ Provide Support Please add this game! It’s a classic
★★★★★ Just like the original NES Played for nostalgia. Well worth $3
★★★★ Not bad when on sale Had to play this since I bought the I & II HD remake on Steam and I’m loving it. They definitely added some QOL to the remake. This was a bit of a linear let down and a short one at that. I’m glad my first dive into RPGs as a kid was the original Final Fantasy on my own NES. This was good, fun, but
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