DRAGON QUEST V
Role Playing · Paid · 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings
An epic multi-generational JRPG spanning three eras of adventure with monster-taming mechanics and one of the series' most emotional stories.
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GenreRole Playing
PricePaid
Difficultyvariable
Ad intensitynone
In-app-purchase pressurenone
Typical sessionlong
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX
Rating4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings
What players like
- Monster-taming party-building mechanics add strategic depth
- Emotionally engaging multi-generational story with multiple compelling arcs
- High-quality port with smooth performance praised by many
- Extensive world with post-game content for dozens of hours
- Beautiful graphics and art style faithful to the original
Common complaints
- No controller/Backbone support—touch controls inadequate for lengthy gameplay
- Portrait-only orientation limits screen real estate on tablets
- Significant grinding requirements feel tedious for adult players
- Touch controls and directional pad unresponsive and frustrating
- Sound/audio bugs in recent versions (silent mode issue, missing audio)
What real reviews say
★★★★★ 99.9% why not 100? Great story, characters, combat, and monster recruitment system. An easy 5 stars for the game itself. My only complaint is the mobile save system. If I switch apps for a while, the game sometimes restarts and I have to load my previous save, potentially losing progress. A proper autosave or reliabl
★★★★★ Favorite DQ Game! Needs A Landscape Mode. This is my favorite Dragon Quest game ever. It would have been perfect if I could switch it to a landscape mode.
★★★★★ A Beautiful Game Excellent graphics, art style, and gameplay. One of the best and most engaging stories in a JRPG—action, suspense, mystery, tragedy, joy, whimsy, romance—an unforgettable adventure. Easily worth the price because of the dozens of hours you will pour into it.
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