- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Apr 21, 2026
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Summary:
Experience fast-paced action in this new roguelite DRAGON QUEST RPG.
DRAGON QUEST with fast, intuitive combat.
Embark on a new roguelite RPG adventure.
- Developer: KLab, Bird Studio
- Genre(s): Role-Playing, General
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 4
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Mixed: 4 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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May 1, 2026Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a worthy idle RPG with some engaging elements. But its initial promise of exciting Survivors-like action quickly falls apart. However, if you approach it from the perspective of it being a regular growth-focused casual RPG with plenty of more hardcore elements, you'll have fun. And both the visuals and audio have that familiar, nostalgia-infused Dragon Quest flavour.
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Apr 20, 2026Dragon Quest Smash/Grow does a surprisingly solid job of combining Dragon Quest with roguelite elements in a mobile format. The story is pretty vanilla, and it’s hard to say how much the gacha system will impact the game past launch, but this is a decent enough way to take part in some charming Dragon Quest fun while on the go.
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Apr 27, 2026DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow is a serviceable “survivors-style” RPG that looks and sounds just as you’d expect from the historic franchise. Its lackluster roguelite mechanics and lack of mechanical depth anchor its gameplay, ultimately making it a repetitive experience that’s easy to play and drop at a moment’s notice. However, players should be wary of the game’s abhorrent monetization scheme and progression walls, as these are not only worse than most gacha games but also a huge time sink that offers little satisfaction beyond repetition.
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Apr 22, 2026Dragon Quest Smash/Grow is a simple, straightforward action game that provides some fun.