Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

 iOS
User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 54
  3. Negative: 6 out of 54
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  1. JoeYabukida
    Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Was such a blast to replay this game. so many reviews already all to make it clear that it should be played at least once whatever device youre using!
  2. DinoBeam
    Oct 28, 2020
    4
    I loved Dragon Quest 4, but i just couldn't bring myself to finish this one. It's just boring some how. The pacing, the areas, the fact that you have monsters as party members instead of characters. I just couldn't get excited once I became an adult. The childhood part where you go explore a haunted castle was great fun however.
  3. Bertram_Kerwin
    Nov 15, 2019
    5
    DQ V is pretty decent until the last disgusting T 'n' T board make it stink so much. Some monsters took awful lot of time to recruit even we have monster magnet.
  4. LordDecky
    Jul 15, 2019
    10
    Detailed and charming 16-bit graphics + an amazing orchestrated soundtrack + a charming and classic RPG story where "darkness is taking over." + fun and diverse turn-based combat = a practically perfect game
  5. LALAGIRL20075
    May 29, 2019
    10
    The Best Dragon Quest Game! So fun. And the story is the best! .
  6. ItsJamal
    May 30, 2020
    10
    The Best RPG ever made, most unique story Ive seen, Amazing Villain, and a few years ahead of pokemon on the monster catching thing.
  7. JWil
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This game is right here!!! The first games of the middle Dragon Quests I was eager to play! This was the first ever JRPG to introduce the monster hunting mechanic before the likes of Pokémon, Shin Magami Tensei, and Digimon, and any other game you can think of. It introduced it in a subtle way forward the middle of the game. Each monster has its own stats and everything. They canThis game is right here!!! The first games of the middle Dragon Quests I was eager to play! This was the first ever JRPG to introduce the monster hunting mechanic before the likes of Pokémon, Shin Magami Tensei, and Digimon, and any other game you can think of. It introduced it in a subtle way forward the middle of the game. Each monster has its own stats and everything. They can equip weapons and armor and learn skills. I’ve just played it up until the demon world so I know I still have a ways to go but I had to comment on this masterpiece of an RPG which the creator Yuji Horii said it’s his favorite of the whole DQ franchise. You play as the hero traveling with his father, then later on play his children which you have after choosing your wife of course. There are 3 women to choose from. You have Bianca which is your childhood friend, a Beaty you will just meet with blue hair (I forgot her name) and then a new wife option added when the game was upgraded on the 3DS which of course got printed over and optimized for iOS. It’s definitely the best phone game to get because it takes no data and there are no micro transactions. Good ol’ RPG of the golden era gameplay. Priceless. I recommend this game to anyone. Now this came out at a different era so some of the later dungeons and areas may feel absolutely brutal but if you put in the time and grind it out when things get tough you’ll overcome anything. It plays like a good RPG should. Definitely the best out of IV V and VI to at least start at. Review for DQ VI to iOS coming soon. Thank you for reading it.… Expand
  8. DragonQuestV
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Dragon Quest V is based if youre a fan of JPRGs it is essential to play and if you want a Dragon Quest game to get into the series with V is really good. Please play it
  9. soahknam
    Jan 17, 2021
    8
    good rpg game, unfortunately I did not play it in its first year, maybe it would have changed my rating. the music as always is 10.

    Story :8
    Gameplay: 8
    Music: 10
    VIsuals: 8

    Personal score: 8 Good !!
  10. Pitusa
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I've played, its setting and story are great. It really entertained me quite a bit. In conclusion, "Dragon Quest V" is a game that I recommend to all game fans.

Awards & Rankings

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#23 Best iOS Game of 2015
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#16 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015
9
#9 Most Shared iOS Game of 2015

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Atomix
    Feb 14, 2015
    80
    A bright history lesson. Before Chrono Trigger and Pokémon, this game was teaching us about capturing monsters and the passage of time. Fair price, engaging adventure.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Feb 2, 2015
    100
    If you have yet to play Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, I’d urge you to check out the iOS version of the game. It’s not quite worth the jump if you already own it on DS, but it’s a cheaper alternative here than picking up a used physical copy of the game second-hand nowadays.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jan 27, 2015
    90
    The Nintendo DS port of one of the most beloved classic Dragon Quest games has made the transition to mobile incredibly well. For the most part.
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