Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 42
  3. Negative: 7 out of 42

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  1. VonBrewskie
    Dec 11, 2015
    8
    Good game. Simple, colorful, fun. A nice blend of Dynasty Warriors combat and classic DQ RPG mechanics. Some might find it too simple in fact; the gameplay is repetitive. Not much more to do than run around and slay huge crowds of monsters. If you're a fan of Dynasty Warriors, (which I am not, surprisingly enough), you might want to give this a shot. There's enough different here that itGood game. Simple, colorful, fun. A nice blend of Dynasty Warriors combat and classic DQ RPG mechanics. Some might find it too simple in fact; the gameplay is repetitive. Not much more to do than run around and slay huge crowds of monsters. If you're a fan of Dynasty Warriors, (which I am not, surprisingly enough), you might want to give this a shot. There's enough different here that it doesn't feel the same as the Dynasty or Samurai Warriors games. The switching between characters offers up a nice change of combat styles with each character feeling truly unique in their presentation. The item and equipment system is pretty run-of-the-mill, old school RPG style. The shops upgrade equipment as you progress through the levels. Would have been nice to have missions to accomplish to earn new weapons or equipment. Maybe that's farther into the game. I've been distracted by side missions but I have around 10 hours put in and only about 8% completion. I am really enjoying my time with this game. The characters are fun to listen to in a charming, old rpg kind of way. The story is pretty run-of-the-mill and I have to wonder why we're beating the crud out of our buddies without any sort of moral objection from anyone. I think that could have made the story more interesting from a character development level. It's nice to put on a game that harkens back to the beat-em-ups of my youth. I haven't played one in a long time and the RPG mechanics, while a little bit stale, offer up a bit of variety. Bit of advice: if you're wearing the very best gear and are stomping everything, try putting on lower tier items and equipment. Makes your survivability less certain and I find it more fun that way. Also, there are items that reduce your damage but increase your chances for a crit strike. Those are a lot of fun too. This game reminds me of when I was a kid with overpowered party members in games like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. I had to build my own fun. I like that personally, but I understand why some people may not enjoy it as much as I do. If you're a fan of beat-em-up style games, Dynasty Warriors or Dragon Quest, give this game a shot! I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by how engaging such a simple, beautiful game this is. Also the music is great.… Expand
  2. and94
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    Obviously you have to be a fan of dragon quest to get full enjoyment from this game. And considering how many dragon quest games never made it to the west, and looking at the large number of poor user reviews, now we know why square enix is reluctant to bring its japanese flagships over here. Gameplay is largely the same as other samurai warriors games. You have super skills, a variety ofObviously you have to be a fan of dragon quest to get full enjoyment from this game. And considering how many dragon quest games never made it to the west, and looking at the large number of poor user reviews, now we know why square enix is reluctant to bring its japanese flagships over here. Gameplay is largely the same as other samurai warriors games. You have super skills, a variety of different heroes, and giant enemy bosses.… Expand

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Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameGrin
    Sep 15, 2016
    90
    An uttering fantastic game, Dragon Quest Heroes is more then deserving of your time. If you like hack n' slash games, do not pass this one up.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Jan 25, 2016
    64
    Poorly written story and drab gameplay ruin the fun of playing this colorful, kind-hearted game.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jan 6, 2016
    80
    If Dragon Quest Heroes teaches you anything, it's that even the well-known gameplay mechanics can make you feel heroic again. Its neat visuals and charming characters will stick to you like glue. Just try not to go around and kill innocent looking monsters for too long.
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