Dragon Quest

 Switch
Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. SpazioGames
    Oct 16, 2019
    70
    A historic role-playing game appeared in 1986, now re-staged on Nintendo Switch console.
  2. DarkStation
    Oct 9, 2019
    70
    Dragon Quest I, II and III on the Switch are great picks, especially if you enjoyed the recent eleventh entry and wanted to experience the origins of this great series. However, these are ports of the mobile versions with some audio and visual enhancements. So if you have them on your mobile phone already, there is little point in picking them up on the Switch again, unless you really want to play them on your TV in full glory.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 3, 2019
    65
    The first Dragon Quest feels like a relic from the past with its incessant grinding and tiring dialogue. But it’s hard not to recommend: it does have that Dragon Quest appeal that many games in the series have, and the soundtrack and visuals (save the character models) give this release a great classic feel. There’s no doubt this 33-year-old game shows its age, but Dragon Quest presents a simple, straightforward experience that’s worth playing if you can forgive its dated flaws.
  5. Nintendo Life
    Oct 15, 2019
    60
    Unfortunately, the technical issues and art do take away enjoyment from playing this otherwise fantastic retro throwback. While diehard fans of the series may enjoy it, a more casual player might be a little bit lost when faced with its 30-year old design.
  6. Video Chums
    Sep 26, 2019
    60
    There's no denying that Dragon Quest is a massively important RPG yet enjoying it without nostalgia in mind is tricky in this day and age.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22
  1. marcosnobre
    Feb 16, 2021
    8
    This game started the Japanese RPG genre. It is a mandatory game for all JRPG fans. When you play thinking about what it was like in 1986 itThis game started the Japanese RPG genre. It is a mandatory game for all JRPG fans. When you play thinking about what it was like in 1986 it brings an interesting experience.

    And you can enjoy it fast, because with 10 hours of play you can finish the game.    … Full Review »
  2. actorKJ
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This was a great game and an excellent port of the original. And having the ability to put the switch into sleep mode and continue playingThis was a great game and an excellent port of the original. And having the ability to put the switch into sleep mode and continue playing anytime is so much better than having to find a saving point every time I have to stop.… Full Review »
  3. skully335
    May 13, 2023
    10
    I had so much fun playing this game, if you're looking for a simple but also engaging RPG gameplay then you should really check it out!
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