DRAGON QUEST

Square Enix · Sep 11, 2014

Teen

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The legendary RPG comes to Nintendo Switch with updated controls. Whether you're a veteran fan in need of a nostalgia trip, or a newcomer to the series looking for a fresh take on an old classic, there's something here for everyone. Enter a fantasy world of sword, magic, and monsters!

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Scores by platform

Nintendo Switch

Critic 6.7 (16 critics) · Gamer 6.9

7.0

Android

Critic 8.0 (2 critics) · Gamer 9.0

8.2

Critic reviews

WorthPlaying
Chris "Atom" DeAngelus · Jan 09, 2020
7.0
The Dragon Quest 1-3 Collection is a solid, if bare-bones, port of the JRPGs that started it all. The games are nostalgic trips down memory lane mixed with some frustrating relics of video games of yore. If you've ever wanted to experience where it all began, this is the best way to do it. Since this collection was released at the same time as Dragon Quest XI S, it's tough to recommend it over the new hotness. Sometimes, though, you just want to sit down and slip into a comfortable classic, and Dragon Quest is made for that.
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Game Rant
Denny Connolly · Oct 14, 2019
7.0
At the end of the day, the Eldrick trilogy will likely feel too dated for gamers looking to take the first step into the world of Dragon Quest, but the games are definitely worth playing for established franchise fans who haven't already worked through them or are looking for a bit of nostalgia. The mechanics and storytelling techniques are just a bit too old school to win over new fans, but seeing the roots of the now-iconic franchise is a great experience for fans.
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Gamer reviews

Todd Lewis
Jun 9, 2021 · Switch
4.0
I have no nostalgia here and am judging the game for what it is today—a dated and objectively not-so-fun video game. PAC man is still fun today, Mario bros is too, but this? As a DQ fan myself, it may seem like blasphemy, but the truth is the truth: random battles suck! They are an awful product of the time because of limitations with the technology. The battle system isn’t bad, it’s just kind of basic. The fact that the game is short makes it enjoyable and feel like an adventure, but the random battles really makes the game a chore to play a lot. I don’t understand how someone can just zone out playing this and “grinding”. To me, grinding is not fun. That’s not engaging gameplay, it’s just not. If I wanted to grind, I would grind something in real life like work or cleaning the house. I’m not trying to be rude or to disrespect DQ, I just want to be honest. DQ needs a remake, as do all the games with random battles so they can be special because they truly are with the iconic art style, music and legacy.
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