# DQM: The Dark Prince — user reviews > 85 indexed App Store user reviews of DQM by SQUARE ENIX, rated 4.10/5 from 67 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dqm-the-dark-prince/id6449183990/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dqm-the-dark-prince/id6449183990.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 43 · 4★ 7 · 3★ 5 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of DQM? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Smooth performance - 👍 Excellent touch controls - 🎮 Great console-quality port - 💎 Faithful to the Dragon Quest Monsters series - 🕹️ Addictive monster-catching gameplay **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 📱 Lack of controller support - 🔍 Small text/font size issues - 🔄 Repetitive popup for online policy acceptance **Commonly reported bugs** - Inability to change party members - Reverting to auto-battle mode unexpectedly - Crashes when minimizing the game - Downloading additional data fails with communication error **Most requested features** - Add controller support - Improve font size and readability - Implement 60fps option for medium settings - Port more Dragon Quest Monsters games to mobile ## Newest reviews (13 of 85) ### 4/5 — Needs Controller Support *2026-07-17* LOVE this game, runs amazing on mobile port and without controller it actually is extremely nice to play. I actually thought it was a mobile released game because it was so smooth lol, but giving the game controller support would let people use backbone controller setups etc and just make enjoying the game even better ### 4/5 — 통신에러 *2025-08-19* 요 몇일 전부터 통신에러 계속 나서 랜덤박스랑 연속배틀을 못해요 ### 2/5 — Bummed *2025-04-28, version 1.0.2* Was really excited to play this with my new backbone controller .. but there isn’t controller support at all smh. Oh and to top it off I can’t get a refund either, please add controller support ### 3/5 — Crashes and long waiting *2025-03-19* This is a great game but I requested my money back. The game has crashes too often. It’s always when there is a new encounter. I also have had to wait over a minute for a game encounter to load as well. More than once. It’s when there’s an encounter. The game also streams aweful If it works on your phone great! It’s a great game but I’ve had too many crashes and long waiting ### 4/5 — 진행이 멈추는 버그가 있습니다. *2025-02-16* 화면이 움직이긴하는데 다음으로 진행이 안되는 버그가 있습니다. 심각한 버그입니다. 배틀 한 번 할때마다 저장해야하나요…. ### 3/5 — Please add controller support *2025-02-05* Controller support needed!!! ### 4/5 — All *2024-12-04* Great game but it keeps crushing for some reason please fix it ### 2/5 — Controller support *2024-12-01, version 1.0.2* Please. I beg you. Add controller support. I refuse to play this glorious game without a controller. ### 4/5 — Great But… *2024-11-28* This is a great game however, I would love for it to have controller support on mobile, as that allows for better ease of access. ### 4/5 — Nice! *2024-11-13* Endlich mal ein Vollpreistitel, statt diesen schäbigen Free2Play gedöns. Spielt sich gut, gebe aber nur 4 Sterne aufgrund des fehlenden Controller Supports. ### 4/5 — Um bom rpg *2024-10-19* Apenas falta ter acesso para usar controles. ### 4/5 — Controller compatibility *2024-10-09* Played this game on the switch and I am ready to relive it on mobile, I just wish it was controller compatible. I know it just came out on mobile, but it would make sense for the game that came out on a console that’s controller compatible would offer the same controller compatibility on mobile. Hopefully, that’s coming soon. ### 5/5 — Perfekt. *2024-10-07* Ich habe DQM 1, 2 und 3 sehr genoßen als Kind, nie hätte ich gedacht, dass noch ein weiterer Teil kommt. Ich freue mich so sehr, dieses Spiel spielen zu können und freue mich jetzt schon auf weitere Teile. Danke und großes Lob an SE für die DQM Reihe. Der Kauf lohnt sich, mehr als das. Super Arbeit. Danke nochmals. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — No Controller Support, save data gone after not playing for a while *2026-03-29* The Game is great. But there is no controller option on mobile. That would make it 5 Stars. I hope they add it later. Edit: didnt play for a while. save data from cloud and devices completely gone. Unacceptable. ### 1/5 — 통신오류 고쳐주세요 *2026-03-28* 통신오류 불편합니다~~ 얼른 고쳐주세요 ### 1/5 — Kein Controller Support *2025-11-10* Ich verstehe nicht wieso ### 1/5 — No Controller Support *2025-02-05, version 1.0.2* Need a newer iPhone to run the game smoothly. This game also does not have controller support which is extremely disappointing. ### 1/5 — 改悪ゴミゲー *2024-12-02, version 1.0.2* ドラクエモンスターズ史上最大の改悪ゲー そもそも対応端末なのに処理重すぎてカックカクでゲームにならないし、それで画面のクオリティの設定下げたら文字すら読めない。 最悪のゴミゲー。ドラクエモンスターズを知らない奴が作ったとしか思えない。 ### 1/5 — Crash fréquents + autres bugs *2024-11-10* Excellant jeu en soi mais qui souffres de crash fréquents + lorsque l’on bascule sur une autre application et que l’on revient sur le jeu le son s’arrête et si c’est lors d’un combat le jeu refuse de continuer après le combat. Dommage pour un jeu à 35€ quand même… ### 1/5 — Add controller support! *2024-10-15, version 1.0.2* Very good game but it will be better with controller support for sure! ### 1/5 — Change party error *2024-09-26, version 1.0.2* How do i change party members? Ive been holding and dragging for minutes. Can i get my money back, i feel like i wasted my money on the trial beta unfinished game ### 1/5 — Great game but constant crashing *2024-09-21, version 1.0.2* Inexcusable amounts of crashing, also a lack of controller support. Game itself is very good and I would recommend it once this is fixed. ### 1/5 — 이게임의 최대단점. *2024-09-19* 컨트롤러 미지원 ㅡㅡa 컨트롤러좀 지원좀 하게 해줘. 터치로 하는거 진짜 개불편해 ㅡㅡ ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — It’s great *2026-06-01* It’s great, the only issue is it crashes when you’re in the lava worlds and the season turns winter. Luckily the game saves it self frequent enough for it to not lose much progress. ### 5/5 — 10/10 most of the time *2026-05-16* Occasionally, you can’t change your party members. Close app all the way, and it should fix. Other than that, it’s great. ### 5/5 — I love that I can play this anywhere! *2026-01-28* An amazing game! lots of monsters to synthesize and no lag! no matter how big the size they get, the fps never drops. I just hope that they don't make an SP version like they did with Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland and Dragon Quest Monsters 2: Iru to Ruka no Fushigi na Fushigi na Kagi. But nonetheless! Seeing that Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has happened, there's probably a possibility of the Caravan Hearts (gameboy advance) getting an reimagined too! With our Prince Keifer leading a Caravan of humans and monsters alike! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2025-08-16* Étant sur iPhone 16 Pro Max graphisme au maximum et fluidité hors-pair. Je trouve pour ma part que cette version avec les DLC déjà inclus vaut largement le prix. Pour ma part c’est 5 étoiles. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2025-02-17* Thank you for making a mobile version of this game, I am enjoying it on my iPad. ### 5/5 — YesyesyesYES *2025-01-25* Honestly the best mobile game I’ve ever purchased. I haven’t played DQM since the game boy games and LOVE everything about this. Wasn’t expecting the British characters and was wary of the high price tag but absolutely no regrets. Haven’t had any crashes (10hours in) and it runs perfectly. Extremely addictive and an easy buy for any Pokemon or Dragon Quest/Warrior Monsters fan. Now can we please get the GBC Dragon Warrior Monsters games ported to mobile too? ### 5/5 — Alles top außer controller *2025-01-23* Bitte dieses tolle Spiel durch einen controller support perfekt machen ### 5/5 — Need controller support *2024-12-03, version 1.0.2* Need controller support ### 5/5 — Awesome game! Controller question.. *2024-10-10* Was wondering if you guys are playing around with the thought of adding controller support? Maybe as an experimental option ? Thanks in advance this port is great! So glad it’s even possible to do this :D Extra note: Also can you add 60 fps for medium settings? It runs really smooth on high settings but I can’t really customize it to do the same on lower resolutions If not it’s all good still love the game. Thank you for this masterpiece ### 5/5 — Best Monster Wrangler on iOS! *2024-10-10* EDIT: Please stop the treasure trunks from opening the privacy policy in a browser every time I go to open the chest. It’s happening every time. Is there someway to get it to recognize that I’ve opened it and read it already? This is one of my favorite JRPGs and monster tamers from the past year on the Switch. And as soon as I started playing it, I thought it would be perfect for mobile! Battle and scout monsters from many different areas, synthesize monsters into new ones, includes DLC (except Japan McDonalds exclusive monsters that I know of), and you can fast travel and save anywhere. Perfect for Dragon Quest fans, monster tamer fans, JRPG fans, and those who like a good grind. Lots to try with this one! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*