# DRAGON QUEST II

> Classic fantasy role-playing game with exploration, combat, and story. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 156 App Store ratings · 174 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290/reviews.md

## What is DRAGON QUEST II?

The second instalment in the celebrated Dragon Quest series finally comes to mobile! Explore fair lands and foul dungeons in this all-time classic RPG!

Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download!
※In-game text is available in English only. 

◆ Prologue
A century has passed since the events of DRAGON QUEST, during which time three new nations have been founded by the offspring of the great hero of Alefgard.
But the peace they have long enjoyed is no more. Demon hosts summoned forth from the darkness by the fallen High Priest Hargon have brought the land to the brink of ruin once again.
Now, the young prince of Midenhall—a descendant of the legendary warrior Erdrick—must set out to find the two other heirs to the heroic bloodline so that together they might defeat the nefarious Hargon and restore peace to their world.

◆ Game Features
・Whether you’re keen to pick up where the first part of the Erdrick Trilogy left off, or are entirely new to the series, DRAGON QUEST II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line is sure to take you on an unforgettable journey.

・In this early example of an open-world adventure, players are free to wander the wilds, brave monster-infested dungeons, or take to the seas in search of new lands—discovering ever more powerful abilities and valuable treasures along the way!

・Simple, Intuitive Controls
The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play.

・Experience the multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama to create a gaming sensation.

[OS Compatibility]
iOS 12.0 or higher

## Key features

- Explore open-world environments
- Battle monsters and adversaries
- Discover powerful weapons and spells
- Intuitive mobile controls
- Engaging fantasy storyline
- Standalone package, no further purchases

## Chart rankings

- #93 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## What do users think of DRAGON QUEST II?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great classic RPG
- 👍 Nostalgic and enjoyable experience
- 👍 Solid port with quality-of-life improvements
- 👍 Responsive touch controls
- 👍 Reasonable difficulty level

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes after battles
- 🐛 Shopkeeper/inn crashes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 👎 Outdated language/text translation
- 👎 Lack of landscape mode support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes after battles
- Crashes when talking to shopkeepers/inns
- Glitches in certain areas (e.g., Tower of Wind)
- Slow response when using certain items in battle

**Most requested features**

- Landscape mode option
- Improved text translation
- Controller support
- Cloud save sync between devices

## Recent user reviews (10 of 174)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-ii/id911205290/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Really great

*2022-11-30*

Love the whole dragon quest series. For nostalgic purposes you can’t put these down. There is a bug though. When you get to the parts of the game. And you fight mobs like pazuzu, they won’t spawn. If you leave the area and come back to that map, you can walk forever and nothing will spawn. 

This noticeable if both DQ2 & DQ3

### 4/5 — 1편에 이은 로토시리즈 2번째 작품

*2022-11-09*

1편이 나올 당시 RPG라는 장르를 대중들에게 알리는 역할을 했다면 2편은 각 특징과 능력을 가진 동료들을 활용해 풀어나강 다는 점이 특징 당시엔 최고의 대작이겠지만 너무 옛날 게임이라 지금 하기엔 불편하고 단조로운 면도 있네요

### 1/5 — Stairway Glitch at the Lighthouse Dungeon

*2022-11-04, version 1.0.5*

This game is fantastic and I’ve had a lot of fun. I’m giving it one star because I am currently experiencing a game ruining glitch. In the lighthouse dungeon there are no stairs populating so I cannot progress. Please fix this or let me know I am missing something. 

Thank you

### 5/5 — Sensacional

*2022-03-26*

Ótimo remake da sequência do rei dos JRPGs.

### 2/5 — Recommend for dq fan only

*2022-01-12*

느리고 시스템 불편하고 ui불편하고
가로모드 안되고 패드지원안되고
그러나 게임성은 좋다
드퀘팬 아니라면 안하는게 나을듯

### 5/5 — DQ2 is no longer the worst RPG of all time

*2021-11-04*

After beating DQ1, I kept thinking “how on earth did 8 year old me figure all this out?” Answer: it took me 6 months and a notebook where I wrote down clues and mapped the caves and dungeons. I recall as a child starting DQ2 but don’t remember why I didn’t play it after a couple weeks.  

DQ2 difficulty level has to be 100X that of DQ1. The world is 4X as big, you need a boat, the dungeons are nearly impossible to figure out without a guide/walkthrough, there are 147,000 villagers to talk to and decipher their Ye Olde English clues.  DQ1 had a handful of items you needed to acquire in order to complete objectives.  I can’t even guess how many were in DQ2.  You gain 2 characters, each with their own rules on what armor and weaponry they can don.  Do you sell items back to the shops or try them on your partner first? So much thinking involved. 

It’s a slow go getting started and I bow my head in shame that I resorted to a walkthrough and auto save scrumming.  Nonetheless, by the end I was addicted and neglected my wifely duties to beat this game.  Wasn’t the biggest fan of Atlas.  His power was very random and it didn’t seem fair that he killed my full HP level 36 Princess in one swipe.  

But what the original game lacked is more than made up for in this version.  It plays flawlessly, there are no ads or hidden fees.  Very enjoyable RPG.

### 5/5 — 3rd Times the charm…

*2021-10-18*

I have tried three times (at least) since the late 80s to beat this game. The original NES one was a little too hard for me at 9.  My second try was on a flash Cart and I there was a save issue so I gave up. Shame on me for not staggering the 3 save slots… ;)

I am so glad I saw this through on my iPad Pro. What a Great gaming experience. It was just about perfect related to the little fixes and QoL features. 

This version challenges the idea that DQ2 was the black sheep of the series. 

Cheers

### 4/5 — Great Classic RPG, but....

*2021-08-17*

This game is great if you're a 2D rpg fan.  I only have one pet peeve about this game, which is the language the game is using or tried to use.  I understand the game takes place in a setting of a medieval type of era, but could they at least have the text be in the modern English language?  Seriously, I had to analyze each sentence to understand and look for clues of what to do.

### 5/5 — Nicely done

*2021-02-13*

The grind is a bit real on this one. The monster encounter rate definitely higher than I recall, plus you must grind levels on about three to four different occasions. After getting all the end game gear and leveling all three characters to 46 the last boss was easy.
Played on a iPad, controls were good since you can move by touching any part of the screen. Translation was a bit mediocre.
Overall a good experience. I guesstimate about 35 hours to complete the game. 

Tips: get the falcon blade (bought in town), don’t skip the mad cap (last cave, near end game) both items make a big impact.

### 3/5 — Freezes

*2021-02-05*

With update to iOS 14, the game freezes often on my iPhone 6S Plus.

Freezes last for 2-3 seconds, but they happen several times per minute, which really takes away from the enjoyment. Without the freezes, the game would easily get 5 stars from me.

Last update was 2 years ago. I wish SE would update this again to work well with the updated iOS.

## Frequently asked questions about DRAGON QUEST II

### What is Dragon Quest II about?

Dragon Quest II is a classic fantasy role-playing game where you play as a young prince on a quest to find two other heirs to a heroic bloodline. Together, you must defeat a fallen high priest and restore peace to the land.

### What are the main features of this game?

The game features an open-world adventure where you can explore lands, brave dungeons, and sail the seas. You'll discover powerful abilities, valuable treasures, and engage in battles with various adversaries.

### How much does Dragon Quest II cost?

This is a standalone package that you purchase once. There are no additional in-app purchases or downloads required after the initial purchase.

### What devices is Dragon Quest II compatible with?

The game requires iOS 12.0 or higher. It is designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of modern mobile devices, supporting both one- and two-handed play.

### Is this game suitable for new players to the series?

Yes, the game is designed to be enjoyable whether you are continuing from the first part of the Erdrick Trilogy or are entirely new to the series. It offers an unforgettable journey into a rich fantasy world.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2025-09-29

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.0.5 — 2018-05-15

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-04-27

It corresponds to the screen size of iPhone X.

### 1.0.3 — 2016-11-18

Fixed bug.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-08-10

Added support for Traditional Chinese and Korean.

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