# DRAGON QUEST III

> Classic fantasy RPG with customizable party and job system. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 183 App Store ratings · 115 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 87 MB
- Languages: American English, Korean, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2014-12-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088/reviews.md

## What is DRAGON QUEST III?

DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation—one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling games in the franchise is finally here for mobile! Now all three instalments of the Erdrick Trilogy can be played in the palm of your hand!

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!
DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation has an independent storyline and can be enjoyed without playing DRAGON QUEST I or DRAGON QUEST II. 
※In-game text is available in English only.

◆ Prologue
On the morning of their sixteenth birthday, the child of Ortega, hero of the land of Aliahan, is charged with a seemingly impossible task by the King himself: to slay the Archfiend Baramos, master of darkness!
What trials await our intrepid hero as they set out to take on a quest not even their legendary father was strong enough to complete?

◆Game Features

・Freely Customisable Party System.
Set out on an unforgettable adventure with a party of up to four characters who can be customised to your exact specifications at Patty’s Party Planning Place! Choose names, genders and jobs, and put together the team of your dreams!

・Freely Changeable Vocations
Your party members can be assigned any one of up to 9 vocations, a choice which will dictate their stats, equipment, spells and abilities.
Though the hero’s role has been decided by fate, the jobs of all the other characters are yours to change as you see fit.
Characters who change jobs will be returned to Level 1 and have their attributes halved, but they will retain all the spells and abilities they’ve learned, allowing you to tailor your team to perfectly suit your needs.
Turn a priest into a warrior to add healing abilities to your swordsman’s arsenal, or mix it up any other way you like! The possibilities are endless!

・Experience an epic RPG experience with over 30 hours of gameplay with added features to the original release!   
Travel across multiple continents and dungeons as you level up your characters and unlock new spells and abilities.  The personality system changes how your character grows making your party always unique.  Mini-games like medal collecting to unlock powerful new items that were not available in the original release. Discover and explore bonus dungeons and location after completing the main plot.   

・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 (Dragon Ball) to create a gaming sensation.

[OS Compatibility]
iOS 12.0 or higher

## Key features

- Freely customizable party system
- Freely changeable vocations (jobs)
- Over 30 hours of gameplay
- Bonus dungeons and locations
- Simple, intuitive mobile controls
- Standalone storyline

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of DRAGON QUEST III?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Classic RPG gameplay holds up well
- 🎵 Excellent orchestral soundtrack
- 📱 Excellent mobile port with great controls
- ✨ Updated graphics from NES/GBC versions
- 💰 No microtransactions or ads
- 🎯 Customizable party system with multiple classes
- ⚡ Quick save feature for convenience
- 🌍 Large explorable world with memorable locations
- 📖 Engaging story with connection to previous games
- 👥 Character creation and personality system adds depth

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes at various points
- 💾 No cloud save functionality
- 📵 Missing Pachisi tracks from original
- 🎬 No monster animations during battles
- 🔤 Translation names differ from original versions
- 📱 Screen optimization issues on newer devices
- 🎮 Reduced difficulty compared to original
- 🖐️ One-handed gameplay causes hand cramps
- 📚 Vague gameplay without in-game guides
- 🔄 Save data loss issues reported

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes when casting Kasizzle spell
- App crashes during final boss battles (Zoma, Baramos)
- Save data randomly deleted or lost
- Back button not responding on certain devices
- Crashes in Jipang cave boss fight
- Game freezes on various actions
- Portal not appearing at Zoma's Citadel
- Crashes when selling certain items
- Game doesn't save properly between sessions
- Crashes when transferring items between characters

**Most requested features**

- Cloud save synchronization across devices
- Restore Pachisi tracks mini-game
- Add monster animations during battles
- Landscape mode support
- Controller/Backbone support
- Monster Medals quest feature
- Bonus dungeon with Rubis sword
- Japanese language translation option
- Item descriptions in menu
- Original graphics toggle option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 115)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iii/id911208088/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Mobile RPG Ever!

*2026-02-26*

Hands down, the best mobile RPG ever. Sure this and the Final Fantasy series all take me back to my childhood, but DQ3 in particular is the best redone mobile game I have ever played! Such thorough, easy to play, in-depth game with an epic storyline taboot!

### 5/5 — 언어선택 가능하게 해주세요.

*2025-10-07*

핸드폰 설정 언어에 따라 자동으로 변경되는건 알지만 게임 안에서 설정이 가능하면 더 좋겠습니다. 일본어 설정 가능하면 더 좋겠습니다.

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2025-05-24, version 1.0.6*

This is a great classic RPG brought back to life and updated

### 5/5 — Bussin

*2025-05-18, version 1.0.6*

Skibidi busson frfr og no cap

### 5/5 — Легенда!!!

*2025-04-03*

Одна из самых величайших и значимых игр в истории. Вот бы ещё SMT так запортили на мобилки и шик.

### 3/5 — Zoma’s Citadel portal not appearing

*2025-02-21, version 1.0.6*

I played through 99% of the game. I got to Zoma. Beat the boss rush, out of heals and MP. There should’ve been a portal at the bottom of the stairs in Zoma’s room but there is not. So the game is impossible to finish

### 5/5 — Great Game Would Love Backbone Support!!!

*2025-02-19, version 1.0.6*

This game is a fun classic. Fun to play while watching the anime. This game would be better with backbone support.

### 5/5 — Missing a few things

*2024-10-05*

Loved it BUT missing: 1) Monster Medals Quest 2) Monster Animations during battles 3) Pachisi Tracks PLEASE BRING THESE BACK ON THE NEXT GAME UPDATE!!!!

Also…did the graphics and sprites change?/get updated? Looks a tad different than the remake I played/bought for iOS years ago…

### 5/5 — Quality of Life improvements FTW

*2024-03-18*

I see a lot of reviews talk about how the game is “easier” than the original because of the Quick Save, the bag or whatever other reason. To me, it’s the same old game I knew and loved. Very easy to pick up and put away or just grind for hours. Can’t wait for the 2D HD!

### 3/5 — Good, but lacking

*2023-10-24, version 1.0.6*

If this were a mirror copy of the Game Boy version, I’d give it 5 stars. But it’s missing pachisi, which was my favorite thing about the game. So I give it 3 stars.

## Frequently asked questions about DRAGON QUEST III

### What is DRAGON QUEST III about?

DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation is a classic fantasy role-playing game where you play as the child of a hero tasked with defeating the Archfiend Baramos. You will assemble and customize a party of adventurers, explore a rich world, and experience an epic storyline.

### What are the key features of DRAGON QUEST III?

Key features include a freely customizable party system where you can choose names, genders, and jobs for your companions. The game also boasts a freely changeable vocation system, allowing you to assign up to 9 different jobs to your party members, significantly impacting their stats and abilities. Players can expect over 30 hours of gameplay with bonus content like extra dungeons.

### How much does DRAGON QUEST III cost?

This is a standalone, premium title. Once you download the game, there are no additional purchases or downloads required to access all content. The game is a single purchase.

### Is DRAGON QUEST III compatible with my device?

The game is designed for modern mobile devices and features simple, intuitive controls optimized for vertical play. The movement button's position can be adjusted for one- or two-handed play. The in-game text is available in English only.

### Can I play DRAGON QUEST III without playing the previous games?

Yes, DRAGON QUEST III has an independent storyline and can be thoroughly enjoyed without having played DRAGON QUEST I or DRAGON QUEST II. It offers a complete and self-contained adventure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 2025-09-29

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.0.6 — 2020-07-15

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.5 — 2018-05-16

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-05-01

It corresponds to the screen size of iPhone X.

### 1.0.2 — 2016-10-11

Fixed a bug.

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