# DRAGON QUEST IV

> Epic role-playing adventure game with a multi-chapter narrative and extensive gameplay. (iPhone/iPad app by SQUARE ENIX.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SQUARE ENIX](https://appshunter.io/developer/300186801)
- Category: Games, Role Playing
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 132 App Store ratings · 138 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 540 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935/reviews.md

## What is DRAGON QUEST IV?

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Dragon Quest IV, the first instalment in the Zenithian Trilogy, is now out on mobile devices!
This epic adventure, unfolding over five unique chapters, each focusing on a different cast of characters, can now be enjoyed on your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad!  

Experience the full epic game with over 40 hours of gameplay in one 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. 
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◆ Story
In the far-flung corners of the world, our heroes’ stories are about to unfold... 

Chapter 1: Ragnar McRyan and the Case of the Missing Children
Starring Ragnar McRyan, noble knight of bonnie Burland.

Chapter 2: Alena and the Journey to the Tourney
Starring Tsarevna Alena, tomboy princess, Kiryl the priest, her devoted follower, and Borya, the cantankerous conjurer who has watched over Alena since childhood.

Chapter 3: Torneko and the Extravagant Excavation
Starring Torneko Taloon, a weapon merchant chasing his lifelong dream.

Chapter 4: Meena and Maya and the Mahabala Mystery
Starring a pair of gifted sisters —Maya, the most alluring dancer in the entire world, and her fortune-telling sibling Meena—who will stop at nothing to avenge their father’s death.

Chapter 5: The Chosen
Starring a youthful hero destined to deliver the world from disaster.
At long last, the Chosen Ones, inseparably bound together by the thread of fate, set off to face their ultimate enemy!
 

◆ Game Features
・Party Talk
Chat with your loyal companions any time you like during your adventure!
They’ll tell you all kinds of interesting things, depending on where you are in the story, and what heroic feats you have accomplished!

・360-Degree Views
Rotate your viewpoint in towns and villages through a full 360 degrees to make sure you don’t miss a thing!

・Wagon Quest!
Once you have the wagon, you can take a team of up to ten companions around with you on your adventure, and swap them in and out of your party at will!

・AI Battles
Tired of giving orders? Your faithful companions can be instructed to fight automatically!
Use the various tactics at your disposal to see off even the toughest enemies with ease!

・The Casino
The old series favourite is back! Will you make a killing at the casino?
Try your luck at three fantastic games: slot machines, poker and monster battles!

・Chapter 6?
Experience an extra chapter past the ending and explore a challenging bonus dungeon.   
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[Supported Operating Systems]
iOS11.0 and above.

[Supported Devices]
iPhone 5S/iPod touch (6th Generation)/iPad (5th Generation) and above.

## Key features

- Five unique character chapters
- Over 40 hours of gameplay
- Party Talk feature
- 360-degree camera rotation
- Wagon Quest for party management
- AI controlled battles
- In-game casino

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of DRAGON QUEST IV?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Excellent classic JRPG gameplay and story
- 📖 Engaging narrative with unique chapter structure
- 🎵 Outstanding music and sound design
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and character animations
- ⏱️ Substantial playtime (25-40 hours)
- 💾 Cloud save functionality available
- 📱 Convenient one-handed portrait mode play
- 🎭 Party chat feature adds character depth
- 🕹️ Responsive touch controls
- 🎪 Multiple mini-games and side quests

**Cons**

- 🐛 Cloud save system frequently fails to sync
- 🎤 Cannot mute game audio independently
- 🕹️ Hypersensitive/loose control pad
- 📐 Confusing 3D camera angles
- 🗣️ Poor translation with intentional accents
- 📱 Portrait mode only, no landscape option
- 🎮 No controller support despite iOS support
- 🔊 Game audio interrupts background apps
- 🗺️ Poor map design causes navigation confusion
- ⚙️ Inconsistent UI placement blocks visuals
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and save data loss
- 💰 Premium pricing without premium support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Cloud save data fails to sync between devices
- Save data completely lost after closing app
- iCloud saves incompatible with iOS 15+
- Game crashes mid-gameplay
- Hoffman's place quest bug
- Kabuff ability damage calculation incorrect
- Character accidentally enters wrong doors due to control sensitivity
- Battle window obscures visuals on iPad
- Music loops restart after battles
- App installation fails on some devices

**Most requested features**

- Controller support for iOS devices
- Landscape mode option
- Ability to mute game audio while keeping other apps
- Drag-to-move control scheme
- Difficulty settings/harder difficulty option
- Auto-save after boss battles and inn stays
- Japanese language option
- Spanish language localization
- Vision Pro compatibility
- Bundle pricing for DQ series
- Dragon Quest VII English mobile release
- Dragon Quest Monsters mobile version

## Recent user reviews (10 of 138)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-iv/id847381935/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great game, HORRIBLE conversion

*2026-03-02*

DQIV (DWIV) was a childhood fav! The story is great, the game is great. The "team" that converted this to mobile is an abomination! Most 5 year-olds speak better English than this translation team, and the fact that you can't mute a mobile game is UTTERLY PREPOSTEROUS! Shame, shame, shame on whomever is responsible for this. Game control pad is over-done/hypersensitive for mobile gaming, and the camera angles on this "3D conversion" are an unnecessary hassle and very confusing. Wow!

Dragon Quest III was SO GOOD! Like literally the best mobile RPG I've ever played. I simply just don't understand how this disaster was ever published.


FOLLOW-UP: Above was my review  of the game while still in Chapter 3 or 4. All still applies! Translation is truly awful and the camera angles in this 3D version cause immense confusion and literally defy logic- there are places where you will inevitably be forced to use a guide to manipulate your way through the game because of poor map design. Still though, now that I got through the [true] ending, the nostalgia flows freely. This is [was] SUCH AN AMAZING GAME! Best storyline ever. Well done, Square Enix (circa 1990)! So glad to play again.

### 2/5 — Great game, HORRIBLE conversion

*2026-02-26*

DQIV (DWIV) was a childhood fav! The story is great, the game is great. The "team" that converted this to mobile is an abomination! Most 5 year-olds speak better English than this translation team, and the fact that you can't mute a mobile game is UTTERLY PREPOSTEROUS! Shame, shame, shame on whomever is responsible for this. Game control pad is over-done/hypersensitive for mobile gaming, and the camera angles on this "3D conversion" are an unnecessary hassle. Wow!

Dragon Quest III was SO GOOD! Like literally the best mobile RPG I've ever played. I simply just don't understand how this disaster was ever published.

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2026-01-24*

8+ hours into the game, in chapter 4 heading to the mines and lost ALL save data. Game was done saving so closed out the window. When I next loaded the app save data was completely gone, including most recent cloud save data. Only cloud save data available was from chapter 1 and only 19 minutes into the game

### 4/5 — No Hoffmans Place?

*2025-08-03*

I still remember playing this game when it was Dragon Warrior4 on the NES. And then again on the Nintendo DS. Almost a flawless game, just as I remember. One little bug, I can’t seem to get Hoffman‘s place off the ground. Maybe it’s just me. Otherwise, one of my favorite all-time games.

### 3/5 — One of the greatest JRPGs of all time

*2025-05-25, version 1.1.3*

It’s a decent port but lacks modern features.

### 4/5 — Please Fix The Cloud Saves

*2025-02-20*

Overall it’s a great game but 4-6 cloud services don’t seem to work at all, I recently bought a iPad and wanted to continue my progress but can’t due to their being some sort of error. All I ask if Square Enix can fix this problem from such an amazing game.

### 5/5 — 가장 재밌는 드래곤퀘스트

*2024-12-23*

드퀘시리즈중에, 8명 메인 캐릭터들이 모두 개성있고, 5장 구성도 너무 좋습니다. 후회안합니다. 꼭 해보세요~!

### 5/5 — 이정도면 굳이네요

*2024-12-22*

옛날에 인터페이스고 스토리고 일본어 모르고 무작정해도 재미었는데ㅎㅎ 지금은 발전한세상에서 한글화된것만해도 대만족입니다 첨에10분정도만 조작불편했는데 이거 한손모드로 게임하기 엄청좋네요 게임성은 무조건 만점이라 올만에 
30년전 감성으로 달려볼렵니다 강추

### 5/5 — Worth every dollar

*2024-05-21*

I played this game on FC, PS, 3DS, and this IOS version is the best so far. I can save the game almost anytime. Good to play when taking the public transport.

### 5/5 — Vision pro

*2024-03-17*

It would be the wildest dream come true if you bring some of these SE games to Vision Pro using the iPad version. Seriously

## Frequently asked questions about DRAGON QUEST IV

### What is Dragon Quest IV?

Dragon Quest IV is a mobile role-playing game that is the first installment in the Zenithian Trilogy. It features an epic adventure that unfolds over five unique chapters, each focusing on a different cast of characters. The game offers over 40 hours of gameplay in one standalone package.

### What are the key features of Dragon Quest IV on mobile?

Key features include a multi-chapter story with different protagonists, over 40 hours of gameplay, Party Talk to interact with companions, 360-degree camera views in towns, Wagon Quest for party management, AI Battles for automated combat, and an in-game casino. There is also an extra chapter and bonus dungeon past the main ending.

### How much does Dragon Quest IV cost?

Dragon Quest IV is a premium game that you purchase once. After the initial download, there are no further in-app purchases or additional downloads required to access the full game content.

### What devices and operating systems are supported?

The game requires iOS 11.0 and above. Supported devices include iPhone 5S/iPod touch (6th Generation)/iPad (5th Generation) and above. In-game text is available in English only.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

You can expect a classic role-playing game experience with a strong emphasis on story and character development. Gameplay involves exploring the world, engaging in turn-based battles with enemies, interacting with non-player characters, and progressing through a multi-part narrative. You can choose to control your party's actions or utilize AI battles for convenience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2025-05-14

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.1.2 — 2022-04-21

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.1.1 — 2020-01-22

Fixed minor bugs.

### 1.1.0 — 2019-12-20

- Fixed to accommodate full-screen display on big-screen phones from the iPhoneX onward.

### 1.0.4 — 2016-05-18

Added support for Traditional Chinese and Korean.

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