# DRAGON QUEST V — user reviews > 154 indexed App Store user reviews of DRAGON QUEST V by SQUARE ENIX, rated 4.50/5 from 201 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-quest-v/id933113994.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 159 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 8 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 17 ## What do users think of DRAGON QUEST V? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Fantastic game - 👍 Great story and characters - 🎨 Beautiful graphics - 💎 One of the best in the series - 📱 Plays well on mobile - 🕹️ Smooth controls **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🔍 Lack of landscape mode - 🎮 No controller support - 💾 Unreliable cloud sync - 🔇 No background audio support - 🔌 Performance issues on some devices **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes when rotating camera - Accidental app switcher activation - Progression-blocking bugs - Missing sound when device is on silent - Inconsistent translation quality **Most requested features** - Add landscape mode - Implement controller support - Allow background audio playback - Improve cloud save functionality - Optimize performance for newer devices ## Newest reviews (14 of 154) ### 4/5 — Pretty decent *2025-11-27, version 1.1.3* Great overall game, I’ve been playing dragon quest games since I was 9 years old but the story for this was probably one of the best. Worth it. ### 3/5 — Spiel Top *2025-09-29* Aber warum ist die deutsche Synchro nicht enthalten? Ich verstehe es ja das man nicht extra eine nachreichen würde, aber es gibt sie ja bereits. Das ist mir wirklich unverständlich ### 4/5 — Where is the tradition Chinese *2025-09-18* Chinese disappear after update, now I can only ise my old iphone to enjoy the game and must be very careful not to update the app. Please add Chinese again. please please. I think this is a hopeless hope. let see whether this comment will have someone to check and add back the Chinese.....(18/9/2025) ### 3/5 — Seulement de l’anglais *2025-06-04* Pouvez-vous ajouter d’autres langues svp! ### 2/5 — Held back by the translation *2025-02-22* DQV is a great game, and this version of DQV is very fun, but the English localization leaves a lot to be desired. Most character names have been butchered into out of place references and nearly every line is a pun or rendered in a phonetic accent with only a passing resemblance to human speech. Some of the worst standouts include the changing of the names of every antagonist to Russian words for chess pieces, words the translator themself didn't seem to understand given they confused which pieces are "Ladja" and "Slon". These name changes are coupled with a pathetic attempt at a Slavic accent which will make you roll your eyes every time a villain speaks. The translation effort seems more like a "so random" internet parody of the story and dialogue. ### 3/5 — Portrait mode only *2025-02-07, version 1.1.2* You will love this game if you are a portrait mode nutter. There is no support for landscape mode so you see less of the environment. ### 5/5 — Amazing game but can’t hear the sound anymore *2023-10-28* Just recently Getting back into playing it and for some reason I don’t get sound from the game anymore I don’t know if it’s just my phone or not but I hope it gets fixed ### 2/5 — Frustrating. Doesn't age well *2023-09-14* It turns out, you really can't go back. These games require a ton of grinding that just isn't worth your time as an adult. As a kid with nothing better to do you don't remember it that way. But as an adult, if you're honest, this just feels like a tedious time sink. If you really want to play it, grab the original ROM on a NES emulator where you can skip the tedium. Also: the mobile controls are TERRIBLE. Most of the game will be playable but frustrating--be prepared to enter a level and leave and enter and leave etc because the directional pad is so poor. But other parts of the game that require fine control, like pushing rocks or avoiding holes, is flat out obnoxious. ### 5/5 — Great Game Getting Even Better *2023-09-09* Since the update to allow podcasts audio behind the game music, this game is even easier to enjoy! Would love to see the same for DQ8! ### 5/5 — Great Game Getting Better *2023-08-22* Love the update that allows podcasts to play with game music. Would love to see this upgrade come to DQ8 too! ### 5/5 — Underrated entry to the series. *2023-06-27, version 1.1.2* I love the monster taming mechanic. Creating my own party was very enjoyable. The music is great and the story is even a little heart wrenching at times. Fantastic game for sure. ### 4/5 — One request *2023-03-23, version 1.1.2* One of the greatest games of all time and this is true to the 3ds remake minus one thing which is controller support. Please please please add backbone or at least Bluetooth support ### 3/5 — VF *2023-03-18* Mettez la VF sur ce jeux c’est un très bon jeu alors pourquoi vous mettez pas la VF ### 4/5 — Super portage. *2023-02-07* À part pour la langue de Molière, c’est vraiment un bon portage, par contre c’est clair que vous pourriez faire un effort là dessus, surtout que la version existe déjà. You should update with the french version !! 4 étoiles pour ça, sinon 5. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Was excited to buy and try but……. *2025-11-29* I’m still at the beginning, but three things are stopping me from continuing: there’s no controller support, the on-screen controls are awkward, and the game only supports horizontal play. I’m using an iPad, so holding it like that gets tiring fast. Please update the game—I really want to enjoy it, but the current control setup and required orientation make it difficult to keep playing. ### 1/5 — Impossible!! *2024-01-07* Awful!!! I cannot defeat the Bo’s that hit 239 damages to me and my allies which are under 225 HP. I am on level 24. I found out level 99 isn’t enough. It 510 HP. Still it is impossible. Unless, Square Enix re-develop to fix the app down to under 80 damages. I’ll never play it again!!! Otherwise, I will have to reach level 99 before I can beat that boss. ### 1/5 — Frustrating. Doesn't age well *2023-09-03* It turns out, you really can't go back. These games require a ton of grinding that just isn't worth your time as an adult. As a kid with nothing better to do you don't remember that way. But as an adult, if you're honest, this just feels like a tedious time sink. If you really want to play it, grab the original ROM on a NES emulator where you can skip the tedium. ### 1/5 — Waste of money and time *2023-07-20* I only bought this game based on the reviews and having played other DQ games. Unless you have loads of free time trying to figure the game out by talking to all the people in the village or dungeons then don’t waste your time. Also, the controls are awful. No controller support and also no way to flip phone like every normal game out there. ### 1/5 — Français ? *2023-03-27* Il y a toujours pas la traduction en français ? Les développeurs s’en foute a ce point là de leur jeu ? ### 1/5 — No controller support. *2023-02-06* This is honestly unacceptable. I get that you made touch controls for devices, that makes sense. When you take away the option to play the game as intended and charge retail prices. This does not. Square you need to fix this. You of all companies understand the importance of choice. Fix this. I will not purchase another SE title on iOS until you wake up. Yet another saddened fan. ### 1/5 — Not a good version *2022-02-04, version 1.1.1* As others have said, there are better versions out there. The latest version has a lingering bug that the app will not play sound if the phone is in silent mode. Can still play Spotify or YouTube or whatever, but this app refuses to make any sound… As others have asked, plz copy the ps2 port and fixe the bugs and you’ll have a better app to play ### 1/5 — Great game bad lag *2021-12-31, version 1.1.1* I love dragon quest games but this is unplayable on iPhone with the constant screen jarring when moving ### 1/5 — Qu’attendez-vous pour la VF !? *2021-06-13* En fait Square Enix, vous vous en foutez des demandes de vos utilisateurs ? Combien de clients vont devoir vous le demander avant que vous ne bougiez pour rajouter la VF ?! ### 1/5 — Please add more features to this game. *2020-12-29* Dear Square Enix. Please add the following feature to all dragon quest games on iOS. You have no idea how many people are avoiding these games due to lacking the features down below. 1. Option to change language in game. 2. Add Korean, Chinese keyboards when typing in the name. 3. Option to download VoiceOver Packs for people who want them. 4. Landscape mode. 5. Controller support 6. Mac Support ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Fantastic Game! Needs Landscape Mode. *2026-03-15* Love this game so much! I just wish I had the option to play this in a landscape view. Kinda weird since the Final Fantasy games have a landscape perspective. Hope Square Enix takes this into consideration. ### 5/5 — A Beautiful Game *2026-03-15* Excellent graphics, art style, and gameplay. One of the best and most engaging stories in a JRPG—action, suspense, mystery, tragedy, joy, whimsy, romance—an unforgettable adventure. Easily worth the price because of the dozens of hours you will pour into it. ### 5/5 — 드퀘4이후 최고입니다 *2026-03-12* 탄탄한 스토리와 미니게임은 귤 까먹으면서 플레이 할수 있는 꿀잼이네요 요즘 신작이 조용한테 올해는 드퀘 후속작이 나왔으면 좋겠네요 ### 5/5 — One of the best games on mobile *2025-07-18, version 1.1.3* Dragon Quest is one of my favorite series, and DQ5 is easily one of its best entries. Please bring this game to modern consoles Square Enix ### 5/5 — Good game *2025-06-11* I am a big fan of dragon quest games and I love this one nearly as much as the original but I will say one thing that the beginning is very boring ### 5/5 — Parfait pour Ipad *2024-11-05* Un des meilleurs RPG que j’ai fait de ma vie, très bien adapté au tactile sur tablette. ### 5/5 — Version Française *2024-09-10* 4/5 car il manque une VF même si la note de 5/5 est largement méritée ### 5/5 — Great *2024-07-17* I love that this game is played vertically with decent touch controls. It seems to work really well. It’s great for one handed play while commuting or exercising at the gym. In fact this game has allowed me to burn more calories than I would otherwise have 💪 ### 5/5 — El mejor juego *2024-03-06, version 1.1.2* El mejor juego rpg que e jugado ### 5/5 — Great game but cloud save *2023-11-22* Great game but I can’t save to the cloud. It says connection failed when I tried to save using my iPhone 14 Pro. --- *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 2026-09-01.*