Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride was originally released for the Super Famicom in Japan, marking the debut of this beloved entry in the Dragon Quest series.
An enhanced remake of Dragon Quest V was released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan, featuring updated graphics and additional content.
A further remake of Dragon Quest V was released for the Nintendo DS in Japan and North America, featuring various gameplay improvements and translations.
For the first time, the game was officially released in North America, expanding the series' reach to a Western audience.
Absolutely loving playing through this right now. If you like the old-school combat/puzzle mix that quite a few old jpgs have - this game is gonna blow you away. Dungeons, puzzles, bosses, nice progression - it's a love letter in the best sense of the phrase. Worth every penny and then some.
This game is such a beautiful love letter to old school JRPGs. Real Golden Sun vibes at times. If you enjoy any of what I just mentioned, it's worth giving this one a shot.
It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.