Dragon Quest Heroes 2

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Dragon Quest Heroes 2 struggles to find its stride, and its attempt to bring more RPG elements to the series isn’t always successful, but it is an improvement to the original that every Dragon Quest fan should enjoy.

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Dragon Quest Heroes 2 struggles to find its stride, and its attempt to bring more RPG elements to the series isn't always successful, but it is an improvement to the original that every Dragon Quest fan should enjoy.

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Migue Concepcion (GameSpot)

Omega Force’s thoughtful mix of familiar Dragon Quest Heroes designs and new features not only makes this sequel engrossing, but it also shows this side series’ potential for future installments. It makes for a satisfying hack-and-slasher that is not only a great Warriors spinoff, but also an effective gateway to the main Dragon Quest series.

April 25, 2017 |

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Dragon Quest Heroes II is a step backwards from the first Heroes, but represents a solid Dynasty Warriors-style action game. It gets repetitive, but taking on a massive army single-handedly is fun.

April 24, 2017 |

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7.5/10

Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)

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Christian DeCoster

Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is a fast-paced, ridiculously fun hack-and-slash RPG. Even if you’re tired of the Dynasty Warriors style of hack and slash gameplay, the open world and massive amount of depth should be enough to keep you interested for the duration of the game.

April 25, 2017 |

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Migue Concepcion (GameSpot)

8/10 - (Read Review)

Kyle Hilliard (Game Informer)

7.5/10 - (Read Review)

Dragon Quest Heroes II is a step backwards from the first Heroes, but represents a solid Dynasty Warriors-style action game. It gets repetitive, but taking on a massive army single-handedly is fun.

Christian DeCoster

GamingTrend - (Read Review)

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Outlet	Author	Score	Date	Quote	Read
3DNews	Иван Бышонкoв	8 / 10	05-13-2017	There’s nothing really new in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 in comparison to the original game. Nevertheless, sequel can still deliver hours of pure fun due to interesting battle system, beautiful world and lighthearted story.	Read review
Atomix	Miguel Reyes	86 / 100	05-11-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is an incredible sequel that surpass in every aspect its predecessor. It has great gameplay, a better story, more mechanics that refresh its experience and a cast of memorable and diverse characters specialized in many combat styles that make to not turn so easily en a repetitive and boring experience.	Read review
Attack of the Fanboy	Dean James	4 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	Moving away from the more strict mission based structure of the first game, players now get to travel across the lands of the seven kingdoms in-between the smoother than ever large scale battles. As with any musou game, the combat will get repetitive at times, but there is no question that Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is a bigger and better followup to the original that continues to be a love letter to the Dragon Quest fandom.	Read review
Cerealkillerz	Gabriel Bogdan	8.1 / 10	04-25-2017	The alterations in Dragon Quest Heroes 2 are definitely a step in the right direction but mostly not well implemented. If you can live with reduced tactical elements and some generic open world areas you’ll still get a solid hack and slash game with great gameplay and fun online co-op.	Read review
CGMagazine	Elias Blondeau	9 / 10	04-25-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is arguably the best thing Omega Force has ever put out, and the best spin-off to come out of Dragon Quest since Dragon Quest Monster: Joker.	Read review
COGconnected	James Paley	75 / 100	04-27-2017	Making me wander over to the shop to purchase a stat upgrade already behind a progression gate is so pointless.	Read review
Critical Hit	Umar Bastra	8 / 10	05-16-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 provides a fantastic RPG-Musou experience, giving players the best of both worlds. The story might fall flat, but by Lu Bu, is the gameplay is an absolute blast.	Read review
Cubed3	Ofisil	5 / 10	05-11-2017	If the fun factor was high enough, Dragon Quest Heroes II’s simplicity could easily be tolerated… but it isn’t. This is one of the most repetitive hack ‘n’ slashers, it barely touches its Musou influences, and its storyline is way too lengthy and unexciting for what’s on offer. Other than the cocktail of all things Dragon Quest it provides, this can safely be passed by for something much better.	Read review
DarkZero	Jorge S Fernandez	8 / 10	05-25-2017	Overall, Dragon Quest Heroes II is easily the most lovingly-recreated celebration of fanservice since Hyrule Warriors. There is an undeniable charm in its presentation, dialog and audio cues, and the shift towards more gameplay variety than the average Musou title is greatly appreciated, even if it isn’t the biggest step forward.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	7.5 / 10	04-24-2017	I was expecting some of the on-paper enhancements to impact me more, but Dragon Quest Heroes II isn’t a stark improvement. It is better though, so if you wanted to get in on the first quest and missed out, you may as well skip it and jump in here — you won’t be missing a whole lot.	Read review
Digital Chumps	Nathaniel Stevens	8 / 10	04-04-2017	Overall, Dragon Quest Heroes II is an upgrade over its predecessor. It’s packed with plenty of content, long action sequences and a healthy dose of role-playing elements to keep your interest firmly hooked. The balance between action and RPG helps make this more than just a Dragon Quest title with the beating heart of Dynasty Warriors. It’s a worthy sequel.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	4.5 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is undeniable proof that the mix between a genuine JRPG and Warriors game works, and now it’s time for a Final Fantasy Heroes, methinks.	Read review
DualShockers	Azario Lopez	9 / 10	04-25-2017	Developer Omega Force is truly a force to be wrecked with. The Japanese developer has not only continued a franchise, Dynasty Warriors, for 20 years, but they have found ways to bring their hack-n-slash formula to other notable series. Dragon Quest Heroes II fits in perfectly with the other entries in the Dragon Quest series, only with a splash of that musou battle system. Being a huge fan of the Dragon Quest mainline series, I was blown away with the how well this collaboration was executed and could easily call this one of my favorite games of 2017.	Read review
Game Informer	Kyle Hilliard	7.5 / 10	04-24-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is a step backwards from the first Heroes, but represents a solid Dynasty Warriors-style action game. It gets repetitive, but taking on a massive army single-handedly is fun	Read review
Game Revolution	Cody Perez	4 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	It is hurt by its messy story battles and uneven difficulty, but the addition of online play is welcomed. Whether you’ve been a Dragon Quest fan since it was still called Dragon Warrior or have never touched one in your life, Dragon Quest Heroes II is an action-RPG that is welcoming to both hardcore fans and newcomers alike.	Read review
Gameblog	Carole Quintaine	8 / 10	04-25-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 takes all the best ingredients of the first episode and improves the formula by adding lots of gameplay elements that make the experience even more cool.	Read review
GameCrate	Nicholas Scibetta	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II takes everything people love about Musou games and ramps up the fun factor. If the core gameplay elements don’t interest you this game won’t change your mind, but if large-scale action RPGs appeal to you even a little bit you’ll likely have a blast with this one.	Read review
GameGrin	Thomas Hughes	7.5 / 10	07-19-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is undoubtedly a step in the right direction, but it doesn’t feel like a big enough leap. There are minor gameplay improvements that result in a more unique and refined experience, but at it’s core the game is still struggling to pull itself away from the Dynasty Warriors series.	Read review
GamePro	Michael Cherdchupan	85 / 100	04-26-2017	Charming and sympathetic Musuo offshoot, which adds new elements to the mass brawls and is also worth a try for sceptics.	Read review
Gamers Heroes	Johnny Hurricane	7 / 10	04-30-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 does enough right to set itself apart from the pack, even it does overstay its welcome. If you are looking for a good hack-and-slash game that you can just have mindless fun with, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 was made for you.	Read review
GameSkinny	Autumn Fish	7 / 10	04-30-2017	As an RPG, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 if brimming with flaws, but none of them detract from the flashy action combat that the Musou series is renowned for.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	8 / 10	04-27-2017	Offering you more freedom to explore and customise your characters, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is undoubtedly a commendable follow-up to its predecessor even though it feels more than a little bit samey at times.	Read review
GameSpot	Miguel Concepcion	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Omega Force’s thoughtful mix of familiar Dragon Quest Heroes designs and new features not only makes this sequel engrossing, but it also shows this side series’ potential for future installments. It makes for a satisfying hack-and-slasher that is not only a great Warriors spinoff, but also an effective gateway to the main Dragon Quest series.	Read review
GameZone	Steve Knauer	7 / 10	05-09-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 pays homage to the legacy that is the Dragon Quest series, but it also offers something different at the same time.	Read review
Gaming Nexus	Matt Mirkovich	9.5 / 10	04-25-2017	If you played the first Dragon Quest Heroes, know that this sequel improves in just about every single facet. I’m impressed that Koei Tecmo didn’t just phone this one in, but made some great changes that really enhance the overall experience.	Read review
GamingBolt	Vijay Sinha	8 / 10	05-04-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is an hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors clone that’s laced with appreciated RPG flavoring. A must for any Dragon Quest fan, and a nice starter to those who aren’t into this kind of genre.	Read review
GamingTrend	Christian DeCoster	85 / 100	04-25-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is a fast-paced, ridiculously fun hack-and-slash RPG. Even if you’re tired of the Dynasty Warriors style of hack and slash gameplay, the open world and massive amount of depth should be enough to keep you interested for the duration of the game.	Read review
GearNuke	Khurram Imtiaz	8.5 / 10	04-26-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 is a much more focused action RPG compared to its predecessor, it starts with an adventure that goes through the main Dragon Quest lore while providing cameos from each of the main cast of characters in the Dragon Quest universe. It is aimed at the fans of the series but even if you aren’t a fan, you will enjoy the multitude of characters and hack-and-slash gameplay that manages to avoid the repetitive nature of similar games in this genre.	Read review
God is a Geek	Nick Gillham	7 / 10	05-11-2017	An improvement on the original, but it throws in a few flaws of its own.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Chris Shive	4 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II delivers what a fan would want from a sequel, which in this case is more of the same but with some additions and improvements.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Alberto Lloret	89 / 100	04-25-2017	Feels too similar to the original Dragon Quest Heroes for PS4, but it is still a great combination of “musou” mechanics with rpg elements, and the great monster design from the series.	Read review
IGN	Heidi Kemps	7.5 / 10	04-25-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 feels like a step forward in some ways, but a step back in others. The new additions to combat are nice, but the attempts to bring more RPG elements to the story missions don’t always work out for the best – at worst, they wind up transforming an enjoyable action game into a boring slog. At least it shows that Omega Force is willing to try new things with their long-established formula. Let’s hope that their experiments go a little better next time.	Read review
IGN Italy	Gianluca Loggia	7.7 / 10	04-25-2017	Not a bad sequel, but the first chapter is still better.	Read review
IGN Spain	Alexandra Paez	8 / 10	04-25-2017	A fun game that every Dragon Quest fun should enjoy, despite being far from perfect due some bad design choices on its RPG side.	Read review
LevelUp	Daniel Dehesa	8.8 / 10	05-06-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II it’s a great improvement compared with the original game. It offers a very enjoyable hack-and-slash experience, one that rewards experimentation with the characters and its abilities. Even with some pacing issues, this love letter to the fans keeps the essence of the series and gives it a new purpose with the help of impressive visuals.	Read review
M3	P-A Knutsson	7 / 10	04-26-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II might feel more like an expansion than a sequel – but its a polished game that every fan of the original will enjoy.	Read review
Marooners’ Rock	Alex McCumbers	8 / 10	05-24-2017	Of course, for fans of the series, Dragon Quest Heroes 2 has all the right touches to bring about a smile.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	5 / 10	05-02-2017	Dragon Quest continues to be the most successful partner for Dynasty Warriors, but the pace of improvement remains painfully slow.	Read review
MonsterVine	Spencer Legacy	3.5 / 5 stars	05-19-2017	While some of its new features make the game feel dull at times, the use of monster medals and the wonderful writing make this a musou for Dragon Quest fans and Warrior fans alike.	Read review
Nexus	Jarred Milner	8 / 10	05-10-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2, overall, is a fantastic experience. A game that has caught me by surprise as I did not believe I would enjoy it quite as much as I have. With its wonderfully vibrant characters, enrapturing music, effervescent world and the amount of content included there is just so much to love about the game.	Read review
NZGamer	Matthew Codd	9 / 10	05-16-2017	Everything that was good about Dragon Quest Heroes, taken to the next level.	Read review
Player.One	Scott Craft	4 / 10	04-25-2017	If you enjoyed the first Dragon Quest Heroes , there’s little reason to believe you won’t love the sequel too.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Stephen del Prado, Paul James	Not Recommended	05-21-2017	The problem for Dragon Quest Heroes II is that it fails to provide anything different of substance and so for a more casual consumer of the Dragon Quest franchise, there’s little incentive to pick the game up.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Aaron Varshney	8 / 10	04-25-2017	Despite the lack of character development and the occasional forced grind for gear, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a monstrously fun and childish game that will appeal to both grown-ups and children alike. It’s witty script and adorable looking characters makes the game enjoyable to play throughout plus the sheer size of the customisable skill trees will keep Dynasty Warriors fans happy.	Read review
Polygon	Janine Hawkins	6.5 / 10	05-01-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes 2 never finds it stride — but at least it has warfans	Read review
Post Arcade (National Post)	Jonathan Ore	6.5 / 10	04-28-2017	For a moment, it feels like a revelation. But after 20 hours or more, it rings hollow	Read review
PSX Brasil	Francisco Maia	85 / 100	04-25-2017	If the goal with making Dragon Quest spin-offs is part of a bigger plan, in order to make the series more popular in the West and get the audience ready for Dragon Quest IX, then Square Enix has been executing this plan brilliantly. Just like Builders, Heroes II is another high quality project. It is a game that fixes several imperfections from the previous installment, delivering a product much more complete and able to entertain for a longer time.	Read review
Push Square	Robert Ramsey	8 / 10	04-25-2017	Despite some pacing issues near the end of the game, Dragon Quest Heroes II takes what its predecessor did right and builds upon it in positive ways. Its open world design is definitely a step in the right direction, as is its more prominent narrative and larger cast of colourful characters. Meanwhile, combat remains fun and satisfying, and a sprinkling of new systems add some welcome depth. Dragon Quest Heroes II is exactly what a sequel should be.	Read review
Reno Gazette-Journal	Jason Hidalgo	8 / 10	05-05-2017	Like some unholy love child, Dragon Quest Heroes II continues its predecessor’s attempts at merging JRPG conventions with the hack-and-slash gameplay of the “Musou” or “Warriors” franchise. Although it isn’t always a perfect union, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a fun romp that provides one of the more challenging experiences in Koei Tecmo’s “Warriors” franchise. If you enjoyed the first game or Hyrule Warriors, you’ll certainly want to try this one out.	Read review
Rice Digital	Mitch Jay	4 / 5 stars	05-03-2017	Undeniably one of the best Musou games.	Read review
Shacknews	Josh Barnes	7 / 10	04-24-2017	If you didn’t play the first Dragon Quest Heroes, then no worries, because the two are not connected in any way. Even the classic DQ characters that return from the first game make no mention of it. DQH2 is a standalone story about two cousins who live in a world that has known peace for a thousand years, but now someone is roaming around the world brewing trouble, convincing kingdoms to go to war. It’s your job to solve this mystery and protect the peace. It’s not a terribly intricate story, but it does feel at home in a Dragon Quest setting, and is largely enjoyable despite how nonsense it becomes towards the end.	Read review
SpazioGames	Mario Petillo	7.5 / 10	04-25-2017	A brave and funny mix between mousou and RPG, with some incertitudes and too much repetition.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Daniel Pearce	7 / 10	05-16-2017	A fun and charming action RPG with robust gameplay and some great battles. It’s just a shame that there are very few surprises.	Read review
The Games Machine	Roberto Vicario	7.7 / 10	04-25-2017	There’s a lot to be played and a lot of fun to be had here, if you loved the first chapter of the series. Unfortunately, despite some improvements, you’ll find the same limitations as well.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Gary Marston	3.5 / 5 stars	05-08-2017	Probably not meant for me	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Dominic Leighton	7 / 10	05-05-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is an enjoyable hack and slash sequel with a great array of characters and enemies. It continues on the good work of the first title in conjuring the feel of the Dragon Quest series, but it’s still just a Musou title underneath it all with all the repetitive combat that entails. While the RPG elements add a nice level of customisation, it can all feel a little too prescribed to be truly enthralling.	Read review
Video Chums	Mary Billington	9.3 / 10	04-24-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II takes everything that was amazing about the first game and fixes all of the major gripes that I had with it.	Read review
Wccftech	Dave Aubrey	7.8 / 10	04-25-2017	Dragon Quest Heroes II is a great improvement on its predecessor in almost every way – while it’s far from being a perfect game, those put off by the last might actually find this more to their tastes. Dragon Quest Heroes is becoming a great action game series in its own right, though still has plenty of room to grow.	Read review
We Got This Covered	Dylan Chaundy	4 / 5 stars	04-25-2017	On the whole, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a mighty success and one that I’ll definitely keep coming back to as the year unfolds, even if it’s to simply put a big smile on my sorrowful brow.	Read review

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DRAGON QUEST HEROES II is a hack-and-slash, field-roaming Action RPG that sends players on a new adventure to restore order in a once peaceful world filled with hordes of monsters and battles of epic proportions. Up to 4 players can band together in cooperative multiplayer to conquer swarms of enemies and defeat challenging boss monsters.

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