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After a shockwave enrages monsters, choose a hero, recruit Dragon Quest characters, and fight hordes in objective-based battles.
Released 03 Dec 2015
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DRAGON QUEST, one of the most iconic RPG series from Japan, now comes to PC as a full-scale action RPG in DRAGON QUEST HEROES: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below.
Developed by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. · Published by Square Enix









When a dark shockwave sends the monsters of Arba into a frenzy, you play as Luceus or Aurora and join returning Dragon Quest characters to restore order. The story brings familiar heroes and monsters together in an action-focused adventure.
Missions send you into battles against large enemy groups and giant foes. You can switch between members of a four-character party, use their individual spells and abilities, and protect objectives in some battles.
Level characters, improve their abilities, equip gear, and complete side quests for materials and rewards. Monster medals let you summon defeated creatures as allies, while a home base provides shops, alchemy, and party changes. The Slime Edition also includes extra Slime Weapons and two bonus maps.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its Dragon Quest cast and setting, along with accessible hack-and-slash battles against crowds of monsters. Some appreciate switching between characters, their distinct abilities, and the extra tactical option of summoning monster allies. Quests and post-game content also appeal to some players, while others find the combat and mission loop repetitive or too focused on defending objectives.

| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 50 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |