Dragon Quest Heroes 2 Reviews
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.
Dragon Quest Heroes II is one of the most flexible Warriors games on the market, full of nods to its dual lineage for better and for worse.
Dragon Quest Heroes 2 never finds it stride — but at least it has warfans
Dragon Quest continues to be the most successful partner for Dynasty Warriors, but the pace of improvement remains painfully slow.
Dragon Quest Heroes II is a solid sequel to a refreshing take on the musou genre. I love that Omega Force has been expanding on the style for a while now. These themed entries are often much more interesting than the standard 'Warriors' games. Still, some of the changes feel not for the best, and the combat started to drag on the longer I played.
Undeniably one of the best Musou games.
Omega Force and Square Enix fixed all flaws presented in Dragon Quest Heroes. Sequel is bigger, better and without any bad things which made previous game not so good as it could be. Truly great showcase how to make good sequel.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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Probably not meant for me - but that didn't stop me enjoying it!
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.
Overall, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a game we'd recommend to RPG fans. It offers an engaging story, a wide cast of great characters, and some cool hack-and-slash combat.
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.
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.
An improvement on the original, but it throws in a few flaws of its own.
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.
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As a whole, Dragon Quest Heroes II is a good game with enough fanfare to keep old fans happy, but enough new and engaging content to make sure newcomers don’t feel alienated
Dragon Quest Heroes II is not just another Dynasty Warriors or Dragon Quest spin-off, this is the best of two worlds, an exemplary of an offspring sticking firmly and faithfully to the roots, to what made JRPG's unique and beloved. I can’t cease singing the praises of the exploration based, JRPG inspired direction of the game. Living breathing world, lovable cadre, hours of nostalgic JRPG fun, tons of side quests and multiplayer dungeons provides a lot of bang for your buck. Whether you are Dynasty Warriors or Dragon Quest fan, this is a highly recommended title that amazingly balances between the weakness and strengths of both worlds.