Square Enix Japan compilation of the first three Famicom and Super Famicom Dragon Quest games. Clean emulation, scanned manuals, faithful historic content. An excellent collection for saga fans and classic JRPG lovers in import.
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Description
Dragon Quest 25th anniversary compilation developed and published by Square Enix in Japan in September 2011. Brings together Dragon Quest I, II and III in their original Famicom versions and their enhanced Super Famicom remakes on a single Wii disc. The first three Erdrick adventures remastered with music orchestrated by Koichi Sugiyama and commemorative artbooks. Essential for franchise fans and Japanese RPG history.
An anthology celebrating a quarter-century of Dragon Quest, the compilation gathers Koichi Sugiyama's immortal orchestral themes, from the first three entries to the most emblematic fanfares. Replaying these noble melodies in one sweep is pure bliss. This sonic treasure attests to the musical heritage of a whole saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Diving back into the first Dragon Quest games gathered together, raising levels and spells then defeating the boss that opens the next region rekindles the fever of the founding RPG. Each dungeon chains battles, equipment and secrets without a dull moment. The pixel art and random encounters show their age, but the purity of this adventure loop keeps a surprisingly lively pull.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Gathering the first three Dragon Quest games on a single cartridge in both their original Famicom versions AND their Super Famicom remakes means six complete adventures to play through. Each rewards measured grinding, hero progression and hidden secrets, and the Erdrick trilogy forms a narrative arc that begs to be finished in full. This anniversary collection, carried by Sugiyama's score, remains a treasure for anyone wanting to journey through J-RPG history.
Technical info
💾0,62 GB📅15/09/2011
Published by Square Enix
Dragon Quest 25 Shuunen Kinen - Famicom & Super Famicom Dragon Quest I-II-III (Wii) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A Japanese 25th-anniversary box of Dragon Quest, gathering the Famicom and Super Famicom versions of the first three episodes, a cornerstone of the Japanese RPG. Never released in the West and celebrating a license that is a national institution, it is highly sought by collectors as a commemorative object. Its desirability lies in this heritage anniversary-edition status and Japanese exclusivity rather than a mere rare run.
Is Dragon Quest 25 Shuunen Kinen - Famicom & Super Famicom Dragon Quest I-II-III still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2011 on Wii and kept exclusive to Japan, Square Enix's compilation celebrates the saga's twenty fifth anniversary by gathering the Famicom and Super Famicom versions of the first three Dragon Quest games, founders of the Japanese RPG. Going through these classics lets you measure the birth and evolution of a genre, from the pared down turn based combat to the Erdrick trilogy whose third entry still impresses with its scope. The faithful emulation preserves the retro charm. The age of the mechanics and the language barrier limit access. A precious heritage piece, recommended for devotees of RPG history.
