Dragon Quest I & II (Japan / SGB Enhanced / GB Compatible)
Game Boy Color
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Reviewed in 1999
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✪ Reviewed on February 15, 2026
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The first two Dragon Quest entries fully polished in color for Nintendo's handheld. The retro charm stays intact, readability soars, and modern saving feels like a blessing. Perfect for rediscovering the saga's roots.
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Category
RPG1 player7+
Description
Double compilation gathering the first two Dragon Quest games fully remastered in colour for Game Boy Color. Published by Enix, released in Japan in September 1999. Complete Dragon Quest I and II with new colour visuals, improved save system, Super Game Boy compatibility. Japanese double edition.
Dragon Quest I & II review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Re-orchestrated for colour, Koichi Sugiyama's compositions bring the very first Dragon Quest games back to life with intact nobility. From the heroic overture to the warm town themes, every melody breathes classicism. This symphonic elegance, miraculous on a handheld, remains a nostalgic enchantment.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Battling a slime, gaining a level then treating yourself to better gear weaves a clear progression where every step makes the hero a little stronger. Exploring the map, pushing back a threat and aiming for the next dungeon always gives a clear short-term goal. The grind makes itself felt and the pacing has aged, but this steady climb in power stays surprisingly captivating.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Bringing together and recolouring the first two Dragon Quest games offers a hearty double bill to play through in one go. Exploring two kingdoms, levelling up and defeating the darkness chains dozens of hours of foundational JRPG. That compilation generosity, true to Enix's classics, founds a lifespan dear to RPG fans.
