Dragon Quest V - Tenkuu no Hanayome (Japan / Asia)
PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in 2004
86
✪ Reviewed on March 31, 2023
80
Masterful PS2 remake of Dragon Quest V with enchanting 3D visuals and intact story. One of the most moving narratives in RPG history, spanning three generations of a family. An essential JRPG, particularly for Japanese-speaking players who love epic narratives.
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Description
A 2004 Japanese PS2 remake of the legendary Dragon Quest V, one of the most cherished entries in the series. Square Enix re-orchestrates the soundtrack, rebuilds every character in 3D and keeps both the monster-recruitment mechanic and the three-generation storyline. Remained Japan-only.
Dragon Quest V - Tenkuu no Hanayome review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
MAX
Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
This remake carries into full 3D the world of Akira Toriyama. The characters and monsters of the Dragon Ball creator, of rounded, warm forms, are modeled in volume: smiling slimes, a three-generation cast, a good-natured bestiary, all rendered with the softness of the original line.
Faithful to Koichi Sugiyama's spirit, the score unfurls noble, warm orchestral themes that accompany the family saga across three generations. Tender melodies and heroic fanfares alternate with an entirely classical elegance. This symphonic grandeur, deeply rooted in tradition, moves the heart at every stage.
Across three generations, the adventure follows a hero from childhood to fatherhood, between heroic quest and intimate dramas. Marriage, mourning and inheritance hold a place rare in the RPG, giving the journey a deeply human dimension. Often cited as the most moving of the Dragon Quests, its tale crosses the ages.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Recruiting monsters over the course of battles and following a saga across three generations weaves a rare attachment that always drives you to see what comes next. Raising your team, turning up an unexpected ally and completing your bestiary keeps reviving the quest. The pacing and the random encounters show their age, but this family chronicle and its creature collecting keep a lasting pull.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Embracing a hero's destiny across three generations gives this RPG an uncommon sweep, from choosing a bride to recruiting monsters. The long, moving quest is doubled by a roster of creatures to tame and the remake's added content. That narrative scope and capture system sustain a reputation as a cherished classic.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
A PlayStation 2 remake of Dragon Quest V, a saga classic famed for its three-generation story and its monster-recruiting system, kept exclusive to Japan and Asia. This native remake appeals to those wanting the 3D version of a revered entry in its original language. Its local run supports a value sought by fans of the line, attentive to provenance.
Is Dragon Quest V - Tenkuu no Hanayome still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2004 on PS2 in Japan, Matrix Software and Square Enix's project offers the three dimensional remake of the fifth Dragon Quest, originally a Super Famicom title. The generational narrative around the Hero, the monster recruitment system and the great family fresco keep all their emotional power. Akira Toriyama's art direction and Koichi Sugiyama's music are sublime. The 3D modelling and random encounters have aged. Recommended today for classical JRPG devotees, for Dragon Quest fans curious about a lineage peak and for PS2 collectors fond of remakes never localised in the West on Sony's second home console hardware globally.
