Top 5 best Dragon Quest games

A national institution in Japan, drawn by Akira Toriyama, Dragon Quest is the founding JRPG, adventure after adventure. RomWize re-ranks the best entries by its re-evaluated scores, each with its current score, its versions, their rarity and their collector value.

1.Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age

$ 24|30|63

$ 33|35|48

$ 28|40|52

"The classic JRPG in all its warmth. The S version adds voice acting, a 2D mode and extra content that enrich an already charming tale. The combat breaks no new ground, but the bond you form with the party makes all the difference."

$ 4|30|96

$ 57|174|695

"The sequel introduces the hero party and a broader quest. Already richer and more varied than the first. A great step forward that establishes the series formula. Still playable and enjoyable."

3.Dragon Quest III - Soshite Densetsu e...

Super Nintendo (SNES)

$ 13|32|71

"The remake of Dragon Quest III, more generous than ever, with classes, jobs and a vast world. A love letter to the original quest."

4.Dragon Quest - The Journey of the Cursed King

$ 22|25|71

"PAL version of the Dragon Quest VIII masterpiece. A monumental JRPG with a lush open world, touching story and memorable characters. Dragon Quest's first fully realised 3D entry achieves a depth and beauty rarely matched on PS2."

$ 10|64|188

$ 12|64|313

"The very first Dragon Quest: the game that invented the modern J-RPG in Japan. Rudimentary compared to its successors but foundational in essence. Historically essential."