Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS)

86%
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Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride (DS) (2009)
genre: role-play

score: 86%

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'Old-school fanatics should enjoy the gorgeous audio and visuals, but beware the slow crawl to victory.'
Read more » GameInformer
'It's a game that boasts an indisputable wider significance - but today, it's worthwhile primarily because it's a joyfully innocent fable, albeit one whose impact lies in the telling more than in the tale.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Although it has been ported to the DS, Dragon Quest V is one of the biggest RPGs of all time, and it is certainly an adventure worth taking, even if it has taken more than a decade to be released!'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Dragon Quest V’s compelling North American debut offers a gripping story and enthralling gameplay.'
Read more » Gamespot
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'DQ V is a missing link for western gamers, a step forward in RPG design that, when played now, puts many design choices in later works into perspective. And though current titles have built on its innovations in the years since its release, this advancement in storytelling is still captivating now.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'DQV is a great RPG just in terms of its mechanics, being built on the series' time-tested fundamentals while throwing in enough improvements to make it feel far fresher than its predecessor. Factor in the game's story, though, and it becomes truly exceptional: an intimate, personal odyssey of a kind rarely seen in this medium.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Dragon Quest V is a must-play RPG, pure and simple. By extension, that means that Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride is also a must-play RPG, though I can’t help but wish we were getting it sooner than 17 years late, and with a bit more fanfare and polish.'
Read more » IGN
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