Overview
- The collection is now available on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC as of October 30, 2025.
- Reviewers highlight major new content in Dragon Quest II, including a new playable character, expanded locations such as an ocean floor area with Mermaid Town, and deeper story beats.
- Presentation earns strong marks for HD-2D art, full voice acting, and newly recorded orchestral tracks performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Orchestra, with reports of smooth 60fps on Switch 2.
- Quality-of-life additions include objective and treasure indicators, battle speed options, auto-battle tactics, and multiple difficulty settings including a harder Draconian Quest mode.
- Feedback notes drawbacks like unavoidable random encounters, occasional balance spikes in boss fights, and missing options such as a classic soundtrack toggle, while Famitsu scored the package 34/40 and Nintendo Life notes no Switch-to-Switch 2 upgrade and a Game-Key Card release on Switch 2.