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action role-playing game
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below
By Koei Tecmo Holdings, released 1 Jan 2015
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- hack and slash
- crowd-combat video game
What it is
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below is an action role-playing game from Koei Tecmo Holdings, published by Square Enix. Set after a shockwave sends Arba’s peaceful monsters into a frenzy, it follows Luceus or Aurora and familiar Dragon Quest characters as they try to restore order. Its battles pit the party against large waves of enemies and gigantic monsters, blending action combat with a story in the Dragon Quest world. The PC Digital Slime Edition includes eleven additional Slime Weapons and two bonus maps. On Steam, the game is single-player and supports achievements, full controller support, custom volume controls, adjustable play without timed input, saving at any time, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. Windows is listed as its Steam platform; the broader platform listing also includes PlayStation 3. The game released in 2015 and is categorized as action and RPG.
What players like, and what they don't
- Fights feature swarms and gigantic monsters.
- Includes familiar Dragon Quest characters.
- Steam Cloud and saving anytime are supported.
- Digital Slime Edition adds weapons and maps.
- Single-player only.
- Steam lists Windows; broader platforms also include PlayStation 3.
Who it suits
It suits Dragon Quest fans interested in action combat alongside familiar characters, or players looking for a single-player game with controller support and flexible saving.
This is a Dragon Quest action RPG centered on crowd battles and a familiar cast. The Steam feature list includes controller support, Steam Cloud, and saving anytime.
