Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
1992 · SNES, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS
Zenithian trilogy
What it is
A generational RPG about childhood, marriage, family, and monster allies, often treated as Dragon Quest's emotional high point.
Releases & editions
| Platform | Year | Edition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNES | 1992 | Super Famicom | JP |
| PlayStation 2 | 2004 | PlayStation 2 remake | JP |
| Nintendo DS | 2008 | Nintendo DS | JP |
| Nintendo DS | 2009 | Nintendo DS | NA |
| Nintendo DS | 2009 | Nintendo DS | EU |
Where it sits for newcomers
Recommended entry #4
A fan-favorite life-spanning story with monster recruitment and unusually personal stakes.
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