Dragon Warrior II (Nintendo Entertainment System, 1990)

Interesting look at early console RPGs.

Almost a complete improvement from Dragon Warrior 1. About a quarter into the game, it becomes a strange early attempt at an open-world game. While the game is pretty good about steering you in the right direction, there are times when the game can be a bit too cryptic for its own good. Most notable is a puzzle late in the game where you have to track down a key. Its location ends up being so bizarre that I can't imagine anyone finding it without the aid of a guide. The world can also be too big for its own good at times, such as when you're trying to search for a small fishing island in the middle of the ocean without much hint as to where it is (I've been to this island four or five times and I'm still not entirely sure how to find it when I need to go back).

Grievances aside, the game is almost a complete improvement over its predecessor in every other regard. The dialog is less dry, the new party members give an element of strategy to combat that wasn't present in the first game, and there's generally little need to grind. Without spoilers, there are some fun surprises involving the overworld music, invoking Dragon Quest's trademark charm.Read full review

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Great game great price

I love original old school rpgs and they look even better with an HDMI snes !

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Awesome game

Awesome game more to do then in first game new story line intriguing gameplay

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Great game at a great price

Game was shipped within an acceptable timeframe and works great. Very happy with purchase

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Was a tremendous experience

I was so glad to get this, I had never beat it and was a quest that truly befit my journey

I love this game and enjoying it!!

I am playing the game to finish it again and can't wait to get the third and fourth one to play them and finish them!! For now I am very happy with this game and I am glad I bought it again!!

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One of the best looking NES carts I've s...

One of the best looking NES carts I've seen. Can't wait to play it

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Totally pleased

Another classic to add to my collection. The cartridge was in great shape (as advertised) and arrived in a timely fashion. Zero complaints.

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Game came quick and works like a charm

Game came quick and works like a charm

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Beautiful. Works great...

Beautiful. Works great

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