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Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD-
Uncover secret treasures within the lockers of this Hidden Object game! Compete against a diverse cast of characters with a new twist - all the objects are affected by gravity and reshuffle as you find them. Every level is a new experience each time, randomized for maximum replay value. Pull up your sleeves and get ready to dig into some fun!????? FEATURES ????? ? 36 Levels! ? Hundreds of objects! ? Compete against a zany cast of characters! ? Humorous stories for the objects you find! ? Every level completely randomized! ? Tons of replay value! ? Affordable Price!
- Square Enix
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| Platform | Metascore | Userscore |
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| Nintendo Switch | Not stored | Not stored |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 71 | Not stored |
| PC | Not stored | Not stored |
| PlayStation 5 | 69 | Not stored |
| Xbox Series X | Not stored | Not stored |
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Praise
- Longtime series purists may scoff at this release as a lackluster treatment of a genre classic and stick to the fan translation of the Super Famicom original. As a longtime series fan that’s played many hours of the original, I can relate to that perspective. However, I think that even in its slightly compromised state, an officially localized version of Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon on modern platforms is worth playing despite minor downgrades, especially since it massively expands the potential reach of this title beyond the admittedly niche community of retro fan translation enthusiasts. Not a triumphant return, but an appreciated revisit to Torneko’s first outing nonetheless.
- Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon - Classic HD is an excellent, if bare-bones, Mystery Dungeon game that's held back by some awkward porting issues. The core gameplay is still incredibly fun, and it's easy to understand why it became a massive franchise. However, the slow pacing drags it down compared to other games in the franchise and makes it a tad difficult to recommend over a Shiren or similar title unless you're a huge Dragon Quest fan. If nothing else, it's great to play the game that started it all in English, and hopefully a few patches can smooth out the rough spots.
Mixed
- If you think the weird bits of lag and patchy visuals won’t be a problem for you, then I think Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko’s Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- is a strong Mystery Dungeon experience. It’s pretty cool to finally have the game that got this whole ball rolling available officially in English, and it does more than you might expect given its pioneering status. Plus, how can you not love Torneko? He might be one of the most relatable RPG heroes around. There are some hiccups here, but Torneko’s quest to seek financial stability for his family with little more than sheer determination and a packed lunch is aspirational in a way that killing a thousand Dragonlords could never be.