Known in Japan as Dragon Quest II, this 1987 sequel from Yuji Horii, Chunsoft and Enix took the solo adventure of the first game and turned it into a party quest. Three descendants of the legendary hero, the Prince of Midenhall, the Prince of Cannock and the Princess of Moonbrooke, set out to stop the wizard Hargon. North America received it in 1990 from Enix's American branch.
The party structure brought multi-enemy battles, a much larger world, and a ship that opens up the seas halfway through. Each hero plays differently: Midenhall's prince is a pure fighter with no magic, Cannock's prince mixes weapons and spells, and the princess is the strongest caster but fragile. The game also has a reputation as one of the hardest entries in the series, especially the long cave on the road to Rhone and the punishing final stretch. Patience with grinding is part of the experience.
Tips for Dragon Warrior II
The princess has been transformed and needs the Mirror of Ra to return to human form, so watch for clues about it.
Level up well before entering the cave to Rhone; it is long, mazelike and full of pits.
Keep the Prince of Midenhall in the best armor you can buy, since he takes most of the hits.
How to Play Dragon Warrior II
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